Elevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hikes. Despite a preference for a pause, the central bank may be forced to tighten monetary policy to defend the currency and combat accelerating capital exodus amid an energy crisis.Read More

Bajaj Auto’s board will meet on May 6 to consider a share buyback. This move signals another capital return to shareholders. The company has a strong cash position. The details of the buyback will be announced after the meeting. The trading window for company securities remains closed until May 8.Read More

US equity futures signaled further gains as strong megacap tech earnings propelled Wall Street to record highs. The yen weakened slightly after Japan’s intervention to support the currency. Despite Middle East tensions and oil price surges, US stocks saw their best April since 2020, driven by AI and tech resurgence.Read More

NSE Holidays 2026: Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE will be shut for trading on Friday due to Maharashtra Day holiday. There will be no trading on NCDEX, while MCX will resume trading in the evening session.Read More

Asian markets rebounded as tech stocks rallied on strong earnings, while Japan intervened to support the yen after its slide. Oil prices eased from four-year peaks amid geopolitical tensions, though Iran’s threats kept crude firm. Central banks signaled potential rate hikes, influencing currency movements.Read More

Japan’s currency, the yen, saw a slight dip against the dollar on Friday. However, it is set for its strongest weekly rise in over two months. This comes after Japanese officials stepped in to support the yen. Investors are watching closely for more action. Oil prices remain high due to threats against US positions.Read More

Gold prices held steady Friday, but a weekly dip was likely as soaring oil prices fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate expectations. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a significant drop in India’s gold imports due to tax issues also played a role in the market’s movements.Read More

HUL’s volume growth exceeded expectations, driven by home care and beauty segments. However, rising input costs pressured margins, leading to a 2-5% price increase on products. The company aims to protect sales volume with calibrated price adjustments. HUL anticipates continued execution buoyancy in FY27, supported by premiumization and quick commerce growth. The company has retained...Read More

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) reported its fastest sales growth in three years, with a 7% increase in the March quarter driven by stable consumer demand and supportive economic measures. Despite this positive performance, the company warned of potential price hikes due to rising crude oil-linked commodity costs stemming from the Iran war.Read More

India’s small-cap stocks experienced their strongest monthly rally in at least a decade during April, recovering significantly after a sharp March sell-off. Local investors actively bought beaten-down stocks, with the Nifty Smallcap 250 index jumping 17.1%. This surge followed a period where many small-cap stocks had declined, attracting interest in quality businesses with strong growth...Read More