Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead?The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scena...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertaintyThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
War, oil and El Nino: Triple threat may cut India Inc's profit margins by 150 bpsIndia Inc faces challenges ahead. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and El Nino conditions may hurt company profits. Operating profit marg...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Natural gas prices rebound as inventories tighten, LNG exports rise: Motilal OswalNatural gas prices are climbing back up. This recovery is driven by lower stored gas, increased power sector use, and more US liquefied nat...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
AI infrastructure and data centre plays could be the next big theme: Atul SuriDespite negative sentiment and foreign investor selling, Indian equities are showing signs of building a base, with a breakout above 24,500...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
RIL AGM 2026 this week: Date, time, where to watch live and what to expectReliance Industries' 49th AGM on June 19 is expected to draw investor attention for updates on the much-awaited Jio IPO, Reliance Retail's ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Why are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Reasons behind crude oil fall, precious metals rally, analyst insights and market outlookWhy are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Oil prices fell to a three-month low as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
No runaway rally likely; markets to trade in broad range: Sameer DalalEquity markets face near-term unevenness due to global optimism tempered by domestic uncertainties like elevated crude prices and monsoon r...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Falling crude, stronger rupee could boost earnings outlook for India: Deepak ShenoyIndian stocks are poised for a favorable period. Falling crude oil prices and a strengthening rupee offer support. Macroeconomic conditions...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Crop prices drop as Hormuz reopening to ease farm-input shockThe development, stemming from an interim US-Iran agreement, could alleviate food inflation fears fueled by the Middle East conflict.
16 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Why did stock market rally today? Sensex jumps 736 points, Nifty closes above 23,850. 5 key factors behind bull runIndian equities surged nearly 1% as bulls charged through Dalal Street, driven by an Iran-US peace framework and sliding oil prices. The Se...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Silver prices crash nearly 50% in 5 months. Is it still worth investing?A similar trend has been reflected in India’s MCX futures market, where silver prices tumbled from a record ₹4.28 lakh per kg to around ₹2....
14 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Zeikel: "Investors must appreciate that, while there is a pattern to events, no pattern is perpetual. The more widely held the belief in the persistence of a current trend, the less likely it is to continue"Arthur Zeikel’s quote underscores the impermanence of market trends and the risks of consensus thinking. The piece explains how investor ps...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Why are oil, gold and silver prices down today, and will Brent futures, US WTI crude and precious metals prices continue to drop or rise again? Market reacts to Iran peace deal hopes and rate concernsWhy are oil, gold and silver prices down today, and will Brent futures, US WTI crude and precious metals prices continue to drop or rise ag...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Investors fret about rates and dollar, cut back on gold, silverInvestors in gold and silver might be in for a rocky ride ahead. Experts caution that the meteoric rise seen last year is unlikely to repea...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST