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Demergers in FY27: Vedanta, AHEL and more; value unlocking for investors?

Analysts say that demergers allow companies to transform dedicated arms into focused entities, which in turn unlock shareholder value and streamline operations

Stock market rules changing from April 1: STT on F&O, algo, buyback & more

Stock market rules changing from April 1: A flat 12 per cent surcharge will be levied on capital gains, applicable to both individual and corporate shareholders, from share buybacks

Market swings ahead, fundamentals provide anchor: Analysts map FY27 path

Improving valuations and a projected earnings recovery of 13-15 per cent, analysts believe, are expected to sustain the long-term investment case

20 stocks to buy: Elara sees solid upside as Nifty enters 'bounce zone'

Elara said the Nifty50 is currently trading at around 17.3 times one-year forward earnings, nearly 7 per cent below its 10-year average of 18.6 times, placing it in a historical 'bounce zone'

Global risk aversion halts FPI momentum in FAR securities in FY26

In the financial year 2024-25, FPI inflows were supported by phased entry into JPMorgan's Government Bond - Emerging Market Index (GBO-EM)

Markets in rear view: IPOs mine record riches from a volatile FY26

Activity could moderate in early FY27 amid market volatility

Equity mutual fund inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets in FY26

Surge in hybrid, commodity fund flows offset equity slump

Oil shock concludes FY26 amid record gold, silver gains as volatility rises

The oil crisis is unfolding amid record global debt, fragile supply chains, and emerging market volatility

West Asia de-escalation hopes boost Wall Street as crude prices climb

Global markets rebound amid Iran war tensions, as easing fears lift stocks while oil prices head for a record monthly surge

Defence stocks see strong triggers amid rising capex, fewer concerns

Rising defence spending, strong order books and policy push support outlook for domestic players, even as supply chain and execution risks persist

RBI delay on capital market norms offers relief, but uncertainty lingers

RBI defers capital market exposure norms by three months to July, offering brokers temporary relief even as concerns over proprietary trading and lending rules persist

Weak rupee, higher fuel costs, Iran war weigh on IndiGo's FY27 outlook

Geopolitical tensions, rising crude prices and rupee depreciation prompt brokerages to cut IndiGo's earnings estimates for FY27 despite stable demand outlook

Navi MF looks beyond passives, eyes active frontier to drive growth

Fund house plans to expand active equity offerings with focus on high active share as it seeks to diversify beyond passive funds and tap broader investor demand

FY27 outlook structurally optimistic as crude prices ease: Analysts

In 2025-26, the BSE benchmark plunged 5,467.37 points, or 7 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dropped 1,187.95 points, or 5 per cent

Sebi bars Elitecon, promoter Vipin Sharma for alleged market manipulation

Regulator alleges price manipulation, misleading disclosures and financial irregularities; orders account freeze, forensic audit and probes preferential allotment and promoter share sales

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti

All trading and settlement activities on the BSE and the NSE, including equities, derivatives, and the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment, are suspended for the day

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked to ease rupee pressure

Cap on banks' forex positions offers only short-lived relief as oil prices, capital outflows and structural imbalances continue to weigh on the rupee

Rupee slips past 95 per dollar; benchmark bond yield exceeds 7%

The rupee eventually settled at 94.81 per dollar on the final trading day of the 2025-26 financial year, little changed from Friday's close

Sensex at 2-year low; March selloff worst since Covid amid war fears

FPIs withdraw record ₹1.23 trillion this month

Bank Nifty drops 4% after RBI's move to cap NOP in onshore market

RBI's cap on banks' net open forex positions sparks sharp sell-off in banking stocks amid concerns over MTM losses and forced unwinding of dollar-long trades