by ET Markets | March 5, 2026 7:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equity indices experienced their sharpest single-day fall since February 1, plummeting 1.5% due to escalating West Asia conflict and rising oil prices. This triggered a risk-off sentiment, leading to significant foreign portfolio investor exits and a surge in...
by ET Markets | March 5, 2026 7:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bajaj Consumer Care stock shows resilience. Its flagship Almond Drops hair oil is driving double-digit volume growth. The company is investing in brands and distribution. Analysts are positive, retaining a ‘Buy’ rating. Input costs remain a watch point...
by ET Markets | March 5, 2026 7:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Engineering and capital goods stocks are under pressure due to the Iran-Israel conflict, with the BSE Capital Goods index falling nearly 4%. Companies like Larsen & Toubro and KEC International face potential project cancellations and execution delays, impacting...
by ET Markets | March 5, 2026 6:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equity markets are experiencing a sharp decline. Wealth advisors are now prioritizing portfolio protection over chasing returns. Geopolitical tensions are creating uncertainty in the market. Investors are advised to adopt a wait-and-watch approach. Hasty...
by ET Markets | March 5, 2026 6:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s fear gauge for stocks has seen its biggest jump in six years. The VIX climbed nearly 50% in two days, reaching its highest in 10 months. This surge reflects global uncertainty from attacks on Iran. Analysts warn of continued market pressure until...
by ET Markets | March 5, 2026 6:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
New banking rules starting April 1 will boost liquidity coverage ratios for banks holding more wholesale deposits. Private lenders are set to benefit more as certain wholesale deposits will attract lower run-off factors. This change is expected to improve the overall...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 10:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Shapoorji Pallonji Group is raising Rs 27000 crore to refinance Goswami Infratech’s debt. This move aims to replace existing borrowings by tapping domestic and international investors. The transaction is expected to diversify the investor base and...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 10:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Moderna shares rose 9% on Wednesday after it settled a long-running legal battle over the technology that made its COVID-19 vaccine possible, removing an overhang and allowing it to focus on its pipeline.
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 9:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Goldman Sachs sees “correction risks” to global stocks in the near term due to worries about geopolitics, AI disruption and elevated valuations, though the Wall Street bank sees limited room for a bear market.
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 9:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Buyer interest in Russian oil in India and China is being spurred by concerns over Middle Eastern supply though prices have not yet reacted, five traders told Reuters on Wednesday.
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 9:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday as investors weighed a report that Iranian operatives secretively reached out to the U.S. to pursue talks to end the conflict, while President Donald Trump’s assurance to stabilize oil...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 9:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Foreign investors sold nearly Rs 11,000 crore in two March sessions amid escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude prices and currency volatility. DIIs offered support, but Sensex losses deepened as oil-driven inflation and macro risks dented investor...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Avoiding equity markets in the name of safety can erode wealth through missed compounding and inflation. While volatility feels risky, long-term growth rewards disciplined, diversified investors. Intelligent risk-taking, not paralysis, is essential to benefit from...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, disrupting supplies to India and squeezing feedstock availability for key domestic sectors.
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Equity investors became poorer by Rs 16.32 lakh crore in the two-day fall in the stock market after the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran escalated significantly.
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 7:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Sebi has revised the reporting framework for Alternative Investment Funds, replacing detailed quarterly submissions with a comprehensive annual report, reducing compliance burden, improving ease of business, and standardizing filings through the Sebi Intermediary...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 7:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
BSE received SEBI approval to launch monthly futures and options for the Sensex Next 30 index, tracking top liquid companies outside Sensex 30. The move expands derivative offerings amid strong BSE performance and rising investor interest.
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 6:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Urban India’s investment landscape is shifting, with women increasingly making independent decisions and embracing mutual funds, stocks, and AI tools. Confidence grows, but many still lack defined goals or plans, highlighting a “confidence-planning gap.”
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 6:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Sensex dropped over 1,100 points, dragging five BSE PSU stocks to new 52-week lows. Stocks including Ircon, IRFC, REC, Rail Vikas Nigam, and Container Corp declined 12–17% in a month amid broader market weakness.
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 6:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian markets tumbled as the Iran-Israel war escalated, dragging energy stocks lower. Nifty and Sensex fell sharply, while select stocks like Coal India and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar bucked the trend.
