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Q1 results, FII action among 10 factors to impact D-Street mood this week
Nifty gained 1.2%, driven by IT, energy, and pharma stocks. U.S. labor data, TCS earnings, Rupee vs. Dollar, Bank Nifty, oil prices, FIIs, IPO action, and dividends will influence markets next week. Bulls maintain strength with positive sentiment and broader market participation, expecting some consolidation.
‘Should have done better … now learnt the lesson,’ says Paytm founder
Paytm is like a daughter who met with an accident and is in ICU, Vijay Shekhar Sharma says in the context of developments at the payments bank. "I saw it as a daughter on the way for an important entrance test, but met with an accident, and in a way is in ICU right now. That was the feeling from a personal, emotional (point of view),” Sharma said speaking at an event organised by JITO Innovation and Incubation Foundation in New Delhi.
Rupee to trade in narrowest range in about 30 years on RBI's actions: Reuters poll
The Indian rupee will trade within the narrowest range in nearly three decades over the coming year as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues to maintain its tight grip on the currency's movements, according to a Reuters poll.
Yen slides to fresh lows as Japan authorities stick to sidelines
The Australian dollar rose on retail sales data, suggesting a Reserve Bank rate hike, while China's yuan hit an eight-month low due to local authorities' currency tolerance.
Tight liquidity forces banks to tap debt markets, shell out more
"To a certain extent, the year-on-year rise in the bank borrowing numbers is a reflection of the merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank. But apart from that, it is clearly a reflection of the tightness in the liquidity and that was, to a certain extent, exacerbated in the month of May because government spending was restricted during the Union election," said Soumyajit Niyogi, director at India Ratings & Research.
RBI imposes Rs 29.6 lakh penalty on HSBC
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a Rs 29.6 lakh penalty on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) for non-compliance with certain directions related to cards. The bank failed to ensure no negative amortisation while computing Minimum Payment Due in certain credit card accounts. The RBI found that the charge against the bank was sustained, warranting the imposition of monetary penalty.
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Don't leave your crease: ICICI Bank asks UPI users to follow cricket strategy to stay safe from frauds
ICICI Bank issued a warning about rising fake UPI payment scams, urging caution through social media. They shared a video advising users to verify unexpected UPI notifications carefully to avoid scams where scammers claim to have sent too much money and pressure victims to return excess amounts urgently. This alert coincides with a significant increase in digital payment fraud cases reported by the RBI. ICICI Bank encourages prompt reporting of cybercrimes and offers tips to protect against fraudulent transactions.
Bulls in Action: Sensex jumps over 200 points, Nifty crosses 23,600; mid and smallcaps outperform
Within the Nifty pack, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, Divi's Lab, Coal India, and SBI were the top gainers while HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Titan faced selling pressure. Shares of new-age companies like Paytm, Zomato, and Policybazaar traded higher by around 2% each after Morgan Stanley's bullish note.
BoB aims to double tech team headcount to 3,000 by FY26-end
State-owned Bank of Baroda plans to double its in-house technology team to 3,000 employees in the next two years, according to a top official. Currently, the team comprises 1,500 employees. The expansion will involve both regular hiring processes and lateral hires of specialist talent, as stated by Debadatta Chand, the managing director and chief executive officer.
FII action, GST Council outcome among 10 factors to weigh on D-Street this week
Nifty ended with 0.4% gains in a week-long holiday shortened by Bakri Eid. When markets resume trading on Monday, a host of important domestic and global events lined up during the holiday-truncated week are likely to impact them.
These Paytm wallets will be closed on July 20, 2024
Latest on Paytm: In March, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines that prohibit Paytm Payments Bank Account/Wallet from receiving new deposits or authorizing credit transactions beyond March 15, 2024.
RBI's timely action reduced vulnerabilities in unsecured loans: Shaktikanta Das
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced on Thursday that timely actions by the central bank have helped in moderating vulnerabilities related to unsecured loans. This statement was made during the Second Global Conference on Financial Resilience organized by the College of Supervisors.
Buying gold annually in order to diversify allocation of forex reserves: Shaktikanta Das
I think SEBI is engaged with that. So, let me not intrude into SEBI's territory and start talking about the stock markets. I think SEBI is fully seized of what is happening in the markets and we have our regular interactions with the SEBI as a part of the FSDC, the Financial Stability and Development Council, we have also a subcommittee which is chaired by the governor.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Friday
Nifty range-bound flat closing for the last four days indicates a pause before a sharp move. The direction of this move is not yet known, at least not before any directional breakout. Solar Industries, Titagarh Rail Systems, Carborundum Universal, Paras Defence and Space Technologies showed bullish bias.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Thursday
The Nifty index ended flat after a strong initial hour of trading, facing resistance around 23,400. Despite this, the short-term trend remains positive as the index stayed above 23,300. In the near term, the index is likely to continue consolidating within the 23,300-23,500 range. A decisive breakout above 23,500 could potentially trigger a rally towards 23,800.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Wednesday
Nifty formed a Doji candle on the daily chart on Tuesday and hinted at the possibility of a minor downward correction in the short term. Momentum indicator Moving Average Convergence Divergence showed bullish trade on the counters of Supreme Industries, Blue Dart Express, Escorts Kubota, BASF India, among others.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Tuesday
The NSE Nifty 50 index fell 0.13% to 23,259, while the S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.27% to 76,490. Both benchmarks initially rose about 0.5% to hit record highs before losing gains. The MACD indicator showed bullish activity in stocks like Balkrishna Industries, IndiGo, KEI Industries, Tejas Networks, and Info Edge. HDFC Bank, Adani Enterprises, SBI, RIL, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank were among the most active stocks on the NSE by value.
FOMC, FII action among 10 factors to dictate D-Street mood this week
The Nifty index closed the week with a 3.6% increase amidst two significant occurrences: the highly anticipated election results and the monetary policy decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). As trading resumes on Monday, a range of significant domestic and international events scheduled throughout the holiday-shortened week are expected to influence market movements.
RBI unveils ambitious reform agenda for centenary celebrations in 2035, charts out 14-point action plan
The Reserve Bank of India aims to become a role model for central banks in developing countries by its centenary in 2035. Governor Shaktikanta Das outlined a 14-point plan, including enhancing India's global presence, positioning itself as a leader in monetary policy, and promoting financial inclusion. The plan also focuses on internationalizing the rupee, boosting credit availability, and addressing challenges from technologies like AI/ML.
Edelweiss Financial Services shares fall 17% post RBI action on 2 companies
Shares of Edelweiss Financial Services plummeted by 17% on the BSE, hitting a day's low of Rs 64, following a directive from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI directed the company to cease and desist from acquiring financial assets due to concerns arising from structured transactions conducted by its group entities.
Paytm expects near-term impact on revenue, profitability due to regulatory action: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Paytm’s parent, One 97 Communications Ltd, is taking steps to “strengthen the governance framework across our group entities (especially regulated entities)” by appointing subject matter experts as advisors of independent directors, says founder Sharma in letter to shareholders. Going forward in the ongoing fiscal, Paytm also anticipates reduction in employee costs.
Gift Nifty up 60 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Domestic markets recover with India's CPI inflation and Asian markets. Nifty signals positive start in range-bound trading. India VIX measures market fear. Tech-led rally in US affects Federal Reserve. Dollar near low, oil prices rise. Nasdaq hits record high. Certain stocks in F&O ban. FII/DII actions impact Rupee. FII net short increases. Q4 results announcements upcoming.
Monsoon holds key for RBI's future monetary policy actions
As India faces summer heatwaves, chances of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reducing interest rates dwindle. The Bank of Baroda report links severe heat to potential food price impacts, underscoring the monsoon's critical role. Despite forecasts of above-normal monsoon, inflation challenges persist, delaying RBI's policy adjustments. Heatwaves disrupt travel, impacting sectors differently.
FIIs withdraw Rs 46,000 crore from financial stocks in 2024. Is RBI the deal-breaker?
After selling financials worth over Rs 30,000 crore in January and nearly Rs 10,000 crore in February, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned into net buyers in the sector in March. However, they resumed selling in April, with last month's selling amounting to around Rs 9,300 crore.
RBI action on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Is your data in other banks safe?
Kotak Mahindra Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took action on Kotak Mahindra Bank due to observance of serious deficiencies and non-compliances in the areas of data security and data leak prevention strategy, business continuity and disaster recovery rigour and drill, etc. So did the bank violate Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023?
RBI action on Kotak Mahindra Bank may restrain credit growth, profitability: S&P
S&P Global Ratings warned that RBI's recent regulatory action on Kotak Mahindra Bank could limit the bank's credit growth and profitability. The RBI prohibited Kotak Mahindra Bank from issuing new credit cards and onboarding customers online, impacting a key growth segment. S&P noted the bank may need to rely more on physical branch expansion, increasing operating costs. However, the impact on the bank's credit rating is expected to be minimal, as credit cards constitute a small portion of its total loans. S&P anticipates that Kotak Mahindra Bank may need around a year to address the RBI's concerns related to system stability and disaster recovery.
Kotak crackdown: The 'Regulatory Bank of India' is taking no chances
Kotak Mahindra Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is cracking down on regulatory compliance in the banking industry, issuing strict penalties for non-compliance. Recent actions, including barring Kotak Mahindra Bank from new customer sign-ups, highlight the RBI's serious approach to enforcing regulations. The central bank's tougher stance aims to improve governance and transparency in the financial sector, despite potential impacts on growth and capital costs. The RBI's increased vigilance follows high-profile banking collapses and aims to prevent systemic risks while promoting a more robust and transparent financial system.
Kotak Bank deposit growth may be hit, shares fall 11%
On Wednesday evening, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred the Uday Kotak-promoted lender from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and directed them to stop issuing new credit cards. The regulator cited “serious deficiencies and non-compliances” and “continued failure on the part of the bank to address these concerns in a comprehensive and timely manner.”
Operations continue uninterrupted: Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani writes to customers amid RBI action
Kotak Mahindra Bank has reassured customers that all operations are continuing, despite the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) halting new customer sign-ups due to IT system failure. The bank's CEO, Ashok Vaswani, stated that customers can continue accessing existing banking services, but the issuance of new credit cards has been temporarily halted. Kotak Mahindra Bank is in constant communication with the regulator to resolve any issues.
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