Indian stock markets surged on Tuesday. This rise followed positive news from US-Iran negotiations. Major indices like the Nifty and Sensex saw significant gains. Several companies including Mahindra & Mahindra and Kotak Mahindra Bank will be in focus today due to recent developments and upcoming financial results.Read More

Global markets reacted positively as hopes grew for an end to the Middle East conflict. Oil prices fell significantly, while stock markets in Asia saw gains. The US is reportedly pursuing a ceasefire and diplomatic solutions. This easing of tensions tempered inflation fears, leading to a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields. Gold and Bitcoin...Read More

As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend.Read More

Sebi now permits stock brokers to accept WhatsApp buy/sell instructions from investors, provided these messages are retrievable for investigations. This move addresses compliance concerns and the risk of ‘front running’, allowing WhatsApp chats to be considered legally verifiable records if properly logged and preserved by brokers.Read More

Zerodha is doubling brokerage fees to ₹40 for certain intraday derivatives trades from April 1. This applies to traders not meeting SEBI’s 50% cash collateral rule, a gap Zerodha previously covered. The move follows declining volumes and potential STT hikes, prompting other brokers to consider similar pricing adjustments to offset rising costs.Read More

Gold and silver prices are falling sharply since the West Asia conflict began. This sell-off has erased most of gold’s gains and pushed silver into losses for 2026. A strengthening dollar is also pressuring bullion. Experts suggest current dips could be an attractive entry point for investors anticipating a rebound as tensions ease.Read More

Banks are struggling to attract deposits as policy rate cuts are slowly reflected in deposit rates. Savers are moving funds to other investments. This situation pressures bank profits. State-run banks are better positioned than private ones. Deposit growth has slowed significantly. Banks are competing for funds, keeping costs high.Read More

Indian equities surged nearly 2% and the rupee gained as traders reduced bearish bets following the US halting strikes on Iran. However, tempered optimism persists due to a lack of reciprocal statements from Tehran and ongoing reports of Iranian attacks, suggesting continued market volatility.Read More

JP Morgan has appointed Rahul Badhwar as its senior country officer for India, a critical market for its Asia Pacific operations. Badhwar, who joins from HSBC after a three-decade career, will drive the bank’s growth strategy and ensure the full firm is brought to clients.Read More

The Supreme Court has ordered its registry to disburse ₹5,100 crore from former Sterling Biotech directors to banks proportionally within a week. The court also barred further claims from unsecured creditors and will address the Sebi probe into alleged fund routing on April 2.Read More