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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

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 | 4:04 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

From goldilocks to vulnerable: How RBI navigated West Asia energy shock

From the growth perspective, the governor's comment that " growth impulses remain strong, supported by robust private consumption and sustained investment demand" is significant and reassuring

From goldilocks to vulnerable: How RBI navigated West Asia energy shock
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Gold, silver ETFs rally up to 5% as US-Iran ceasefire spurs bullion spike

In the international market, spot gold was up ​2.5 per cent at $4,819.25 per ounce. Similarly, spot silver also jumped 5.5 per cent to $76.91 per ounce

Gold, silver ETFs rally up to 5% as US-Iran ceasefire spurs bullion spike
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

US-Iran ceasefire lifts fertiliser stocks; Coromandel, Rashtriya Chem up 5%

Shares of fertiliser companies jumped up to 5 per cent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire with Iran

US-Iran ceasefire lifts fertiliser stocks; Coromandel, Rashtriya Chem up 5%
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

Asian shares jump after oil prices sink in response to Iran ceasefire

Benchmark US crude sank $16.84 to $96.11 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard dropped $14.51 to $94.76 a barrel

Asian shares jump after oil prices sink in response to Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Kalyan Jewellers shares jump 6% in trade; MOFSL retains Buy with 25% upside

The northward movement in the company's share price came on the back of the company's announcement of its business update for the fourth quarter of 2025-26 (Q4FY26)

Kalyan Jewellers shares jump 6% in trade; MOFSL retains Buy with 25% upside
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

'West Asia conflict duration, oil price trajectory hold key for markets'

Equity, by its nature, Rashesh Shah, CMD, Edelweiss Financial Services believes, is not a one- or two-year asset class, it represents ownership in businesses that compound over a decade.

'West Asia conflict duration, oil price trajectory hold key for markets'
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:02 PM IST