Technology stocks pressured the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower on Tuesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its second consecutive record close. Investors digested Monday’s rally and anticipated the Federal Reserve’s policy update, with oil prices also declining. Financials and industrials saw gains as investors rotated out of tech.Read More

India has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long-term positive, initial inflows are expected to be slow due to operational, tax, and compliance hurdles for offshore investors navigating new procedures.Read More

Retail investors are advised to skip the government’s offer for sale in General Insurance Corp of India. Analysts point to ongoing profitability challenges and headwinds in the reinsurance sector. The company’s reliance on its investment portfolio for profits is a key concern. Despite a discount, the offer faces scrutiny.Read More

The Indian rupee strengthened for the third consecutive day, closing at 94.56 against the dollar. This rise was driven by retreating oil prices following a preliminary peace pact in West Asia, easing external sector pressures and boosting global risk appetite for emerging market assets.Read More

Ola Electric and its founder Bhavish Aggarwal have approached Sebi to settle allegations of disseminating false information to inflate stock prices. The company seeks an amicable closure to proceedings concerning misleading claims on service network expansion and sales performance, following a regulator’s notice.Read More

Prudent ARC has become the highest bidder for Aban Offshore’s ₹1,080 crore debt from Punjab National Bank, offering ₹193 crore. This marks the first time a bank has sold Aban Offshore’s debt, resulting in an excess recovery for PNB compared to the promoters’ settlement offer. The move allows PNB to avoid lengthy legal recovery processes.Read More

Banks’ loan loss provisioning hit a 12-quarter low in March 2026, driven by private sector banks amid improving asset quality and recoveries. Overall provisioning dropped 23.5% year-on-year, with most banks reporting lower provisions. Public sector banks, however, saw a sequential increase in provisioning.Read More

Indian benchmark indices traded with a positive bias, with the Nifty consolidating near the 24,000 mark and closing near its day’s high. Several companies, including Prime Focus, GIC RE, Wipro, Groww, and Nykaa, were in focus due to significant news developments. These ranged from regulatory approvals and successful acquisitions to strategic AI collaborations and expansion...Read More

Indian markets continued their upward trend on Tuesday. The Nifty closed at 23,989. Analysts anticipate this positive momentum to persist. Improved geopolitical situations, increased foreign investor interest, and falling crude oil prices are driving the market. A potential US-Iran peace agreement is boosting global sentiment. The India VIX, a fear index, saw a decline.Read More

Aluminium stocks tumbled up to 5% Tuesday following an interim US-Iran deal that eased supply concerns, leading to a projected further decline in prices. Analysts anticipate near-term pressure on the sector as imports are expected to resume, eroding previous premiums enjoyed by aluminium companies.Read More