Third year of consecutive BoP deficit if oil stays above $100/bbl, to weigh on rupee
Bullion may see further correction as investors track West Asia tensions and a busy week of global central bank policy decisions
RRBs have achieved a historic consolidated net profit of Rs 7,720 crore in just the first nine months of FY 2025-26, driving gross NPAs down to a 13-year low of 5.4 per cent
Besides global trends, the US Fed interest rate decision and inflation data would also influence trading in markets
The primary driver behind the market weakness was the sustained rise in crude oil prices following the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel
The latest sell-off comes after foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months
Here's a look at some of the sectors under increased investor scrutiny as the broader consequences of the war unfold
The Sebi chief said global efforts are underway to restore stability, even as the ongoing tensions in parts of the world have created uncertainty in energy markets
The rupee fell to a fresh intraday low of 92.48 against the dollar on Friday as rising crude oil prices and global risk aversion amid West Asia tensions pressured the local currency
Benchmark indices tumbled as crude prices surged amid escalating tensions in West Asia, triggering heavy FPI outflows and wiping out over Rs 10 trillion in investor wealth
India eases IPO rules for large firms, allowing companies valued above ₹5 trillion to float just 2.5% shares initially while setting a glide path to 25% public shareholding
Sebi has tightened rules on intraday borrowing by mutual funds from April 2026, while the Innovision IPO struggles for demand and Raajmarg InvIT sees strong investor interest
The Iran conflict, rising crude prices and currency pressure may weigh on banking stocks, with PSU banks likely to face sharper downside risks than private peers in the near term
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifeline for global oil and gas transit, also remains closed. As a result, crude oil and gas prices have been on an upward spiral in the last few days.
Nifty likely to slide towards 22,800-22,700 levels in near term, say analysts
Going ahead, analysts expect natural gas prices to stay elevated in the backdrop of developments in West Asia. In March alone, prices of natural gas have climbed 16 per cent to $3.277/MMBtu
The regulator also stipulated that the borrowing amount cannot exceed the "guaranteed receivables" expected on the same day
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 2.62 per cent and 2.52 per cent down, respectively
Though Zomato and Swiggy are not witnessing any fall in volumes; however, they may see short-term demand pressure from LPG-dependent restaurants, analysts cautioned
Since the start of the West Asia conflict, the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices have moved lower, mostly in line with the frontline Nifty 50, but with less intensity