Morgan Stanley has lowered India’s rating to ‘equal weight’. This move is due to geopolitical uncertainties and oil supply concerns. The firm remains positive on Japan, Brazil, and Singapore. While India’s economy is more stable against oil price hikes, AI disruptions and high valuations are also factors.Read More

New RBI proposals aim to protect bank customers from fraudulent electronic transactions, potentially offering compensation up to ₹50,000 even in cases of customer negligence. The draft regulations propose reimbursement of 85% of the net loss or ₹25,000, whichever is lower, with a lifetime benefit limit. Banks will bear the burden of proof for customer liability...Read More

India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record $728.5 billion in the week ending February 27, boosted significantly by a $4 billion increase in gold reserves. Foreign currency assets and SDRs also contributed to the rise, despite the rupee facing pressure from forward contract maturities.Read More

The Securities Appellate Tribunal has upheld market regulator Sebi’s penalties against Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company. This ruling concerns investments made by its fixed maturity plans in Essel Group-linked entities. The tribunal found Kotak AMC failed to exercise due diligence and violated mutual fund rules.Read More

Vedanta Ltd is set to raise approximately ₹3,000 crore through a domestic bond issuance early next week to refinance upcoming obligations and bolster liquidity. The three-year and five-year non-convertible debentures are expected to offer coupons around 8.75% and 9% respectively.Read More

The Indian rupee faces pressure and may fall below 92 against the US dollar. A prolonged conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran could drive up oil prices. This rise in oil costs is expected to affect India’s fiscal deficit and inflation. Economists predict a potential impact on India’s GDP due to higher crude prices.Read More

Wall Street’s major indexes fell on Friday as weak US jobs data and a sharp rise in oil prices heightened concerns about the economic outlook. The Dow Jones dropped 0.95%, the S&P 500 fell 1.33%, and the Nasdaq declined 1.59%, with the Dow posting its steepest weekly fall since April 2025.Read More

Indian equities experienced their steepest weekly loss in over a year, with the Nifty and Sensex falling significantly due to escalating West Asian conflict fears. Persistent foreign outflows and rising oil prices further pressured sentiment, causing the rupee to hit a record low despite central bank intervention. Analysts anticipate continued weakness unless a ceasefire is...Read More

A week after a major disruption to global energy markets, oil prices remain below past crisis peaks but are rising fast as the conflict in the Gulf halts ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has crossed $90 a barrel, gaining more than 25% this week.Read More