Asian markets saw a dip from record highs. Concerns over artificial intelligence’s impact on technology sectors caused a sell-off in US stocks. Investors sought safety in US Treasuries. Despite this, early Asian trading showed signs of stabilization. Gold steadied after a sharp fall, and Bitcoin edged higher. This cross-asset weakness highlighted investor caution.Read More

Accor and InterGlobe are exploring public markets for their joint hotel venture. The companies aim to open 300 hotels by 2030. This new platform will involve owning and operating assets. India’s market shows strong growth potential. Accor achieved record signings in 2025 and plans further expansion with new luxury brands.Read More

Indian markets saw a sharp fall on Thursday. Investors offloaded technology and transport shares. Concerns over artificial intelligence disruption weighed heavily. Job data also played a role. Markets await crucial inflation figures. This led to a broad market selloff across major indices.Read More

HUL’s sales volume saw a strong recovery in the December quarter. The company anticipates a better second half of the fiscal year and improved performance next year. This optimism stems from strategic portfolio changes and a positive economic outlook. Acquisitions like Minimalist are boosting growth in premium segments.Read More

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has granted insurers greater flexibility in investing in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). However, the regulator has restricted overseas investments using policyholder funds through these avenues, emphasizing that insurer capital proceeds must remain within India.Read More

Agrochemical and animal-feed stocks rallied on Thursday following robust third-quarter earnings and reduced US tariffs. Avanti Feeds surged 20%, with Godrej Agrovet and Mukka Protein also seeing significant gains. Sharda Cropchem and other agrochemical companies also experienced upward movement, driven by improved sentiment and a clearer outlook.Read More

Indian software services stocks experienced a significant sell-off, with the Nifty IT index dropping over 5% for the second time in under 10 days. Unexpectedly strong US jobs data and growing concerns about AI’s disruptive potential are weighing heavily on investor sentiment and valuations.Read More

Jane Street has approached the Supreme Court. The company seeks clarity on legal protection for internal communications. This comes amid a dispute with Indian tax authorities. The case concerns whether advice from in-house legal teams is protected. The Supreme Court has admitted the review application. The matter is listed for hearing on March 25.Read More

HDFC Bank and two global financial firms are exploring buying a stake in CreditAccess Grameen. Axis Bank is also in talks. CreditAccess India BV, the owner, is looking to sell its majority stake. This move aims to provide an exit for patient investors. The microfinance market is showing signs of recovery. CreditAccess Grameen is financially...Read More

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) reported a 51% surge in third-quarter net profit to ₹954 crore, driven by a 12% revenue increase to ₹2,842 crore. This marks the fifteenth consecutive quarter of record performance, with Ebitda reaching ₹1,134 crore. The company also expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.Read More