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SEBI to reintroduce open market share buybacks from August 1

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SEBI to reintroduce open market share buybacks from August 1

SEBI’s move is aimed at improving flexibility and execution efficiency, while potentially enhancing the attractiveness of buybacks as a capital allocation tool for listed companies. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified rules to reintroduce share buybacks through stock exchanges, allowing companies to repurchase their…

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Stock markets climb in early trade on foreign fund inflows

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Stock markets climb in early trade on foreign fund inflows

NSE building. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early deals on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), helped by foreign fund inflows and crude oil prices coming back to the pre-war levels amid easing tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 176 points to 78,461.16 in…

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Rupee rises 15 paise to 95.28 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Rupee rises 15 paise to 95.28 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 15 paise to 95.28 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) on improved market sentiment after reports that Saudi Arabia has slashed August crude oil prices for Asia amid easing of geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Forex traders said lower West Asia risk premium and higher traffic…

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Govt to sell 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at ₹1,400/share via OFS

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Govt to sell 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at ₹1,400/share via OFS

Cochin Shipyard Ltd is the largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility in India. File | Photo Credit: H. Vibhu The government will sell up to 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at a floor price of Rs 1,400 per share through an offer for sale beginning on Tuesday (July 7, 2026). The “government announces offer for sale…

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NSE targets to launch ₹30,000 crore IPO in September

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NSE targets to launch ₹30,000 crore IPO in September

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is targeting to launch its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO), estimated at around ₹30,000 crore, in September, people familiar with the development said on Monday (July 6, 2026). The mega IPO is expected to value the country’s largest stock exchange at over ₹5 lakh…

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SEBI said to ease short stocks by nearly doubling those eligible for borrowing

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SEBI said to ease short stocks by nearly doubling those eligible for borrowing

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s markets regulator SEBI aims to make it easier for investors to short stocks by nearly doubling the number of shares eligible for lending and borrowing and by cutting collateral requirements, two people with direct knowledge of the plans said. The changes are aimed at boosting the cash equities…

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Microsoft joins AI-driven tech layoff wave with 4,800 job cuts

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Microsoft joins AI-driven tech layoff wave with 4,800 job cuts

‌Microsoft often trims jobs near the end of its fiscal year in June as it sets spending plans for the new year. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Microsoft is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, as the Windows maker restructures parts of its commercial and Xbox businesses, joining other tech…

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How sustainable is the record flow of FPIs into Indian bonds?

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How sustainable is the record flow of FPIs into Indian bonds?

Bond market experts and economists, while certain that the inflows cannot be directly attributed to the tax cut, do not discount the benefits of such a move. Representational image. | Photo Credit: AFP The overall inflow of foreign investor money into India’s bond market crossed a record ₹55,518 crore in June 2026. Experts, however, aired concerns over…

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Saudi Arabia’s Flyadeal makes India debut with daily non stop Hyderabad-Riyadh flights

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Saudi Arabia’s Flyadeal makes India debut with daily non stop Hyderabad-Riyadh flights

The inaugural flight was welcomed at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. CEO Kadhir Kadhiravan and senior officials, along with Flyadeal CCO Loyd Misquitta and head of Airport Operations Abdulrahman Alrasheed. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal on Monday commenced its India operations with the launch…

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Rupee falls 20 paise to close at 95.38 against U.S. dollar

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Rupee falls 20 paise to close at 95.38 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the Rupee opened at 95.25 against the American currency and traded in a range of 95.22-95.48 during the session. Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 95.38 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (July 6, 2026)…

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