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Chart Beat: Q1FY27 growth seen steady for consumer staples—but it’s still a pricing story.

Nomura analysts expect aggregate revenue growth of 10.4% year-on-year for consumer staples companies under their coverage in Q1FY27.

Gold heads for fourth weekly loss amid Fed rate hike expectations

Gold prices are facing a significant downturn, nearing a fourth consecutive weekly loss, as a robust US dollar and anticipated aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserv…

Crude at $65, consumption boom, and the Rupee's new shield: Dinshaw Irani's big market calls

India's economic headwinds are easing, with falling crude oil prices and a stabilizing rupee poised to boost the market. Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani anticipates oil price…

Why Multi-Cap funds could be the smartest diversification bet right now? All you need to know about them

Multi Cap Funds provide a single scheme for investors to access large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks while adhering to a mandatory allocation of 25% each across these segments, ensu…

Multibagger small cap stock Standard Engineering share price to be in focus on Monday; here's why

SETL's acquisition of a controlling stake in GScale Energy marks its entry into the AI data centre market. With a strategic investment of ₹500 crore, SETL seeks to leverage GScal…

IPO wave ahead: Jio, NSE among 10 public offers to watch in rest of 2026

India’s IPO market is set for a strong rebound in the second half of 2026, with major listings such as Jio Platforms, NSE and SBI Mutual Fund lined up. A mix of large corporates a…

US dollar heads into second half as world’s top-performing major currency

The US dollar is set to enter the second half of 2026 on a strong footing, supported by higher interest rates, resilient economic growth and sustained investor demand for US asset…

IPO GMPs: CSM Technologies IPO vs Knack Packaging IPO vs Aastha Spintex IPO; here's what GMP hints

India's IPO market remains vibrant with multiple offerings like Knack Packaging and Aastha Spintex. The subscription for CSM Technologies is progressing well, with strong grey mar…

Foreign investors exit India funds as AI boom redirects capital. Will inflows return?

Foreign investors pulled money from India-focused funds in the March quarter as capital shifted toward AI-linked markets such as Korea and Taiwan, even as some investors see early…

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank remain top bets as valuations stay attractive, says Kotak

Kotak Institutional Equities supports leading private banks like HDFC and ICICI, believing they will benefit from improved loan yields and lower funding costs. They remain cautiou…

Bitcoin, Solana or XRP? The best performing crypto asset of 2026 so far

Crypto prices may have corrected sharply in 2026, but underlying trends suggest growing maturity. Institutional participation, stronger blockchain activity, improving regulation a…

Goldman Sachs upgrades India's growth outlook after US-Iran peace deal

Goldman Sachs has raised India's 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.5%, citing lower oil prices, easing supply disruptions and resilient domestic demand following the US…

Stocks to buy: Anand Rathi bullish on Hindustan Copper shares, sees 45% upside in the PSU stock; here’s why

Hindustan Copper share price has fallen 10% in one month, and has dropped 6% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. The PSU stock has gained 12% in six months, and has rallied 90% in one…

Tata Motors PV is on a clear road. JLR remains the speed bump.

The carmaker has laid out an ambitious domestic growth roadmap, but investors remain focused on Jaguar Land Rover's recovery as the key driver of future stock performance.

Vedanta unit accepts bids worth $1.75 billion for three-tranche dollar debt, bankers say

Vedanta Resources' subsidiary has successfully raised $1.75 billion through a dollar bond issuance to refinance over $2 billion in high-yielding debt. The company secured funds ac…

Japan's Nikkei ends 4% lower as SoftBank tanks on OpenAI IPO delay report

Japan's Nikkei index experienced a significant drop of 4% on Friday, largely due to a sharp decline in tech investor SoftBank Group, which plunged over 12% following reports of a…

Bitcoin at $59,900 amid inflation concerns, here's what experts think lies ahead

Bitcoin price today: The world's largest cryptocurrency fell to $59,934.04, down 2.66%, while the overall crypto market cap fell to $2.06 trillion amid declining investor sentimen…

Bitcoin price tumbles below $60,000 to 20-month low as tech rout, rate fears rattle crypto market: What lies ahead?

With Bitcoin's recent drop below $60,000 amidst a tech stock sell-off, analysts express concerns about ongoing volatility driven by macroeconomic factors. Despite slowing outflows…

Pharma, power & mid-sized banks: Where Mayuresh Joshi is putting money to work right now

Indian markets are showing signs of recovery as geopolitical tensions ease, paving the way for a stronger earnings outlook in the second half. While Q1 may be challenging due to s…

India swings to premium on price retreat; China demand muted

Indian gold markets are seeing a premium return after a price dip, with buyers cautiously re-entering despite affordability concerns. This revival is fueled by falling internation…

Upcoming IPO: Sathya Agencies, Kanohar Electricals, Torrent Gas get SEBI nod to launch IPOs

Sathya Agencies, Kanohar Electricals, and Torrent Gas received SEBI approval for their IPOs. Sathya plans to raise ₹600 crore, while Kanohar aims for ₹300 crore, focusing on exp…

1600% returns in one year! Multibagger stock to watch on Monday after this development

Magnus Steel & Infra share price has fallen 46% in one month, but has risen 13% in three months. The smallcap stock has delivered multibagger returns of 154% in six months, an…

GIFT Nifty tumbles over 150 points as global sell-off in AI stocks rattles sentiment

GIFT Nifty signals a weak start for Indian markets after a sharp global sell-off led by declines in AI and semiconductor stocks across Asia. Profit booking, weak tech sentiment an…

OpenAI IPO: ChatGPT maker considers delaying public issue to 2027, stresses on $1 trillion valuation, says report

OpenAI’s advisers presented company executives with the option of waiting until 2027 to go public with a $1 trillion valuation, or lower the targeted valuation for a quicker listi…