Data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that several foreign lenders saw a decline in their active card base in 2025, even as the overall credit card market continued to grow rapidly, driven largely by private sector banks. Among major foreign issuers, American Express saw its active cards decline to 1.334 million...Read More

Saudi Aramco shares saw a significant jump as the Iran conflict intensified. This ongoing situation is causing oil supply disruptions. Global oil prices are expected to rise further. United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are reducing production. Vital shipping routes are facing near closure. Aramco is rerouting shipments to the Red Sea.Read More

Emerging market investments are facing significant losses. Stocks and currencies have dropped sharply. Bond yields have increased. However, many investment firms believe the long-term outlook for these markets remains strong. They cite diversification from US assets, attractive valuations, and solid economic growth as key drivers. Investors are using the dip to buy more securities.Read More

Foreign investors are shifting their money in India. They are selling IT stocks and buying into financial services. Capital goods, automobiles, and construction sectors are also seeing increased investment. This rotation is driven by concerns over AI’s impact on IT and a positive outlook for other sectors.Read More

Indian equities extended losses as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed crude prices higher, dampening investor sentiment. Rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar have triggered risk-off behaviour among foreign investors. Analysts say volatility may persist, though selective value-buying opportunities could emerge for long-term investors amid geopolitical uncertainty and market weakness.Read More

Indian equities are set for a weak start on Monday after global markets ended the week sharply lower. Rising crude oil prices following escalating Middle East tensions and a selloff in US stocks have dampened sentiment. Analysts warn markets may remain volatile as investors track oil prices, foreign flows and geopolitical developments.Read More

Fairfax Financial and OMERS have extended by 12 months the timeline for the planned IPO of Anchorage Infrastructure, the holding company owning a stake in Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The revised deadline is September 2026, giving investors more time to secure approvals and create a monetisation route for OMERS’ investment.Read More

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 2,81,581.53 crore last week, with the State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in tandem with a weak trend in equities.Read More

Crude oil prices have surged to near one-year highs as escalating conflict in West Asia threatens key supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz. Rising geopolitical risks, refinery disruptions and tanker delays are pushing prices higher, raising inflation concerns and creating economic vulnerabilities for major Asian importers, including India, China, Japan and South Korea.Read More

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 2,81,581.53 crore last week, with the State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in tandem with a weak trend in equities.Read More