Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services shares jumped 10% after a strong Q4 performance, with net profit rising 55% YoY to Rs 873 crore. Growth was driven by steady business momentum, margin expansion, and cost discipline. AUM grew 12%, disbursements rose 11%, and NIM expanded to 7.5%, while credit costs remained stable, underscoring operational resilience.Read More

Indian markets face headwinds as Nifty struggles and IT stocks plummet. However, opportunities emerge in power, FMCG, and pharma sectors, according to Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities. He advises investors to avoid IT, citing a downtrend, and instead focus on stock-specific plays like AU Small Finance Bank and SAIL for potential gains.Read More

Shares of Shriram Finance fell nearly 4% on Monday despite strong Q4 FY26 results, including a 41% profit surge and healthy AUM growth. Global and domestic brokerages such as Nomura, JM Financial and Motilal Oswal Financial Services maintained ‘Buy’ calls, citing resilient fundamentals and robust medium-term growth prospects.Read More

Indian markets are stabilizing as earnings season unfolds. Early IT sector results have lowered expectations. The market is now shifting focus to broader sectors and domestic growth themes. Investors are looking at mid and smallcap companies. Power, infrastructure, and autos are key areas of interest. Financials also present opportunities. The market is expected to consolidate...Read More

Suzlon Energy shares are soaring, driven by strong market sentiment and rising electricity demand forecasts. Analysts are bullish, citing robust March quarter expectations and the company’s leadership in India’s wind sector. Improved financials and increasing institutional investor interest further bolster the positive outlook, suggesting significant growth potential.Read More

Asia’s markets are split: South and Southeast Asia grapple with rising oil prices impacting trade and stocks, while North Asia’s tech giants, fueled by AI enthusiasm, hit record highs. This divergence highlights investors favoring future growth industries over immediate geopolitical energy risks. The ongoing conflict’s impact on oil prices is widening this gap.Read More

Axis Bank shares fell after a muted Q4FY26, with net profit slipping 0.6% YoY to Rs 7,071 crore, even as both interest income and expenses rose 4.7%, weighing on investor sentiment.Read More

Senator Thom Tillis has cleared the path for Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Federal Reserve chair. This follows the Department of Justice’s decision to end its probe into current Chair Jerome Powell. Warsh’s nomination now moves forward, aiming for Senate approval before Powell’s term ends. This development resolves months of uncertainty surrounding the crucial leadership role...Read More

Japanese companies enter earnings season on a strong footing, but Middle East tensions pose risks to growth, inflation, and energy costs. While tech optimism and reforms support equities, caution is rising. Despite resilience in earnings expectations, external uncertainties may slow momentum in what has been a strong market rally.Read More

Global markets brace for a crucial week. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are a major focus. Shifting interest rate expectations from the US Federal Reserve and European central banks add to uncertainty. Big Tech earnings, especially those related to artificial intelligence, will also shape investor sentiment. This convergence of factors promises...Read More