by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 3:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Europe’s STOXX 600 edged higher Friday but was set for its worst weekly performance in almost a year due to the escalating Middle East conflict. Defense stocks provided a boost, though gains were limited by declines in the healthcare sector. Investors await key...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 3:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s central bank has aggressively defended the rupee, reportedly deploying around $12 billion to counter market turmoil from the escalating Middle East conflict. This intervention, spanning various markets, aims to curb volatility as oil prices surge and...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 3:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bybit said it intercepted and recovered over $300 million in scam linked cryptocurrency withdrawals in Q4 2025 using an artificial intelligence driven risk control framework. The system flagged suspicious transactions across multiple risk tiers and helped prevent...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Equity markets are experiencing renewed volatility as brief optimism fades, pushing benchmark indices back into consolidation. Investors remain cautious, with the Nifty’s primary trend seen as bearish, trading below key moving averages. However, selective...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of liquor makers like United Spirits, United Breweries, and Tilaknagar Industries rose sharply after Karnataka Budget 2026 proposed a major overhaul of the state’s excise system, including tax rates based on actual alcohol content and deregulation of...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nifty 50’s back-to-back gap downs of over 1% signal more than short-term volatility, historical data shows. Across nine such events, markets rarely rebound immediately, reflecting institutional selling and macro pressures. Experts advise investors to stay disciplined,...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 2:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japanese shares marked their steepest weekly drop in almost a year on Friday, as the Middle East war heavily disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, choking oil supply and pushing investors out of risk and into cash.
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Australian stocks endured their worst week in almost a year, plummeting 3.8% as Middle East tensions fueled inflation fears. Heavyweight banks and miners bore the brunt of the sell-off, with over A$133 billion wiped out. Despite the downturn, some analysts remain...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Devina Mehra of First Global asserts that equity markets consistently recover from geopolitical shocks, citing a 50-plus year study. She advises investors with a long-term horizon to deploy cash during market dips, as non-geopolitical events pose greater risks. Mehra...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, parent of IndiGo, fell after UBS cut its target price to Rs 5,480 while retaining a Buy rating. The brokerage warned that ongoing geopolitical tensions, higher crude prices and a weaker rupee could hurt airline capacity and earnings in...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Mukesh Ambani’s ambitious Jio Platforms IPO faces potential delays due to the Indian government’s slow formalization of new listing rules. Reliance aims to file the draft prospectus before April, contingent on government notification. This mega IPO,...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Foreign institutional investors dumped nearly Rs 17,000 crore worth of Indian IT stocks in February amid rising concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt the traditional software services model. While brokerages warn of further downside and earnings risks,...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Orkla India shares surged nearly 10% after Citi Research initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 750. The brokerage expects steady revenue and earnings growth driven by product mix improvement, distribution expansion and international demand,...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Market experts advise caution despite a brief equity rebound, citing ongoing global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Analysts believe the market has not fully absorbed the impact of recent events, with potential for prolonged volatility and supply-driven...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 12:03 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
A nationwide CoinSwitch survey shows rising interest among Indian women in crypto investing, with 62% saying they are very likely to invest over the next 6–12 months and another 23% somewhat likely. Bitcoin remains the preferred entry asset, while most women allocate...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 12:02 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds saw an early dip as traders braced for a crucial auction, seeking to gauge continued investor support amidst global economic pressures. Despite rising crude oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields, domestic bonds have shown resilience, partly due...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 12:02 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
IRCON and RVNL shares surged significantly on Friday following reports of a proposed merger initiated by the Ministry of Railways. This consolidation aims to create a larger, more efficient railway entity by combining specialized expertise and enhancing execution...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 12:01 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Stock broking firm Shreni Shares is planning an Initial Public Offering. The company has filed preliminary papers with Sebi. The public issue includes a fresh share sale and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. Proceeds will fund working capital and repay...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 12:00 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of defence shipbuilders surged despite broader market weakness, with Mazagon Dock rising 18% in two days and Cochin Shipyard gaining 9%. The rally follows escalating geopolitical tensions and reports of a naval strike near Sri Lanka, raising expectations of...
by ET Markets | March 6, 2026 11:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
According to Christopher Wood, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) may return strongly to India equities if the global semiconductor cycle peaks or if the domestic market sees a sharp correction. In his GREED & Fear note for Jefferies, he said investors...
