AI Earnings
Micron just reported results that beat Wall Street by so much, analysts are still doing the math.
Micron reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $41.46 billion — beating the consensus estimate of $35.25 billion by over $6 billion. EPS came in at $25.11, beating estimates of $20.28 by 23.8%. Gross margins hit 84.6%. And then came the guidance: Q4 revenue of $50 billion — against estimates of $44 billion. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said Micron can currently supply only half to two-thirds of customer demand for its AI memory chips. It has collected $22 billion in customer prepayments — hyperscalers paying years in advance just to secure supply.
Source: 24/7 Wall St., Investing.com, StockTitan, TheNextWeb
Agriculture
India's monsoon is 43% below normal — the first below-normal forecast in 11 years — and 315 districts are at risk.
As of June 22, India had received 45.6 mm of rainfall against the normal 84.4 mm — a 46% deficit. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan warned that 315 districts across India are likely to receive below-normal rainfall this kharif season. The crops most at risk: rice, maize, pulses, cotton, soybean and sugarcane. The IMD has already issued the first below-normal monsoon forecast in 11 years, projecting seasonal rainfall at just 90% of the Long Period Average.
Source: Outlook India, Outlook Business, Business Today, Policy Circle
Markets
Sensex recovered 777 points yesterday as Micron’s earnings reversed IT sentiment and RBI gave banks a new tool.
After Tuesday’s 893-point crash, the Sensex gained 777 points (+1.02%) on June 24 to close at 76,978. Tech Mahindra led all gainers at +3.22%, followed by Bajaj Finance (+2.87%) and IndusInd Bank (+2.63%). Banks rallied after the RBI allowed loans to NRIs against FCNR foreign-currency deposits, easing funding constraints. IT stocks also advanced on the back of Micron’s strong pre-earnings signals. JPMorgan downgraded three Indian IT names in the same session, but positive signals from banking and tech kept the index green.
Source: Trading Economics, Upstox, HDFCSky
Government OFS
The government is selling its IRFC shares at a 7.79% discount today — and retail investors get to buy tomorrow.
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) is divesting a 2% stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) through an Offer for Sale (OFS). Over 26.13 crore shares are on offer at a floor price of ₹91 per share — a 7.79% discount to Tuesday’s closing price of ₹98.7. The OFS will raise over ₹2,300 crore for the government. Non-retail investors (institutions) can bid today; retail investors get access tomorrow (June 25).
Source: Upstox, DIPAM, HDFCSky
IT Sector
JPMorgan downgraded HCL Tech, Wipro and Tata Tech.
On the same day, Nandan Nilekani said Infosys is “more relevant than ever.”
JPMorgan downgraded HCL Technologies, Wipro and Tata Technologies simultaneously, warning that AI-driven disruption, cautious enterprise spending and geopolitical uncertainty could keep Indian IT sector growth subdued for the foreseeable future. Hours later, Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani said AI will not replace companies like Infosys but “amplify those moving with purpose and speed,” and that Infosys is eyeing $300–400 billion in AI opportunities by 2030.
Source: Upstox, Trading Economics, HDFCSky
Banking Policy
RBI just gave NRIs a new way to lend money to India at a guaranteed rate — and banks rallied immediately.
The RBI announced a new mechanism allowing banks to give loans to NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) against their FCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) deposits. This means NRIs who hold dollar deposits in Indian banks can now borrow rupees against those deposits for Indian investments or purposes — without liquidating their foreign currency savings. Banks rallied immediately: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Bank gained up to 2.7% on the news.
Source: Trading Economics, Business Standard (Banking Roundup)
How Micron's Overnight Results Travelled From New York to Your IT Portfolio in India
Micron reports: $41.46B revenue, $50B Q4 guidance — beats Wall Street by $6B+
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AI infrastructure spending confirmed as real — hyperscaler capex is accelerating, not pausing
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Nasdaq futures jump overnight — US tech sentiment reverses sharply from Tuesday’s fear
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Indian IT stocks rally: Tech Mahindra +3.22%, Infosys, Wipro, TCS all green on Thursday open
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Sensex extends recovery: AI narrative intact, defensive rotation reverses