Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under selling pressure Tuesday as fresh tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz region and the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain. The rupee hitting a record low against the US dollar amid elevated crude prices also made investors cautious. In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 251.61 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 77,017.79. During the day, it tanked 754.37 points, or 0.97 per cent, to 76,515.03. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 86.50 points, or 0.36 per cent, to end at 24,032.80. “Domestic equities witnessed a volatile session, closing lower as post-election optimism faded and sentiment re-aligned with global weakness amid rising geopolitical tensions. “Elevated crude prices continued to pressure the rupee, which slipped to record lows. Despite these headwinds, the ongoing earnings season, with results slightly ahead of expectations, provided some support and triggered selective bottom-fishing,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Mumbai: Gautam Adani's eponymous firm, telecom ‌operator Bharti Airtel, US-based Genpact and autoparts giant ZF Friedrichshafen are among the companies setting up treasury operations in India's tax-neutral finance zone, according to three sources. They are set to join ArcelorMittal, the world's second-largest steelmaker, which has secured regulatory licenses to set up two treasury centres, according to public filings. The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, known as GIFT City, is being promoted by the Modi government as a financial centre to rival Singapore and Dubai. In February, the government extended the ⁠tax holiday for firms operating there to 20 years and regulations have also been eased. Seventeen corporate treasuries are likely to begin operations in GIFT City over the next three months, two of the three sources said, declining to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media. Corporate treasury operations have traditionally been housed in ‌places like Singapore and the Netherlands.

Major firms like Adani, Bharti Airtel, Genpact, and ZF Friedrichshafen are setting up treasury operations in India's GIFT City. This tax-neutral finance zone offers cheaper funding and lower taxes on remitting dividends. Seventeen corporate treasuries are expected to begin operations in the next three months. This move aims to rival financial hubs like Singapore and Dubai, attracting global capital management.

India's top company rankings show stability at the very top. Reliance Industries remains the most valuable. HDFC Bank has overtaken Tata Consultancy Services. Bharti Airtel is a significant gainer, entering the top tier. Infosys has seen a decline in its ranking. ICICI Bank is consistent. State Bank of India shows upward trends with volatility.

Hindustan Unilever and Colgate Palmolive (India) are among the companies expected to report their Q2 results on Thursday

An analyst sees support near 25,000 and a possible next target at 25,361.

The apex court deferred the hearing after the government sought more time to present its position on AGR dues

Sanghvi Movers leads the analyst radar with a breakout-backed buy call, while HSCL, Aurobindo Pharma, Power Grid, and Airtel also show promising upside levels.