Corporate insurance premiums are falling sharply this renewal season. Property and commercial lines are witnessing steep declines. Intense competition and increased underwriting capacity are driving these price drops. Experts warn this trend could impact industry profitability. Buyers are benefiting from lower costs across various insurance segments. This market softness is unprecedented, affecting all business lines.Read More

Banks are now favouring borrowers with top credit scores. This shift reflects caution in lending. New customers are also getting fewer loans. Despite this, the overall credit market is improving. Asset quality is better. Gold loans are seeing a surge in volume and value. They now lead retail lending.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India’s net short position in forwards rose to $77 billion in February. This move impacts the central bank’s capacity to protect the rupee. The forward book is projected to exceed $100 billion. This situation affects foreign exchange reserves and rupee liquidity. The market now closely watches import cover levels.Read More

Wall Street surged Tuesday as speculation of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict eased oil price and inflation fears. Major indexes rallied following reports of President Trump’s willingness to end military action against Iran. Investors are seeking indications of a normalized energy flow through the Strait of Hormuz.Read More

Nifty closed lower, ending FY26 down 5%, with Sensex down 7%, dragged by banking, auto, and IT sectors. India VIX rose, signaling high volatility. Analysts see support near 22,200, with potential for a rebound if levels hold.Read More

Nvidia has ​invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology as part of efforts ​to make it easier for customers to use the custom artificial intelligence chips that the smaller company designs with Nvidia’s networking gear and central processors.Read More

Biogen will buy Apellis Pharmaceuticals for about $5.6 billion, adding a promising kidney disease drug to broaden ‌its rare-disease portfolio ⁠amid efforts ⁠to diversify beyond its slowing multiple sclerosis franchise.Read More

Unilever will merge its food business with ​spice maker McCormick, it said on Tuesday, creating a company worth around $65 billion in the second-largest food transaction in history.Read More

Warren Buffett remains actively involved in Berkshire Hathaway investment decisions despite stepping down as CEO. He collaborates with Greg Abel, maintains a cautious market outlook, and oversees significant liquidity deployment in Treasury securities.Read More

U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.Read More