Global fund managers are reconsidering their exit from Indian stocks as falling oil prices and rupee stabilization ease key investment concerns. Daily foreign selling has slowed, and inflows into India-focused ETFs have turned positive. While some see India as oversold with attractive valuations, sustained earnings growth is crucial for a long-term market rerating, with analysts...Read More

The dollar surged to a 40-year high against the yen, fueled by rising U.S. Treasury yields and anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Traders are closely watching upcoming U.S. jobs data, with expectations of further Fed tightening increasing significantly. Japanese authorities are considering intervention to support the yen, especially with a U.S. holiday approaching,...Read More

Chinese stocks are experiencing a significant downturn in 2026, with the MSCI China Index plummeting 15%, marking its worst performance globally. Tech giants Tencent and Alibaba have seen substantial drops, erasing billions in value. This decline contrasts sharply with earlier optimistic forecasts from financial institutions like Goldman Sachs. Despite economic headwinds, China’s factory activity expanded...Read More

AI chip challenger Etched has secured a massive $800 million in funding, with backing from industry heavyweights like Jane Street and a firm linked to TSMC. The startup, aiming to rival Nvidia, is set to begin shipping its AI chips this summer. Etched has already inked $1 billion in sales contracts and boasts an impressive...Read More

Gold prices tumbled to a seven-month low as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal faded, fueling inflation worries and increasing the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack indicated a willingness to raise rates if inflation persists. Investors are now keenly awaiting U.S. employment data for further clues on the...Read More

Brent crude futures were up 50 cents, or 0.69%, at $73.45 a barrel at 1208 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 63 cents, or 0.91%, to $70.13 a barrel.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India’s latest report highlights concerns over thinning capital in the insurance sector. While life insurers remain compliant, their buffers are shrinking. The general insurance segment faces a more serious challenge, with three public sector firms persistently falling below the minimum solvency requirement for over a year, posing a direct financial stability...Read More

In its bi-annual Financial Stability Report, the RBI flagged concerns over customer service in the insurance sector and again cautioned that rising interconnectedness among financial institutions could act as a potential channel for contagion. The report noted that cybersecurity risks have emerged as a key financial stability concern.Read More

“Banks had claims attached to the personal guarantees issued by the Essar promoters which was linked to the Essar Steel resolution. AM/NS’ plan had made specific provisions to pay off these liabilities too, but there were some legal issues which are now resolved, allowing banks and AM/NS to complete this deal,” said a person familiar...Read More

A combination of primary infusion and secondary share sale is planned as valuation doubles to $3 billion in 3 years. Sajjan Jindal led group is set to emerge as the single largest shareholder in the country’s 3rd largest EV passenger car maker.Read More