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US markets plunge: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash as Trump’s Iran threat sparks a risk-off market selloff, pushing the U.S. dollar higher and oil prices sharply upwardDow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crashed as Trump’s Iran threat reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Investors rushed into the U.S...
Gold price crash may revive wedding demand as buying season nearsGold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction from recent highs, raising hopes of stronger jewellery demand. Industry experts expect ...
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
Avoid broad market bets now; focus on these 3 sectors instead: Shibani Sircar KurianIndian stock markets face ongoing volatility from West Asian geopolitical events. Despite this, earnings prospects remain strong. Investors...
Q4 FY26 earnings: Metal companies lead growth, backed by robust volumes and favourable pricing trendsET Wealth presents an 8-quarter earnings assessment report of various sectors. The year-on-year net profit growth for 18 sectors is present...
Keenly watching India-US trade deal developments: Brown-Forman India MDBrown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is closely monitoring the India-United States trade deal. Positive signs are emerging for the bil...
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
RBI MPC: India's Goldilocks moment dims, but the lights are not outIndia's economic "Goldilocks moment" is shifting as the RBI raises its inflation forecast and lowers growth projections due to external sho...
GST collections rise 3.2% to ₹1.94 lakh crore in May; import-led revenues drive growthIndia's GST collections hit an impressive ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, showcasing a 3.2% rise primarily driven by robust imports of essent...
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
After stellar Q4, is a downgrade nightmare looming for India Inc in Q1?India Inc. showed strength in Q4 earnings. However, a Q1 FY27 earnings downgrade cycle is now a significant market concern. Elevated crude ...
RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi NayarThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncerta...
Elevated energy prices to weigh on near-term credit conditions of Indian cos: Moody'sIndian companies face near-term credit challenges due to high energy prices. Geopolitical risks and trade developments also shape the corpo...
Why foreign investors are exiting Nifty giants to hunt in India's small and midcap marketForeign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India's top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Fuel austerity clouds demand outlook; India's annual product growth forecast cut 40%India's fuel demand growth will slow significantly in late 2026. Government conservation efforts, rising oil prices, and a weaker rupee are...