In Asia, India secured best trade deal with US: Piyush Goyal

India has secured the best trade deal with the United States among its competitors. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the strong relationship between the two nations. He emphasized that the US economy is the world’s largest and cannot be overlooked. India is actively building a global network of trade partnerships.

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Defensive, Stock-Specific Approach Advised to Protect Gains

Indian markets experienced a sharp downturn this week, with the Nifty closing significantly lower and testing a crucial 100-week moving average support. Rising volatility and weakening market breadth signal caution for investors. While some sectors like Infrastructure and Pharma show relative strength, others are under pressure, suggesting a defensive approach is advised.

Explained: Why BlackRock stock tanked 7% after curbing withdrawals from flagship fund

BlackRock shares fell sharply after the asset manager restricted withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund, HLEND, following a surge in redemption requests. The move has intensified concerns about liquidity risks in the fast-growing private credit industry, even as investors shift towards safer assets amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Concurrent Losers: 10 BSE-200 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

Over the last five trading sessions ending March 6, the BSE Sensex benchmark tumbled 4.05%, or 3,330 points, to close at 78,918. The index recorded losses in four of those five sessions. During this period, around 10 stocks within the BSE 200 posted consistent declines across all five sessions. (Data source: ACE Equity)