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Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance shares extend rally after RBI’s final gold loan guidelines

BUSINESS

Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance shares extend rally after RBI’s final gold loan guidelines

Gold loan NBFCs rallied on June 9 after the RBI released final guidelines raising the loan-to-value ratio to 85 percent for loans up to Rs 2.5 lakh.

Bank Nifty rallies to record high of 57,000 as RBI's CRR, repo rate cuts boost optimism

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Bank Nifty rallies to record high of 57,000 as RBI's CRR, repo rate cuts boost optimism

The Bank Nifty index extended its gains from the previous session to hit another fresh record high in trade on June 9, 2025, with Kotak Bank leading the winners.

Banking, auto, realty stocks jump as RBI slashes repo rate by 50 bps, CRR by 100 bps; Bank Nifty hits record high

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Banking, auto, realty stocks jump as RBI slashes repo rate by 50 bps, CRR by 100 bps; Bank Nifty hits record high

The 50 basis points rate cut, taking the policy rate to 5.5 percent, was not expected lines. Further, the CRR cut of 100 basis points came as a surprise too.

HDB Financial Services unlisted shares gain 30% in one month ahead of SEBI nod for IPO

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HDB Financial Services unlisted shares gain 30% in one month ahead of SEBI nod for IPO

HDB Financial's unlisted shares have rallied 17.5 percent over the past one year, while galloping 30.8 percent in the past month.

Markets to remain range-bound over next few months, Street 'blissfully ignorant' of reality: Kotak

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Markets to remain range-bound over next few months, Street 'blissfully ignorant' of reality: Kotak

The market's valuations have stayed at high levels across stocks and sectors, despite earnings downgrades, said Kotak Institutional Equities.

Nifty at 25,000 by year-end: BofA Securities flags 9 drivers of growth, 7 emerging risks to markets

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Nifty at 25,000 by year-end: BofA Securities flags 9 drivers of growth, 7 emerging risks to markets

While upbeat on India’s structural growth prospects, BofA Securities maintains a cautious near-term stance due to global macro risks and a fully priced-in Nifty 50 at 25,000.

Large-caps gain favour as retail investors retreat from mid-, small-cap stocks

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Large-caps gain favour as retail investors retreat from mid-, small-cap stocks

After trimming their holdings towards mid- and small-cap stocks in the March quarter, retail investors saw a sharp rise in the share of Nifty 50 stocks in their portfolio.

Asian Paints’ shine fades as Birla Opus brushes it aside, should you buy the dip?

BUSINESS

Asian Paints’ shine fades as Birla Opus brushes it aside, should you buy the dip?

Birla Opus climbed to the third spot in the decorative paints market, emerging as a challenger to Asian Paints, which is now grappling with weak demand and falling profits.

What the global bond rout means for Indian equities and bonds

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What the global bond rout means for Indian equities and bonds

India is entering this global repricing phase with inflation below four percent, stable bond yields, along with strong forex reserves, providing one of the strongest buffers among EMs to absorb volatility.

Global bond rout threatens equity party as risk-off sentiment takes hold

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Global bond rout threatens equity party as risk-off sentiment takes hold

Rising global bond yields, as a result of deficit concerns and inflation concerns related to President Trump's tariffs, are pressuring equity markets

ITC Q4 Preview: Commodity inflation to impact margins, cigarettes likely to see stable volumes

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ITC Q4 Preview: Commodity inflation to impact margins, cigarettes likely to see stable volumes

ITC may post revenue of Rs 17,371 crore, up 4.8 percent YoY compared to Rs 16,579 crore in the same quarter last year, according to a Moneycontrol poll.

Economists see Q1 and FY26 inflation below RBI’s 4% expectation

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Economists see Q1 and FY26 inflation below RBI’s 4% expectation

With food prices easing further, economists now see June quarter and FY26 inflation trending below the RBI’s four percent forecast.

Cooling inflation strengthens case for deeper RBI easing cycle

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Cooling inflation strengthens case for deeper RBI easing cycle

India's headline inflation cooled to 3.16 percent in April, marking a 69-month low and paving the way for deeper rate cuts by the RBI, according to experts.

US futures, China stocks rally sharply on inking trade deal, tariff rates cut by 115 percentage points

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US futures, China stocks rally sharply on inking trade deal, tariff rates cut by 115 percentage points

Both China and US have agreed to cut their respective tariff rates by 115 percentage points,

Nifty Pharma recovers, Asian drugmakers shares tumble as Trump to slash US drug prices

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Nifty Pharma recovers, Asian drugmakers shares tumble as Trump to slash US drug prices

Indian pharmaceutical stocks recovered from their fall, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a push to lower domestic drug prices between 30 to 80 percent.

Markets turn to US-India trade deal for next set of cues as India-Pakistan tensions cool

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Markets turn to US-India trade deal for next set of cues as India-Pakistan tensions cool

After the India-Pakistan trade deal, the markets' attention shifts to a possible U.S.-India trade deal, which would boost sectors like pharma, electronics, autos, and textiles.

Markets rebound 10% from lows, but FPIs take home 14% in dollar terms: ICICI Securities

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Markets rebound 10% from lows, but FPIs take home 14% in dollar terms: ICICI Securities

Indian equity markets bounced back over 10 percent in March–April, but foreign investors made 14 percent gains in USD terms, aided by a weaker dollar and stronger rupee.

Titan may hike prices if Trump tariffs have serious impact, retains margin guidance

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Titan may hike prices if Trump tariffs have serious impact, retains margin guidance

Titan decided to retain its margin guidance and expects strong double-digit growth for the next year despite global uncertainties.

Rally in gold prices dents jewellery demand, any correction 'welcome': Titan

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Rally in gold prices dents jewellery demand, any correction 'welcome': Titan

Titan Company is seeing cautious buyer sentiment due to surging prices, prompting a shift toward lower caratage jewellery like 18k and 9k gold.

Asian Paints sees impact of rising competition amid muted demand environment

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Asian Paints sees impact of rising competition amid muted demand environment

Asian Paints reported a 42 percent drop in Q4 profit as muted demand and intensifying competition, especially from new entrant Birla Opus, pressured volumes.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation, slow growth

BUSINESS

Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation, slow growth

The Fed Chair said higher tariffs may lead to inflation persistence and rising unemployment; job markets could weaken as global uncertainty builds.

Dabur India to 'aggressively pursue' acquisitions to create future-fit portfolio

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Dabur India to 'aggressively pursue' acquisitions to create future-fit portfolio

Dabur India plans to ramp up acquisitions in healthcare, wellness, and foods to build a future-ready, premium portfolio and offset slower growth in traditional channels

Dabur India to exit tea, diapers, sanitizer categories, focus on premiumization

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Dabur India to exit tea, diapers, sanitizer categories, focus on premiumization

Dabur will exit a series of non-performing portfolio offerings, instead will focus on the core portfolio and pushing premiumization.

Britannia Industries Q4 Preview: Profit may fall on muted consumption, margins under pressure

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Britannia Industries Q4 Preview: Profit may fall on muted consumption, margins under pressure

According to a Moneycontrol poll, Britannia Industries is likely to report a 7.2 percent revenue growth at Rs 4,362 crore.

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