HEG and Graphite India shares saw significant gains on Friday. This rally followed a substantial price hike announcement by American company GrafTech International for graphite electrodes. The US firm cited rising input costs and the need for sustainable pricing. This development is seen as positive for Indian players facing similar market pressures.Read More

Gurmeet Chadha recommends SIPs in defence funds, citing strong 5–10 year growth prospects driven by rising global tensions, increased defence spending and stronger India-US ties. Brokerages see up to 52% upside in select stocks, supported by a robust order pipeline and higher government capex allocation.Read More

Bank of Japan updated its estimate of Japan’s natural interest rate to a range of -0.9% to +0.5%, signaling a slight upward revision.Read More

Robert Kiyosaki believes he can profit from a predicted 2026 global economic crisis, citing Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce. He avoids traditional investments, focusing on assets like real estate, gold, silver, Bitcoin, and oil production. Kiyosaki advises proactive investing in tangible assets, contrasting with passive ‘buy, hold, and pray’ strategies.Read More

Indian shares saw little movement on Friday. Financial sector losses countered gains in mining stocks. Investors remained cautious. This followed Iran’s rejection of a US proposal. Global markets have been unsettled by ongoing conflict. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index experienced a slight dip. However, it managed to end a three-week losing streak.Read More

The Indian government has reduced excise duty on petrol and scrapped it on diesel, offering relief to oil marketing companies amid volatile global crude prices. This strategic move cushions companies from significant losses, allowing them to operate near break-even levels and ensuring earnings visibility and dividend sustainability.Read More

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) shares dipped nearly 3% after announcing an interim dividend of Rs 0.60 per equity share for FY26. The record date for this dividend has been set for April 2. The company also recently increased its borrowing plan for FY26 and FY27.Read More

Jefferies’ Christopher Wood exits HDFC Bank from key portfolios following concerns triggered by chairman Atanu Chakraborty’s resignation. The move comes amid governance questions, regulatory scrutiny and a broader reduction in India exposure. Global brokerages have also turned cautious, citing macro risks and potential earnings downgrades in the market.Read More

Japanese government bond yields surged Friday, with five-year yields reaching a record high. Escalating Middle East conflict and revised Bank of Japan data indicating persistent inflation concerns prompted investors to anticipate faster and higher rate hikes. This led to a broad increase across various JGB maturities.Read More

Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar Exports’ Rs 440 crore IPO concludes today. The offering is seeing robust demand, particularly from Non-Institutional Investors. The grey market suggests a listing price around Rs 220. The company plans to use the funds for working capital. This IPO aims to strengthen its position in the basmati rice and FMCG sectors.Read More