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Banks profitability received a boost from higher treasury gains in the June quarter, offsetting pressure on net interest margins following the RBI s rate cuts. While some banks experienced dips in net profit due to asset quality issues, treasury income provided a crucial buffer. However, executives anticipate reduced treasury opportunities in the second quarter as bond yields stabilize.

Indiqube Spaces, a workplace solutions firm, is set to launch an IPO to raise ₹650 crore for capex and debt repayment, alongside a ₹50 crore offer for sale. While revenue and EBITDA have grown, the company still reports a net loss, with a significant portion of revenue concentrated in Bengaluru.

Markets remained range-bound on Tuesday as investors awaited key earnings reports. Several companies, including Infosys, Tata Consumer, and Dr. Reddy s, are set to announce their first-quarter results. Paytm reported a profit, while IRFC saw double-digit PAT growth. United Breweries also posted a net profit, contrasting with Cyient DLM s profit decline despite revenue growth.

Jana Small Finance Bank experienced a 40% drop in net profit. The profit was ₹102 crore for the quarter ending June 2025. This is a decrease from ₹171 crore the previous year. The decline is attributed to increased expenses. Total expenses rose by 22% to ₹1,218 crore. However, total income also increased to ₹1,516 crore.

India s primary market is set for a significant IPO surge in the remainder of 2025, with over ₹2.58 lakh crore worth of offerings in the pipeline, driven by financial services firms, startups, and unicorns. Strong investor participation, particularly from mutual funds fueled by consistent equity scheme inflows, and private equity firms seeking exits are contributing to this robust IPO activity.

The US SEC has requested details from SEBI regarding the Jane Street probe, focusing on alleged derivatives market manipulation. SEBI has responded to the SEC s queries, adhering to IOSCO guidelines for information sharing between regulatory bodies.

Optimism about heavy spending on artificial intelligence has underpinned a rally in Wall Street s most valuable companies, with the S&P 500 trading around record highs.

The dollar weakened against the yen after President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan, involving a $550 billion investment into the U.S. and a 15% tariff on U.S. imports from Japan. Despite uncertainty over global tariffs, currencies traded in a tight range. Concerns about Federal Reserve independence also weighed on investors minds.

Gold prices saw a rise, reaching a five-week high. This increase is due to a weaker U.S. dollar and lower Treasury yields. Investors are watching for progress in U.S. trade talks. Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan. U.S. and Chinese officials will meet to discuss trade negotiations. Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Oil prices experienced a slight rebound in early trading on Wednesday, halting a three-day decline. This stabilization followed a U.S.-Japan trade agreement signaling tariff progress and a Reuters poll indicating a decrease in U.S. crude stockpiles, suggesting increased demand. Furthermore, potential U.S. sanctions on Russian oil to address the Ukraine conflict added bullish sentiment to the market.