Bitcoin slid to a 10 month low in Asian trading as market sentiment weakened amid broader asset volatility. The cryptocurrency has logged four consecutive monthly declines, its longest losing streak since 2018, with investors rattled by global market turmoil and shifting US monetary policy expectations.Read More

India’s Union Budget prioritizes continuity amid global uncertainty, with fiscal discipline largely achieved. While borrowing targets raise concerns, the focus shifts to proactive liquidity management to ensure fiscal discipline translates into lower borrowing costs and supports economic growth.Read More

Gold, silver and equities tumbled together in a rare cross-asset slide, with leveraged unwinding, a stronger dollar and expectations around Kevin Warsh’s Fed outlook triggering a sharp selloff. Analysts warn against chasing rallies, suggesting disciplined asset allocation as precious metals consolidate and large-cap equities offer relatively steadier opportunities.Read More

Latent View Analytics shares jumped nearly 8% after the company posted a 19% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 profit and strong revenue growth. Improved margins, new client additions and rising institutional participation supported sentiment, while management reiterated focus on scaling AI and Agentic AI capabilities.Read More

Indian IT firms are likely to favor share buybacks over dividends following recent tax reforms. Market expert Sushovan Nayak believes the new rules make buybacks more tax-efficient for both companies and many shareholders. This shift is expected to encourage cash-rich IT giants like Wipro, LTIM, and TCS to continue returning capital to investors through buybacks...Read More

Temasek Holdings and Life Insurance Corporation of India are poised to be major sellers in the National Stock Exchange of India’s potential $2.5 billion IPO. State Bank of India and SBI Capital Markets are also expected to participate in the offering, which will consist of existing shareholders selling 4% to 4.5% of the company’s equity.Read More

Prashant Jain said Union Budget 2026–27 ticks all the right boxes and offers a reasonable investment opportunity over the next three to four months despite market volatility. He believes large-cap stocks are fairly valued, long-term returns should track nominal GDP growth, and policy stability and fiscal discipline support sustained economic expansion.Read More

The Union Budget 2026-27 delivers fiscal prudence without sacrificing growth, keeping deficit consolidation on track while sustaining strong capex. Markets reacted cautiously to the STT hike, but measures on buybacks, PIS liberalisation, bond market development and support for sunrise sectors signal a steady, reform-oriented roadmap focused on long-term competitiveness.Read More

Indian equity markets reacted negatively to the Union Budget and a hike in securities transaction tax. Market veteran Ravi Dharamshi stated the disappointment arose from the absence of measures to attract foreign capital. He noted that foreign institutional investors have been net sellers for over a year. Dharamshi described the budget as fiscally credible, with...Read More

President Donald Trump backed Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, signalling confidence that he would support lower interest rates. However, the nomination could face delays as Republican Senator Thom Tillis threatens to stall any Fed pick until a Justice Department probe into Jerome Powell concludes, creating fresh uncertainty around the confirmation process.Read More