The Nifty PSU Bank Index rose 0.5% on Monday, defying a broader market decline, as several lenders reported strong March quarter business updates. Banks like Bank of Baroda and Bank of Maharashtra saw significant gains following positive growth figures in deposits and advances, indicating resilience despite rising bond yields.Read More

Indian equity markets face policy risks from US tariffs and West Asia conflict. These issues impact metals and pharmaceutical sectors. Expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay provides stock-specific insights. Vedanta and NALCO are well-positioned in aluminium. Tata Steel faces uncertainty due to European operations. Sun Pharma and Glenmark are at risk in the pharmaceutical sector due to branded...Read More

India’s banking sector demonstrates resilience with steady loan and deposit growth, particularly from private lenders like HDFC Bank. While concerns about margins and global risks persist, the micro-lending cycle has bottomed out, and public sector banks are poised for continued strong performance. Investors are advised to balance opportunities with caution.Read More

Bajaj Alternate Investment Management has secured SEBI approval to launch Portfolio Management Services (PMS), expanding its offerings beyond alternative investment funds. This move targets high-net-worth individuals with customized, research-backed strategies in listed equities. The firm aims to provide disciplined, actively managed solutions for wealth creation amidst evolving market dynamics.Read More

Nykaa’s shares climbed following a robust Q4 FY2026 revenue update. The company anticipates its fastest growth in 12 quarters, driven by a strong fashion segment recovery and steady beauty sales. Full-year net sales are projected to accelerate, with aggressive retail expansion and a growing brand portfolio fueling optimism.Read More

Bitcoin hovered near $69,000, triggering over $146 million in short liquidations as major cryptocurrencies saw gains. Despite a 2% rise in global market cap to $2.36 trillion, analysts note a lack of conviction, with Bitcoin struggling to break past key resistance levels. Transaction fees and exchange balances show significant shifts.Read More

Avenue Supermarts’ shares saw a jump after reporting a 19% year-on-year revenue increase for the January-March quarter of FY26. The company also reached a milestone of 500 stores. Despite positive revenue growth and store additions, an analyst firm finds the investment risk-reward unattractive. They have raised their target price but maintained a cautious outlook on...Read More

Senco Gold shares surged following a strong business update. The company reported significant revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year. This performance was fueled by wedding season demand and new store openings. Senco also focused on product innovation and digital initiatives. The company anticipates continued growth driven by upcoming festivals and expansion...Read More

FIIs offloaded nearly 50 crore shares of HDFC Bank in Q4 as the stock slumped 26% amid a governance crisis triggered by the exit of former chairman Atanu Chakraborty. While Sebi and the Reserve Bank of India reviewed the issue, Jefferies argued valuations now look compelling.Read More

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating a deceptive calm in global markets, with oil prices failing to reflect significant supply disruptions. Experts warn that current market pricing, particularly in equities, overlooks the true risks, predicting substantial price hikes and potential economic stagflation if the situation escalates.Read More