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JIO, Retail, O2C, New Energy: What analysts expect from RIL AGM on Aug. 29

At the AGM in 2024, Mukesh Ambani-controlled RIL guided for 2x growth in its business by 2030, with JIO and Retail envisaged to double over the next three-four years

Rupee may test 88.5 levels amid tariff tensions, FPI selloff: Analysts

Indian Rupee outlook: Analysts suggest that the local unit might largely stay range-bound between 86.50 to 88.50 levels

FPI selloff may worsen as Trump ups India tariffs pressure

Analysts have largely attributed the selloff to the trade uncertainty triggered by Donald Trump's tariff-related policies

Overseas funds pull out of IT and financial services stocks in July

Foreign investors pull out over ₹21,000 crore from key sectors in late July, with IT and financials bearing the brunt of the sell-off

Sebi proposes activity-based rules, single category for RTAs

Sebi on Thursday proposed introducing activity-based regulation for Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs), whereby services provided to listed companies would fall within its regulatory ambit and those for unlisted firms would be overseen by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). RTAs that cater to both listed and unlisted entities will be required to establish a Separate Business Unit (SBU) exclusively for unlisted services. These SBUs should be set up within 18 months from the date of implementation, Sebi said in its consultation paper. Also, RTAs are required to ensure complete operational separation between the listed and unlisted businesses. "While registrations shall continue to be granted by Sebi, services provided by RTAs to unlisted companies will be overseen by the MCA. The MCA will handle investor complaints pertaining to unlisted securities," the regulator said. Additionally, Sebi has also proposed merging the two existing categories -- Registrar to an Issue (RTI) an

Tariff Impact: Emkay says buy the dip, stick to discretionary, industrials

Trump Tariff Impact: The US has imposed a 25 per cent penalty via executive order, which takes the total tariff burden to 50 per cent on select Indian goods.

Why Mahesh Patil sees opportunity, not panic, in Trump's tariff escalation

If effective, the steep 50 per cent tariff would be similar to a trade embargo, and will lead to sharp fall in affected export products, especially ones with thinner margins

FIIs hold 10 short bets for every long trade in index futures

FIIs are holding 10 short positions in index futures for every long trade; historically Nifty has witnessed a short-covering rally after the ratio dropped to such lows, shows F&O data.

SIPs in equity mutual funds deliver steady gains despite market wobbles

Majority of diversified equity schemes deliver over 5% SIP return in 1 year even as market falters

Status quo on policy: Is this the end of the Reserve Bank's easing cycle?

With the rise in inflation from the fourth quarter, possibility of another rate cut uncertain, unless growth plays spoilsport

Evolving growth-inflation dynamics unlikely to permit further rate cuts

Economic hit due to US tariff decisions likely to be accentuated

Nifty50 earnings estimates under pressure in July; improves slightly MoM

Despite the broader weakness, 18 Nifty50 companies, or 36 per cent, received upward revisions to their FY26 EPS

Investors pivot to quality, fundamental picks over momentum: PGIM India MF

As investment patterns in the Indian markets shift to high growth and good quality stocks, PGIM India MF suggests a portfolio strategy

Rally in long bonds nears end as key drivers weaken, says Axis AMC

Axis AMC warns that the rally in long-duration bonds may be over amid weak demand-supply dynamics, policy shifts, and reduced scope for aggressive rate cuts

FPIs still drive stock prices despite holdings at decade-low levels

Companies with rising FPI stakes in June 2025 quarter delivered 21.73% returns on average, outpacing mutual funds, LIC, and other investor cohorts

Industrial and consumer discretionary sectors lead 2025 IPO charge

According to Prime Infobase data, the industrial sector has emerged as the frontrunner with nine IPOs so far this year, closely followed by consumer discretionary with seven

LT Foods, NMDC, SRF among top 5 stocks in Quant Watchlist by Motilal Oswal

Blue Jet Healthcare stock: Strong in quality and earnings surprise, this stock indicates analyst optimism about its future performance.

F&O volumes hit 8-month high in July despite ban on Jane Street

Derivatives volumes rose 10% in July, reaching an 8-month high, as retail and proprietary traders responded to increased market volatility despite the ban on Jane Street

Motilal Oswal trims FY26 Nifty EPS; bets on midcaps in interim Q1 review

The aggregate earnings of the 184 companies in MOFSL's coverage rose 7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q1FY26, matching the brokerage's estimates.

Round trip to nowhere: Markets break a sweat, but not new ground

Markets moved. Wealth didn't. One year later, it's deja vu for investors