The Indian rupee breached the 96-per-dollar mark for the first time since July as surging crude oil prices and a firm dollar weighed on the currency. RBI intervention helped the rupee recover and close at 95.98, but economists expect gradual depreciation over the longer term amid persistent external pressures.
Fitch Ratings has revised Oyo parent PRISM’s outlook to Positive from Stable while affirming its ‘B’ ratings, citing improving leverage, stronger cash generation and sustained revenue growth. The agency expects EBITDA leverage to fall to 3.8x by FY28 and sees potential for further deleveraging if IPO proceeds are used for debt repayment.
Nifty slipped below its 200-week moving average near 22,600 for the first time since the Covid crash, hitting 22,569 intraday. Analysts are watching whether the index can reclaim the key support, with 22,800 acting as immediate resistance amid sustained market pressure.
The Sensex fell 242 points to 72,529 as five BSE Healthcare Index stocks touched fresh 52-week lows. Medico Remedies, Pfizer, AstraZeneca Pharma India, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India and Eris Lifesciences recorded their lowest prices in a year.
Centrum Broking has initiated coverage on SBI Funds Management with a Buy rating and a Rs 700 target, implying up to 34% upside. The brokerage sees SBI AMC’s extensive distribution network, strong B-30 presence, expanding retail franchise and growing non-MF businesses supporting AUM and earnings growth over the next three years.
On Tuesday, Indian government bonds rebounded, marking the end of a four-day downturn spurred by softer US Treasury yields and declining crude oil prices. Despite this rally, apprehensions linger over persistently high global yields and the risk of inflation. The Reserve Bank of India may soon increase rates, complicating the bond landscape further. Additionally, significant factors like banking system liquidity and debt supply continue to challenge the market.
Economist Irving Fisher warned that investors copying one another can amplify financial risks. Rising optimism can fuel credit and asset prices, while sudden fear can trigger forced liquidation, falling prices, tighter liquidity and a self-reinforcing cycle that deepens financial crises.
Cupid shares jumped 10% to Rs 291 after the company’s inclusion in the Nifty Smallcap 250 index, effective September 30. The stock has surged 250% in six months, while strong June-quarter growth and raised FY27 guidance strengthen its growth outlook.
Azad Engineering shares jumped after the company inaugurated two dedicated lean manufacturing facilities for GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Hyderabad, expanding its dedicated manufacturing footprint for the global energy major to three facilities.
Mutual funds raised holdings in 23 BSE Midcap stocks for four straight quarters through June 2026. Five stocks gained up to 98%, while five declined over 25%.
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