Realty firm Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd’s sales bookings rose 21 per cent to Rs 3,405 crore last fiscal on better demand for its residential properties.Read More

Gold prices inched higher to Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.Read More

Australian shares closed at a near four-week low on Wednesday but pared early losses after a softer-than-expected measure of core inflation cooled expectations of a May rate ‌hike, although ⁠underlying inflationary ⁠trends remain a concern.Read More

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of an impending global bond crisis, citing rising government debts and geopolitical risks like the Iran-US conflict. He anticipates a sharp jump in bond yields, potentially drawing investors from equity markets. This comes as US Treasury yields remain elevated amid inflation worries and the ongoing Middle East war.Read More

Gold’s role in global reserves is set to grow. Deutsche Bank forecasts gold prices could reach $8,000 per ounce in five years. Central banks are increasing their gold holdings, moving away from the US dollar. This trend is driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Emerging markets are leading this shift, diversifying their reserves.Read More

Crude oil prices and UAE’s role in OPEC+ are influencing Indian markets. Experts suggest oil prices may fall in the medium term, easing concerns for India’s economy. The banking and financial sector shows resilience, with rural and auto demand supporting lending. The pharmaceutical sector sees opportunities in generic drugs like Semaglutide.Read More

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company’s shares surged over 13% after reporting a significant jump in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 111.34 crore, exceeding brokerage estimates. The insurer also saw a 14% year-on-year growth in net earned premium and a narrowing of underwriting losses, indicating improved operating efficiency and profitability.Read More

CEAT shares surged over 12% after reporting a remarkable 145% jump in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 243.85 crore. Revenue also saw a significant 23% rise. The company recommended a higher dividend of Rs 35 per share. Despite geopolitical headwinds, CEAT achieved robust growth across all segments, with plans to expand capacity and manage...Read More

Fed faces leadership shift as Kevin Warsh promotes open debate. Policymakers remain divided on inflation and rates, with no near-term cuts expected. Labor market steady; inflation risks persist.Read More

Canara HSBC Life Insurance shares surged 10% after reporting a nearly 9% net profit increase to Rs 35 crore for Q4 FY26. The insurer saw a 13% rise in Annualised Premium Equivalent (APE) and a significant 49% surge in Value of New Business (VNB) to Rs 214 crore, with VNB margins expanding to 30.4%.Read More