Copper prices declined on Thursday, breaking a five-session winning streak, as renewed economic growth concerns emerged. U.S. President Trump’s unclear outline on ending the Iran war, coupled with a strengthening dollar and rising oil prices, contributed to the downturn. Analysts note copper’s inverse correlation with oil and direct correlation with equities, suggesting a weaker economic...Read More

Brokerages see select stocks like Meesho and EPL delivering 20–30% returns in 2026, backed by strong growth outlook and long-term fundamentals.Read More

Powerica’s Rs 1,100 crore IPO is set for a subdued debut with a 2% grey market premium, indicating marginal listing gains. Despite strong QIB interest, weak retail and NII subscription suggests valuation concerns and cautious investor sentiment in the current market.Read More

Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar’s stock market debut on April 2 shows subdued grey market signals, with a marginal premium indicating limited listing gains. The Rs 440 crore IPO, priced at Rs 212, saw moderate overall subscription driven by high-net-worth investors, while retail interest was tepid. Concerns over thin margins and aggressive valuation may impact its...Read More

Oil prices have jumped back above $106 a barrel. President Donald Trump’s speech revived fears of more conflict in the Middle East. This comes after earlier hopes for peace had briefly lowered prices. Experts believe oil prices will stay high due to damage and risks. The situation suggests continued volatility in the short term.Read More

Highness Microelectronics’ SME IPO is poised for a strong market debut on April 2, with a 22% grey market premium suggesting a listing around Rs 145-147. The Rs 22 crore issue saw overwhelming subscription, booked 193.91 times overall, highlighting robust investor confidence in its digital imaging and display solutions.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India has intensified its crackdown on rupee speculation, now targeting corporate arbitrage after initial measures on banks proved insufficient. New rules prevent banks from offering rupee non-deliverable forwards and bar companies from rebooking cancelled forward contracts, aiming to curb currency volatility amid geopolitical concerns.Read More

Wall Street surged as President Trump hinted at a swift end to Middle East conflict, boosting tech giants like Alphabet. Investors are optimistic about de-escalation, despite ongoing inflation fears and mixed economic data. SpaceX’s IPO filing and positive drug approvals also fueled market gains, though Nike saw a significant drop.Read More

Asian markets are rallying as investors anticipate an end to the Iran conflict. Hopes for de-escalation are boosting stocks and lowering oil prices. President Trump is set to address the nation, with expectations of reduced US military action. This shift in sentiment is driving a risk-on mood across global markets, suggesting a positive outlook for...Read More

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday, despite intraday selling pressure that filled the initial gap-up. Analysts advise caution near resistance levels as selling interest emerged at higher prices. The India VIX saw a significant drop, indicating reduced market fear.Read More