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Crude sustaining above $100 will push inflation beyond 6%, says HSBC

Crude oil sustaining above USD 100 per barrel will push the headline inflation above 6 per cent, the upper level of RBI's tolerance band, and trigger rate hikes, a foreign brokerage has said. Economists at HSBC said that consumer price inflation (CPI) will remain below 6 per cent if oil prices average below USD 100 per barrel, as per its modelling. "... Sustained oil above USD100/bbl would push inflation beyond 6 per cent, likely triggering rate hikes," the economists said, adding that we are at "crossroads" as Brent has averaged USD 100 in March. Amid speculation ahead of next Wednesday's monetary policy announcement on whether the RBI uses interest rates to defend the rupee, the report suggested risks of such a move. "An interest-rate defence for the INR can be expensive when the growth drag becomes non-linear and intensifies quickly with higher oil prices," it said. The economists recommended adopting a "neutral" stance on both the monetary and fiscal fronts for now, as the ...

RBI fines HSBC ₹31.80 lakh for non-compliance with deposit norms

Central bank penalises HSBC for non-compliance with norms on unclaimed deposits, including failure to maintain database and assign reference numbers

HSBC considers 20,000 job cuts as AI drives overhaul of operations

Non-client facing roles in global service centres are among those expected to be most impacted although the assessment is at an early stage

Infosys, HCL Tech FY27 guidance may steer IT stocks amid AI fears: HSBC

With AI concerns continuing to put pressure on Indian IT stocks, analysts at HSBC expect Infosys and HCLTech's FY27 guidance could be the key catalyst for the sector

Tractor volumes to dip amid weak outlook; HSBC trims M&M, Escorts target

HSBC said tractor volume growth over FY26-FY28 is likely to remain under pressure due to a high base and the anticipated impact of El Nino, which could weaken the monsoon

₹45K cr capex plan may not help Vodafone Idea gain market share: Analysts

HSBC says Vodafone Idea's Rs 45,000 crore capex plan will not help it gain market share as Jio and Airtel outspend it significantly; tariff hikes and cash flow gains remain critical

NaBFID raises $125 million in maiden foreign currency loan from HSBC

NaBFID's total assets rose 44 per cent to ₹1.04 trillion ($11.4 billion) as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to its website

HSBC set to push out underperformers as some bankers face zero bonuses

Such a move is aligned with the vision of Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery, who wants to bring the bank more in line with pay practices at American peers

From Jefferies to Goldman Sachs: Brokerages decode Budget 2026 fine print

Jefferies' industry discussions indicate up to 5 per cent volume impact, and estimate a 5 per cent decline in ADTO/orders for BSE/GROWW could result in 4 per cent earnings impact

India-EU FTA: Brokerages decode impact for markets, sectors, companies

In fiscal 2024-25 (FY25), India, according to HSBC, exported $76 billion worth of goods to the EU and bought $61 billion worth of goods from the EU

Sensex to hit 94,000 by 2026-end on earnings, cooling valuations: HSBC

Foreign portfolio investors have sold $16.8 billion worth of Indian equities in 2025 so far, putting the market on track for a record year of outflows

HSBC sees more upside in steel stocks in 2026; likes Hindalco, Tata Steel

HSBC on steel stocks: HSBC sees further upside in metal stocks as demand rises and imports stay restricted by policy support. Hindalco and Tata Steel get Buy ratings; Hindustan Zinc rated Hold

HSBC forecasts gold to reach $5,000/oz in 2026 amid global uncertainty

"Gold rally likely sustained through 1H'26 by geopolitical risks, economic policy uncertainty and rising public debt," the bank said in a note

HSBC to acquire Hang Seng unit for nearly $14 billion in Hong Kong bet

To keep its capital ratio within range, HSBC said it will refrain from buybacks for the next three quarters

HSBC India to allocate $1 bn in non-dilutive debt capital for startups

HSBC launches Innovation Banking in India with $1B non-dilutive capital to help startups scale and retain equity

Eternal shares rise 2% after HSBC raises target, keeps Swiggy at 'Hold'

Analysts believe that even though Swiggy has outperformed Zomato on both monthly transaction users (MTU) and gross order value (GOV) growth in the past one year, Zomato's margin is still significantly

HSBC quantum computing trial improves bond price prediction by 34%

HSBC's trial involved examining how quantum computing could be used in over-the-counter trading markets where assets are bought and sold between two counterparties without any exchange

Market outlook: HSBC upgrades India to overweight; Kotak sees limited gains

At the bourses, meanwhile, the Nifty 50 has gained around 6.5 per cent thus far in calendar year 2025 (CY) and outrun the Nifty 500 (up 4.2 per cent)

India's flash PMI declines to 61.9 in September; mfg records higher growth

Flash PMI September 2025: Pricing pressures were more pronounced in the service sector in September, although they moderated compared with previous months, while manufacturing saw a pick-up

HSBC chiefs meet PM Modi, pledge long-term support for India's growth

HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker and CEO Georges Elhedery met Prime Minister Modi this week, reaffirming commitment to India's growth and support for key national programmes