Foreign investor caution impacted Indian real estate in early 2026. Investments dropped significantly. Domestic investors showed resilience, driving most of the inflows. Global economic uncertainties are expected to keep foreign players watchful. India’s strong fundamentals and domestic demand are anticipated to maintain its appeal in the wider APAC region.Read More

South Korean shares plummeted over 4% on Thursday, with the KOSPI closing down 4.47% at 5,234.05. This decline was triggered by fading hopes for a swift end to the Iran conflict following U.S. President Trump’s vow to continue military strikes. Concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and a supplementary budget to address energy security threats...Read More

India’s central bank has deployed crisis-era measures to stabilize the rupee, which hit an all-time low due to soaring oil prices and massive foreign investor outflows. The Reserve Bank of India is curbing speculative arbitrage trades that amplified currency pressure. These actions aim to reduce dollar demand and support the rupee, though they may increase...Read More

Europe’s main stock index ​fell more than 1% on ​Thursday as hopes of a quick end to ​the Middle East conflict faded after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more strikes on Iran.Read More

India’s auto sector shows a dual trend: passenger vehicles, especially SUVs, are booming, while commercial vehicles and tractors face emerging caution. Robust PV sales are driven by strong demand, but supply chain issues and rising costs pose challenges for CVs and tractors, impacting overall industry momentum.Read More

Japanese stocks tumbled over 2% as US President Trump’s vow of further strikes on Iran dashed hopes for a swift conflict resolution. The Nikkei reversed earlier gains, ending significantly lower. Investors booked profits amid uncertainty over the war’s duration and potential impact on vital oil routes, leading to widespread selling across most sectors.Read More

The Indian rupee surged against the US dollar, marking its sharpest single-day gain in over 12 years, following the Reserve Bank of India’s extended curbs on offshore derivatives. These measures aim to curb forex speculation and protect the currency from its recent free fall, disrupting a significant market.Read More

Karnataka Bank shares saw a significant drop of nearly 6 percent on Thursday. This followed the release of the bank’s provisional business update for the January-March quarter of financial year 2026. CASA deposits rose 10 percent year-on-year. Total deposits also saw growth. Advances increased by 6.9 percent year-on-year. The market weakness and global concerns also...Read More

Indian government bonds declined on the fiscal year’s first trading day, with the 10-year yield nearing an eleventh consecutive rise. This surge is driven by escalating oil prices following President Trump’s statements on continued attacks in Iran, coupled with trader caution ahead of a significant debt sale. Concerns over inflation and potential rate hikes are...Read More

Pharma stocks fell after reports that the Trump administration may impose tariffs—potentially up to 100%—on drugmakers not ensuring low prices in the US, raising concerns over costs and supply chains.Read More