Blackstone-backed ​Liftoff Mobile filed confidentially for an ​initial public offering in the U.S. on Tuesday, hours after ​withdrawing an earlier plan, as a recent rout in software stocks makes investors increasingly wary of new listings.Read More

Foreign institutional investors and mutual funds raised stakes in 127 BSE 500 stocks over two quarters, driving sharp FY26 gains. Several, including Force Motors and GMDC, delivered 50-185% returns, signaling strong institutional confidence.Read More

Indian markets hovered near flat line on Wednesday, with Nifty struggling above 25,700. Experts advise caution, noting key resistance at 25,770 and potential downside towards 25,300. Investors are urged to seek value or momentum, as broad sector bets are risky due to uneven performance, even within financials.Read More

Nithin Kamath warns that margin trading funding is riskier than many realise because traders focus only on interest rates and ignore brokerage charges. He argues that in leveraged trades, every cost—interest, brokerage and taxes—raises the breakeven point, making small price moves far harder to profit from.Read More

Gold delivered strong returns in 2025 and 2026 amid global shifts. US markets also saw gains, sparking a debate for Indian investors. Gold serves as a hedge, while US equities offer diversified growth and currency advantage. A 20-30% allocation to US equities can enhance long-term portfolio efficiency. Measured gold allocation provides tactical stability.Read More

Indian IT stocks face an AI-driven reset, with growth expectations recalibrated. Fund managers see opportunity in banking and financials, citing recovering credit growth and a bottoming NPA cycle. Automobiles, especially commercial vehicles, also show early recovery signs. While manufacturing and capex themes remain strong, valuations are a concern. Consumption, particularly FMCG, presents an unfavorable risk-reward.Read More

Shares of E2E Networks and Netweb Technologies saw significant gains today. Both companies announced collaborations with chip giant Nvidia. E2E Networks is building an Nvidia GPU cluster for sovereign AI development. Netweb Technologies unveiled advanced AI infrastructure, including a ‘Make in India’ AI supercomputer. These developments highlight a strong focus on advancing artificial intelligence capabilities...Read More

Upstream oil stocks, including ONGC, Oil India and Seamec, fell sharply on Wednesday as crude prices weakened amid progress in US–Iran talks. Lower oil prices hit producers’ realisations and margins, triggering broad declines across upstream names.Read More

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde may step down early, potentially before the 2027 French presidential election, to allow President Macron to influence her successor. This move aims to avoid complications if the far-right wins. While Lagarde’s term officially ends in October 2027, her early departure is being considered, with French and German backing crucial...Read More

Japanese government bond yields saw a slight increase as investor sentiment on the nation’s fiscal health and the Bank of Japan’s future rate hikes remained divided. While super-long bond yields had previously surged due to spending concerns, they have since retreated. Recent weak outcomes in bond-buying operations also impacted sentiment in shorter-term maturities.Read More