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Markets find relief after sharp selloff triggered by West Asia conflict

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

Markets find relief after sharp selloff triggered by West Asia conflict
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Same store sales, buyer growth lift jewellery majors in March quarter

Strong same store sales and improving buyer growth helped jewellery majors post robust topline growth in the March quarter, signalling a recovery in demand

Same store sales, buyer growth lift jewellery majors in March quarter
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

Wall Street jumps to near one-month highs, Dow up 2.8% on US-Iran ceasefire

The announcement came hours before US President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that carries about one-fifth of global oil trade

Wall Street jumps to near one-month highs, Dow up 2.8% on US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:44 PM IST

Rupee likely to stabilise at 92-93 per dollar, says EAC-PM chairman

Rupee may stabilise at 92-93 against the dollar as foreign flows return, says EAC-PM Chairman, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals and fiscal strength

Rupee likely to stabilise at 92-93 per dollar, says EAC-PM chairman
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:16 PM IST

Coal India gains hinge on higher e-auction volumes, demand recovery

Coal India's performance depends on higher e-auction volumes and demand recovery amid rising competition, elevated inventories and evolving power sector dynamics

Coal India gains hinge on higher e-auction volumes, demand recovery
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 8:04 PM IST

Truce between US, Iran lifts Sensex to biggest jump in 5 years amid rally

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

Truce between US, Iran lifts Sensex to biggest jump in 5 years amid rally
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

Markets believe that the worst phase of West Asia war is over: Samir Arora

Markets had discounted the bad news with select pockets seeing a dip of over 15 per cent, which have recovered partially now, Arora of Helios Capital said.

Markets believe that the worst phase of West Asia war is over: Samir Arora
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

Rupee to stabilise at 92-93 as inflows improve, says EAC-PM chairman

The chairman of the EAC-PM noted that India's economic resilience and sound macroeconomic fundamentals provide the capacity to absorb external shocks

Rupee to stabilise at 92-93 as inflows improve, says EAC-PM chairman
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

Indian startups raise $1.3 billion in venture debt in 2025: Report

India's venture debt market rose to $1.3 billion in 2025, with deal count increasing to 187, reflecting growing acceptance of non-dilutive capital among startups

Indian startups raise $1.3 billion in venture debt in 2025: Report
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 4:53 PM IST

₹16trn rally: Sensex up 3,000 pts intraday, Nifty tops 24,000; key reasons

India VIX slipped 20 per cent to settle below the 20 mark, indicating some relief in the near-term volatility

₹16trn rally: Sensex up 3,000 pts intraday, Nifty tops 24,000; key reasons
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

Market Close: Sensex up 2,946 pts, Nifty ends at 23,997 on West Asia ceasefire, RBI policy outcome

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 4.03 per cent and 4.39 per cent higher, respectively

Market Close: Sensex up 2,946 pts, Nifty ends at 23,997 on West Asia ceasefire, RBI policy outcome
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Markets at crossroads: Policy framework must for sustained up move

While the Iran-US ceasefire has triggered a risk-on rally, amid falling oil prices, and improved investor sentiment, Apruva Sheth writes that the RBI policy will decide long-term trend sustainability

Markets at crossroads: Policy framework must for sustained up move
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Ashok Leyland zooms 13% as US-Iran ceasefire lifts markets; mcap tops ₹1trn

Ashok Leyland's total market capitalisation surpassed the ₹1 trillion mark to hit 1,01,018.55, up ₹11,189 crore from ₹89,828.86 crore on Tuesday

Ashok Leyland zooms 13% as US-Iran ceasefire lifts markets; mcap tops ₹1trn
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Shriram Finance rallies 11%, leads gains among Nifty50 universe; here's why

Despite the gains, Shriram Finance shares remain 6.54 per cent below their 52-week high of ₹1,108.00 touched earlier this year on February 26, 2026

Shriram Finance rallies 11%, leads gains among Nifty50 universe; here's why
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

RBI holds repo rate: What it means for equity, bond market investors?

RBI, on Wednesday, kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% but trimmed FY27 growth outlook. Pankaj Pandey of ICICI Securities explains the policy impact onequity markets, bond yields, and investor strategy

RBI holds repo rate: What it means for equity, bond market investors?
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

Vodafone Idea shares surge 6% on AGR reassessment update; analyst view here

Vodafone Idea share price: The telecom department expects to complete Vodafone Idea's AGR reassessment by June. The reassessment was earlier targeted for completion by March 31.

Vodafone Idea shares surge 6% on AGR reassessment update; analyst view here
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

RBI policy shows it may be time to give fixed income investment a chance

West Asia conflict shifts RBI tone to caution; Rajkumar Singhal suggests investment strategy as RBI cuts growth outlook, raises inflation forecast

RBI policy shows it may be time to give fixed income investment a chance
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

RBI policy carefully balances growth and inflation control: Somil Mehta

On the growth side, the RBI has maintained a positive outlook, projecting gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.9 per cent for FY27

RBI policy carefully balances growth and inflation control: Somil Mehta
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

RBI policy highlights underlying risks for India despite US-Iran ceasefire

RBI flags inflation risks and trims FY27 growth to 6.9% despite US-Iran ceasefire relief. Gaura Sengupta highlights 5 key risks that RBI policy flags for India's economy

RBI policy highlights underlying risks for India despite US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

BSE, HDFC AMC, Nippon AMC jump upto 11% as US-Iran ceasefire sparks rally

Capital market stocks like BSE, HDFC AMC, and Nippon AMC surged up to 11% as US-Iran ceasefire boosted risk appetite and lifted global market sentiment.

BSE, HDFC AMC, Nippon AMC jump upto 11% as US-Iran ceasefire sparks rally
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:10 PM IST