Positive Breakout: These 8 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty500 pack, eight stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on March 12, 2026, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. Traders use the 200-day daily moving average (DMA) as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above […]

Food delivery, QSR stocks slip on LPG shortage fears

Restaurant and delivery platform stocks saw a dip on Thursday. A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is disrupting operations. This is impacting kitchen functions in some areas. Large quick service restaurant chains may face limited effects. They often use electric equipment. Technical indicators suggest a pullback for some companies. Investors are watching key support levels.

Brent stays above $100, Asian stocks fall

Brent crude inched further above $100 a barrel and stocks fell in early Asian trade on Friday, after Iran vowed to attack oil resources in the Middle East and keep choking the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for crude, remains effectively shut.

Global Market Today | Asian stocks track US declines as oil remains in focus

Asian stocks mirrored US declines as fears of the Iran war impacting energy supplies and boosting inflation intensified. Oil prices, though slightly lower Friday, remained elevated due to defiant rhetoric regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Investors are now pricing in prolonged inflation and potential impacts on corporate earnings, with Treasury yields rising on inflation worries.

Income + Arbitrage FoFs gain ground in choppy market

Investors are flocking to income plus arbitrage fund of funds, a hybrid product offering safety and tax efficiency, as equity market returns falter. This category, which blends fixed income with equity arbitrage, has seen significant asset growth.

NSE hires 20 merchant bankers, 8 law firms for IPO

The National Stock Exchange of India has appointed 20 merchant bankers and eight law firms for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will be an offer for sale, with existing shareholders expected to offload approximately 4-4.5% of the exchange’s equity. NSE is currently valued at around ₹5 lakh crore in the unlisted market.

Sebi to ease transmission process after investor’s demise

Sebi is proposing easier ways for legal heirs to claim securities. The regulator wants to simplify paperwork and procedures when an investor passes away. Higher limits for simplified documentation are suggested. Straight-through processing will be introduced for small claims. This aims to speed up the return of assets to survivors. The market has grown, and […]

New LCR norms could help banks expand credit by 7%

New banking rules starting April 1 will empower lenders to boost credit by an estimated 7 percent. Banks can now use their existing liquidity for loans, increasing lending capacity. This shift is expected to benefit public sector banks significantly. Analysts believe this will ease concerns about lending growth constraints. Credit expansion may soon outpace deposit […]