Indian benchmark bond yield rose to a 14-month high on Monday, possibly due to surge in Brent crude oil prices amid escalating conflict in the Middle east.Read More

European shares fell to a four-month low on Monday, led by the defense sector, as a spike in ‌crude prices ⁠prompted investors ⁠to factor in potential inflation pressures with the Middle ​East conflict intensifying.Read More

Metal major Vedanta Ltd on Monday announced a third interim dividend of Rs 11 per share for FY26.Read More

State-run Indian Bank on Monday said it has raised Rs 5,000 crore through a 10-year, long-term infrastructure bond issue at a coupon rate of 7.15 per cent.Read More

The Nifty Bank index slumped over 3% to an 11-month low as selling hit major lenders, including State Bank of India and HDFC Bank. A weaker rupee, persistent FII outflows and geopolitical tensions kept sentiment bearish, with analysts warning that volatility and downside risks may persist.Read More

Airline stocks fell sharply Monday. Experts predict a significant rise in jet fuel prices from April 1. This follows recent declines due to Middle East conflict concerns. International fuel prices have nearly tripled. Indian fuel prices may increase substantially. Discussions are underway to manage costs. Airlines are introducing fuel charges to offset expenses. This situation...Read More

Japanese markets experienced a sharp downturn on Monday. Stocks and bonds hit multi-month lows. This decline was driven by escalating Middle East conflict fears. Investors grew cautious about risk assets. Inflation worries also contributed to the market’s fall. The Nikkei index saw significant losses, ending lower. Bond yields increased as prices dropped.Read More

Market expert Nischal Maheshwari advises patience amidst geopolitical and corporate governance concerns, highlighting HDFC Bank’s attractive valuation but urging caution. He sees long-term gains for L&T from Middle East reconstruction and believes IndiGo’s stock reflects most of its headwinds. Maheshwari also favors established distributors for GLP-1 drugs and larger players in the microfinance sector.Read More

Amidst global uncertainty, CIO Mihir Vora advises caution, suggesting “doing nothing” might be best due to numerous moving parts. However, he notes sharp corrections present opportunities for long-term investors with cash, particularly in financials, while warning of potential pain for MSMEs and small businesses if stress prolongs.Read More

Indian stock markets are experiencing significant volatility. Investors are advised to remain cautious in the short term. Experts suggest a staggered approach to buying quality stocks for long-term gains. The IT sector shows relative strength, with Tech Mahindra highlighted as a stock to watch. Conversely, Bharat Forge is seen as bearish.Read More