Oil marketing stocks HPCL, BPCL and IOCL are in focus after crude prices surged above $105 amid escalating Middle East tensions. Brokerages warn of sharp earnings pressure due to limited pricing power, shrinking marketing margins and rising LPG losses, with valuations turning vulnerable unless supported by policy measures or softer crude.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India has intensified its crackdown on rupee speculation, now targeting corporate arbitrage after initial measures on banks proved insufficient. New rules prevent banks from offering rupee non-deliverable forwards and bar companies from rebooking cancelled forward contracts, aiming to curb currency volatility amid geopolitical concerns.Read More

India Inc seeks clarity on General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) for payments to foreign entities after a Supreme Court ruling. The government offered partial relief on GAAR for old stock investments, but companies want assurance against tax officials invoking GAAR on dividends, interest, and royalties.Read More

Indian stock markets saw a significant rebound on Wednesday. Hopes for peace in West Asia and falling oil prices boosted investor sentiment. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex climbed substantially. While markets experienced a strong rally, some gains were pared by the close. Investors remain cautious as geopolitical signals shift. Sectoral indices across the board...Read More

Markets rebounded to start the new financial year, with the Nifty seeing a relief rally after a March decline. Key stocks like Tata Power, IndiGo, Maruti Suzuki, Indian Oil, and Adani Green are in focus due to operational updates and sales figures. Bharti Airtel led subscriber additions, while Adani Green achieved significant renewable energy capacity...Read More

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday, despite intraday selling pressure that filled the initial gap-up. Analysts advise caution near resistance levels as selling interest emerged at higher prices. The India VIX saw a significant drop, indicating reduced market fear.Read More

Asian markets are rallying as investors anticipate an end to the Iran conflict. Hopes for de-escalation are boosting stocks and lowering oil prices. President Trump is set to address the nation, with expectations of reduced US military action. This shift in sentiment is driving a risk-on mood across global markets, suggesting a positive outlook for...Read More

Wall Street surged as President Trump hinted at a swift end to Middle East conflict, boosting tech giants like Alphabet. Investors are optimistic about de-escalation, despite ongoing inflation fears and mixed economic data. SpaceX’s IPO filing and positive drug approvals also fueled market gains, though Nike saw a significant drop.Read More

Corporate India faces heightened uncertainty entering fiscal year 2026-27 due to geopolitical tensions and AI disruption. Sectors like banking anticipate gradual NIM recovery, while FMCG expects better earnings visibility. The IT sector grapples with AI concerns, and oil prices present a mixed outlook for the oil and gas industry.Read More

Capital market stocks surged Wednesday as the RBI delayed new lender exposure rules by three months. Originally set for April 1, these norms would have increased costs for brokers and reduced leverage for proprietary traders. The deferment offers temporary relief, with industry associations expected to engage the regulator on reassessing the provisions.Read More