Consumer inflation in the United States rose sharply to 3.3 percent in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard. By comparison, the consumer price index (CPI) rose only 2.4 percent year-on-year a month earlier.Read More

Foreign institutional investors reduced stakes in several Nifty 500 stocks during the March 2026 quarter, including HDFC Bank and DLF, reflecting cautious sentiment, strategic reallocations and potential concerns about market outlook and individual stock performanceRead More

The ​S&P 500 ​and the ​Nasdaq opened higher on Friday after March inflation ‌data ⁠largely ⁠aligned with expectations ​despite persistent pressures from the ​Iran war, while investors assessed the ​stability of ⁠the ceasefire.Read More

Rupee volatility has become central to India’s distressed deals, driving stress for firms with dollar debt despite stable operations. Elevated hedging costs and FX uncertainty are reshaping pricing, deal structures, and timelines, with investors favouring export-linked assets and natural hedges.Read More

Smart investors keep cash reserves. This ‘dry powder’ allows quick action during market dips. It provides flexibility to buy assets at lower prices. Holding cash also offers a psychological advantage during downturns. It acts as a buffer against unexpected events. Balance is key to avoid missing gains in rising markets. This strategy emphasizes patience and...Read More

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Sensex surged 919 points as 11 BSE 500 stocks, including Ather Energy and Titan Company, hit 52-week highs, signaling strong momentum, broad-based buying interest, and continued bullish sentiment in markets.Read More

India’s households now hold more gold than the top 10 central banks combined, with estimates ranging from $2.4 trillion to $10 trillion. Assocham says this vast, largely idle wealth could be a major economic catalyst if channelled into formal systems through monetisation, gold-backed lending and financialisationRead More

The National Stock Exchange of India introduces nanosecond-level order acknowledgement across segments from April 11, enhancing speed, transparency and execution certainty, reducing latency from microseconds, improving real-time tracking, risk management and reinforcing its global leadership in trading technology infrastructureRead More