Sundar Sethuraman

Benchmark indices rise nearly 1 per cent, led by banking stocks and improved sentiment after RBI easing and hopes of de-escalation in the Iran-US conflict

Valuation premium not justified, rupee depreciation a major concern: Experts

Nifty rebounds after six-week slide as oil cools and FPIs return; Sebi tightens broker norms and rolls out reforms for AIFs, REITs and InvITs

Indian equities may open lower on Monday as renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions raise concerns over oil prices, global risk sentiment, and the outlook for geopolitical stability

Small and midcap indices rebound sharply to pre-war levels, outperforming benchmarks on attractive valuations and stronger recovery from earlier selloff

Equity markets surged as easing crude oil prices and optimism over renewed US-Iran talks boosted sentiment, lifting benchmark indices to their highest levels in over a month

BNP Paribas cuts its 2026 Nifty target to 25,500, citing West Asia tensions, higher crude prices, and macroeconomic risks that could weigh on growth, earnings, and market valuations

Brent crude back above $100/bbl level; India Vix jumps 8.75%

Experts say the pause in negotiations has reintroduced a layer of uncertainty, particularly around crude-oil prices, which remain a key monitorable for the markets

Friday sees first net FPI inflows since the start of conflict

Benchmark indices fall sharply as rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, even as broader markets show resilience

Net additions dropped to 32 mn as weaker returns, IPO moderation and rising volatility weigh on retail participation

Sensex surged nearly 4 per cent in its biggest gain in five years as ceasefire eased oil prices, boosted sentiment and triggered broad-based buying across sectors

Markets rebound after a sharp risk-off phase, but lingering geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices keep investors cautious on the sustainability of the recovery

For the CPI(M), a victory is essential to preserve its last bastion in the country. The CPI(M) has remained relevant in Kerala even as it was voted out of power in West Bengal and Tripura

Overall, FPIs turned net sellers to the tune of ₹1.18 trillion in March, as escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices triggered a risk-off sentiment

War-linked travel disruptions and fuel shortages hit Kerala's tourism hubs, triggering cancellations, business losses, and fears of job cuts

Mcap of BSE-listed firms rise by ₹5 trn to ₹428 trn

Nemom and Kazhakkoottam emerge as key battlegrounds as BJP looks to convert recent gains into Assembly seats amid voter churn and local issues

BJP's Kerala chief outlines poll strategy, targets ldf-udf rule, pushes development agenda, jobs plan and minority outreach while seeking mandate to form government in state