India might weather the West Asia conflict’s economic storm if it ends soon, according to Swaminathan Aiyar. While a swift resolution is expected due to US political pressures, second-order effects like rising inflation and fertilizer costs are unavoidable. India’s resilience is noted, but the possibility of a prolonged conflict poses significant risks.Read More

Chinese stocks dipped Friday as investors paused after recent gains, awaiting clarity on US-Iran talks. A ceasefire in Lebanon offered a glimmer of hope. While Shanghai and Hong Kong markets saw minor losses, analysts suggest Hong Kong could rebound faster. Energy security and manufacturing remain key themes for China, though export-oriented firms face potential Middle...Read More

Wipro’s CEO Srini Pallia remains confident about the company’s strong project pipeline. He indicates that ongoing global trade disruptions and tariff changes are not significantly impacting Wipro’s business. While some specific client issues were noted in the American market, Pallia believes these will be managed. The company is focusing on leveraging AI for new projects...Read More

Reliance Industries is reportedly planning to file draft IPO paperwork for Jio Platforms in May, incorporating full fiscal year earnings. This revised timeline, pushed back from March due to market downturns, aims to present a more favorable investor picture. The listing could be India’s largest-ever IPO.Read More

Citius Transnet InvIT’s Rs 1,105 crore IPO opened with zero grey market premium, signaling a flat debut. The issue, focusing on road infrastructure, saw lukewarm subscription on day one, primarily from non-institutional investors. With a yield-focused structure, the listing is anticipated to hover near the issue price, offering limited immediate gains.Read More

Mutual funds significantly reduced their exposure to equities in March 2026, with over 30 schemes cutting positions in eight specific stocks. These stocks collectively experienced substantial declines, with some losing as much as 33% in the first three and a half months of the year.Read More

After an 18-month consolidation and a 16% correction, ICICI Securities says Nifty 50 may have formed a durable bottom, supported by historical patterns and strong technical levels. The brokerage expects potential upside ahead and highlights banks, energy names and select midcaps as likely outperformers in the next market upcycle.Read More

Base metals like aluminium and copper present significant opportunities, according to CLSA India’s Indrajit Agarwal. Steel faces near-term downside risks. Aluminium prices are expected to rise due to supply disruptions and increasing demand. Cement sector anticipates earnings pressure now, with recovery expected later in the fiscal year. Indian producers have a cost advantage in non-ferrous...Read More

Bitcoin trades near $75,000 while Ethereum remains steady above the $2,300 mark amid the market volatility.Read More

Foreign investors face higher costs and complexity hedging against rupee swings due to India’s forex rules. This, coupled with war-related earnings concerns, is impacting Indian bonds and equities. Overseas investors have sold Indian government debt and shares. Lingering currency stability worries and high oil prices are dampening sentiment.Read More