Bitcoin dipped to around $71,000 on Friday. Geopolitical tensions, ETF flows, and rate cut uncertainty influenced the market. Ethereum and major altcoins like BNB, XRP, and Solana also saw declines. Analysts suggest the market remains cautious, shaped by liquidity and institutional flows. Bitcoin’s recent rise reflects improving short-term sentiment.Read More

A nationwide CoinSwitch survey shows rising interest among Indian women in crypto investing, with 62% saying they are very likely to invest over the next 6–12 months and another 23% somewhat likely. Bitcoin remains the preferred entry asset, while most women allocate a small share of their income to digital assets.Read More

Indian government bonds saw an early dip as traders braced for a crucial auction, seeking to gauge continued investor support amidst global economic pressures. Despite rising crude oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields, domestic bonds have shown resilience, partly due to consistent buying from a key investor group.Read More

IRCON and RVNL shares surged significantly on Friday following reports of a proposed merger initiated by the Ministry of Railways. This consolidation aims to create a larger, more efficient railway entity by combining specialized expertise and enhancing execution capacity. The proposal now awaits approval from various government ministries and the CCEA.Read More

Stock broking firm Shreni Shares is planning an Initial Public Offering. The company has filed preliminary papers with Sebi. The public issue includes a fresh share sale and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. Proceeds will fund working capital and repay borrowings. Shreni Shares serves over 2,620 clients and operates across India.Read More

Shares of defence shipbuilders surged despite broader market weakness, with Mazagon Dock rising 18% in two days and Cochin Shipyard gaining 9%. The rally follows escalating geopolitical tensions and reports of a naval strike near Sri Lanka, raising expectations of higher maritime defence spending and improved order prospects for Indian shipyards.Read More

Market experts advise caution despite a brief equity rebound, citing ongoing global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Analysts believe the market has not fully absorbed the impact of recent events, with potential for prolonged volatility and supply-driven inflation. Investors are advised to focus on domestic-oriented sectors like banking, infrastructure, and automobiles, while maintaining a long-term positive...Read More

China has set its lowest economic growth target in more than three decades, signalling rising economic pressures as the country grapples with a property slowdown, weak consumption and demographic decline. Beijing is focusing on technological self-reliance, higher research spending and housing stabilisation while maintaining defence expansion and long-term climate commitments.Read More

Investors are increasingly allocating money to multi asset funds, but most commodity exposure remains concentrated in gold and silver. Experts argue that true diversification requires exposure to a broader commodity basket including energy and industrial metals, which respond to different economic cycles and macro conditions.Read More

Bank of Baroda has successfully raised Rs 10,000 crore via green infrastructure bonds, marking a first for Indian banks domestically. The issuance saw significant investor interest, exceeding expectations. These funds will support crucial green projects, including renewable energy, underscoring the bank’s commitment to sustainable finance and its strong ESG strategy.Read More