Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline for the third consecutive day on Friday. Metals, auto, and financial stocks led the fall. The ongoing Iran-Israel/US conflict continued to impact market sentiment. The Nifty plunged 488 points, and the Sensex dropped 1470 points. Analysts suggest a weak short-term trend with potential further falls.Read More

Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline in March, with Sensex and Nifty falling approximately 8% each. Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-Israel-US war, spooked investors. Experts anticipate a weak market trend in the short term, with potential further declines.Read More

In today’s volatile markets, veteran investor Chuck Akre’s “Three-Legged Stool” theory offers a framework for identifying durable businesses. This approach focuses on high-quality companies with strong management and reinvestment opportunities, guiding investors to identify genuine wealth creators capable of compounding capital over the long term.Read More

Markets experienced a sharp decline, with the Nifty losing 1,299.35 points (-5.31%) as selling pressure intensified. The index breached its 100-week moving average, signaling a technically vulnerable phase and a downside bias. Elevated volatility and geopolitical tensions are expected to keep markets cautious.Read More

Amidst market volatility, investors can leverage tax harvesting to mitigate losses and reduce tax liabilities. Tax loss harvesting involves selling losing stocks to offset future gains, while tax gain harvesting allows for partial selling to stay within tax exemption limits. These strategies offer opportunities to manage capital gains tax effectively.Read More

Realty major DLF has sold properties, mainly homes, worth Rs 5,250 crore to non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the April-December period of this fiscal, contributing one-third to the company’s total sales bookings.Read More

Analyst forecasts reveal significant upside potential for select Nifty500 stocks, with eight identified for their consistent quarterly growth in revenue and profit. These companies, backed by multiple analyst ratings, are projected to deliver substantial returns of 65% to nearly 75% over the next year, presenting compelling investment opportunities.Read More

Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran–Israel tensions and fears of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Analysts warn crude could climb to $150 if disruptions persist, raising inflation risks and pressuring Indian equities, which have already seen sharp declines amid foreign outflows, rupee...Read More

Stocks likely to be in focus include DIC India, 5Paisa Capital, Banco Products (India), Falcon Technoprojects India, Mishra Dhatu Nigam (Midhani), Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation and Metropolis HealthcareRead More

India’s defence sector is experiencing a new growth phase driven by rising global security concerns, government initiatives prioritising domestic manufacturing, and a strong procurement pipeline. Opportunities are expanding for Indian manufacturers, particularly in export markets, as the nation strengthens its self-reliance in defence production.Read More