Accenture outlook cut sparks fresh fears over IT recovery

Accenture outlook cut sparks fresh fears over IT recovery BENGALURU: Accenture’s decision to lower its FY26 revenue growth guidance has intensified concerns over the pace of recovery in the global technology spending environment. Brokerages warn that Indian IT services companies could face a prolonged period of weak demand stretching into FY27.The Dublin-based IT services giant … Read more

Reliance succession plan on track, enters final leg

Reliance succession plan on track, enters final leg MUMBAI: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, said the transfer of day-to-day management at the company is “almost complete”, signalling that the succession process at the energy-to-education conglomerate has entered its final stages. The 69-year-old told shareholders that his three children – Akash, Isha and Anant – … Read more

Rupee ends higher for second day, settles at 94.33 as trade deal hopes offset oil concerns

The rupee extended its gains for a second straight session on Friday, closing 7 paise higher at 94.33 against the US dollar as optimism around India-US trade negotiations supported sentiment, though a stronger dollar and lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped gains.The local currency opened at 94.30 against the greenback and traded in a range of 94.20-94.52 … Read more

Kisan Credit Card rules revised: RBI standardises crop season norms, retains collateral-free loan limit

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday revised the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) framework, standardising the definition of crop seasons and aligning it with banking asset-classification norms in a move aimed at bringing greater uniformity in farm loan sanctioning and repayment schedules.The revised directions, which will come into effect from January 2027, seek to … Read more

Sebi clears SBI Mutual Fund IPO; Rs 13,000 crore share sale likely next month

SBI Mutual Fund, the country’s largest asset management company, has received Sebi’s approval for its proposed initial public offering, clearing the way for a share sale estimated at around Rs 13,000 crore, PTI reported citing a person familiar with the development.The IPO, for which draft papers were filed in March, is entirely an offer for … Read more

RIL AGM: From Jio Platforms IPO & satellite broadband focus to big AI & renewable energy plans – top takeaways

RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani at AGM RIL 49th AGM: Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday presented an expansive vision for the next phase of growth at RIL, centred on artificial intelligence, satellite-based connectivity, clean energy initiatives and consumer-focused businesses. The announcement came as Jio Platforms submitted draft documents for what could become the largest … Read more

Sebi brings back stock exchange buybacks, clears faster fundraising route for AIFs

Market regulator Sebi on Friday approved a raft of proposals, including the reintroduction of open market share buybacks through stock exchanges, relaxation of intra-day borrowing norms for mutual funds and a faster fundraising mechanism for alternative investment funds (AIFs), PTI reported.The decisions were taken at the regulator’s board meeting, which also cleared measures to simplify … Read more

The Mutual Fund retreat: When war panic meets your SIP – what investors should do now

Experts warn against panic selling, emphasizing the need to maintain investment discipline. (AI image) The US-Iran war has not just hit portfolios of Indian investors, it has also led to record outflows, and fewer inflows in equities. One big sign of the impact of the ongoing uncertainty has been a jarring figure from May 2026 … Read more