Brent crude has unexpectedly surged to $70 a barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. This “war premium” is overshadowing earlier oversupply fears. Analysts warn that any disruption in the vital shipping lane could severely impact global markets, especially Asia. The Russia-Ukraine conflict also contributes to this underlying...Read More

Multi Commodity Exchange of India shares surged over 100% driven by a bullion price rally. Following sharp corrections in gold and silver, exchanges increased margin requirements to curb volatility. While futures activity contracted, options trading picked up, mirroring past trends and raising questions about the stock’s valuation.Read More

Indian equities are testing a crucial 25,650 support level for the Nifty, with analysts suggesting a potential bounce if it holds. However, a break could trigger further declines. PSU banks are highlighted as a strong sector, with Punjab National Bank a top pick. Investors are advised to be selective, favoring public sector enterprises amidst market...Read More

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company plans a major restructuring. The agriculture business will be separated by April. This move precedes a planned Initial Public Offering by December. The company aims to reduce its debt significantly. This will strengthen its financial position for the listing. The company is also shifting towards renewable energy sources.Read More

Consumer analyst Abneesh Roy sees a real FMCG revival driven by GST cuts, steady rural demand, and recovering urban consumption. He highlights Nestle, Britannia, Marico, and Tata Consumer as near-term beneficiaries, while positioning ITC as a one-to-two-year recovery play after a tax shock. Hindustan Unilever’s premium beauty investment is also noted as a structural re-rating...Read More

​Pernod Ricard ​has nothing new on the ‌horizon ⁠in ⁠terms ​of an initial public offering ​of its Indian ​unit ⁠and this ‌is ​one ​of ⁠a long list ​of options the company ​reviews annually, CEO Alexandre ‌Ricard told Reuters following ​reports ​the ⁠company was mulling a listing.Read More

U.S.-based Invitation Homes forecast annual ​funds from operations (FFO) ​below Wall Street estimates on ​Wednesday, as the real estate investment trust navigates higher costs in an inflationary environment.Read More

Japan’s government bond (JGB) yield curve maintained its flattening ​trend on Thursday, as foreign investors ​supported demand for a 20-year bond auction, the first after Prime ​Minister Sanae Takaichi’s tax-cut pledge had sent its yield to record highs last month.Read More

Market veteran Samir Arora expresses cautious optimism for India’s equity market, expecting a stable trajectory with reasonable earnings growth. He advises investors to remain disciplined, particularly in the IT sector, urging patience until visibility improves and valuations adjust. Arora prefers steady sectors like financials and consumption over areas with high disruption risk.Read More

Omnitech Engineering, a Gujarat-based precision components maker, has filed its RHP for a Rs 583 crore IPO comprising a Rs 418 crore fresh issue and a Rs 165 crore offer for sale by promoter Udaykumar Arunkumar Parekh. The issue will be offered via the book-building route, with up to 50% reserved for QIBs and anchor...Read More