Bombay Stock Exchange shares saw a rise on Thursday. This followed market regulator SEBI’s approval for BSE to introduce derivative contracts. These contracts will be for the BSE Sensex Next 30 index. The index tracks the next largest and most liquid companies in BSE 100. BSE will offer cash-settled monthly index futures and options.Read More

US tech stocks rallied despite the ongoing US–Iran conflict, lifting global sentiment and boosting optimism for Indian IT names. Strong gains in megacap tech, robust US services data, easing inflation, and a sharply weaker rupee — which benefits IT exporters — have improved near-term outlook for Indian IT cos even after last month’s sharp sector...Read More

Gujarat Gas share price: Gujarat Gas shares plunged 7% after it issued force majeure notices to industrial customers as the US-Iran war disrupts R-LNG availability, severely constraining supplies. Citing the Middle East conflict as an ongoing event, the company said the financial impact cannot yet be estimated. This is the second energy-sector force majeure triggered...Read More

West Asian conflict hits Indian equities at a vulnerable time, with stretched valuations and AI concerns already present. Sanjeev Prasad of Kotak Institutional Equities highlights oil supply disruption as a major threat, potentially impacting current account deficit and margins for commodity-linked sectors. While underlying economic trends remain, prolonged conflict could necessitate earnings downgrades.Read More

Gold and silver prices opened sharply higher on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India on Thursday. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand. A softer US dollar also made bullion more attractive. MCX Gold futures for April 2026 delivery rose over Rs 1,600. Silver futures for May 2026 delivery soared by Rs 8,700.Read More

Indian stock markets are experiencing a sharp decline due to escalating Middle East tensions. Experts advise against panic selling, urging investors to identify quality businesses for long-term gains. Brokerages are recalibrating portfolios, favoring domestic cyclicals and specific sectors. While near-term volatility persists, historical data suggests geopolitical conflicts lead to temporary corrections, presenting opportunities for patient...Read More

Indian aviation and travel stocks remain under pressure as the US-Iran conflict enters its sixth day, triggering airspace closures and mass flight cancellations across the Middle East. IndiGo has cancelled over 500 flights, while sector-wide disruptions threaten higher operating costs, weaker bookings and near-term earnings visibility for airlines and online travel platforms.Read More

Indian billionaire Joy Alukkas, who holds nearly 16,000 kilos of gold across his global Joyalukkas stores, expects prices to keep rising amid geopolitical and economic risks. Despite volatility, he sees no major correction ahead, citing persistent global tensions and strong retail demand for investment bars, coins, and lightweight jewellery.Read More

Dalal Street faces another volatile session amid geopolitical tensions, leaving investors questioning whether to buy beaten-down stocks or wait. Dipan Mehta advises patience, suggesting that while attractive valuations exist, the duration of the West Asian crisis is key. He believes opportunities lie in quality midcaps rather than overvalued defence stocks.Read More

Indian equity markets are experiencing significant volatility after three days of selling. Technical indicators suggest a potential short-term rebound due to extreme oversold conditions, with Nifty possibly testing 24,600-25,000 and Bank Nifty nearing 60,000. Experts advise against panic selling, noting the VIX spike reflects heightened concern but not peak panic yet.Read More