Asian equities opened higher, mirroring gains in US stocks and Treasuries as investors look past geopolitical tensions. Despite concerns over oil prices and inflation, markets show cautious optimism, with the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision awaited. Continued volatility is expected until the energy situation stabilizes.Read More

Reliance Industries is preparing for a massive IPO of its telecom arm, Jio Platforms. The company plans to file initial documents by the end of this month. This could be India’s largest ever IPO. Seventeen bankers have been appointed to manage the issue. The offering is expected to be a secondary share sale by existing...Read More

Wall Street closed higher as travel stocks rebounded, with Delta Air Lines raising revenue guidance. Investors watched the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting amid concerns over high oil prices and the Middle East conflict. Policymakers are weighing inflation against a weakening jobs market, with expectations of unchanged interest rates.Read More

Oil prices saw a slight dip on Wednesday morning. This followed reports of a rise in U.S. crude inventories. Meanwhile, Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government agreed to resume oil exports. Libya’s National Oil Corporation confirmed production continues despite a fire. Developments involving Iran and U.S. military actions near the Strait of Hormuz are also...Read More

Global markets saw a return of risk appetite on Wednesday. The dollar eased as investors looked towards key central bank announcements. The Japanese yen strengthened significantly. The euro remained steady ahead of the European Central Bank’s meeting. Investors are closely watching for commentary on inflation and economic outlook amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Read More

Gold prices remained stable as global markets assessed the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. Renewed Iranian attacks and the killing of a senior Iranian official heightened tensions, impacting oil supplies and pushing prices above $100 a barrel. Investors await the U.S.Read More

Major investors offloaded Urban Company shares worth over seven hundred crore rupees. This significant stake sale occurred as the mandatory lock-in period for pre-IPO shares ended. SBI Mutual Fund emerged as a key buyer, acquiring shares valued at more than six hundred crore rupees. The transactions saw a substantial portion of the company’s equity change...Read More

Markets saw a second consecutive day of recovery, driven by value buying and stable global cues, with analysts expecting a rebound towards 23,800-24,000. Several companies like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, and TCS were in focus due to significant news, including stake sales, acquisitions, and expansion plans.Read More

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Tuesday. Buying momentum supported the market. Analysts see immediate support at 23,400–23,450 and resistance at 23,700–23,750. India VIX declined sharply. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers, while domestic institutional investors were net buyers. The rupee declined to an all-time low against the US dollar.Read More

Adar Poonawalla-backed Svasti Microfinance secured ₹47.5 crore from key investors, including Abler Nordic and Rajiv Dadlani Group. This funding, a mix of equity and debt, will fuel expansion of its loan portfolio, bolster digital infrastructure, and broaden product offerings beyond joint liability loans. Svasti targets ₹1,400 crore in assets under management by March 2027.Read More