Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. Prior to reaching Hathras, Gandhi made a brief stop in Aligarh to meet with the relatives of victims from that district.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is a former human rights lawyer turned state prosecutor whose ruthless ambition and formidable work ethic look set to propel him to Britain's highest political office. He is friends with human rights lawyer Amal Clooney from their time together at the same legal practice and once recounted a boozy lunch he had with her and her Hollywood actor husband George Clooney.
In the last three months of volatility which nifty, sensex and broader market have witnessed there are some sectors which have shown a streak of out performance. They haven't fallen as much as nifty when the index was going down and pretty much moved in tandem with the index when it moved upward. Amongst many sectors metal has been one of them. There has to be a reason for this relative performance. In the case of metals stocks, there are some minor indications of improvement in the Chinese economy... Читать дальше...
Oil prices stabilized in Asian trade, set for a fourth week of gains amid strong U.S. summer demand and supply concerns. Brent and WTI prices rose. Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil to cut July exports. Saudi Aramco lowered Asian prices. Sentiment boosted by geopolitical tensions, a 12.2 million barrels draw, potential Fed rate cuts, and the Gaza conflict.
South Korean KOSPI up 0.67%, driven by U.S. jobs data, Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. Samsung, SK Hynix up; LG Energy Solution down. Samsung forecasts high Q2 profit. Won appreciated, bond yields fell; Foreigners bought 411.6 billion won. Hyundai Motor flat, Kia down, Naver, Kakao up. Offshore, won at 1,378.3. Three-year treasury bond yield fell by 1 bp.
The city state is India's strategic partner in Southeast Asia and the financial hub for the Indo-Pacific region. It has a free trade agreement (FTA) with Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is exploring the establishment of a trade and transit corridor with Kazakhstan, in which the Chabahar port would be a key link between SE Asia and Central Asia, according to people in the know.
Gold prices remain steady near a two-week high following weaker US economic data, leading to speculation of potential interest rate cuts. Investors are closely watching Friday's non-farm payrolls data for further guidance. The market awaits further developments amidst the ongoing economic uncertainty.
Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, and Societe Generale request a six-month extension from BaFIN and AMF for the October 2024 CCIL trading deadline. This results from ESMA's de-recognition and pending Reserve Bank of India approval for a third-party clearing model proposed in recent ESMA meetings to resolve regulatory conflicts.
ITD Cementation shares dropped 13.75% as promoter considers divesting stake. Stock surged 200% in past year, trading at PE ratio of 30.6. No final decision made yet.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' market cap crosses ₹1 lakh crore as stock hits record high. Defence sector stocks rally on inflows from new funds and budget expectations. Analysts recommend holding investments at current valuations.
Three trusts belonging to the Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) - BNG Successor Trust, HNG Family Trust, and SNG Successor Trust - sold shares worth ₹101.84 crore, ₹136.7 crore, and ₹179.35 crore, respectively.
NSE imposes a 90% cap on SME IPOs to stabilize prices; Winsol Engineering surged by 411%. Amit Goel noted reduced volatility. Sebi chair Madhabi Puri Buch raised SME manipulation concerns. Sebi took action against Varanium Cloud, SecureKloud Technologies, Add-Shop E-Retail, suspecting schemes like bonus issues, stock splits, and preferential allotments.
Brent crude prices reach a 3-month high at $87 due to a significant drop in US inventories. Market sees gains supported by dollar weakness and improved US fuel demand outlook. However, economic worries persist with unexpected German industrial orders decline and rise in US jobless claims.
Foreign investors renewed buying in automobiles, information technology (IT), construction materials, oil & gas and consumer durables sectors.
Brihanmumbai's ₹10,224 crore FY25 climate budget signifies Indian municipal bodies' shift to sustainability. With Solapur, Vadodara, Bhopal, Indore, and Pimpri-Chinchwad leading green initiatives, CEO Masood Mallick highlights Swachh Bharat Mission, regulatory evolution, and public-private partnerships. NGT's environmental compensation emphasizes compliance, increasing the need for green financing.
Reliance Jio Infocomm is raising tariffs and monetising its 5G business, potentially leading to an IPO next year, with clarity expected at Reliance Industries' AGM. Valued at $133 billion, it could be India's largest IPO. Improved ARPU aims to attract investors. RIL, Meta, and Google are significant stakeholders. Financial improvements expected FY24-27. Bharti Airtel and BSE mentioned.
Indian investment bankers receive generous bonuses despite a soft M&A market. Top performers at local I-banks like Kotak and Axis Capital see bonuses increase by 150-200%. Average bonuses rise by 10-25% as companies focus on talent retention. IPO activity drives record equity indices and compensation levels for MDs range from ₹3-9 crore.
In April, a hacker accessed OpenAI's messaging, stealing AI design details. ChatGPT stayed secure. Microsoft-backed OpenAI informed employees, not federal law enforcement. No customer data compromised. Reported by Dey, Timsina, Aich. OpenAI disrupted covert influence operations. Biden administration plans to safeguard AI. In May, 16 companies pledged to develop AI safely, addressing emerging risks.
Sensex hit 80,000, led by TCS, Infosys, and banks like Kotak Mahindra. Nifty reached 24,302.15, driven by pre-budget CapEx expectations. Markets show bull indications, driven by private banks and tech. Confidence from policy consistency, expected social welfare spending, and strong investor sentiment; budget is likely in July.
Zimbabwe and India will be looking to the future when they start a five-match Twenty20 international series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. With the next T20 World Cup scheduled for India and Sri Lanka in 2026, the series in Zimbabwe marks the start of a new two-year journey for both sides.
Equity markets saw slight gains and traded within a limited range on Thursday. Analysts noted that the release of preliminary business updates ahead of quarterly reports is boosting confidence in strong Q1 earnings.
Happy Friday! Total funding raised by Indian startups fell in the first half of 2024, but late-stage activity showed signs of revival, as per data. Decoding this and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
