Crude oil prices surged to near $115 per barrel, the highest since June 2022, driven by escalating Iran conflict tensions and supply risks. Analysts warn that prolonged disruptions and stalled negotiations could push prices towards $150, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key flashpoint for global energy markets.Read More

Robert Kiyosaki warns that rising oil prices and escalating tensions between Iran and the United States could trigger a major market crash in 2026–27, possibly akin to a “Great Depression.”Read More

The Indian rupee fell to a record closing ​low on Wednesday, pressured ​by rising oil prices as efforts to end the Iran ​conflict remained stalled, while persistent foreign selling of Indian assets added to the strain.Read More

Bandhan Bank is showing signs of recovery, with its Managing Director and CEO highlighting a repaired balance sheet and cautious optimism for the future. The bank has seen NIMs stabilize due to lower funding costs and reduced slippages, while asset quality has significantly improved, leading to a downward trend in credit costs.Read More

India’s smallcap stocks are posting their best monthly gain in 12 years, driven by improved earnings outlook and attractive valuations after correction. Despite geopolitical risks and largecap weakness, retail investors are returning, signalling risk appetite and confidence in earnings recovery.Read More

Adani Power Q4 Results: The company reported a significant 52% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,017 crore for the fourth quarter, driven by a 10% rise in total income to Rs 15,989 crore. The company’s operational performance remained resilient with EBITDA up 9% YoY. Growth was fueled by new power purchase agreements...Read More

ITC and Godfrey Phillips India shares jumped up to 7% on Wednesday after a report said both companies may raise cigarette prices by as much as 17% in May. The hike follows higher excise duties implemented earlier this year. Investor sentiment improved as the companies continue passing on increased costs to consumers.Read More

FIIs and mutual funds raised stakes in 10 fast-rising microcaps from the Nifty 250 Microcap index, with stocks delivering up to 75% returns in six months.Read More

Silver prices declined by Rs 1,137 to Rs 2.36 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Wednesday as traders trimmed positions amid concerns over elevated crude oil rates and strengthening of the US dollar.Read More

Indian Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 3,103 crore for the March-ended quarter, up 5% from Rs 2,956 crore a year ago. Net interest income (NII) rose 11% to Rs 7,110 crore in Q4FY26, compared with Rs 6,389.34 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.Read More