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Indian IT stocks tumbled sharply as Infosys, TCS, HCLTech and others fell up to 5%, dragging the Nifty IT index down 3%. The selloff followed OpenAI’s launch of its Deployment Company, renewing fears of accelerated AI-led disruption. Weak sentiment persisted despite a record-high Wall Street rally and a weaker rupee.
ONGC shares surged 6% after CLSA termed the government’s decision to cut crude oil and natural gas royalty rates a major positive for upstream producers. The brokerage said the move could raise ONGC’s fair value by 7-9% and Oil India’s by 9-11%. Oil India shares also gained 7.5%, while CLSA maintained a ‘High Conviction Outperform’ rating and Rs 405 target price.
Canara Bank shares rose after the lender reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 4,506 crore for Q4FY26, down 10% year-on-year and 13% sequentially. Despite the decline in profit, net interest income grew 4% YoY to Rs 9,808 crore.
Fractal Analytics reported a significant financial leap, with its Q4 profit after tax doubling to Rs 116 crore, fueled by an impressive 82% surge in its healthcare and life sciences division. The company's overall revenue also saw a healthy 17% increase. This robust performance, coupled with a debt-free status post-IPO, positions Fractal for continued expansion.
Japan's central bank, the BOJ, is feeling pressure to raise interest rates soon. Surging oil prices linked to the Iran conflict are pushing inflation higher. Some policymakers want a rate hike as early as June. This signals a shift towards tighter policy. Investors now expect a significant change in Japan's low-interest-rate era.
Alphabet and Amazon are expanding their global borrowing to fund the escalating costs of the AI race. Alphabet plans its first yen-denominated bond sale, while Amazon will tap the Swiss franc market for the first time. These moves reflect the massive investments required for AI infrastructure and cloud expansion.
Prime Minister Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold for a year, a move seen as an attempt to protect foreign exchange reserves amidst global uncertainty and rising crude oil prices. While jewellery stocks saw a knee-jerk reaction, experts believe the appeal may cause temporary caution rather than alter India's deep-rooted affinity for gold.
Light rain and thunderstorms brought relief from scorching heat in several parts of Delhi on Monday evening. According to IMD Nowcast, showers were reported across parts of South Delhi and South West Delhi, accompanied by gusty winds and dust storm activity in some areas.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath-Taking LIVE: CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as the chief minister for his second consecutive term today. Stay tuned for live updates.
Major Wall Street brokerages have delayed their expectations for U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts as high energy prices and a strong labour market keep inflation concerns elevated. BofA now expects no rate cuts in 2026, forecasting easing only in mid-2027, while Goldman Sachs has pushed its expected start of rate cuts from September to December 2026.
PVR INOX shares dipped despite a return to profitability in the March quarter, reporting a net profit of Rs 187 crore. Strong performance from blockbuster films supported earnings recovery, with revenue rising 26% year-on-year. Analysts remain divided, with some maintaining 'Buy' ratings and others a 'Neutral' stance, citing content pipeline and occupancy sensitivities.
Fixed income markets face complexity as global and domestic forces necessitate a defensive stance, particularly on duration. The RBI's ability to lower rates is constrained by external pressures, leading to a widening gap between policy and market yields. Bandhan AMC has shifted to an underweight duration position, reducing exposure to long-duration government securities.
Global investors returned strongly to emerging markets in April, with $58.3 billion in inflows after March’s $66.2 billion outflow, driven mainly by debt markets. According to IIF, easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising conditions restored risk appetite, though concerns remain over energy costs and whether the rebound is sustainable.
Goldman Sachs has identified twelve stocks for investors looking at the medium term. These companies are expected to perform well as foreign investor sentiment improves. The list includes prominent names like Paytm and Swiggy. Foreign ownership in these selected stocks has decreased, and they are trading at attractive valuations.
Nobel Hygiene, a hygiene products manufacturer backed by Quadria Capital, is exploring an initial public offering in India that could raise up to $300 million. The company has begun preliminary discussions with investment banks regarding a potential listing. The proposed IPO may involve both new share issuance and secondary sales by existing investors.
Indian stock markets opened lower as the rupee hit a fresh lifetime low, influenced by elevated oil prices and US President Trump's rejection of Iran's peace proposal. The Sensex and Nifty extended losses, with IT stocks among the top decliners, reflecting broad bearish sentiment amid global uncertainties and FII selling.
Gold and silver prices rose on MCX Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Weakening hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal lifted crude oil prices, fuelling concerns that persistent inflation could keep global interest rates higher for longer.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) reported a 15% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 600 crore for Q4 FY26, despite a 36% sequential decline. Revenue also saw a year-on-year increase but a sequential dip. The company acknowledged the impact of the Iran-US war on its operations, particularly in Dubai.
Reliance Jio may change its IPO plan. Instead of existing investors selling shares, it could be a fresh issue. This means money goes directly into Jio Platforms for debt reduction and expansion. This move could restore investor faith in large Indian IPOs. It might set a new standard for future mega listings. The market will watch this development closely.
Asserting that fuel conservation can ease nation's burden amid surge in fuel prices across the world, the ministry highlighted the prime minister's appeal to the nation on Sunday, May 10, in Hyderabad.
