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Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
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‘FCNR haul to power HSBC’s India wealth, retail banking push’
HSBC forecasts that foreign currency deposits will significantly enhance its operations in India. By securing $14.5 billion through a special RBI swap facility, the bank aims to expand lending and wealth management services. The attractive leverage option of up to nineteen times has drawn in depositors. HSBC’s strategy is to deploy these funds cautiously toward…
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India Inc, individuals could soon get to settle fund diversion cases
India’s Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering a novel approach to address fund siphoning cases. Offenders would return misappropriated funds along with interest, while also disclosing relevant details. This initiative aims to create a more realistic enforcement structure. The proposals, including a new mutual fund-specific category for portfolio management services, will be…
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NaBFID plans to raise $1.5 billion via overseas bonds
NaBFID is set to initiate the raising of $500 million via a 10-year overseas bond, while simultaneously negotiating a $1 billion MIGA-backed bond with a longer 15-year maturity. This financial strategy aims to secure essential long-term funding for infrastructure developments.
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Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge higher, oil extends losses
MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge advanced 0.2% with Japan shut for a public holiday. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% after the underlying gauge eked out a gain Friday, while contracts on the Nasdaq 100 Index climbed 0.4%.
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Pre-market action: Here’s the trade setup for today’s session
In the last few trading sessions, Indian markets have breathed a sigh of relief. The drop in Brent crude prices has mitigated worries about sustained supply chaos, positively impacting investor sentiment. Experts indicate a cautiously optimistic view now that the Federal Reserve’s hikes are concluded. With falling Treasury yields and ample domestic liquidity supporting this…
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Stocks in news: RVNL, Lenskart, Mazagon Dock, Maruti Suzuki India and Nestle India
Indian equities concluded Friday’s session with marginal gains, supported by softer crude prices. Several companies like RVNL and Mazagon Dock are expected to be in focus on Monday. RVNL secured a significant order from East Coast Railway for railway line works. Mazagon Dock plans a substantial investment in a new shipyard project. Lenskart Solutions is…
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Why are Indian companies rushing to tap the bond market?
Indian companies are actively raising funds through the bond market. This activity occurs despite anticipated interest rate increases and tighter liquidity. Large issuers are securing financing before borrowing costs potentially rise further. Surplus banking system liquidity is driving demand for corporate bond issuances. Companies are expected to raise over one thousand crore rupees this week.
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Gilt mutual funds: ICICI Prudential tops 5-year returns at over 6%; all 23 schemes remain in the green
Gilt mutual funds invest at least 80% of their assets in government securities across maturities. Among the 23 schemes in the category, Bandhan Gilt Fund and Axis Gilt Fund featured among the top five performers over both one-year and five-year periods.
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Thematic mutual funds: Top and bottom 5 categories in 2026 so far; only 2 remain positive in 1 month
Thematic mutual fund returns have diverged sharply in 2026. Defence, Healthcare and IPO lead the categories, while Railways and Technology have posted steep declines. Over five years, PSU and Transportation & Logistics delivered the highest returns.