Gold prices dropped significantly on Monday. A stronger US dollar and reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts pressured the precious metal. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, also influenced market sentiment. Higher oil prices raised inflation concerns, impacting gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge.Read More
The dollar remained steady as the yen neared 160 against the dollar amid escalating Iran conflict. President Trump issued a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Investors are treating the situation as an oil-to-inflation-to-rates problem, favoring the dollar as a safe haven.Read More
Small finance banks in India have concluded fiscal year 2026 with robust business growth. These lenders experienced higher-than-average loan portfolio expansion, exceeding 20%. This positive trend was significantly supported by a revival in microfinance lending. Asset quality also saw notable improvement across these banking entities. This indicates a healthy recovery in the bottom of the...Read More
US buyout group TPG, alongside ICICI Bank and GIC of Singapore, is set to acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance Ltd for Rs 4,000 crore. This strategic move aims to accelerate green funding and investment initiatives in India, with the existing sponsors exiting the non-bank lender.Read More
The primary equity market in FY26 presented a challenging landscape, with most IPOs failing to deliver returns post-listing due to heightened volatility and foreign investor exodus. While only a third of the 109 mainboard IPOs posted positive returns, select companies like Ather Energy and Belrise Industries achieved significant gains.Read More
Indian markets brace for volatility as the West Asia conflict fuels investor nervousness. Despite oversold conditions, a bearish undertone persists, with Nifty and Sensex facing their sixth consecutive weekly decline. The RBI’s upcoming monetary policy review will be closely watched for sentiment cues. Analysts suggest cautious trading with specific strategies for Nifty and recommend select...Read More
The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to maintain interest rates and its policy stance unchanged due to global economic uncertainties, including the US-Israel conflict impacting energy prices and fiscal deficit concerns. Policymakers will closely monitor the rupee’s performance and potential capital outflows, with the RBI possibly considering measures to support the currency without...Read More
Markets concluded their sixth consecutive week of decline, falling by nearly half a percent amid heightened volatility. Analysts anticipate the upcoming week will remain data-intensive, with the US-Iran conflict and its impact on crude oil prices being critical market sentiment drivers. The Indian rupee surged over 2% on Thursday, marking its best single-day gain since...Read More
Indian markets experienced significant volatility, closing flat-to-positive after a sharp recovery. Analysts anticipate continued fluctuations. Key stocks like HDFC Bank, RBL Bank, and Tata Motors are in focus due to Q4 updates and news. HDFC Bank reported a 10% advance growth, while YES Bank saw steady balance sheet expansion.Read More
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