March auto sales showed a mixed trend. Passenger vehicles performed well, driven by models like the Punch and Nexon. Commercial vehicles faced weakness, with sales described as only ‘okayish’. Farm equipment outlook for FY27 is cautious due to monsoon uncertainty and supply issues. April passenger vehicle sales may be softer year-on-year.Read More

Nifty valuations have eased to near pre-Covid averages, prompting Jefferies to turn constructive on equities. The brokerage favours banks, pharma and real estate while trimming autos and cement. It sees moderate earnings growth ahead, with limited downside risks, supported by reasonable valuations and improving sector-specific outlook across markets.Read More

Ola Electric shares surged after strong March sales data signalled a recovery in demand. Improved service operations and rising registrations boosted investor sentiment, despite broader market weakness. While the stock remains significantly below its IPO and peak levels, the company sees sustained momentum driven by better customer experience and operational efficiency.Read More

Geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran have left investors uncertain about the conflict’s duration, with experts predicting a prolonged period of instability rather than a swift resolution. While oil supply disruptions are a concern, historical precedent suggests adaptation, and the crisis may accelerate the global shift away from oil dependence.Read More

The RBI has tightened forex derivative rules after its initial intervention backfired, allowing arbitrage trades to weaken the rupee further. The new measures aim to curb speculation, stabilise the currency, and close loopholes in the $149 billion NDF market, though they may impact market liquidity over time.Read More

Aerospace and space stocks rallied after reports that SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion. The move boosted sector sentiment, lifting related firms and ETFs, while reinforcing optimism around space as a key growth frontier driven by structural industry tailwinds.Read More

Kashyap Javeri of Emkay Investment Managers advises investors to seize current market opportunities, emphasizing that volatilities present favorable entry points for fundamentally sound companies. He suggests focusing on private sector banks, capital goods, and auto sectors, and believes disruptions from the West Asia crisis will be short-lived, creating optimal entry points for those with cash.Read More

Recyclekaro plans to raise Rs 240 crore and explore an IPO as it expands e-waste and lithium-ion recycling capacity. The company is scaling operations and moving towards high-purity material recovery to tap rising demand for critical minerals in EVs and energy storage.Read More

Global hedge funds experienced their steepest monthly losses in over two years during March 2026, driven by heightened market volatility linked to the Iran conflict. Equities and various strategies suffered, with Asia-focused funds seeing the largest declines. Systematic strategies offered a rare area of resilience amidst the broad-based weakness.Read More

Investor unease is rising as macroeconomic and geopolitical risks cloud visibility entering the second quarter. Despite a late equity rebound, markets posted weak quarterly performance. Concerns over inflation, policy uncertainty and diversification failures are prompting cautious behaviour, with advisers warning of potential downturn risks and shifting investor sentiment across global asset classes.Read More