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AIFs expect rebound in investor flows as West Asia uncertainty eases

AIF managers are seeing investor allocations revive as geopolitical risks ease, while GIFT City continues to attract strong fund inflows and global investment interest

Central Bank of India to ONGC: Right time to invest in high payout stocks

High-dividend stocks offer steady income alongside capital appreciation, making them attractive as payout growth and valuations create fresh buying opportunities

Tech volatility weighs on global stocks; oil falls towards four-month low

Global stocks fell as Apple's price hikes rattled tech shares, while oil slid on easing supply fears and gold edged higher on a weaker US dollar

Strong Q4 boosts NBFCs, but near-term risks temper optimism for FY27 growth

Asset quality improved and earnings strengthened in Q4FY26, but rural stress, microfinance exposure, West Asia tensions and monsoon risks could weigh on NBFCs in FY27

Sebi rejects Anil Ambani's settlement request over Reliance Infrastructure

Ambani, the younger brother of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has faced growing scrutiny from regulators and enforcement agencies over the past 18 months

New categories, India growth to drive Varun Beverages' revenue trajectory

Asahi tie-up, India growth, Africa expansion and new categories such as dairy, energy drinks and snacks are expected to diversify Varun Beverages' revenues and support long-term growth

Asian shares ease from record highs as Apple's price hikes weigh on tech

The Nasdaq swung lower overnight after Apple slid 6.1 per cent after announcing price hikes for iPads and MacBooks to counter surging memory and storage chip costs

S Korean shares fall 8%, set for worst week since March on US tech selloff

The benchmark KOSPI was down 730.49 points, or 8.18 per cent, at 8,199.81, as of 0318 GMT

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE shut today for Muharram; next on Sept 14

According to the NSE's holiday calendar for 2026, the next stock market holiday will be on September 14, 2026, on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. August 15 (Independence Day) falls on a Saturday.

Alibaba Group slides to 16-month low amid Anthropic's AI accusations

Alibaba shares hit a 16-month low after Anthropic accused it of illicit AI model access, deepening concerns over China's AI ambitions and slowing growth

Bargain hunting: Mutual fund investors plug into battered IT stocks

Assets of passive funds tracking the Nifty IT index have risen 23 per cent over the past year despite a sharp correction, signalling strong investor interest in the sector

Waterways Leisure IPO fully booked on Day 3; Sebi resolves 5,500 complaints

Waterways Leisure Tourism's IPO closes fully subscribed, Advit Jewels sees massive demand, while Sebi seeks clarification on Jio Platforms' public issue

Banks wait & watch as dollar-bond investors seek richer returns

Premium rose steadily after HDFC secured tightest-ever spread for an Indian lender

Lower crude prices, strong demand to support IndiGo earnings upgrades

Easing crude oil prices, strong demand and IndiGo's expansion plans are expected to boost earnings, while lower fuel costs could improve margins across the aviation sector

Rupee, bonds gain as oil falls below pre-Iran war levels; FPIs buy debt

The rupee rose for a fourth straight session and bond yields eased as crude oil prices fell below pre-conflict levels and strong foreign debt inflows lifted market sentiment

Underperformance phase likely ending for Indian equities: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities says Indian equities may be emerging from a prolonged weak phase as valuations ease, growth improves and key macro risks recede

D-St sees year's longest weekly gain streak on easing oil prices

Benchmark indices extended gains for a third straight week as easing crude oil prices, RBI measures and foreign inflows supported sentiment despite weak PMI data

Near-term margin concerns may cap gains for Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles

While Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles is targeting higher market share and double-digit margins, concerns over Iveco integration and input costs may limit near-term upside

Govt mobilises nearly ₹2,100 cr via share sale of state-owned IRFC

Government raises about ₹2,100 crore from IRFC OFS as strong investor demand prompts exercise of the green-shoe option

Market Close: Sensex ekes out gains, settles 109 pts higher; Nifty ends at 24,056; auto outperforms

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.55 per cent and 0.47 per cent down, respectively