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United Breweries shares: Heineken NV’s India business saw mid-single-digit beer volume decline in Q2, but net revenue rose similarly, boosted by strong pricing, a premium brand mix, and resilient demand despite heavy monsoon impact.

Moody’s raises annual revenue and profit forecasts, driven by strong analytics momentum, robust bond issuance, and private credit growth. Shares gain 1.5% in premarket; CEO highlights strategic investments paying off.

Indian markets closed marginally higher after a strong start in the Muhurat trading session. Investors are now focused on upcoming earnings, global interest rates, and crude oil prices. Several companies like HUL, Jain Resource Recycling, Ola Electric, Tata Motors PV, and Torrent Pharma are in the spotlight due to significant news developments.

Muhurat Trading saw cautious optimism as the Sensex rose to 84,600 and Nifty neared 25,900, with IT, banking, auto, and pharma leading gains. Analysts anticipate Nifty improvement from current levels, supported by a forward P/E slightly above its average. The India VIX fell, indicating reduced market fear.

Asian markets opened lower after a volatile session on Wall Street. Japan and South Korea saw significant drops. Tech stocks faced pressure from company outlooks and earnings. Trade tensions between the US and China resurfaced. Oil prices jumped on new US sanctions. Retail momentum trades experienced sharp losses. US companies are showing strong earnings this quarter.

In a significant turning point for India’s financial landscape, the Reserve Bank of India s gold reserves have officially crossed 880 metric tonnes during the early months of the 2025-26 financial year. This increase, with an addition of 0.

Small finance banks have approached the Reserve Bank of India with key requests. They want the regulator to ease a rule requiring half their loans to be under ₹25 lakh. They also seek permission to participate in co-lending arrangements. These changes aim to help SFBs expand their reach and serve more businesses, particularly MSMEs.

Infosys promoters, including co-founders like Narayan Murthy and Nandan Nilekani, will not participate in the company s Rs 18,000 crore share buyback. This decision will lead to a slight increase in their shareholding percentage and could impact their voting rights. The buyback aims to return surplus funds to shareholders and enhance long-term value by reducing the equity base.

Netflix shares fell more than 10% on Wednesday, as the streaming giant s outlook for the coming quarter left investors nonplussed despite a strong line-up of shows that includes the final season of "Stranger Things".