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Foreign investors sold ₹1.98 lakh crore in India in early 2026, more than all of 2025. This selling is driven by global issues and a shift towards AI assets. As advisor Krishnan Sharma said, "Capital has no nationality." Investors are moving money to markets offering better rewards.
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US markets saw a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the NASDAQ Composite tumbling over 4 per cent. The dollar index and Treasury yields got a boost on Friday from the jobs data release. The US added 172,000 jobs in May, strengthening the case for a Fed rate hike.
A 22-year-old took a Rs 40 lakh loan to study abroad, saying it gave her friends in 33 countries. She believes "you will have opportunities that come with it." Many users agreed, but others questioned if networking benefits justify such a large debt at a young age.
Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister T. G. Bharath said Rayalaseema is emerging as a major investment destination. He spoke at a symposium in Kadapa on Saturday, highlighting the region's advantages like land, power, and skilled workers. The government aims to make Rayalaseema a leading centre for industry and commerce, with many new industries worth over ₹12,000 crore being established.
Asia-to-US container rates have surged since the Iran war began on February 28. Freight costs jumped as carriers added fuel surcharges, and port congestion worsened. Xeneta showed Asia-to-US rates rose 109%, with Europe-bound charges up over 50%. Peter Sand said, "port disruptions...driving sharp increases."
Peter Drucker said entrepreneurship is "neither a science nor an art. It is a practice." He believed it requires action and learning from experience, not just creativity or theories. Many successful business people got ahead by doing, adapting, and learning from mistakes, showing practice is key.
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday that U.S. energy companies are benefiting most from the Strait of Hormuz closure. He believes Washington is altering global energy markets "to suit U.S. interests." Sechin also noted OPEC+ has weakened with member withdrawals, and warned other vital shipping routes could face similar disruptions.
George Thomas of Quantum AMC said Indian markets have entered a stock pickers' phase as RBI flags risks. He favours largecaps, banks, and capex plays, cautioning against expensive smallcaps. "This is a very interesting time," Thomas said, noting a "clear cautious pause from RBI." Selective investing is key amid global tensions and rising energy prices.
Zee Entertainment's Board will meet on June 10, 2026, to consider raising funds via equity issue. The company said this proposal will be in "one or more tranches through permissible modes." Many approvals are needed. The trading window for company shares is now closed until after the meeting.
CMR Green Technologies IPO, open 3-5 June, saw massive demand, subscribed 127.07 times. The ₹630.88-crore issue, priced at ₹192 per share, got strong bids from QIBs (270.46 times) and NIIs (172.35 times). Investors can check allotment on 8 June.
Nine largecap funds showed high performance consistency in five years. ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund got a 97% score, giving 13.23% CAGR. Nippon India Large Cap Fund had 95% consistency, with 14.99% CAGR. Many other funds also performed well, with risk within acceptable ranges.
Bajel Projects expects revenue and EBITDA to grow in FY27. MD & CEO Rajesh Ganesh said the company is focused on its "Rasta 2030" strategy, with execution key after a record 17 projects. Capacity expansion at Ranjangaon will support future growth. The company got a 26% revenue jump in Q4FY26.