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Short, clear stories on what's moving Indian markets: IPOs, stocks, commodities, crypto and more.
Oil Shock: Brent Surges Towards $110
Crude oil is back in the spotlight as geopolitical tensions push prices sharply higher.
Gold Loses Its Shine as Fed Hike Bets Rise
Gold came under pressure today as investors increased their bets that the US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates.
Crude Nears $97 — Can RBI Protect the Rupee?
Crude oil moving close to $97 a barrel is putting fresh pressure on India’s rupee. Since India imports a large share of its crude, expensive oil means higher dollar demand and greater pressure on the currency.
Silver ETF vs Silver FoF: Where Should You Invest in 2026?
Silver is no longer just a precious metal!
Global Bond Rout Deepens: Why Investors Are Getting Nervous
Global bond markets are facing another sharp sell-off, and investors are getting increasingly nervous. 📉
India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record $729 Billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves have reached an all-time high of $729.33 billion. According to RBI data, reserves saw a strong increase as of August 21, with foreign currency assets and gold holdings making a major contribution.
RBI vs NBFCs: Debate Over Revolving Credit Rules
The Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC), an industry body representing NBFCs, has urged the RBI to reconsider its proposed restrictions on revolving credit facilities.
ITR Filing Deadline: August 31 — Only 2 Days Left!
For AY 2026–27, eligible taxpayers have until August 31, 2026, to file their Income Tax Return. This deadline is particularly important for certain non-audit taxpayers with business or professional income.
SEBI Releases Fresh Data on Retail Derivatives Trading
SEBI has released new studies providing insights into the trading behavior and profitability of individual traders in the equity derivatives segment. The data looks at how retail participants are engaging in derivatives trading and highlights patterns in their overall trading outcomes.
Markets Get Nervous… Investors Run to Gold!
When uncertainty rises, investors often look for assets that can act as a safe haven — and gold continues to play that role.
Crude Oil $91+: Will Petrol & Diesel Become Expensive Again?
Crude oil has crossed $91 per barrel, raising concerns for oil-importing countries like India. Higher crude prices can impact not just fuel costs, but also inflation, the rupee, RBI policy and the stock market.
SEBI Chief: CAS Is Here to Stay, Rollout Concerns to Be Reviewed
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the Closing Auction Session (CAS) is here to stay, while concerns related to its implementation will be reviewed. CAS was introduced from August 3, 2026, and some traders raised concerns about sharp price movements during the final minutes of trading. Market par...
Government to Set Up High-Powered Panel on Banking Sector’s Role in Viksit Bharat 2047
The government will soon set up a high-powered committee to examine the role of India’s banking sector in achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. The panel will consider recommendations emerging from discussions with banking-sector stakeholders an...
SEBI Proposes Simplifying Debt-Market Listing Rules
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes to make the debt securities listing framework simpler and more flexible. One key proposal is to remove the requirement for an issuer to mandatorily list its previously issued unlisted debt securities when it lists a new debt issu...
RBI Governor: AI Could Transform India’s Banking Sector
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted the growing potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming India’s banking and financial services sector. AI can help banks improve credit assessment, customer services, financial inclusion and fraud detection.
Indian Stock Market Under Pressure as Crude Oil Nears $90
Indian stock markets came under pressure in early trade as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 fell 0.43% to 24,366, while the Sensex declined 0.42% to 77,827.
LIC Shares Rise Over 3% After Mega OFS and Strong Q1 Results
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) shares gained more than 3% on August 11, 2026, despite the completion of a massive ₹32,000 crore Offer for Sale (OFS). The stock remained resilient after the OFS and stayed above the key ₹390 level, indicating positive investor sentiment. (Moneycontrol)
Gold Prices Stay Near Record Highs
Gold prices continue to trade near record highs as investors around the world turn to gold during periods of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Since gold is considered a safe-haven asset, demand tends to increase whenever global risks rise.