Markets are rallying but investor Dipan Mehta urges caution. He believes fundamentals are weakening. A poor monsoon could impact rural businesses and inflation. Banks face challenges with rising deposit costs. Largecap IT stocks remain uncertain due to AI. Defence stocks are overvalued. This earnings season may not drive markets higher. Investors should watch the June...Read More

Australian shares edged higher as renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks offered optimism, though oil supply worries persisted due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Miners and gold stocks reached one-month highs, while the energy sub-index declined. Virgin Australia saw a significant jump following its forecast adjustments.Read More

South Korean shares climbed to their highest close since February as optimism over renewed US-Iran talks boosted global risk sentiment and lifted investor confidence.Read More

Auraska Ventures has launched its first fund, the Rs 500 crore Auraska Opportunities Fund, to invest in India’s growing “orange economy.” The Category II AIF will back 10–15 early- to growth-stage companies across sectors like consumer, media, sports, gaming, fashion, and IP-led businesses.Read More

Wipro is expected to report steady revenue growth but weaker profitability in the March quarter, impacted by wage hikes, acquisition-related costs and subdued discretionary spending. Sequential growth remains muted despite acquisition support, while BFSI shows resilience, and healthcare remains weak. Investors will closely track margins, deal pipeline and AI outlook.Read More

Pakistan’s stock markets surged for a second consecutive session, with the KSE-100 index gaining significantly amid hopes of renewed US-Iran peace talks. Hopes for a resolution to the conflict, potentially restoring oil flows, have boosted investor confidence. This follows a period of high volatility, with the market showing sharp returns during phases of macro stabilization...Read More

Securities and Exchange Board of India has eased norms allowing firms to reduce IPO sizes amid weak market sentiment triggered by the Iran conflict, giving issuers flexibility to navigate volatility and investor caution.Read More

Indian banks are expected to ​report a steady profit rise ​in the January-March quarter, four brokers said, aided by credit ​growth and liquidity buffers, while higher bond yields and forex arbitrage curbs weighed on treasury income.Read More

Bitcoin hovered near a one-month high after softer U.S. PPI data supported prices, though profit booking capped gains. Ethereum and major altcoins saw mild declines. Analysts highlighted strong whale accumulation and improving sentiment, with expectations of a sustained uptrend if key resistance levels are breached amid easing macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns.Read More

Mutual funds have raised their stake in Vodafone Idea for the third straight quarter, signalling steady institutional confidence despite the stock’s weak performance. Holdings climbed to 5.9% in March 2026, even as FIIs trimmed exposure. With the stock trading below key moving averages, analysts maintain a cautious “Hold” outlook.Read More