The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for the first time this year ​in June, according to economists polled by Reuters who ​are clinging to their views despite the risk that disruption of energy markets resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war ​on Iran boosts already-elevated inflation.Read More

Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed simplifying transmission of securities to heirs by raising documentation thresholds, introducing straight-through processing for small claims and standardising procedures, aiming to reduce paperwork and speed up asset transfer for families of deceased investors.Read More

Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as fresh attacks against Gulf energy targets offset the release of crude reserves by major economies.Read More

Hazel Infra, the promoter entity of shipbuilder Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, is looking to part sell their holding in the company through the offer for sale (OFS) route next week, people aware of the development said on Thursday.Read More

Wall ​Street’s ​main indexes opened lower ​on Thursday as oil prices surged ‌to ⁠nearly $100 ⁠a barrel, fanning ​inflation worries and forcing ​traders to dial back expectations of ​U.S. ⁠interest rate ‌cuts.Read More

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on ​Thursday global oil prices are unlikely to hit $200 a barrel even as crude tankers remained stalled in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and ‌Israeli war ⁠with Iran ⁠widened.Read More

Several Nifty 200 companies including Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, JSW Steel and Asian Paints reported lower promoter pledges in the December quarter, a signal of improving financial stability and stronger promoter confidence in business prospects.Read More

Legendary investor Carl Icahn warns against two major pitfalls: rash decisions and complete inaction. He emphasizes that while hasty moves can be disastrous, prolonged hesitation allows opportunities to vanish. Successful leaders and individuals must find a balance, gathering sufficient information for thoughtful choices and then acting decisively.Read More

Despite the BSE Sensex falling 829 points to close at 76,034, four BSE 200 stocks—Aurobindo Pharma, Coal India, ABB India and NTPC—scaled fresh 52-week highs, signalling strong momentum and resilience amid broader market weakness.Read More

Indian government bonds fell on ​Thursday, snapping a two-session rally, ​as an escalating Middle East war kept oil prices elevated, ​pressuring the rupee and dampening demand for bonds.Read More