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Adani Electricity Mumbai has secured a AAA credit rating from India Ratings, placing the private utility on par with India’s sovereign credit profile. The upgrade reflects regulatory support, declining leverage and improved operating performance following a turnaround since its acquisition in 2018.

Mutual funds trimmed stakes in 148 small-cap stocks over two quarters, with 11 names crashing up to 55% in six months. Data shows sustained selling pressure as fund managers reassess exposure amid weak price performance and shifting market trends.

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, helped by gains in chip stocks, while investors geared up for quarterly earnings results of some of the so-called "Magnificent Seven" companies and a Federal Reserve rate decision.

CSB Bank shares tumbled 14% on Wednesday after the lender reported a flat Q3 profit and a sequential rise in gross and net NPAs. While NII and operating profit saw strong double-digit growth, asset-quality pressures weighed on sentiment. Management said overall business momentum remains strong, with improvements expected in the current quarter.

Foreign institutional investors have reduced exposure to Nifty 50 stocks, with holdings dropping to 25.5% by December 2025 amid global risk aversion. However, FIIs are selectively increasing positions in mid and smallcaps. Meanwhile, rising DII ownership continues to reshape market structure, offsetting promoter dilution and adding stability to Indian equities.

Five financial services stocks, including MCX India, SBI and Axis Bank, hit fresh 52-week highs as strong market momentum sparked monthly gains of up to 17%.

Larsen & Toubro Q3 Results: Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 4.3% YoY decline in its December quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 3,215 crore compared to Rs 3,359 crore reported in the year ago period.

The Indian rupee ‍closed marginally weaker on Wednesday, ​lagging Asian peers, on dollar demand linked to maturing ⁠non-deliverable forwards positions and month-end importer demand, while positive cues from a broad-based decline in the greenback capped losses.

Pine Labs swung to a consolidated profit of Rs 42 crore in Q3FY26 after a loss last year, driven by 24% revenue growth and strong platform volumes. EBITDA rose 59% YoY, while GTV hit Rs 4.5 lakh crore. Transaction growth stayed robust, though operating cash flow remained negative due to festive-driven working capital needs.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX may be heading for a record-breaking IPO, potentially raising $50 billion. From reusable rockets to Starlink’s recurring revenue, the listing could reshape global markets while testing investor appetite for future technologies.