An earnings upgrade cycle is likely for private banks, as per brokerage firm HSBC Global Investment Research, which said it prefers them to public sector undertaking (PSU) lenders. In a note dated Wednesday, July 8, the brokerage said the first quarter loan growth was strong for private banks, but their net interest margin (NIM) likely…
Hong Kong has begun trial operations of a new central gold clearing and settlement system, marking a major step in its effort to become a global hub for gold trading and storage. The initiative is accompanied by a broader plan to deepen links with mainland China’s bullion market, expand gold storage capacity, launch new benchmark…
Egypt’s Mostafa Zico (11) celebrates after scoring second goal (AP Photo) Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 was hailed as another tournament classic, but the result was overshadowed by major refereeing controversies that left the Egyptian camp fuming after the final whistle. The defending champions trailed…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Hero MotoCorp, Tata Steel are the top stocks to buy recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for July 7, 2026. He also recommends buying Nippon India ETF Nifty IT (ITBEES).Hero MotoCorp: Rebound Expected from Long-Term Trendline SupportBuy: Rs 5,020–Rs…
American YouTuber IShowSpeed gestures during a World Cup match. (AP Photo) FIFA has launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse involving American content creator IShowSpeed during Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde, placing the spotlight on discrimination at the tournament despite another dramatic victory for the defending champions.The…
Schools and colleges closed in Karnataka’s Shivamogga as heavy rain triggers holiday Schools and colleges in Hosanagar and Sagar taluks of Karnataka’s Shivamogga district will remain closed on Wednesday, July 8, as heavy rainfall continues to affect several parts of the region. The district administration announced the holiday as a precautionary measure to ensure the…
‘I cannot keep quiet’: Rishab Shetty shares UPDATE on ‘Kantara Chapter 2’; Opens up on film lineup Kannada star Rishab Shetty, who celebrated his birthday on the last day, has shared an exciting update for fans of the Kantara franchise. The actor-filmmaker confirmed in a recent interview that work on the next installment has already…
Despite growing the same herbs, the role of each of them in the kitchen is different. Tulsi leaves are usually added to brewing of herbal teas or to preparations of Ayurvedic medicine. Pudina, on the contrary, is a widely used culinary herb. It is used to make various dishes, such as chutney, biryani, curry, raita,…
Shares of Cochin Shipyard Ltd. are in focus as the Centre’s offer for sale (OFS) opens for retail investors on Wednesday, July 8, a day after the non-retail portion saw healthy subscription. The Centre is looking at divesting up to 5.04% stake or over 1.32 million of its shares in the shipbuilder as part of…
Outstanding loans extended by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) against gold jewellery surged 69.9% year-on-year in May 2026, making it the fastest-growing lending segment, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday (July 7). Outstanding gold loans stood at ₹3.29 lakh crore at the end of May, up from ₹1.94 lakh…
