India has eased investment rules for countries sharing a land border, allowing up to 10% foreign ownership in firms via the automatic route. Approvals for specific sectors like electronics components will now be fast-tracked to 60 days, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and attract capital.Read More

Despite a sharp market downturn, select gas and water-related stocks delivered strong gains. Adani Total Gas hit the upper circuit on policy support, while Jindal SAW surged after the Jal Jeevan Mission extension, lifting several allied companies even as broader indices like BSE Sensex and Nifty50 fell.Read More

Global bond markets faced renewed selling pressure as the U.S.-Iran conflict escalated, sending oil prices soaring. This surge has prompted traders to bet against central bank rate cuts this year, with some now anticipating hikes. Short-dated bond yields, particularly in Europe, climbed sharply as investors braced for a more hawkish monetary policy stance due to...Read More

Portugal sold ​1.41 ​billion euros ($1.64 billion) of ​seven and nine-year bonds in an auction ‌on Wednesday, state ⁠debt ⁠agency IGCP said.Read More

U.S. stock index futures edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as investors assessed the outlook for crude prices and awaited a key inflation report, while tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate.Read More

In a move aimed at easing compliance requirements, markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday relaxed certification norms for Persons Associated with Research Services (PARS), allowing sales staff, relationship managers and other non-research personnel to qualify through a lighter certification module.Read More

The Indian rupee ​fell on Wednesday as oil ​prices remained volatile and local stocks slumped, although intermittent dollar ​sales by state-run banks cushioned the currency’s losses, traders said.Read More

February mutual fund data revealed a dip in SIP flows and a sharp fall in gold ETF inflows. Experts clarify this is due to calendar effects and market volatility. Investors are now favouring multi-asset allocation funds. The underlying SIP culture remains strong. Long-term investors should maintain their SIP strategy and consider multi-asset funds for allocation...Read More

Home appliance stocks surged up to 15% as India’s LPG supply crisis, triggered by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-Israel conflict, boosted demand for induction cooktops and electric cooking appliances, driving investor optimism for companies selling alternative cooking solutions.Read More

Mutual funds significantly increased their holdings in 28 stocks during February 2026, with Vodafone Idea and Vishal Mega Mart seeing the largest share additions. Despite this strong buying interest, most of these stocks have experienced considerable price declines since the start of February ’25, with 12 stocks falling between 10-36%.Read More