Diminishing Returns — The SME IPO story
In 2024, the average listing gain on SME IPOs stood at a euphoric 60.3%. By 2025, that had collapsed to 12.2%. And in the first few months of 2026, it has fallen further still — to a barely visible 2.63% across 37 issues
US focus on Iran may impact Asia, Japan's ex-defence Chief says
While Nakatani sees risks emerging if the US focus stays outside Asia over a longer period, he also sees scope for the summit on Thursday providing an opportunity to start cooling down the situation.
Indian bonds open steady; traders eye oil prices, US FOMC decision
The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.7076 percent, compared with 6.7143 percent in the previous trading session.
Nifty IT extends gains to over 3% as rebound strengthens; Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech lead, dominate Nifty gainers
All major IT stocks traded firmly higher on Wednesday, reversing losses from the previous session. The rally extended to midcap IT names as well.
Samsung weighs multi-year deals to ease memory chip crunch fears
The company is considering lengthening contracts from the current quarterly or annual agreements to as much as three to five years, co-CEO Jun Young-hyun told shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting.
Adani Enterprises shares rise 2%, Jaiprakash Power up 8% as NCLT approves Adani Group's bid to acquire bankrupt JAL
JAL has high-quality assets and business interests spanning real estate, cement manufacturing, hospitality, power and engineering & construction
IRCTC – Why this train journey is relatively safe for investors
Monopoly in several lines of business, steady cash flows, and domestic travel tailwinds augur well for the company
Personal Finance | In market corrections, life stage matters; allocation matters more
Market chaos, every few years, is inevitable. Corrections are part of the investing cycle
Sensex settles 600 pts higher, Nifty ends above 23,750: Buying in IT shares among key factors behind market gain
Sensex, Nifty rose amid sharp buying interest in IT shares, after CLSA brushed off disruption concerns linked to the latest AI tools.
Centre may allow multiple ministries to order social media takedowns under IT Act: Report
Under the proposal, ministries including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Defence, and Information and Broadcasting are likely to be authorised to issue blocking orders under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
KKR to invest $310 million in Allfleet, PMI Electro to scale e-bus platform in India
As part of the deal, KKR-managed funds will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority stake in PMI Electro
Rupee opens 5 paise lower against dollar at 92.42, US Fed decision awaited
The rupee was trading near its record low of 92.48 against the greenback
Sensex, Nifty open higher for third day as global cues support; IT, auto stocks lead gains, volatility cools
Sensex and Nifty were up by about 0.5 percent each in the early morning trade on Wednesday, supported by firm global cues and easing volatility. Asian markets rallied, and Wall Street ended higher overnight. Crude oil prices, though still elevated, showed signs of cooling.
India Shelter Finance Corporation sharpens focus on growth runway
Sustained high growth, improving RoE profile could trigger valuation re-rating
Middle-East conflict: Which bruised blue chips to add when markets are deep in the red?
While volatility could be the only constant in the foreseeable future, a staggered approach to adding quality businesses may prove rewarding for long-term investors
Can you claim Section 54F tax exemption across multiple years for the same property?
There is no limit to the number of years long-term capital gains exemption can be claimed under Section 54F for the same residential house, provided construction is completed within three years of the capital asset sale
Strait of Hormuz: Where Iran’s asymmetric playbook meets US’s strategic incoherence
Iran’s approach appears calibrated precisely for this outcome as a dual-track strategy—defensive operations against Israel and the US and the credible pressure threat of disrupting the global economy
Gold steady as investors weigh Middle East risks ahead of Fed decision
The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady for a second straight meeting when it announces its policy decision later in the day.
Stocks Gains on Wall St despite elevated oil prices | Fed expected to leave rates unchanged
Global markets are navigating a mix of geopolitical tensions and key macro cues. Iran has confirmed the deaths of security chief Ali Larijani and Basij force commander Soleimani, while in Washington, US counter-terrorism director Joe Kent has resigned amid the ongoing Iran conflict. Crude remains elevated with Brent holding above $100 per barrel and WTI trading near $94.8.
Investors are now firmly focused on the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, where markets expect rates to remain steady in the 3.5%–3.75% range. Asian markets are trading higher this morning, led by gains in South Korea’s Kospi, while Japan’s exports have surprised on the upside, rising 4.2%.
MFs boost healthcare exposure, turn overweight on earnings recovery and valuations
The Nifty Pharma index has held up better than the broader Nifty 50 during recent market weakness. Over the past one month, pharma is up 0.2% compared with an 8.9% fall in the Nifty 50. On a year-to-date basis, pharma is down 0.8%, versus a 10.3% decline in the benchmark.
Chart of the Day | Rupee stays relatively steady in a turbulent currency market
The Iran war has shaken global markets and strengthened the dollar. Yet the rupee’s fall has been milder than many of its peers
LPG cylinder rate today March 18: Amid LPG delays, Indian cities turn to PNG; check latest rates across cities
LPG Rates On March 18, 2026: While the government maintains that there is no shortage of LPG, LNG, and PNG in the country, the panic buying trend and long wait for LPG cylinders persist.
Gold, Silver Rate Today (Mar. 18) – Gold falls below Rs 1.54 lakh, silver drops under Rs 2.50 lakh/kg on MCX as global bullion sell-off intensifies
Gold prices edged lower as persistent tensions involving the US-Israel conflict with Iran pushed energy prices and inflation concerns higher, strengthening the US dollar and bond yields.
OPINION | Will China hollow out global industrial capacities in new technologies?
Can a system that rewards scale, with innovation being a valuable byproduct, adapt to reward efficiency instead? For the global economy, China’s inability to reconcile the two, risks exporting price wars
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their selling spree on March 17, offloading equities worth over ₹4,741 crore. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained net buyers, purchasing equities worth around ₹5,225 crore.
