IT stocks rallied up to 4% on Wednesday after CLSA retained its Outperform rating on key names, easing concerns around AI-led disruption that had sparked a sharp selloff last month. Coforge and Persistent led gains, rising over 4% each, while TCS, LTIMindtree, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and Wipro also posted strong advances.Read More

NSE Holidays 2026: Indian stock markets will operate without holidays this week, including during Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Eid-Ul-Fitr. Further closures are planned for Shri Ram Navami and Shri Mahavir Jayanti in March. April will see market holidays for Good Friday and Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti. Investors should note these trading days. The exchanges...Read More

Indian stock markets saw strong gains for a third day. The Sensex climbed over 500 points, and the Nifty 50 surpassed 23,700. Easing oil prices boosted investor confidence. IT stocks led the rally, with Infosys and TCS showing significant increases. This surge added substantial value to the overall market capitalization.Read More

Tata Steel shares will be in focus after the company approved the merger of Neelachal Ispat Nigam and a $2 billion investment in its Singapore arm. It also plans to acquire full control of Medica TS Hospital. The moves aim to streamline operations, support global subsidiaries and enhance long-term growth.Read More

Amid global uncertainty, investors are advised to rethink portfolios with a focus on risk management. While Indian equities show a neutral outlook with earnings nearing a trough, macro risks like rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions persist. Experts suggest staying underweight on midcaps, long-duration bonds, and US tech giants.Read More

Seasoned investors are finding attractive opportunities in overlooked sectors like pharma, auto ancillaries, and select IT, where temporary headwinds have created valuation gaps. TrustLine Holdings’ Founder & CEO, N. ArunaGiri, emphasizes a disciplined, bottom-up value investing approach, highlighting the importance of margin of safety and identifying high-quality small-cap businesses at a discount for long-term wealth...Read More

Indian equities face sharp corrections due to geopolitical tensions. Investors should avoid panic and adopt disciplined strategies. Adjust sector exposure to global risks. Invest gradually in tranches. Rebalance portfolios toward defensives and diversify. Focus on large caps and fundamentally strong companies. Manage risk for future returns.Read More

Amidst geopolitical tensions and market corrections, select Indian stocks have surged significantly. Defence, jewellery, digital infrastructure, and energy sectors have shown robust performance, with companies like Swan Defence, Bluestone Jewellery, Sterlite Technologies, and Adani Power leading the gains. Resilience in banking and consumption stocks also highlights selective investor interest in stable businesses.Read More

The US Federal Reserve is poised to hold interest rates steady amid escalating Middle East tensions, which are disrupting oil markets and supply chains. This geopolitical uncertainty complicates the Fed’s balancing act between controlling persistent inflation and supporting a weakening economy. Investors will closely watch updated economic projections for signs of further deterioration.Read More

Indian stock markets extended gains for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 opening higher. Easing oil prices, following an agreement to resume exports from Turkey’s Ceyhan port, and a decline in US bond yields boosted investor sentiment. Global markets also showed positive movement, though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persist.Read More