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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

Warren Buffett cautions about fragility emerging in the banking system

"They all affect each other, and the troubles from one can spread over to another," Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said

FY27 outlook structurally optimistic as crude prices ease: Analysts

The outlook for Indian markets in the next fiscal year remains structurally optimistic once geopolitical tensions subside and crude oil prices stabilise, analysts said, even as domestic equities ended FY26 on a bearish note, with Sensex plunging 7 per cent. 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. The year was dominated by global macro uncertainty, persistent geopolitical tensions, elevated crude prices, and aggressive FII (Foreign Institutional Investors) outflows, which collectively capped upside momentum, an expert said. Markets have been reeling under the immense pressure ever since the West Asia conflict began, creating chaos, rattling energy markets globally and generating a risk-off environment. This month alone, the BSE benchmark crashed 9,339.64 points, or 11.48 per cent, since the beginning of the West Asia conflict on February 28. "The current bearish trend is largely externally drive

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

Indian stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed on March 31? find out here

The equity markets will reopen for regular trading on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. However, the day will be observed as a settlement holiday on account of annual bank closing

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland slip up to 9%; what's making Street nervous?

The ongoing West Asia conflict also poses near-term risks to the CV demand cycle led by potential domestic disruptions, fear analysts.

Airtel, M&M, HCL Tech: 12 Nifty stks form 'Death Cross' on charts in March

Technical charts show that Nifty and its 12 stocks including Infosys, Reliance, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, HCL Tech and Bajaj Finance saw their 50-DMA slip below 200-DMA amid March market crash.

ONGC, Oil India up 2% in weak market; stocks rally up to 11% in 2 weeks

The Government of India has not announced any windfall tax on domestic crude realisations; this is a key positive for ONGC and Oil India, believe analysts.

West Asia war volatility strains trading in world's biggest markets

None of the world's biggest markets, from US Treasuries, to gold, to currencies have been spared, investors and traders said

Nifty Bank slips 2.6%; HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank hit 52-week lows; here's why

Nifty Bank index has corrected 16 per cent since the start of the West Asia war on February 28, 2026

Force Motors, GMDC, Ola Electrctric: Here's a look at FY26 gainers & losers

The Nifty50 is expected to close the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) with nearly 3 per cent loss, against a 5.3 per cent gain in the preceding financial year.

West Asia war, crude oil prices likely to steer stock markets this week

Developments related to the ongoing month-long war in West Asia, its impact on crude oil prices, and global trends would continue to be key drivers for domestic equities in the holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Besides, the rupee-dollar trend and trading activity of foreign investors would also play a crucial role in dictating investors' sentiment. Stock markets would remain closed on Tuesday and Friday for Shri Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday, respectively. "This week is expected to remain influenced by global macro developments, particularly crude oil price trends and progress in the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, which will be critical in shaping market sentiment. Stability in the rupee will also be important for any revival in foreign institutional flows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. On the domestic front, key data releases include industrial production data for February and the HSBC Manufacturing PMI for March, which will provide insight

NSE to introduce dated brent crude oil futures contract from April 13

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will introduce Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) futures from April 13, expanding its commodity derivatives offerings linked to global oil benchmarks. The contract, based on the S&P Global Energy (Platts) Dated Brent assessment, will be traded under the symbol "BRCRUDEOIL". "The exchange is pleased to inform its members that, having received approval from Sebi, Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) Futures contracts would be available for trading in the NSE commodity derivatives segment with effect from April 13, 2026," the bourse said in its circular. The introduction of the contract aims to provide market participants with a hedging tool aligned with international crude benchmarks. The futures contracts will be listed on a monthly basis, with trading scheduled from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 11:30 pm/11:55 pm, depending on US daylight saving time. The contracts will be cash-settled, with the final settlement price determined based on the monthly

Bihar planning market debut of transmission firm BSPTCL: State energy secy

The Bihar government is preparing to list its power transmission company on the stock market in a move aimed at enhancing public participation in the state's growth, a senior official said. In a video interview with PTI, Bihar Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said, "We are planning to list our transmission company on the stock exchange and have issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to onboard merchant bankers." Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd (BSPTCL) is set to become the first state-owned transmission utility to go public, with the listing proposed on the NSE. Singh noted that the size of the issue will be determined after the merchant bankers are appointed. "Once they are onboard, they will guide us through the IPO process and assess how much capital can be raised from the market," he said. Explaining the rationale, Singh described listing as a natural step for a profitable business. "Our transmission company has been consistently profitable for over a decade. We wa

Stocks resume slide as Donald Trump extension fails to calm markets

US Treasury yields hit highest since July as bonds fall

Markets slide as West Asia tensions persist; oil tops $100 per barrel

Benchmark indices fell sharply as rising crude prices and escalating West Asia tensions unsettled investors, dragging markets to their longest weekly losing streak in months

Stock Market Close: Sensex sinks 1,690 pts, Nifty at 22,820 on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.24 per cent and 1.88 per cent down, respectively.

TCS gains 2% in weak market; stock among ICICI Securities top IT picks

In the past year, TCS's share price has plunged by 34 per cent, compared to a 4.6 per cent fall in the BSE Sensex.

ONGC gains 3% in weak market; outperforms thus far in CY2026

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, ONGC stock has outperformed the market by soaring 15 per cent, as against 12.8 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

₹1.5 trn hit to exchequer as govt cuts petrol, diesel excise: Deven Choksey

Deven Choksey believes the excise cut may bring some respite to OMCs amid high energy prices, while create a ₹1.5 trillion dent to the exchequer per year.