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☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares rise as US inflation data cools rate hike fears
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BENGALURU, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose over 1% on Friday, boosted by information technology companies and banks as cooling U.S. inflation fuelled hopes that aggressive Federal Reserve rate stance might begin to ease. The NSE Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) rose 1.3% to 18,269 as of 0351 GMT, while the S&P BSE Sensex (.BSESN) added 1.4% to 61,453.18. India will report its October inflation number next week. The Nifty IT index (.NIFTYIT) surged 3.2%, while the bank index (.NSEBANK) gained 1.3%. Shares of Zomato (ZOMT.NS) jumped 10% after the Indian food delivery firm on Thursday reported a narrower loss for the second quarter.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares fall as autos drag, awaits U.S. inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Sethuraman N R | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Indian shares fell on Thursday, weighed by auto and metal companies, as investors braced for crucial U.S. inflation data that will provide clues about the severity of the Federal Reserve's future interest rate hikes. The NSE Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) dropped 0.7% to 18,037 as of 0522 GMT, while the S&P BSE Sensex (.BSESN) fell 0.70% to 60,609. Indian benchmark indexes hit an over-9-1/2 month peak on Wednesday, driven by the bank Nifty index (.NSEBANK) touching a record high on the back of improved asset quality and credit growth for lenders. The bank index has gained about 17% so far this year, beating the benchmark Nifty index's 4% gain. Shares of Axis Bank (AXBK.NS) fell 2.7% after the Indian government proposed to sell a 1.55% stake in the private lender.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares set to open lower ahead of US inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Indian shares are expected to open a tad lower on Thursday, with investors bracing for crucial U.S. inflation data that will provide clues about the severity of Federal Reserve's future interest rate hikes. Foreign institutional investors bought net of 3.87 billion Indian rupees ($47.51 million) equities on Wednesday, while domestic investors sold 10.60 billion rupees of shares, as per provisional data available with the National Stock Exchange. ** Indian port operator Adani Ports (APSE.NS) acquired a 49.38% stake in petroleum logistics service provider Oiltanking for 10.5 billion rupees. ** Indian sugar mills are aggressively signing export deals, contracting for about 1 million tonnes just four days after New Delhi approved exports. read more($1 = 81.4650 Indian rupees)Reporting by Nallur Sethuraman in Bengaluru; Editing by Dhanya Ann ThoppilOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares rise as consumer, IT boost
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BENGALURU, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Indian shares were trading higher on Wednesday, led by consumer and tech stocks and in lockstep with other Asian equities, while investors awaited domestic earnings reports to gauge corporate health. Meanwhile, data showed foreign institutional investors were net buyers in equities for eight straight days. They bought net of 19.49 billion Indian rupees ($239.52 million) equities on Monday, while domestic investors sold 8.44 billion rupees of shares, as per provisional data available with the National Stock Exchange. In domestic trading, Nifty's FMCG (.NIFTYFMCG) and IT (.NIFTYIT) indexes were among the top performing sectors, adding 0.53% and 0.33%, respectively. ($1 = 81.3700 Indian rupees)Reporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Dhanya Ann ThoppilOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ India's Britannia Industries shares jump after profit beat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BENGALURU, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Shares of India's Britannia Industries Ltd (BRIT.NS) rose as much as 10% on Monday, after the Good Day and Tiger biscuits maker reported late Friday a 28.4% jump in second-quarter consolidated net profit. The company's profit was 4.93 billion rupees ($59.97 million) for the three months ended on Sept. 30, beating analysts' expectations for a profit of 4.12 billion rupees, according to Refinitiv IBES data. Total revenue from operations rose 21.4% to 43.8 billion rupees from 36.07 billion rupees a year ago. Britannia's beat comes after peers Hindustan Unilever (HLL.NS) reported rise in profit, while Dabur India (DABU.NS) posted lower profit hit by high commodity prices. Britannia shares were the top gainer in the NSE Nifty 50 index (.NSEI).

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares trade higher as metals, Asia boost
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

In broader Asia, equities rose on Friday, helped by Hong Kong and China stocks. U.S. payrolls data is due later in the day, with any robust data likely to reinforce the Federal Reserve's hawkish outlook. Fed Chair Jerome Powell repeatedly mentioned the robust labour market in his speech after the Fed rate hike earlier this week. In domestic trading, Nifty's metal index (.NIFTYMET) was the best performer among other sectors, rising 1.3%. Reporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Dhanya Ann Thoppil and Savio D'SouzaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares set for lower opening as Fed keeps hawkish stance
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

India's NSE stock futures, listed on the Singapore exchange , were 0.94% lower as of 0211 GMT. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points on Wednesday as widely expected and said its battle against inflation will require borrowing costs to rise further. Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors bought a net 14.36 billion Indian rupees ($173.61 million) worth of equities on Wednesday, while domestic investors sold 13.78 billion rupees of shares, as per provisional data available with the National Stock Exchange. ** Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (MMFS.NS) reported September-quarter profit of 4.48 billion rupees, a 56.2% year-on-year decline. ($1 = 82.7120 Indian rupees)Reporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru;Editing by Dhanya Ann ThoppilOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

MUMBAI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is tipped to decline against the dollar on Thursday, after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted that interest rate hikes might have to rise more than what was previously expected. The rupee is expected to open at around 82.85-82.90 to the dollar, compared with 82.7800 in the previous session. "Based on the reaction of U.S. bond and equity markets to Powell's remarks, rupee, like the rest of Asia, will struggle at open," a trader at a Mumbai-based bank said. It was "very premature" to discuss when the Fed might pause its increases, Powell added. ING Bank pointed out that Powell highlighted an important distinction between the pace of rate hikes and what will be the ultimate, or terminal, rate level.

MUMBAI, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed to the dollar on Wednesday as traders look for the U.S. Federal Reserve's views on the path forward for rates. The rupee is tipped at around almost the same levels in early trading as the previous session's close of 82.6950. "If the Fed's thinking is it may be early to give that signal, expect a gap down on rupee tomorrow." Fed futures now point to an almost even chance of whether the U.S. central bank's next move will be a 50 bps or 75 bps hike. "Yet we expect the Fed to remain data dependent and emphasize cumulative policy rate tightening over any step down in pace."

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares set for muted opening; Fed meet in focus
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

** Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone APSE.NS, India's largest private operator of ports, reported a 69% surge in quarterly profit on Tuesday, driven by strong cargo volumes. ** Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (SUN.NS) on Tuesday reported a surprise 10.5% rise in second quarter profit led by a surge in sales of specialty drugs. ** IT services provider Tech Mahindra (TEML.NS)reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong demand and the company also declared a special dividend. ** Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd (KANE.NS)reported a weaker-than-expected rise in second quarter profit on Tuesday, hit by higher input costs and a demand squeeze due to unseasonal rains. ** Voltas Ltd (VOLT.NS)posted a loss for the second quarter on Tuesday, dented by higher expenses and a one-off expense related to a contract termination.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares seen opening higher, Fed in focus
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BENGALURU, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Indian shares may kick off November trading on a higher note on Tuesday, after rising for three straight sessions, tracking gains in broader Asia as investors turn focus to the U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting this week. India's NSE stock futures, listed on the Singapore exchange , were 0.61% higher as of 0203 GMT. Investors this week will be looking for the outcome of the Fed policy meeting and the outlook on future rate hikes path. The Fed is widely expected to raise interest rates by 75 basis points on Wednesday at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting. ($1 = 82.7910 Indian rupees)Reporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Dhanya Ann ThoppilOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares seen opening higher to track Asia gains
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BENGALURU, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Indian shares may open higher on Monday, after rising for two consecutive weeks, tracking gains in broader Asia and a fall in oil prices. India's NSE stock futures, listed on the Singapore exchange , were 0.92% higher as of 0242 GMT. The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) was up 0.8%. Stocks to watch:** Sugar stocks after India, the world's biggest sugar producer, extended restrictions for export by one year through October 2023, the government said in a notification late on Friday. ($1 = 82.2610 Indian rupees)Reporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru;Editing by Dhanya Ann ThoppilOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares may open higher, tracking Asia
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Indian shares are poised to open higher on Thursday, tracking strength in Asian markets in the backdrop of growing expectation the U.S. Federal Reserve may tone down its aggressive stance on rate hikes. India's NSE stock futures, listed on the Singapore exchange , were 0.55% higher as of 0159 GMT, while the MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS), climbed 1.74%. India is the world's third-largest importer and consumer of oil, and a rise in crude prices have a direct impact on inflation. Foreign institutional investors sold a net 2.47 billion Indian rupees ($30.12 million) worth of equities on Tuesday, while domestic investors bought net 8.73 billion rupees worth of shares, as per provisional data available with the National Stock Exchange. ($1 = 82.0040 Indian rupees)Reporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Neha AroraOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

MUMBAI, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is expected to open slightly lower versus the dollar on Tuesday after the offshore Chinese yuan tumbled to a lifetime low. The rupee is tipped to open at around 82.74-82.76 per U.S. dollar, compared with 82.6750 on Friday. Meanwhile, the dollar index dipped in Asia trading, adding to is recent losses on bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will deliver a small rate hike in December. If it were not for yuan, the rupee would have had "had a decent opening" considering the "slightly less" hawkish Fed outlook, a trader at a Mumbai-based bank said. Another fall in India's foreign exchange "is probably another problem" for the rupee, the trader said.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares may open lower, tracking Asia
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BENGALURU, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Indian shares are poised to edge lower at open on Tuesday, tracking weakness in Asian markets, with limited downside seen on the back of expectation the Federal Reserve may slow its pace of rate hikes. However, in the one-hour of trade, shares of Yes Bank Ltd (YESB.NS), ICICI BANK (ICBK.NS) and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HLL.NS) fell between 2.8% and 3.9%. In addition, foreign institutional investors sold a net 1.54 billion Indian rupees ($18.61 million) worth of equities on Monday, while domestic investors bought net 801.2 million rupees worth of shares, as per provisional data available with the National Stock Exchange. ** Kotak Mahindra Bank (KTKM.NS) on Saturday reported a bigger-than-expected jump in net profit for the June-September quarter, lifted by strong loan growth. ** Yes Bank (YESB.NS)said on Saturday its profit fell in the July-September quarter as it set aside more provisions for bad loans recorded in previous quarters.

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☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares seen opening lower, tracking global cues
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Indian shares are poised to edge lower at open on Friday, tracking weakness in global markets over persistent fears of the impact of aggressive interest rate hikes from major central banks on economic growth and corporate earnings. India's NSE stock futures listed on the Singapore exchange were 0.15% lower, as of 0212 GMT. Yet, the two main Indian bourses have rallied for five straight sessions, despite the weak investor sentiment globally for risk assets. ** Shadow lender Bajaj Finance Ltd (BJFN.NS)reported a record quarterly profit on Thursday, beating estimates on improved demand for loans and better asset quality. ($1 = 82.8220 Indian rupees)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru;Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares track Asian peers lower on rate hike fears
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BENGALURU, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Indian shares opened lower on Thursday, following dour sentiment in other Asian markets for risky assets as U.S. Treasury yields surged on fears that the Federal Reserve will continue on its aggressive rate-hike path. The NSE Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) was down 0.44% at 17,434.75 as of 0347 GMT, while the S&P BSE Sensex (.BSESN) declined 0.38% to 58,884.30. In broader Asia, Asia-Pacific shares, excluding Japan, (.MIAPJ0000PUS) fell to more than two-year low, while the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note touched a fresh 14-year high. Among stocks, cigarettes-to-consumer goods maker ITC Ltd (ITC.NS) was up 0.29%, ahead of its quarterly results. ($1 = 82.9880 Indian rupees)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane VenkatramanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares seen opening higher as oil slips
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Indian shares are set to open higher on Wednesday, taking cues from overnight gains on Wall Street as corporate earnings helped improve sentiment and oil prices fell on worries of higher U.S. supply. Foreign institutional investors sold a net of 1.53 billion Indian rupees ($18.6 million) worth of equities on Tuesday, while domestic investors bought 20.85 billion rupees worth of shares, as per provisional data available with the National Stock Exchange. ** Adani Enterprises Ltd (ADEL.NS) said its unit, Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, would buy Air Works for an enterprise value of 4 billion rupees. ** Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (PREG.NS) said during second quarter, the group registered sales of 35.11 billion rupees, up by 66% from a year ago. ** ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd (ICIL.NS) reported a September-quarter profit after tax of 5.91 billion rupees, up 32.3% from last year.

☆ Indian shares rally for fourth day in a row, led by consumer stocks
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Indian shares surrendered some of their earlier gains to close slightly higher on Wednesday as Nestle India's strong earnings boost consumer stocks, though lingering fears of high inflation and interest rates on corporate profits capped the increase. The NSE Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) ended up 0.14% at 17,512.25, while the S&P BSE Sensex (.BSESN) climbed 0.25% to 59,107.19. The Nifty fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) index (.NIFTYFMCG) gained 0.4%, led by a 1.8% jump in Nestle India (NEST.NS) after the consumer giant reported a bigger-than-expected rise in third-quarter profit. Support for markets is seen coming from domestic investors buying, even as foreign institutional investors sold shares. Foreign institutional investors sold a net of 1.53 billion Indian rupees ($18.6 million) worth of equities on Tuesday, while domestic investors bought 20.85 billion rupees worth of shares, as per provisional data available with the NSE.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares rise 1% as cenbank eases inflation fears
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Indian shares jumped to three-week highs in early trade on Tuesday, as rate hikes fears were soothed after the country's central bank said inflation looked set to ease and as risk sentiment improved globally on Britain's fiscal policy U-turn. In domestic trading, Nifty's automobile (.NIFTYAUTO), IT (.NIFTYIT), energy (.NIFTYENR) and public sector bank (.NIFTYPSU) indexes climbed more than 1% each. Inflow of funds from domestic investors in equities were strong even as foreign institutional investors sold shares. Foreign investors sold a net of 3.72 billion Indian rupees ($45.3 million) worth of equities on Monday, while domestic investors bought 15.82 billion rupees worth of shares, the National Stock Exchange's provisional data showed. ($1 = 82.1780 Indian rupees)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'SouzaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Rupee ends flat, gives up intraday gains; outlook dim
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Nimesh Vora | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The rupee closed at 82.36 per dollar, compared with 82.3500 in the previous session. Still, analysts reckon that the rupee will likely add to its 10.5% decline so far this year. "Until the global turmoil eases out and the trend changes across, pressure on the rupee will remain." The rupee's climb to near 82 earlier in the session was aided by investors' relatively stronger risk appetite. Open interest on USD/INR futures on the NSE fell, likely due to traders taking advantage of the dip to 82 to lock in profits on dollar short positions.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares decline as metal stocks weigh
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BENGALURU, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Indian shares fell in early trading on Monday, dragged down by metal stocks and in line with Asian peers amid growing fears that aggressive rate hikes by central banks globally would lead to a slowdown and weigh on corporate earnings. The NSE Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) was 0.15% lower at 17,159.30 as of 0352 GMT, and the S&P BSE Sensex (.BSESN) fell 0.19% to 57,808.78. Nifty's metal (.NIFTYMET) and realty (.NIFTYREAL) sub-indexes were among the top losers, falling more than 1% each. Among other stocks, Shree Cement Ltd (SHCM.NS) fell 5% after it posted a 67.2% slump in second-quarter profit as fuel costs surged. ($1 = 82.4000 Indian rupees)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'SouzaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares gain as Infosys, banks stocks climb
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BENGALURU, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Indian shares were higher in early trades on Friday, led by gains in IT giant Infosys, bank stocks and strength in broader Asia. The NSE Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) was 1.77% higher at 17,315.60 as of 0350 GMT, and the S&P BSE Sensex (.BSESN) climbed 1.86% to 58,297.87. read moreNifty's IT (.NIFTYIT), private sector bank (.NIFPVTBNK) and public sector bank (.NIFTYPSU) indexes were up over 2% each. Two- and three-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto (BAJA.NS), a Nifty- 50 component, was 1% higher ahead of its quarterly earnings results later in the day. Asian shares climbed on Friday following Wall Street, although gains could be shortlived over recession worries after surging U.S. inflation increased likelihood of higher interest rates for longer.

☆ INDIA STOCKS Indian shares fall as rate hike fears surface; Wipro plunges
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Indian shares were lower in early trade on Thursday after data showed the country's retail inflation accelerated to a five-month high in September, stoking fears of further rate hikes by the central bank. The NSE Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) fell 0.19% to 17,090.50 as of 0348 GMT, and the S&P BSE Sensex (.BSESN) declined 0.26% to 57,477.01. The country's annual retail inflation jumped to 7.41% last month, as food prices surged, and it remained above the Reserve Bank of India's target for three quarters. Market participants now await U.S. consumer price data due later in the day. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Dhanya Ann Thoppil and Neha AroraOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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