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Gold prices remained stable as investors adopted a cautious stance amid Middle East tensions. U.S. President Trump’s comments on the Iran conflict and a weakening dollar influenced the market. With inflation concerns rising and interest rate cut expectations diminishing, gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge is noted. Key U.S. economic data releases are anticipated this week.Read More

Rising US-Iran tensions are impacting Indian chemical makers. Higher crude oil prices are increasing input costs for essential materials like methanol. Shipping delays and rerouting are adding to expenses. This situation affects companies reliant on imports from the Gulf. The fertilizer industry also faces supply shortages. These factors are squeezing profit margins for many Indian chemical and fertilizer producers.Read More

Indian stock markets saw a significant downturn since September 2024. Many top companies experienced sharp declines. Over 700 NSE-listed stocks fell, with a large portion dropping over 20%. Smallcap and Microcap indices also registered substantial losses. This indicates a growing risk aversion in the market’s lower segments.Read More

Banking stocks plunged on Monday, with the Bank Nifty seeing its steepest fall since April 2025. Maharashtra’s farm loan waiver announcement triggered widespread selling, particularly impacting state-owned banks. This, coupled with foreign investors’ cautious stance on Indian equities, led to significant losses across the banking sector, with Union Bank of India and IDFC First Bank among the hardest hit.Read More

Sundaram Alternates is launching a hybrid private credit and equity fund targeting ₹1,500 crore, aiming for 18-20% returns. The fund will allocate 51-60% to listed equities and 40-49% to high-yield private credit, focusing on mid-market businesses and real estate opportunities.Read More