HDB Financial Services surged over 12% after reporting strong Q4 FY26 results, with profit up 41% and NII rising 22%. Brokerages including Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Emkay Global, JM Financial and Motilal Oswal issued mixed but largely positive views, citing improved asset quality, stable margins and moderated credit costs.Read More

Bitcoin hovered around $75,000 on Thursday. Markets watched for developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum saw gains. Institutional demand provided support, with Bitcoin spot ETFs recording significant inflows. The $75,000 level remains a key resistance point. The global crypto market capitalization increased.Read More

Indian family offices are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets as the global AI boom reshapes investment strategies. Limited pure-play AI opportunities in India are pushing ultra-HNIs to allocate more capital to global markets, especially the US, where AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure offer broader opportunities, aided by easier overseas investing routes like GIFT City.Read More

Suraj Estate Developers’ shares rose sharply on Thursday after the company acquired a Dadar (West) land parcel valued for a project with Rs 100 crore GDV. The Rs 18 crore acquisition strengthens its South-Central Mumbai pipeline, with management saying the deal boosts medium-term revenue visibility and long-term growth.Read More

MCX has delivered over 150% returns in a year, far outperforming global exchange operators, as structural reforms, rising derivatives volumes and strong retail participation boost its earnings outlook. Experts say its monopoly in commodity derivatives and improving operational performance continue to fuel investor interest despite stretched valuations.Read More

Mark Mobius, a renowned investor, passed away at 89. He was a global champion for emerging markets, especially India. Mobius saw opportunity where others saw risk. He traveled extensively, visiting factories and meeting business leaders. His conviction helped attract billions to markets previously considered too volatile. Mobius believed in understanding markets through their people.Read More

India’s private credit market is emerging as a key part of alternative investments, supported by structural changes in lending and rising demand for stable returns. Once a niche, performing credit is becoming a core allocation, driven by a funding gap in mid-market firms and the flexibility of AIFs to provide customised financing.Read More

Ola Electric shares have rebounded sharply, surging 68% in under 10 sessions, while Ather Energy gained 16% over the same period. Despite the recovery, Ola remains down 75% from its Rs 157 peak and nearly 50% below its issue price. In contrast, Ather Energy has surged 172% from its IPO price within a year of...Read More

Indian markets extended their rally on Thursday, driven by optimism over easing US-Iran tensions and softer oil prices, which lifted investor sentiment. The gains were broad-based across sectors and market segments, with most stocks advancing and volatility easing, although Reliance Industries was among the few laggards.Read More

Gold and silver prices surged on the MCX as hopes for U.S.-Iran negotiations grew, potentially easing Middle East supply concerns. The weakening U.S. dollar further supported dollar-denominated commodities. Experts advise buying on dips, anticipating continued volatility driven by geopolitical factors and currency fluctuations.Read More