IDFC First Bank will not raise deposit rates soon after recent cuts. The bank is focusing on growth in mortgage, vehicle, and consumer loans. It also aims to expand its rural banking and priority sector loan book. The microfinance book stress is now under control. The bank is also investing in technology and its mobile...Read More

Corporate earnings for the March 2026 quarter show strong growth. Aggregate net profit rose double digits, boosted by banking and finance firms. Reliance Industries’ profit declined, but this was offset by other sectors. Revenue growth reached its highest in seven quarters. IT companies also reported significant profit increases. More results are expected soon, offering further...Read More

Reliance’s consumer goods arm is seeing strong growth. Daily essentials are now its biggest revenue source, bringing in ₹8,800 crore in FY26. Beverages also performed well. The company’s overall FMCG business is projected to reach ₹22,000 crore in FY26. Campa soft drinks lead the brand sales, with Independence staples following closely. Reliance is expanding its...Read More

Oil prices surged to a three-week high as stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks prolonged Middle East energy export disruptions. U.S. stock futures eased, while the dollar strengthened slightly. Traders anticipate central banks holding rates steady this week due to inflation worries, with major tech earnings also on the horizon.Read More

Gold and silver may face some selling pressure this holiday-shortened week as traders track peace talks between the US and Iran, crude oil rates and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, analysts said.Read More

The World Gold Council (WGC) has proposed an initiative to build a physically-backed shared infrastructure to advance the growth of digital gold.Read More

The primary market anticipates a quiet week with no mainboard IPOs. Investor focus shifts to SME platforms, featuring one new IPO and several listings. This activity occurs against a backdrop of market downturns and rising oil prices. Amba Auto Sales & Services IPO opens soon. Adisoft Technologies and Leapfrog Engineering Services are set for listings.Read More

Global markets face inflation and uncertainty. Veteran investor Thomas Russo suggests true company survivors possess a ‘capacity to suffer’. These businesses reinvest for future growth, even if it means sacrificing immediate profits. Investors must also develop this resilience, holding quality companies through market volatility. Identifying such resilient businesses is key for long-term wealth creation.Read More

Decoding the charts, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, said the index faced resistance near its 100-day EMA on the daily chart, which capped the rally and triggered fresh selling, dragging it below the 24,000 mark.Read More

The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 2 lakh crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggards, in-tandem with a bearish trend in equities.Read More