Indian markets are poised for a gap-down opening with heightened volatility due to the US-Iran conflict. Oil marketing companies, paints, and aviation sectors may face margin pressure from rising input costs. Conversely, upstream oil producers and defense stocks could see positive sentiment.Read More

Equity markets faced pressure last week due to geopolitical tensions and tech stock weakness. Investors are reacting to the Iran-US-Israel conflict, with analysts predicting a negative near-term impact. Several stocks like Adani Ports, Fino Payments Bank, GAIL, BEL, and SpiceJet are in focus due to various news developments.Read More

Middle East conflict escalates, pushing oil prices sharply higher and triggering a sell-off in global shares. Investors seek refuge in the dollar, gold, and bonds as the Strait of Hormuz faces potential disruption. The prolonged conflict risks reigniting inflation and dampening economic demand worldwide.Read More

Indian stock market benchmark Nifty faces a weak outlook for the upcoming week. Analysts suggest a potential fall to 24,700 and 24,300 if the 25,100 support level is breached. Investors are advised to consider selling opportunities on any rise.Read More

Indian stock markets are bracing for a weak opening this week. Rising oil prices due to US-Israeli actions against Iran are a major concern. This geopolitical tension could push crude oil prices to $100 a barrel. Investors are likely to shift towards safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar.Read More

The Emirates have been hit by Iranian strikes since Saturday in response to the joint Israeli-US attacks.Read More

State-owned GIC Re will withdraw Marine Hull War Risk cover from several high-risk regions starting in early March, including the Persian Gulf, Black Sea, and Red Sea, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Ship owners should review their insurance arrangements, as there will be no war risk protection from GIC Re for operations in these regions after...Read More

Brent crude futures shot up to $82.37, the highest since January 2025, in the first futures trading after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran and ‌killed its Supreme Leader ⁠Ali ⁠Khamenei on Saturday. As of 0054 GMT, Brent futures were at $78.24 a barrel, up $5.37, or 7.37%.Read More

Sebi Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized a principle-driven, data-backed approach to curb excessive speculation in equity derivatives, particularly focusing on short-tenor index options. He clarified that recent measures target specific pockets of speculation, not the entire derivatives market, aiming to preserve liquidity and market function while ensuring responsible operation.Read More

While policy rates in India are likely to stay at current levels or even go lower for an extended period, there are risks as well, Malhotra said. Inflation is looking benign and going forward, underlying inflation is expected to remain low. It will depend on growth-inflation dynamics as they play out. We are still living...Read More