Investors should remain invested in US markets despite record highs, says Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Securities PMS, citing diversification benefits against currency and geopolitical risks. He warns about concentration in tech stocks and AI-driven rally risks, while recommending disciplined global allocation and up to 5% overseas exposure via ETFs HNIs.Read More

KFin Technologies saw a dip on Thursday after reporting a 4.6% YoY drop in Q4 FY26 profit, though revenue rose 23%. Jefferies maintained a “buy” rating with a Rs 1,200 target, citing strong MF and international growth. Despite short-term weakness and bearish technical signals, long-term prospects remain supported by robust fundamentals and expansion.Read More

The rupee has reached a new record low. This is due to ongoing high energy prices and actions by the US Federal Reserve. The currency has fallen significantly this year. This trend impacts foreign investment returns and increases import costs. India’s external sector faces challenges from trade issues and capital flow weakness.Read More

India’s Torrent Power is set ​to inaugurate the first ​acquisition-funded corporate bond sale of the current financial year, ​in what would be the company’s largest debt issuance to date, three merchant bankers told Reuters on Thursday.Read More

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated that he plans to remain on the central bank’s Board of Governors even after his term as chair concludes in May, a move that comes at a time when the institution is navigating heightened political scrutiny.Read More

Gold and silver prices edged higher on Thursday, recovering from oversold levels but facing headwinds from persistent inflation concerns and elevated oil prices. The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to hold interest rates, coupled with a divided vote, has shifted market expectations, with traders now ruling out rate cuts this year and anticipating potential hikes by...Read More

Stock market holidays 2026: Indian stock markets will observe a shortened trading week, with both NSE and BSE closed on Friday, May 1, for Maharashtra Day. A total of 16 holidays are scheduled for 2026, with 8 more closures to follow after this week. MCX will have a partial closure, while NCDEX will be fully...Read More

The absence of any grey market premium suggests that the strong subscription may not translate into listing gains, a trend increasingly visible in SME offerings where aggressive pricing and broader market conditions cap upside on debut.Read More

The issue, priced in the range of Rs 162–171 per share, aims to raise about Rs 926 crore, comprising a fresh issue of Rs 850 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 76 crore. The IPO will close on May 5, with listing expected in early May.Read More

A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis that occurs when the opening price is the lowest for a given period and the closing price is the highest.Read More