Microsoft shares slid over 6% in Frankfurt after record AI spending and slower-than-expected cloud growth rattled investors.Read More

Indonesia’s financial watchdog is boosting the free float requirement for listed companies to 15% to address MSCI’s transparency concerns, which triggered significant market sell-offs. The Financial Services Authority is also enhancing supervision timeliness and effectiveness. Authorities view MSCI’s feedback positively and are awaiting a response to proposed solutions, aiming for resolution by March.Read More

Canara Bank Q3 Results: Canara Bank posted a strong operational performance in the quarter, with operating profit rising 16% year-on-year to Rs 9,119 crore. Business growth remained healthy, as global business, deposits and advances each grew 13%. Credit expansion was driven by retail, agriculture and MSME segments, with retail loans up 31%.Read More

Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of the Union Budget, with FII outflows a key concern. Market expert Neeraj Dewan suggests selective buying in infrastructure, capital goods, and PSU banks, noting attractive valuations. He remains constructive on power T&D and sees opportunities in power generation, while advising caution on NBFCs and recommending long-term accumulation in real...Read More

Multi Commodity Exchange of India shares surged on Thursday. The company reported a significant 151% year-on-year jump in net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2026. This bullishness was further fueled by rising gold and silver prices. Higher trading volumes directly boosted MCX revenues and operational performance. The exchange also saw substantial growth in...Read More

Indian government bonds experienced a downturn as the rupee hit a new low, raising concerns that central bank liquidity injections might be negated by efforts to stabilize the currency. Despite supportive domestic growth, weak foreign inflows and increased hedging demand pressured the rupee. Traders are also wary of record government borrowing plans.Read More

The company’s order backlog stood at Rs 730.2 billion as of December 2025, up 3% year-on-year. The company said that this implies an order inflow of Rs 56.8 billion during 3QFY26, which was broadly in line with estimates.Read More

Balu Forge Industries shares surged significantly after its formal induction into the NATO supply chain. The company will now manufacture and supply critical defence components, including artillery shell bodies, to NATO member states. This strategic milestone positions Balu Forge at the forefront of the alliance’s industrial efforts.Read More

Bitcoin hovered near $88,000 after the Fed held rates steady, with macro caution and weak ETF flows weighing on the market, pushing the global crypto market cap to $2.98 trillion. In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin fell 0.9%, and Ethereum dropped 1.59%.Read More

India’s defence sector anticipates a significant expansion in the upcoming fiscal year, with budget proposals hinting at a 20-25% increase in allocations. Analysts foresee a positive industry outlook driven by government spending and policy reforms, though challenges like working capital and R&D investments remain crucial for sustained growth.Read More