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West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce

Friday sees first net FPI inflows since the start of conflict

Weak demand trends likely to hit power sector in the near term outlook

Muted power demand growth in FY26 may weigh on thermal players, though renewable energy and transmission expansion continue to offer long-term opportunities

Asian stocks rally, set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.9 per cent to put it up 7.3 per cent for the week, the most since November 2022

AMC stocks rise up to 5% on record MF inflows; HDFC AMC, Nippon top picks

Buying interest in AMC stocks was bolstered after data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed that equity mutual fund inflows jumped 56 per cent M-o-M to ₹40,450 crore in March.

Demat account additions fall 22% in FY26 amid rising market volatility

Net additions dropped to 32 mn as weaker returns, IPO moderation and rising volatility weigh on retail participation

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 931 points, Nifty below 23,800 amid fresh tensions in West Asia

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday: The GIFT Nifty hinted at a negative open as oil prices resumed gains while traders digested a flimsy ceasefire between the US and Iran

BofA sees opportunity in battered bank stocks, flags IT underperformance

Nifty Bank index has fallen 8 per cent since the start of the Iran war at the end of February, underperforming the benchmark Nifty 50, which is down 4.7 per cent over the same period

Asian stocks muted as oil prices climb on shaky US-Iran ceasefire

Chinese blue chips slipped 0.6 per cent, while MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.7 per cent

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

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

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

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Wednesday: The GIF Nifty signalled that the Nifty50 may open over 600 points higher as oil prices corrected sharply after US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire

Strong outlook may sustain valuations for Godrej Consumer Products

GCPL's Q4FY26 update signals steady demand, broad-based growth and resilient margins, with cost pressures likely but manageable, supporting valuations in a volatile environment

QSR stocks fall as supply issues raise risk of earnings downgrades

LPG supply disruptions and weak demand trends weigh on QSR stocks, raising concerns over earnings outlook and potential downgrades

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 510 points, Nifty reclaims 23,000 ahead of RBI MPC decision

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Tuesday: The Nifty50 may break its three-day gaining streak at open. Asia markets were trading mixed as traders focus on Middle East situation

Market Close: Sensex rises for 3rd day, up 787 pts, Nifty tops 22,950 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: The Nifty50 may log losses at open as indicated by the GIFT Nifty.

Asian markets rise as Iran war, oil prices keep investors on edge

Asian markets that were open for trading mostly rose Monday, as investors continued to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 1.1 per cent to 53,692.42 in morning trading. South Korea's Kospi gained 1.5 per cent to 5,460.24. Trading was closed in Australia for Easter, and in Hong Kong and Shanghai for a traditional Chinese holiday. The Tuesday deadline Trump has given for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz is looming. Some analyst fear the war may escalate after that. Over the weekend Trump made more threats against Iran, even as the bombing continued in the region. The United States rescued two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran. The key market focus continues to be on oil prices. Benchmark US crude gained 38 cents to USD 111.92 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, added USD 1.71 to USD 110.74 a barrel. Energy markets were closed Friday, but the prices ha

Bank stocks' $95 billion rout may deepen as risks mount amid Iran war

Global investors withdrew a record ₹32,700 crore from the shares of financial services companies in the first two weeks of March, according to National Securities Depository data

In times of market volatility, stagger capital deployment: Rajesh Saluja

Amid market turmoil, ASK Wealth's Rajesh Saluja urges investors to stay disciplined on asset allocation, avoid panic, and use staggered investing to navigate volatility

Nomura downgrades India equities to neutral on oil, AI and inflow risks

Brokerage flags risks from elevated oil prices, slowing domestic inflows and India's weak positioning in AI, even as valuations remain stretched versus regional peers

Some stocks likely to buck the trend and shine despite West Asia war

The optimism expressed by brokerages could turn out to be true if West Asia war ends quickly, or if countries find a way to easily move cargo ships and oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz once again