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

The UAE’s unexpected departure from OPEC+ has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, raising concerns about oil supply discipline and the alliance’s future. This move, described as a “chink in the armor,” adds significant uncertainty for importing nations like India, with crude prices expected to rise further amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Read More

Bandhan Bank shares jumped after strong Q4FY26 results, with net profit rising 68% YoY to Rs 534 crore. The surge was driven by lower provisions and improved asset quality, as gross NPAs declined to 3.27%.Read More

UAE’s exit from OPEC+ coordination has little short-term oil impact. Geopolitical issues dominate. Markets have rallied, but easy gains are over. Selectivity is key, favoring AI capex and select energy and healthcare stocks. The Fed is unlikely to pivot soon. Earnings will drive markets, but Middle East risks remain.Read More

Wall Street is gearing up for a high-stakes session as Big Tech earnings from Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta coincide with a crucial Federal Reserve decision. With AI investments under scrutiny and rate outlook steady, markets may see sharp moves driven by earnings performance and policy signals.Read More

India’s IT slowdown, driven by AI-driven automation and shrinking outsourcing demand, is beginning to hit real estate, mortgages, and employment in tech-heavy cities. With firms like Infosys Ltd. and HCL Technologies Ltd. tightening hiring, banks are rethinking underwriting norms as job risks rise.Read More

The UAE’s reported exit from OPEC+ is sparking concerns about the alliance’s long-term cohesion, though immediate market disruption is limited. Market experts suggest this development could signal deeper structural issues, potentially leading to increased global oil supply and price collapses once geopolitical tensions subside.Read More