Brent crude surged above $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating supply concerns. Rising crude prices intensified inflation fears, lifted bond yields and heightened risks to global energy markets.
Wall Street opened sharply lower as investor sentiment weakened on renewed concerns over heavy AI spending following Big Tech earnings. Rising oil prices tied to escalating Middle East tensions added pressure. Major indices including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posted steep early losses, reflecting risk-off mood across global markets.
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said the company is tackling higher cigarette taxes through calibrated price hikes, product innovation and diversification. ITC will invest Rs 20,000 crore over five years, strengthen FMCG operations and consider an ITC Infotech IPO after achieving scale.
Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a fourth straight session as rising oil prices, driven by escalating US-Iran tensions, weighed on sentiment. Analysts warned of inflation risks, weaker market momentum and continued volatility, with Nifty facing resistance near the 24,000 level.
Infosys ADRs fell over 4% after the IT major trimmed the upper end of its FY27 revenue growth guidance despite reporting higher June-quarter profit and revenue. Investors remained concerned over weak discretionary demand, slower constant currency growth and cautious client technology spending.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services posted a 10% year-on-year rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 1,273 crore, driven by robust growth in its asset management and wealth businesses. Revenue climbed 25%, while AUM crossed Rs 2.12 lakh crore, reflecting strong momentum across its diversified financial services franchise.
Infosys Q1 Results: IT services major Infosys reported 12% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 7,769 crore in the first quarter of FY27. The same stood at Rs 6,921 crore in the last year quarter. Revenue from operations in the reporting period increased 14% YoY to Rs 48,211 crore.
European shares slipped as weak semiconductor earnings and renewed concerns over AI spending weighed on technology stocks. Energy shares gained as Middle East tensions lifted oil prices, while investors awaited the ECB’s policy decision.
U.S. Senate Republicans have introduced the long-awaited Clarity Act, a landmark bill aimed at creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The legislation seeks to clearly define the roles of financial regulators, promote broader adoption of digital assets, and enhance investor protection.
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