Market recap: Rs 87,960 crore wiped off four top-10 firms; Airtel bears biggest loss

Dalal Street ended last week in red, with four of the country’s 10 most valued firms seeing their combined market valuation erode by Rs 87,960.29 crore.Bharti Airtel bore the biggest hit, with its valuation falling Rs 28,052.96 crore to Rs 12,14,963.15 crore. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was the next biggest loser, shedding Rs 22,070.34 crore … Read more

Dalal Street outlook: Markets seek recovery after two-week slide; crude, geopolitical cues in focus

After two weeks of declines, Dalal Street could see some consolidation this week, with crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict likely to remain key drivers of market sentiment, analysts said.Brent crude prices, which are currently above $90 a barrel, will be closely watched, along with geopolitical developments, Siddhartha Khemka, head of research, … Read more

Gold Prices: Gold, silver prices likely to extend gains next week as investors await US data

Bullions are expected to maintain their upward momentum next week (representative image) Gold and silver prices are expected to maintain their upward momentum next week, although profit-booking at higher levels could limit the gains as investors await key US inflation and economic data, analysts said.US Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation and GDP figures are … Read more

US FTA proposal: What are the ‘3 American demands’ that became deal breaker for Canada

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada has called off trade talks with the US after months of negotiations aimed at reaching a deal between the two countries. On Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the suspension of the talks, spelling out three key US demands that ultimately pushed the negotiations to a deadlock.The demands … Read more

Luxury sales plunge in China as tax push hits rich shoppers

China’s luxury market slumps as tax crackdown on offshore wealth hits spending by the country’s richest consumers Global luxury brands are facing a deepening sales slump in China, as the country’s campaign to tax offshore wealth sends ripples from stock markets to casino floors and dampens spending by the country’s richest consumers. Sales at the … Read more

Collections under RBI’s dollar swap scheme exceed $72.8 billion

Indian banks raise $72.8 billion in foreign-currency funds under RBI’s special swap facility as forex inflows surge MUMBAI: Banks have mobilised $72.8 billion of foreign-currency inflows under RBI’s special swap facility as of Aug 21, with the pace of mobilisation accelerating sharply in recent weeks. Foreign currency non-resident (bank) or FCNR(B) deposits accounted for $65.4 … Read more

Amrit Bharat 3.0: AC coaches with Vande Bharat-style features for common man soon. Why it matters

Up until now, the Amrit Bharat Express has been a non-AC long-distance passenger train. After upgrading train travel for the common man with Amrit Bharat Express, Indian Railways is now set to introduce air-conditioned coaches in the Amrit Bharat 3.0 Express, expected to be rolled out this financial year.Up until now, the Amrit Bharat Express … Read more

India Nbfc Growth: NBFCs stay on growth track as asset quality remains stable: Report

Pressure on lending yields and margins will remain key monitorables (file photo) India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are likely to maintain steady growth in the near to medium term, with credit demand remaining healthy despite geopolitical uncertainties, according to brokerage firm 360 ONE Capital.The brokerage said management teams have retained their FY27 and medium-term growth … Read more

Meta Legal Challenge: 29 states vs Meta: How a landmark child safety trial could reshape Facebook and Instagram

The lawsuit alleges that Meta designed and monetised Facebook & Instagram to encourage compulsive use among young people (representative image) Meta is facing a landmark legal challenge in the US that could have far-reaching implications for how Facebook and Instagram are designed and operated, after 29 states accused the company of deliberately creating products that … Read more

US-Canada trade standoff: 50% tariff kicks in as Ottawa vows ‘dollar-for-dollar’ response

Carney has ordered his trade negotiators to come back after suspending all negotiations with US The United States called the collapse of three days of intensive trade talks with Canada a “missed opportunity”, as Ottawa suspended negotiations and ordered its team to return, as Washington imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.US trade representative … Read more