BlueStone Jewellery’s shares have surged 15% in a month, outperforming the market. Analysts anticipate margin growth driven by operating leverage and store expansion, with over half of its 323 stores now achieving significant annual revenue. The company’s revenue grew 34% year-on-year, while net losses narrowed considerably.Read More

Gold and silver prices surged on Wednesday, reversing recent declines, driven by a weaker dollar and lower oil prices. Easing inflation concerns and a softer interest rate outlook also boosted sentiment, with safe-haven demand increasing due to geopolitical developments. While a near-term recovery is expected, analysts suggest a firm US dollar may limit significant upside.Read More

Kotak Mahindra Bank is reconciling ₹150 crore in fixed deposits and accounts linked to the Municipal Corporation of Panchkula following allegations of missing funds. The bank has filed a police complaint and stated that all account processes and transactions were handled according to due process and banking norms.Read More

Sebi is collaborating with Google to combat financial influencers who break rules. Artificial intelligence will be used to identify and remove these individuals from online spaces. A verified badge is now available on Google Play for stock trading apps from registered entities. This initiative aims to protect retail investors from fraudulent apps and misleading content.Read More

The market regulator has proposed an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) to assess the technology robustness of stock exchanges and other market infrastructure. This index will monitor the health of IT systems, with availability and security carrying the highest weightages. The framework aims to provide clearer insights into vulnerabilities and enable inter-institutional comparisons.Read More

The Indian rupee neared 94 against the dollar on Wednesday, despite a pullback in equities. Central bank interventions helped keep the rupee above this psychological threshold. Exporters withholding conversions and month-end dollar demand contributed to the pressure, while geopolitical tensions also played a role.Read More

US markets saw a positive start as global stocks rallied. Oil prices dropped, easing inflation fears. Iran is reviewing a US proposal, sparking hopes for peace. This led to gains in sectors like materials and consumer discretionary. Companies like Arm and SpaceX also saw significant stock movements. Investors are watching for further developments.Read More

Investors are facing uncertainty buying SpaceX shares through intermediaries, as special-purpose vehicles complicate ownership verification and raise fraud concerns. The intense demand, fueled by fear of missing out on a lucrative IPO, is driving risky investments in the highly sought-after private company.Read More

Bonds from semi-liquid private credit funds have seen a significant value drop, reaching a one-year low. This indicates investor anticipation of sector stress, even before recent redemption surges. Major U.S. banks are tightening lending, and funds are capping withdrawals amid concerns over valuations and economic health.Read More

New tax rules will apply from April 1. A 12 per cent surcharge will be levied on capital gains from company share buybacks. This change affects individual and corporate shareholders. Experts suggest this may make buybacks a costlier option for cash extraction. Amendments also clarify rules for electronically granted approvals, aiming to validate past decisions.Read More