The yen and euro weakened Tuesday as the escalating Middle East conflict heightened concerns over energy import costs and central bank responses to inflation. The dollar strengthened due to safe-haven demand, while Japan and Europe face greater exposure to rising energy prices. Traders are now anticipating a later Federal Reserve rate cut.Read More

NSE Holidays for Holi 2026: Domestic stock exchanges BSE and the NSE will remain closed today on account of the Holi holiday. India’s largest agri-commodity exchange NCDEX will also be shut in both sessions while MCX is shut for trading in the first session but will resume trading in the evening session.Read More

Gold prices surged for a fifth consecutive session, reaching a four-week high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S. and Israeli air strikes against Iran. Fears of a protracted regional war and deepened uncertainty are driving demand for the precious metal, with silver, platinum, and palladium also seeing gains.Read More

Public sector enterprises are experiencing a concerning omission in governance, with an insufficient number of independent directors being appointed. In FY25 alone, 36 companies failed to fulfill the basic requirement, and some lacked any independent oversight whatsoever. This pervasive issue demands immediate attention to prevent further deterioration of governance standards.Read More

Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets are closed due to Iranian strikes. Airports are resuming partial operations. Investors are assessing supply chain disruptions and potential valuation pressures. Private equity firms anticipate a slowdown in deals for a few months. Real asset investors are preparing for valuation corrections. Banks and financial institutions are deferring decisions amid uncertainty.Read More

India is preparing for potential fuel shortages. The government is exploring options like limiting fuel exports and increasing Russian crude imports. Demand management measures, including LPG rationing, are also under consideration. These steps are being taken due to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Read More

Oil and gas prices surged Monday following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran. These events led to facility shutdowns across the Middle East and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets and potentially fueling inflation.Read More

Navin Fluorine International’s shares have seen a significant rise, fueled by newly commissioned capacities and a robust specialty chemicals pipeline. The company’s CDMO division is experiencing faster growth, with a new cGMP facility providing revenue visibility.Read More

Indian markets plunged and the rupee weakened as conflict between the US and Iran escalated, causing oil prices to surge nearly 8%. Investors are cutting back on risk amid concerns over supply disruptions in West Asia and the safety of Indian citizens. The situation raises fears of a prolonged conflict, potentially pushing oil prices to...Read More

Gold and silver prices have seen a significant rally. This surge is driven by rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Experts suggest prices could reach new records if the conflict continues. Investors are actively buying during price dips. Rising crude oil prices are also a concern for India. The market is closely watching the conflict’s...Read More