OMC stocks surged as easing oil prices, driven by renewed hopes of US-Iran peace talks, lifted sentiment. Crude remained below the key $100 mark, reducing margin pressure concerns. Improved geopolitical outlook and steady vessel movement through Hormuz supported gains, while refiners also traded higher amid broader optimism in energy markets.Read More

Indian banks are expected to ​report a steady profit rise ​in the January-March quarter, four brokers said, aided by credit ​growth and liquidity buffers, while higher bond yields and forex arbitrage curbs weighed on treasury income.Read More

Securities and Exchange Board of India has eased norms allowing firms to reduce IPO sizes amid weak market sentiment triggered by the Iran conflict, giving issuers flexibility to navigate volatility and investor caution.Read More

Pakistan’s stock markets surged for a second consecutive session, with the KSE-100 index gaining significantly amid hopes of renewed US-Iran peace talks. Hopes for a resolution to the conflict, potentially restoring oil flows, have boosted investor confidence. This follows a period of high volatility, with the market showing sharp returns during phases of macro stabilization...Read More

Wipro is expected to report steady revenue growth but weaker profitability in the March quarter, impacted by wage hikes, acquisition-related costs and subdued discretionary spending. Sequential growth remains muted despite acquisition support, while BFSI shows resilience, and healthcare remains weak. Investors will closely track margins, deal pipeline and AI outlook.Read More

MTAR Technologies shares surged over 10%, extending a sharp rally that has doubled investor wealth in 2026 so far. The spike follows a major Bloom Energy–Oracle deal, strengthening growth visibility. Strong Q3 earnings, rising AI-driven power demand, and its key role in clean energy supply chains further boosted investor sentiment.Read More

Power stocks rallied as rising temperatures boosted expectations of higher electricity demand across India. After a weather-led slowdown in March, demand is likely to pick up with pre-monsoon heat and potential El Niño conditions. Analysts expect increased coal-based generation, supporting select power companies amid an improving sector outlook.Read More

Mutual funds have raised their stake in Vodafone Idea for the third straight quarter, signalling steady institutional confidence despite the stock’s weak performance. Holdings climbed to 5.9% in March 2026, even as FIIs trimmed exposure. With the stock trading below key moving averages, analysts maintain a cautious “Hold” outlook.Read More

Bitcoin hovered near a one-month high after softer U.S. PPI data supported prices, though profit booking capped gains. Ethereum and major altcoins saw mild declines. Analysts highlighted strong whale accumulation and improving sentiment, with expectations of a sustained uptrend if key resistance levels are breached amid easing macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns.Read More

Ola Electric shares rebounded 6% after a sharp fall, extending their volatile streak. The stock has swung widely on improving EV developments, including in-house LFP battery progress, PLI certification and rising registrations. Despite momentum, weak financials and declining revenue keep investor sentiment cautiously optimistic, with mixed technical cues ahead.Read More