Hindustan Zinc shares saw a significant drop on Monday. This decline followed a sharp fall in silver prices. Rising global tensions and inflation fears are impacting commodity markets. Higher crude oil prices are also contributing to these concerns. The company’s stock has experienced a notable decrease over the past month. This situation affects industrial costs...Read More

Indian equity markets present a cautious yet opportunistic scenario, with valuations now below their long-term average. HDFC Securities’ Unmesh Sharma outlines a three-scenario outlook on global energy disruptions, suggesting staggered buying and a domestic focus. He highlights IT and real estate as contrarian bets, while advising caution on companies with significant Middle East exposure.Read More

The Indian rupee hit a record low against the U.S. dollar amid escalating Middle East conflict, raising concerns about energy supply disruptions and impacting Asia’s third-largest economy. Asian currencies also declined as geopolitical tensions intensified, with oil prices surging over 50% this month.Read More

Japanese markets experienced a sharp downturn on Monday. Stocks and bonds fell to multi-month lows. This decline was triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Fears of rising inflation and a potential economic slowdown gripped investors. The Nikkei index saw a significant drop, erasing its yearly gains.Read More

South Korean shares plummeted on Monday, with the KOSPI falling 5% and the won hitting a 17-year low amid escalating Middle East geopolitical conflict. Investors are concerned about potential attacks on energy facilities, impacting global markets. Despite robust tech sectors and government plans for an extra budget, market patience is waning.Read More

Aparna Shanker of The Wealth Company Mutual Fund suggests a balanced investment strategy for FY27. She advises a tilt towards equities, with exposure to debt and gold. Shanker highlights opportunities in manufacturing, financials, and select small and mid-cap stocks. This approach aims for long-term wealth creation amidst market dynamics.Read More

Markets are experiencing heightened volatility due to global macro forces like rising crude prices, a weakening rupee, and foreign outflows, not a structural downturn. While these pressures persist, oversold conditions may trigger rallies. Investors are advised to maintain discipline, diversification, and focus on quality businesses amidst ongoing uncertainty.Read More

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty both plummeting. This sharp selloff, wiping out substantial market capitalization, was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, a weakening rupee, and broad-based losses across all sectors. Investors reacted negatively as major indices and most individual stocks traded in the red.Read More

Gold prices have experienced their worst weekly fall in 40 years, dropping to USD 4,354 per ounce from a recent high. Despite geopolitical tensions, the precious metal is failing to act as a safe haven, with analysts suggesting current levels offer long-term buying opportunities.Read More

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI) IPO, valued at Rs 1,842 crore, is in its second day of bidding with a modest 1% grey market premium. The issue saw low subscription on Day 1, with Retail Individual Investors showing the most interest. The IPO, an Offer for Sale, closes on March 24.Read More