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Alcohol stocks rallied up to 7% after Karnataka announced major policy changes in its state budget. The government will no longer control liquor prices and has introduced alco-beer tourism, opening new growth opportunities for alcohol companies.

6 Mar 2026|03:02 PM

Banking and life insurance stocks came under pressure after the RBI proposed tighter rules on bundling insurance with loans. The move could slow sales of high-margin credit protection policies, potentially affecting insurers’ profitability and banks’ commission income.

6 Mar 2026|11:00 AM

India VIX, often called the market’s fear gauge, has recently surged nearly 50%, raising concerns about rising volatility in the Indian stock market. By analysing historical periods such as the COVID-19 crash and the Russia-Ukraine war, we explore how VIX spikes impact the Nifty 50 and what investors should expect in the coming days.

5 Mar 2026|07:33 PM

Reliance Industries shares rebounded after a short-term correction as investors grew optimistic about improving diesel refining margins and potential catalysts such as a Jio IPO and telecom tariff hikes. However, cyclical refining margins and potential windfall taxes remain key risks to watch.

5 Mar 2026|06:25 PM

Indian equity markets ended higher with the Nifty 50 closing at 24,765.90 and the Sensex rising 899 points to 80,015.90. The rally was driven by easing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, strength in global markets, a rebound in the rupee, and strong buying interest in refinery stocks led by Reliance Industries.

5 Mar 2026|04:51 PM

India’s latest GDP data indicates that the economy continues to operate within a stable high-growth range. Q3FY26 growth came in at 7.82%, with consumption and investment remaining the primary demand drivers. Manufacturing has emerged as the strongest contributor on the supply side, while agriculture remains relatively weak. The new GDP series also provides a clearer view of structural changes such as formalisation and digitalisation across the economy.

4 Mar 2026|10:47 AM

Indian equities are set for a cautious start as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on global sentiment. While oil-sensitive sectors may face pressure, investors will watch whether volatility turns into opportunity or signals a deeper correction.

2 Mar 2026|06:30 AM

January 2026 marked a shift in mutual fund trends as passive funds — driven by strong inflows into gold and silver ETFs dominated overall flows. Debt funds saw a post-quarter revival, hybrid funds gained traction, and active equity inflows moderated at elevated market levels.

24 Feb 2026|03:22 PM

Foreign portfolio investors remained net buyers with INR 69.34 billion in weekly inflows, driven largely by strong debt purchases. While primary market equity inflows stayed robust, secondary markets saw outflows amid IT sector concerns. Here’s a detailed breakdown of recent FPI trends across equity and debt segments.

24 Feb 2026|02:42 PM

Mutual fund returns have diverged sharply over the past year, with commodities leading, mid-caps outperforming, and credit risk funds topping debt categories. This detailed analysis breaks down YoY and YTD performance across equity and debt funds, highlights return dispersion, and identifies what worked and what faltered in 2026.

24 Feb 2026|02:33 PM