The euro was steady at $1.1216, while the British pound rose 0.1% to $1.3308. The Australian dollar was up 0.1% at $0.6986, while its New Zealand counterpart nudged 0.1% higher to $0.5668.
Brent crude futures gained 21 cents, or 0.20, to $109.76 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 0.11% to $104 a barrel. Brent had climbed to $110.70 a barrel in the previous session, its highest level since May 20.
A total of 16 stock market holidays have been scheduled for 2026, out of which twelve have already passed. After the Dussehra holiday, trading will remain suspended on three more occasions over the remaining two months of the year.
A near 14% year-on-year growth in grey cement volumes to 35.94 mt in the domestic market, though, helped UltraTech clock in a near 19% year-on-year growth in consolidated sales to ₹23,295 crore. This also helped the profit before interest, depreciation and tax rise more than 17% to ₹3,832 crore. Consolidated profit for the quarter rose 21% on-year to ₹1,501 crore.
Non-ferrous companies are expected to see a sequential decline in earnings, with revenue and Ebitda expected to fall 2% and 13%, respectively. The decline in average LME aluminium prices is likely to weigh on their profitability.
Net profit surged 448.14% year-on-year to ₹394.22 crore from ₹71.92 crore a year ago, while revenue increased 143.62% to ₹2,541.79 crore from ₹1,043.34 crore. Sequentially, profit increased 60.49% from the previous month, and revenue rose 32.73%.
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as markets weighed an executive order from US President Donald Trump that waived some sanctions and tariffs tied to Russian energy exports, while attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen kept fears of Middle East supply disruptions in view.
Hedge funds cut technology exposure at the fastest pace in at least a decade as the global AI trade weakened and tech stocks bore the brunt of last week’s selloff. Goldman Sachs data showed funds reduced risk sharply, although technology remained a major part of their portfolios.
US stocks ended mixed on Monday, with the Nasdaq leading gains as chip and AI-linked stocks bounced back after last week’s sharp selloff. Investors also tracked corporate earnings and fresh stock-specific moves, while concerns over AI spending and financing remained in focus.
S&P Global warned that hyperscalers could be carrying more AI related debt than currently visible through financing structures linked to data centres and smaller AI firms. Despite rising concerns around AI infrastructure debt, the agency saw no immediate need for rating changes, while flagging profitability and escalating investment as key risks.
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