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India s market regulator has rejected Anil Ambani s plea to settle charges related to investments in Yes Bank, potentially leading to a Rs 1,828 crore penalty. SEBI alleges Ambani influenced Reliance Mutual Fund s investment in Yes Bank s bonds in exchange for loans to his group companies. The regulator s rejection cites a significant loss of investor wealth and market impact.

Indian Hotels Company Limited is prioritizing the midscale segment, led by Ginger, aiming for over 250 hotels. IHCL plans significant capital expenditure in the coming years. Qmin s success complements Ginger, while Amã Stays shows growth. Acquisition strategies focus on scaling up and rebranding opportunities. The hospitality sector is expected to grow, with demand outpacing supply.

The Indian rupee was largely unchanged on Tuesday with traders in "wait and watch" mode awaiting the release of key inflation data in the U.S. and India later in the day, which could provide clues on the interest rate trajectories in the two economies.

Japan s Nikkei share index reached a historic high on Tuesday, mirroring similar achievements in global markets this year. The Nikkei 225 surpassed its previous peak from July 2024, fueled by receding trade concerns and growing excitement surrounding artificial intelligence companies. The broader Topix index also achieved a new all-time high, continuing its record-setting performance since late July.

Economist Sonal Varma predicts India s CPI will moderate, possibly dropping below the RBI s target. Food inflation may turn deflationary, with core inflation also easing. RBI s FY26 inflation projection might be overshot. Global trade tensions impact inflation differently, causing disinflation in India. US inflation data, especially core CPI, is keenly awaited amid tariff pressures and labor market concerns.

Japan s Nikkei share gauge powered to an all-time high on Tuesday, driven by sharp gains for tech companies and renewed optimism over trade with the United States.

European shares rose on Tuesday, with a U.S.-China tariff truce extension aiding sentiment, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data to gauge the impact of tariffs on price pressures and monetary policy path.

Mark Matthews of Julius Baer shares insights on upcoming US-Russia talks and their potential impact. He believes India s concerns might not be a priority. Emerging markets, excluding India, look attractive due to undervaluation and currency stability. Matthews favors the banking sector in India, citing economic growth and RBI policies.

MRF’s Q1FY26 net profit fell 13.35% YoY to ₹500.47 crore, while revenue from operations rose 6.65% to ₹7,675.69 crore. Total income grew 7.2% YoY, and profit dipped 2.3% sequentially.