Indian markets fell again on Wednesday. Foreign investors sold shares heavily. Banking and auto stocks saw significant declines. Analysts expect continued volatility. This is due to West Asia conflict developments and crude oil price movements. The rupee also weakened against the US dollar. India VIX, a fear gauge, increased.Read More

Gold prices dipped on Thursday, influenced by a stronger dollar and renewed inflation concerns stemming from higher oil prices. This dampened expectations for imminent interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, oil prices surged amid supply constraints in the Gulf and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.Read More

Indian markets reacted to a global downturn. US stocks fell as escalating tensions between the US and Iran overshadowed a calm inflation report. Investors worried about rising oil prices impacting consumer spending. Saudi Arabia increased oil production and the IEA released reserves to stabilize markets. The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates...Read More

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Japans Nikkei share average fell on Thursday. Global oil prices resumed their climb. Concerns grew that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could drag on. Technology stocks declined. Most industry sub-indexes dropped. Real estate was the worst performer. Kawasaki Heavy Industries shares rose, bucking the trend.Read More

Traders use the 200 DMA as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock.Read More

Elfin Agro India’s shares are set for their BSE SME debut on March 12, with the grey market suggesting a listing near its Rs 47 issue price. The Rs 25 crore IPO, which saw modest subscription, aims to bolster working capital. The agro-processing firm, known for wheat products and mustard oil, operates across eight states...Read More

Indian insurers are reviewing marine cargo exposures in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Red Sea due to escalating geopolitical tensions. ICICI Lombard is assessing shipments and introducing a 0.25% war-risk premium for Gulf-linked cargo, while existing policies remain in force. This reassessment aims to manage risks and ensure compliance with war-risk provisions.Read More

Economists believe India’s policy interest rate cuts are unlikely to continue due to West Asia crisis-driven inflation risks and the fading of a favorable base effect. Sustained foreign outflows and a weakening rupee could also force the Reserve Bank of India to reconsider further easing, potentially even a hike.Read More

India’s private credit market is expected to remain stable, unlike its global counterparts, due to a robust regulatory framework and a predominantly domestic investor base. Closed-ended funds, a common structure in India, mitigate asset-liability mismatches, a key concern in the US market. Restrictions on bank investments in AIFs further insulate the Indian ecosystem from systemic...Read More