The BSE Sensex surged 639 points as nine BSE 100 stocks, including Adani Power and Hindalco Industries, hit 52-week highs, signalling strong momentum, investor optimism and potential further upside amid a broad-based market rally.Read More

AU Small Finance Bank reported a 65% rise in Q4 net profit driven by sharply lower provisions. Loan and deposit growth remained strong, asset quality improved, and margins expanded, though operating profit growth was modest due to higher expenses and treasury losses.Read More

Monarch Networth Capital raised Rs 100 crore for its maiden PMS fund via direct distribution. The fund outperformed its benchmark with strong returns, and the firm now targets Rs 500 crore AUM, backed by a research-driven investment strategy and growth plans.Read More

U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Monday as stalled peace talks with Iran and anticipation of corporate earnings and Federal Reserve commentary weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all saw modest declines in early trading.Read More

Canada ​will set up a ​sovereign wealth fund with an initial endowment of C$25 billion ($18.38 billion) to invest in major ‌domestic ⁠projects, Prime ⁠Minister Mark Carney told reporters on ​Monday.Read More

India’s Acko Insurance ​is targeting a valuation of between $2 ​billion and $2.5 billion in its planned initial public offering ​and is eyeing a listing in early 2027, two people familiar with the matter said.Read More

Arthur Zeikel’s investing wisdom highlights that market success hinges on anticipating changes relative to expectations, not just labeling conditions as ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ Investors should focus on how reality compares to forecasts, as markets are forward-looking and driven by surprises. This perspective encourages strategic adaptation over emotional reactions to news.Read More

Indian government ​bonds closed little changed after ​coming under pressure during the trading session on Monday ​after U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled a visit by his envoys to Islamabad for peace talks, sending crude oil prices higher and dimming hopes of a diplomatic ‌breakthrough.Read More

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has offloaded around 1 per cent stake in Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), the country’s first online delivery-based trading platform for natural gas, to comply with regulatory requirements, sources said on Monday.Read More

Bajaj Housing Finance reported a steady Q4 performance with a 14% rise in profit to Rs 669 crore and 15% growth in NII. Strong loan expansion drove AUM up 23%, while asset quality stayed robust with GNPA at 0.27%. Operating efficiency improved even as provisions increased.Read More