Following SEBI's allegations of market manipulation against Jane Street, the Income Tax department is considering a probe into potential violations. The investigation will focus on General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) and permanent establishment norms, examining the firm's structure involving Indian and offshore entities. Authorities suspect profits booked in Singapore may be reattributed to India, leading to significant tax implications.
Tata Consultancy Services missed analyst expectations for the June quarter. This was due to the BSNL deal ending. Net profit grew, helped by a one-time gain. Project ramp-ups faced delays. New deal wins increased to $9.4 billion. Headcount rose, but attrition also increased. Revenue fell slightly. Net profit increased due to one-time income.
State Bank of India anticipates lackluster Q1 results due to margin dips and slow loan growth, while HDFC Bank projects a profit increase driven by core operating income. Overall, banks face challenges like muted loan growth and margin compression. Strong treasury gains may offer some cushion amidst weak earnings and rising pressure on margins across the sector.
Defence stocks experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the Nifty India Defence Index falling 2%, driven by profit booking and easing geopolitical tensions. Investors reassessed high valuations following a significant rally in the past three months. Bharat Dynamics led the decline after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a 'neutral' rating, citing fair valuation.
The new 31-acre development, called Foundry Park, will eventually total about two to three thousand units, including single-family homes, condos, rental apartments, townhomes and affordable housing.
Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.
