by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record $728.5 billion in the week ending February 27, boosted significantly by a $4 billion increase in gold reserves. Foreign currency assets and SDRs also contributed to the rise, despite the rupee facing pressure...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
New RBI proposals aim to protect bank customers from fraudulent electronic transactions, potentially offering compensation up to ₹50,000 even in cases of customer negligence. The draft regulations propose reimbursement of 85% of the net loss or ₹25,000, whichever is...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Morgan Stanley has lowered India’s rating to ‘equal weight’. This move is due to geopolitical uncertainties and oil supply concerns. The firm remains positive on Japan, Brazil, and Singapore. While India’s economy is more stable against oil...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Reserve Bank of India will purchase bonds worth one lakh crore rupees next week. This move aims to inject funds into the banking system. These purchases will help offset expected outflows from advance tax payments. Banking liquidity is currently robust. However,...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equities experienced their steepest weekly loss in over a year, with the Nifty and Sensex falling significantly due to escalating West Asian conflict fears. Persistent foreign outflows and rising oil prices further pressured sentiment, causing the rupee to hit...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 8:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Wall Street’s major indexes fell on Friday as weak US jobs data and a sharp rise in oil prices heightened concerns about the economic outlook. The Dow Jones dropped 0.95%, the S&P 500 fell 1.33%, and the Nasdaq declined 1.59%, with the Dow posting its steepest...
by ET Markets | March 7, 2026 7:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
A week after a major disruption to global energy markets, oil prices remain below past crisis peaks but are rising fast as the conflict in the Gulf halts ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has crossed $90 a barrel, gaining more than 25% this...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
US retail sales declined by 0.2 percent in January, according to delayed government data released on Friday, missing some analysts’ expectations amid persistent concerns that consumption in the world’s biggest economy is slowing.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Securities Appellate Tribunal granted partial relief to Kotak Mahindra AMC in the fixed maturity plan case by setting aside Sebi’s fee disgorgement order but upheld monetary penalties. The ruling relates to delayed investor payouts linked to recoveries from...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
New signs of labor weakness and oil-driven inflation concerns may saddle U.S. Federal Reserve officials with a choice they’d hoped to avoid between ensuring prices remain contained or keeping a possibly wobbly job market on track.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February amid a strike by healthcare workers and harsh winter weather, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The world’s biggest bond markets were headed for their worst week since at least last April as concerns that war in the Middle East will renew upward pressure on inflation and force central banks to start hiking interest rates soon.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 9:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Friday as the conflict raging in the Middle East threatened to fuel inflation through higher energy costs and data showed the economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 8:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Oil prices jumped further on Friday after US President Donald Trump said only “unconditional surrender” of Iran will end the Middle East war, as fresh strikes hit the Islamic republic.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 8:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
PB Fintech shares witnessed block deals worth Rs 695 crore, with Goldman Sachs, mutual funds, and foreign investors acquiring shares from Tencent Cloud Europe, signaling sustained institutional interest in the company.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 8:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Sebi has cleared IPOs for Bonbloc Technologies, Eastman Auto and Power, and Milestone Gears. The companies plan fresh equity and offers for sale, targeting NSE and BSE listings amid steady primary market activity.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 7:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of oil marketing companies ended lower on Friday after a day’s breather amid surging crude oil prices due to the deepening conflict in West Asia.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 7:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
For decades, the Gulf’s sovereign wealth funds have preserved and amplified the riches from oil and gas, investing in overseas assets and international markets to create a $5 trillion pot for a rainy day.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 7:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Following India’s ban on real-money online gaming, offshore betting apps are rapidly growing. Nithin Kamath warns they target Indian users, raise fraud risks, and suggests blocking domestic payment access to curb their spread.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 7:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Sensex fell sharply by 1,097 points to close at 78,918 on Friday. Despite the broad market decline, seven BSE 200 stocks touched 52-week highs, signaling strong momentum and investor optimism for further potential gains.
