HDFC Securities Warns Of Higher Input Costs For Cement Firms Amid Ongoing West Asia Tensions

The cement sector in India is facing challenges due to muted pricing power, and rising costs despite resilient demand, according to a research report by HDFC Securities. The brokerage noted that the cement sector has likely witnessed pricing pressure in the March quarter and the Read More

SEBI 2.0: Madhabi Puri Buch Unveils Tech Platforms To Overhaul Market Oversight And Security

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has accelerated its transition into a tech-led regulator with the launch of three sophisticated IT platforms. Spearheaded by Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, the “SEBI 2.0” initiative aims to replace manual processes with digital ar Read More

U.S. March Deficit Hits $164 Billion As Tax Breaks Drive Record Refunds Despite War Spending

The U.S. federal government’s March budget deficit rose $4 billion or 2% to $164 billion from a year ago as new individual and corporate tax breaks pushed refunds sharply higher, while relief payments to farmers also grew, the U.S. Treasury said on Friday.The monthly budget data Read More

Market Rally: Nifty Snaps 6-Week Losing Streak On Ceasefire Hopes And Cooling Oil Prices

Indian shares staged their most powerful weekly recovery in over five years, ending a bruising six-week downward spiral as a diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia sent crude oil prices tumbling and restored investor confidence.The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index closed 1.16% higher o Read More

War-Driven Energy Surge Pushes U.S. Consumer Prices To Largest Monthly Gain Since June 2022

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran led to a record surge in the cost of gasoline and diesel, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump whose approval ratings have been falling because of unhappiness over his handling of th Read More

U.S. Judges Challenge Trump’s 10% Import Tax As Trade Deficit Lawsuit Gains Ground

A panel of trade court judges challenged thelegality of President Donald Trump’s 10% tax on most imports,suggesting a large trade deficit might not be a sufficient reason to impose broad-based tariffs.The U.S. Court of International Trade heard arguments on Friday in lawsuits by Read More

Why a Record SIP Peak is Being Shadowed by Massive Investor Churn in March

India’s systematic investment is showing both strength and fatigue, as record-breaking monthly inflows collide with a rising trend of investor exits.According to the latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), SIP contributions surged to ₹32,087 crore in Mar Read More

Stefano Gabbana Resigns As Chair From Dolce & Gabbana; Italian Fashion House Confirms

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana confirmed on Friday that Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of the brand, stepped down as chair on January 1“As part of a natural evolution of its organisational structure and governance, the Dolce & Gabbana Group confirms that Stefano Gabbana has t Read More

From Mutual Funds to Direct Equity: 5 Ways for Indian Investors to Go Global in 2026

With the Indian rupee navigating new valuation ranges and global tech companies reporting record earnings, diversifying into international assets has become a necessity for the portfolio.Here are the five primary ways Indian investors can deploy capital into global markets today. Read More

India Eases Rice Exports; Skips Mandatory Inspection for Select European Markets

India has allowed exports of basmati and non-basmati rice to some European countries without an otherwise mandatory certificate of inspection by its export inspection agency for six months, a government notification said on Friday.The requirement of a certificate is limited to EU Read More