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Rupee Pinned Near Record Low as RBI Offers Limited Support

The Indian rupee hovered close to its record low as market participants digested policy shocks from abroad and persistent dollar demand. Reserve Bank intervention provided short-term support, but weak foreign inflows and pressure on IT exporters kept sentiment fragile. Traders say further depreciation would raise import costs and squeeze corporate margins; near-term direction will hinge on central bank operations, foreign institutional flows and clarity on U.S. trade and visa policies.
Companies:
  • TCS
  • Infosys
  • Wipro
Tags:
  • rupee
  • RBI
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Asian Stocks Reverse Losses as China Tech Rally Lifts Region

Regional equity markets recovered earlier weakness as a surge in Chinese technology and semiconductor names reignited investor buying. The rebound offset a modest pullback in U.S. markets after cautious central bank commentary, producing a mixed, sector-driven session. Market participants described flows as rotation into AI-related and semiconductor exposure rather than broad risk appetite; attention remains on upcoming macro releases and central bank signals that will shape the next directional move.
Companies:
  • Alibaba
  • Nvidia
  • various STAR 50 members
Tags:
  • Asia markets
  • China tech
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Rupee Set to Open Weaker; Forward Curves Signal Further Downside

Non-deliverable forwards and market commentary point to a weaker open for the rupee as visa fee turmoil and regional currency softness add pressure. Analysts warn that a sustained slide would push up import bills and create policy trade-offs between supporting the currency and preserving macro stability. Market focus is on central bank calm, export resilience and whether foreign institutional selling abates to restore a firmer footing.
Tags:
  • NDF
  • rupee forwards
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U.S. Markets Dip on Tech Weakness; Investors Digest Powell Tone

U.S. equity markets fell as investors retrenched after a stretch of strong performance, with tech stocks leading the decline. The pullback follows cautious remarks from Fed Chair Powell, who offered a tempered outlook on rate moves. Safe-haven sectors showed relative strength while volatility spiked. Traders are closely watching upcoming economic data and central bank signals for direction.
Companies:
  • Microsoft
  • Apple
  • Nvidia
Tags:
  • U.S. markets
  • Fed
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HSBC Upgrades India Equities to Overweight, Eyes Strong Rally

HSBC has raised its rating on Indian equities from neutral to overweight, citing attractive valuations, policy tailwinds, and growing domestic participation. The bank projects the benchmark Sensex index could rally significantly by 2026. The upgrade sends a bullish signal to institutional investors, possibly encouraging fresh capital flows into large caps and midcaps amid India’s broader macro challenges.
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  • equity upgrade
  • HSBC
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Paytm Unit & JioBlackRock Launch Direct-To-Consumer Equity Fund

Paytm Money has teamed up with JioBlackRock to roll out a new active equity fund aimed at retail investors, cutting out traditional intermediaries. This direct approach is expected to introduce more competition into India’s mutual fund distribution model, especially tapping into tech users and app-based investors. The move also reflects growing interest among fintechs to expand into wealth and asset management.
Companies:
  • Paytm Money
  • JioBlackRock
Tags:
  • mutual fund
  • fintech
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Offline Mobile Sales Drop ~40% While Consumers Wait for Online Deals

Offline mobile retail in India has dropped sharply—around forty percent—as consumers postpone purchases ahead of major online sale events from Flipkart and Amazon. Retailers report that customers are unwilling to buy at regular prices and are waiting for discounts on smartphones. Supply of new high-end models is being directed toward online channels. Once online inventories are depleted, brick-and-mortar stores expect foot traffic to rebound, especially closer to Diwali.
Companies:
  • Apple
  • Samsung
Tags:
  • offline vs online
  • mobile phones
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iPhone 16 Pro on Flipkart Big Billion Days at Deep Discount

The iPhone 16 Pro has seen steep discounts under the Big Billion Days sales, with the Pro version being listed at significantly reduced prices via exchange offers and bank-card deals. Premium product demand is high, especially for Apple’s devices. These limited-period deals are pushing buyers to wait for festive sales rather than buying off-season, squeezing margins for resellers and making premium smartphones a highlight of the discount season’s success metrics.
Companies:
  • Apple
Tags:
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • premium smartphones
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Festive Sales & GST 2.0 Drive 30-35% Surge in Early Ecommerce Sales

Online retail sales saw a sharp increase, around 32-35%, during the opening two days of this year’s festive sales cycle. The rise is attributed to newly implemented GST rate reductions across select product categories and aggressive discounting by Amazon and Flipkart. Premium smartphones cost significantly less in some cases. Sellers are scaling up, logistics pushed hard, and many consumers delayed purchases hoping for such flash discounts during the key shopping window.
Companies:
  • Amazon India
  • Flipkart
Tags:
  • GST reform
  • discounts
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Online Orders Surge Over 20% on Opening Day of Festival Sales

E-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon kicked off their flagship annual sales with a strong start, recording more than a 20% increase in online orders across multiple categories even though the opening day was a working day. Electronics, fashion, and home essentials drove much of the demand. Marketplace sellers reported that customer interest was unusually high, motivated by early deals, loyalty-member access, and GST rate changes making prices more attractive.
Companies:
  • Amazon India
  • Flipkart
Tags:
  • festival sales
  • order growth
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India’s Insurance Market Set to Grow Rapidly Amid Rising Climate Risk

India’s insurance industry is expanding strongly as domestic economic growth, rising incomes, and increasing awareness of climate risk fuel demand. Non-life insurance premiums are projected to grow by 13-15% annually, supported by government reforms and new product innovation. Insured losses from flood events are being modeled at several billion rupees in worst-case scenarios, pushing insurers to adjust underwriting, pricing, and capital allocation to reduce exposure in high risk zones.
Companies:
  • Life insurers
  • General insurers
  • Reinsurers
Tags:
  • insurance growth
  • non-life insurance
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Delhi Plans ₹57,300 Crore Overhaul of Drainage System to Tackle Flood Risk

Delhi is coordinating a major infrastructure investment to upgrade its stormwater drainage across critical river basins, allocating over ₹57,000 crore toward modernizing channels, green infrastructure, and sustainable drainage. The initiative aims to reduce flood damage, improve stormwater capacity, and adapt to rising rainfall intensity. Experts expect this move to not just prevent waterlogging but also to lower long-term economic loss and boost investor confidence in urban resilience projects.
Tags:
  • Delhi infrastructure
  • stormwater drainage
Timesofindia• By
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Cloudburst Exposes Cost of Infrastructure Weakness, Boosts Climate Insurance Interest

A sudden cloudburst in Kolkata caused severe flash flooding and infrastructure strain in a densely populated city. Power disruptions, waterlogging, and damage to public assets sparked concerns about the financial cost to municipal and state budgets. In response, insurers and private firms are promoting climate insurance products and parametric policies to help cover unpredictable weather losses. Analysts say rising frequency of such events could force higher premiums and increased allocation of public funds toward resilient infrastructure.
Companies:
  • Bajaj Allianz
  • ICICI Lombard
  • National Insurance Co.
Tags:
  • cloudburst
  • infrastructure
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Ayushman Bharat Hailed as Transformative in Public Healthcare

India’s flagship health scheme Ayushman Bharat has been praised for revolutionizing public healthcare access, bringing free or subsidized essential medical services to millions of low-income households. Officials say it has reduced out-of-pocket expenses and brought more patients into formal care systems. Healthcare infrastructure and utilization have reportedly improved under the program’s expansion. Analysts suggest that sustained financing and better quality controls will be necessary to maintain gains and manage rising demand.
Tags:
  • Ayushman Bharat
  • public health
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Trump Reiterates Claim of Ending India-Pakistan War, Criticises UN

Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for ending hostilities between India and Pakistan, alongside several other global conflicts, arguing his diplomatic role has brought peace. He criticized the United Nations for issuing statements he considers ineffectual. His assertions have drawn skepticism from Indian officials who deny U.S. mediation in the conflict, while analysts debate the political payoff vs. diplomatic credibility in making such claims so publicly.
Tags:
  • Trump
  • India-Pakistan conflict
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Archetype Raises $100 Million to Fuel Early-Stage Blockchain Startups

Archetype, an early-stage crypto venture capital firm, has secured over $100 million in commitments for its third fund, focusing on foundational blockchain infrastructure, decentralized apps, stablecoins, and on-chain protocols. Institutional backers, including pensions and endowments, joined existing supporters to back the fund. Archetype aims to help developers scale disruptive technology in Web3 spaces. The fund reflects growing confidence amid recent market turbulence and selective investment discipline.
Companies:
  • Archetype
Tags:
  • venture capital
  • blockchain startups
Theblock• By
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Crypto Markets See $162 Billion Drop Amid Heavy Liquidations

Global crypto markets plunged as leveraged positions were liquidated en masse, wiping out over $160 billion in value. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the slide, while smaller altcoins like XRP and Solana saw amplified losses. Traders flagged over-extension and looming token unlocks as triggers of the sell-off. Institutional demand, though weakened, provided some buffer. Sentiment turned sharply cautious as volatility spiked and support levels were breached across multiple chains.
Companies:
  • Binance
  • Coinbase
  • Solana Labs
Tags:
  • bitcoin
  • ethereum
Economic Times• By
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India, U.S. Reaffirm Ties Amid Tariffs and Visa Disputes

India and the U.S. emphasized continued engagement during a high-level meeting between Jaishankar and Secretary Rubio, even as tensions linger over Russian oil tariffs and the $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal also met U.S. trade officials to push forward a bilateral trade agreement. The dialogue seeks to balance strategic partnership priorities with economic and immigration policy strains.
Tags:
  • India-U.S. relations
  • H-1B visa
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U.S. Hopes to ‘Fix’ Tariff Measures on India’s Russian Oil Purchases

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration intends to rectify the punitive tariff measures imposed on Indian goods tied to its Russian oil imports. Washington seeks a resolution to the current tension, while suggesting Europe should impose more sanctions on Russia. India’s trade minister is expected to push for better access for skilled workers amid broader trade friction and visa fee disputes.
Tags:
  • tariffs
  • Russia oil
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U.S. Proposes Weighted H-1B Selection Favoring High-Paid Workers

The U.S. has floated a sweeping change to the H-1B visa process, replacing its random lottery with a wage-based selection system. Under the new rules, higher-paid and more skilled foreign workers would get more entries into the selection pool, boosting their odds. The proposal follows a proclamation introducing a $100,000 fee for new visa applications, and would likely shift hiring dynamics toward senior roles and larger firms.
Companies:
  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Google
Tags:
  • H-1B visa
  • immigration policy
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China Calls U.S. 50% Tariffs on India “Unfair and Unreasonable”

China sharply criticized the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on selected Indian goods, calling the move “unfair and unreasonable” and accusing Washington of weaponizing trade. The Chinese envoy emphasized the need for India and China to resist trade wars and preserve open economic cooperation. Analysts suggest China may quietly benefit from shifting supply chains, while India assesses retaliation and diplomatic channels.
Tags:
  • China
  • India
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Wall Street Pulls Back After Relentless Rally

U.S. stock indexes slipped as markets paused following a streak of gains. Tech giants lost ground, with Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft among those falling, as investor concerns over stretched valuations resurfaced. Boeing offered some support with a large aircraft order, while gold surged amid talk of inflation and rate-cut uncertainty. Treasury yields eased slightly. Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted broad overvaluation, signaling caution moving forward.
Companies:
  • Nvidia
  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Boeing
Tags:
  • Wall Street
  • tech pullback
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Indian Rupee Hits All-Time Low Amid U.S. Tariffs & Visa Fee Pressures

The rupee fell to approximately ₹88.62 per USD—the lowest level yet—under pressure from high U.S. tariffs and recent hikes in H-1B visa fees. Major stress is felt in India’s export-oriented IT sector, and foreign investor flows are weakening. RBI has intervened in forex markets but is allowing gradual depreciation to avoid abrupt economic disruptions.
Companies:
  • Infosys
  • TCS
  • Wipro
Tags:
  • rupee
  • foreign investment
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Big U.S. Banks Trim Prime Lending Rates After Fed Cut

In response to the Fed’s rate drop, major banks like JPMorgan, Citi, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America lowered their prime lending rate from 7.50% to 7.25%. The move should ease borrowing for businesses and consumers, but inflation remains above target, and uncertainties around trade and tariffs still weigh on lender sentiment.}
Companies:
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Citigroup
  • Wells Fargo
  • Bank of America
Tags:
  • prime rate
  • bank lending
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Fed Chair Powell Emphasizes Caution in Further Rate Cuts

Jerome Powell described the current U.S. interest-rate stance as “modestly restrictive,” suggesting that although recent inflation moderation may allow cuts, the Fed will move cautiously. He highlighted labor-market weakening and inflation persistence as risks. Recent Fed actions (a 25 bps cut to 4.00-4.25%) reflect balancing pressures between inflation control and economic slowdown.
Tags:
  • Fed policy
  • Jerome Powell
Wall Street Journal• By
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Fed Chair Powell Emphasizes Caution in Further Rate Cuts

Jerome Powell described the current U.S. interest-rate stance as “modestly restrictive,” suggesting that although recent inflation moderation may allow cuts, the Fed will move cautiously. He highlighted labor-market weakening and inflation persistence as risks. Recent Fed actions (a 25 bps cut to 4.00-4.25%) reflect balancing pressures between inflation control and economic slowdown.
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  • Fed policy
  • Jerome Powell
Wall Street Journal• By
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OECD Sees Room for More U.S. Rate Cuts Amid Slowing Growth

The OECD said that the U.S. economy is slowing (growth forecast lowered to ~1.8% in 2025, dropping further in 2026), giving the Federal Reserve space for possibly three more interest-rate cuts if inflation continues its downward trend. Currently, the Fed funds rate is in the 4.00-4.25% range after the recent cut. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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  • OECD
  • US economy
Financial Times• By
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U.S. and India Report ‘Forward-Looking’ Progress in Trade Talks, Says Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that in ongoing trade negotiations, India and the U.S. have made positive progress, particularly around India’s purchase of Russian oil. Talks aim to address tariff disputes and worker mobility. Indian commerce officials are expected in Washington to advance discussions on opening U.S. markets and easing visa / labour restrictions. The dialogue coincides with statements from both sides seeking to soften rhetoric and elevate the tone of bilateral commerce.
Tags:
  • trade talks
  • tariffs
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