Risk-on rally: Defence and microcaps drive May surge in Indian markets; RBI rate cut extends momentum into June – Times of India

Risk-on rally: Defence and microcaps drive May surge in Indian markets; RBI rate cut extends momentum into June – Times of India

Indian equities surged in May as defence stocks and microcaps led a broad-based rally, with investor appetite turning decisively risk-on. The rally picked up further pace in June following a surprise rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), lifting rate-sensitive sectors and extending bullish momentum.According to a report by Motilal Oswal, the benchmark…

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Why STEM degrees are losing their iron grip on employment security as Social Sciences gain momentum – Times of India

Why STEM degrees are losing their iron grip on employment security as Social Sciences gain momentum – Times of India

STEM degrees have long been crowned as the most employable academic paths, marketed as the unshakable pillars of career success and economic stability. But new job market data is rapidly dismantling that belief. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (2025), unemployment for computer engineering stands at 7.5%, and for computer science, 6.1%,…

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India’s services sector maintains strong momentum in May; job creation hits record high – Times of India

India’s services sector maintains strong momentum in May; job creation hits record high – Times of India

India’s services sector showed continued strength in May, with businesses reporting solid growth in activity, hiring, and international demand. The HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index edged up to 58.8 from 58.7 in April, reflecting another sharp expansion. A reading above 50 indicates growth, while anything below signals contraction. The sector’s momentum was underpinned…

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Stock market in upcoming week: Global cues, foreign fund trends to drive momentum – Times of India

Stock market in upcoming week: Global cues, foreign fund trends to drive momentum – Times of India

Indian equities, over the upcoming week, are expected to be driven by a combination of domestic macroeconomic data, global cues, and foreign investor activity, analysts said.Equity benchmarks ended the previous week on a muted note, weighed down by ongoing global uncertainties. The BSE Sensex fell 609.51 points or 0.74%, while the NSE Nifty declined 166.65…

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‘India can capitalise on this momentum for accelerated manufacturing growth’ : S&P Global study – Times of India

‘India can capitalise on this momentum for accelerated manufacturing growth’ : S&P Global study – Times of India

India is making significant strides in enhancing the appeal of its manufacturing sector to global investors, according to a new study by S&P Global India Research. The report, titled “India Forward: Transformative Perspectives,” highlights that global shifts in trade policy could work in India’s favour over the long term.“As economies adapt to evolving trade dynamics…

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H-1B visa relief: Campaign for domestic renewal in US gains momentum

H-1B visa relief: Campaign for domestic renewal in US gains momentum

A campaign for the H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal Programme intensified with seven US Congressmen, including three Indian-origin lawmakers, joining the fight for the expansion and formalisation of this pilot programme. The pilot programme was launched in 2024, allowing H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without leaving the US, impacting hundreds of thousands of Indians…

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Four consecutive wins were crucial for MI to build some momentum: Trent Boult

Four consecutive wins were crucial for MI to build some momentum: Trent Boult

After Mumbai Indians hammered SunRisers Hyderabad by seven wickets for a fourth straight win in IPL 2025, senior pacer Trent Boult was pleased with his team’s performance, acknowledging their growing confidence.  “Four consecutive wins were crucial for us to build some momentum. But we’re not looking too far ahead; we’re just focused on continuing to take…

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Stock market outlook: Key factors to drive investors sentiment, will bullish momentum continue on Friday ? – The Times of India

Stock market outlook: Key factors to drive investors sentiment, will bullish momentum continue on Friday ? – The Times of India

The Indian stock market closed higher on Thursday, driven by strong domestic investor activity and positive global cues. Financial stocks gained after the RBI’s $21 billion liquidity infusion, while energy stocks benefited from lower crude prices. The BSE Sensex rose by 609.86 points (0.83%) to 74,340.09, and the Nifty 50 added 207.40 points (0.93%) to…

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