Oil prices rose around 3% on Tuesday, ​clawing back some of the previous session’s losses on renewed supply fears, with the Strait of Hormuz largely shut and U.S. allies rejecting calls to deploy warships to escort tankers through the key chokepoint.Read More

Indian rupee options trading has surged since the Iran war began, reflecting heightened speculative and hedging activity, with flows skewed toward short-term bets on rupee weakness – signalling the Asian currency will stay under pressure.Read More

Markets have fallen nearly 9% in a month amid geopolitical tensions, but PL Capital’s wealth arm sees volatility as an opportunity. It advises gradual investing in quality stocks, with focus on financials, infrastructure and defensives, while maintaining diversification and gold exposure to navigate near-term uncertainty and capture long-term growth.Read More

India’s food service industry faces temporary LPG supply constraints. Smaller restaurants are feeling the pinch, while major quick-service restaurant chains are largely unaffected. Experts suggest QSRs are adapting by rationalizing menus and increasing reliance on electric equipment. The overall impact on the food business is currently modest, with quick commerce valuations also a point of...Read More

Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn, erasing early gains and falling sharply. Initial optimism surrounding the Strait of Hormuz traffic resumption quickly dissipated, leading to intensified selling pressure and pushing indices into negative territory.Read More

Indian equities remain under pressure amid West Asia tensions, with Nifty slipping sharply from recent highs. Analysts see the 21,000–22,000 zone as a potential bottom, backed by technical patterns, valuations, and Fibonacci levels. While short-term rebounds are possible, weak momentum, FII outflows, and rising oil prices suggest volatility may persist, prompting investors to adopt a...Read More

Eternal shares have corrected sharply, but JM Financial sees the decline as an opportunity, maintaining a bullish stance. The brokerage believes concerns around the LPG crisis and competition are overstated, and expects steady growth in Zomato and Blinkit businesses, with potential upside driven by improving margins and long-term demand trends.Read More

Realty body Naredco has partnered with Magicbricks to boost data analytics, research, and market intelligence. This one-year pact will see Magicbricks act as a knowledge and broadcast partner, delivering research reports and co-branded newsletters. The collaboration aims to foster a transparent, data-driven real estate sector, empowering consumers, investors, and policymakers with crucial market insights.Read More

Bitcoin surged past the $75,000 mark, propelled by strong technical indicators and significant derivatives activity, including short liquidations. The cryptocurrency experienced a notable rally, with Ethereum and several altcoins also showing gains, contributing to a rise in the global crypto market capitalization.Read More

Indian equity markets face persistent uncertainty, prompting experts to advise a cautious, selective investment approach. Despite revised earnings growth expectations, the Nifty index’s current multiple offers a comfortable entry point for staggered investments. Defence, metals, and auto sectors show promise, while banking and NBFCs warrant caution.Read More