Union Bank of India will raise funds through bond issuances. The bank’s committee approved long-term bonds worth twenty thousand crore rupees for infrastructure and affordable housing. It will also issue green or sustainable bonds up to five thousand crore rupees. Part of the funds will be raised before March thirty-first, twenty twenty-six.Read More

Gold prices fell sharply on MCX, dropping Rs 3,000 per 10 gram as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy meeting. Profit booking in global markets, rising oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia are keeping bullion volatile, prompting analysts to recommend a sell-on-rise trading strategy.Read More

Sebi has cleared three companies, including Travelstack Tech backed by Anupam Mittal, to launch their IPOs. Tea Post and Learnfluence Education also received approval. Meanwhile, three companies have withdrawn their public issue plans, highlighting mixed sentiment in India’s primary market amid volatile equity market conditions.Read More

Paytm shares jumped on Monday after rival PhonePe paused its IPO plans, easing near-term competition in digital payments. PhonePe cited geopolitical uncertainty and volatile global markets for deferring its listing. The move reflects broader market caution, with fintech firms reevaluating IPO timing and valuations amid heightened investor uncertainty and equity market volatility.Read More

Indian equity markets opened with volatility, with indices oscillating sharply in early trading. Analysts suggest focusing on stock-specific opportunities, particularly those in oversold zones near long-term supports. HDFC Bank and Hindalco are highlighted as potential buys with specific target levels and stop losses.Read More

Despite recent volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions, India’s Nifty 50 has historically demonstrated resilience, recovering from major global crises like the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 crash. The benchmark index has consistently bounced back, proving that losses are temporary for long-term investors.Read More

Investors are finding fixed income attractive amid market volatility. Basant Bafna of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund highlights appealing spreads and carry advantages. Inflows into fixed income funds are noted. The short-term outlook suggests curve steepening. Medium to long-term inflation is expected to remain anchored near 4%. Non-sovereign fixed income instruments appear particularly appealing.Read More

Fino Payments Bank shares tumbled over 19% to a record low after a report said some online gaming transactions linked to the lender may attract scrutiny from the Enforcement Directorate. The bank later clarified it is not under any ED investigation and is cooperating with DGGI Hyderabad in an ongoing GST-related probe.Read More

Digital payments giant PhonePe has postponed its planned public listing in India. Citing global geopolitical conflicts and market instability, CEO Sameer Nigam expressed hope for a swift return to peace. The company, boasting over 65 crore users and a vast merchant network, remains committed to an Indian IPO once markets stabilize.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei index dipped for a third straight day, reflecting anxieties over the Middle East crisis. Escalating tensions have fueled concerns about prolonged economic damage from soaring energy prices and a weakening yen. Investors are increasingly wary of stagflation, a scenario of rising inflation coupled with economic slowdown, impacting domestic demand sectors.Read More