Nasdaq is changing its rules for the Nasdaq-100 index. New large companies can now join faster. This aims to keep the index updated with big firms. The changes will start in May. This move reflects companies staying private longer. It also addresses fewer US companies listing publicly. Faster entry means more visibility and investor interest...Read More

Oil prices eased slightly after a sharp rally, with Brent crude falling over 1% to around $111 per barrel. The dip came after reports that Donald Trump is open to ending the Iran war, even if the Strait of Hormuz does not fully reopen immediately, raising hopes of potential de-escalation in the region.Read More

Global tensions are creating market dips. Vaibhav Sanghavi, CEO of ASK Hedge Solutions, sees this as a chance for long-term investors. He is bullish on consumer discretionary and staples, data centers, industrials, and private sector banks. Sanghavi advises patience and selectivity for a three- to five-year view. The current volatility presents a window for strategic...Read More

Consumer electronics retailer Sathya Agencies Ltd has filed preliminary papers with Sebi for a Rs 600 crore IPO. The offering includes a Rs 300 crore fresh issue and a Rs 300 crore offer for sale by promoters. Proceeds will be used for debt repayment, subsidiary acquisition, and general corporate purposes.Read More

From April 1, Indian markets face major regulatory changes as higher taxes and stricter funding norms reshape trading. Securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives is rising sharply—150% on futures and 50% on options—while new RBI rules require 100% collateral for bank guarantees in proprietary trading, up from 50%.Read More

FY26 proved turbulent for Indian equities, with the Nifty declining amid geopolitical tensions and volatility. Nearly half of Nifty 50 stocks posted losses, with several heavyweights falling sharply. Weak sentiment, sectoral pressures, and stock-specific challenges defined a difficult year, highlighting broad-based investor pain and market-wide stress.Read More

INOX Air Products, a joint venture between American Air Products and Chemicals and India’s INOX Group, is gearing up for a significant $1 billion IPO in Mumbai. The industrial and medical gas maker has appointed Kotak, JPMorgan, and Citi to manage the offering.Read More

India’s IPO market in FY26 has seen a sharp downturn, with nearly two-thirds of listings trading below issue price. Weak market conditions, stretched valuations and cautious investor sentiment have weighed on performance, marking a reversal from earlier gains. Analysts view this as a cyclical correction, with recovery dependent on broader market stability.Read More

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the central bank is in no rush to adjust interest rates, preferring to wait for clearer economic signals amidst the Iran conflict. Rising fuel prices present a complex challenge, but Powell noted stable long-term inflation expectations, allowing for patience as the Fed monitors incoming data.Read More

The Trump administration proposed allowing alternative assets like private equity and crypto in U.S. retirement plans, aiming to broaden investment options and unlock capital. While supporters cite diversification benefits, critics warn of risks like high fees and illiquidity for retail investors. The rule places fiduciary responsibility on plan managers to evaluate these complex assets.Read More