Buy, Sell or Hold: Motilal Oswal maintains buy on LG Electronics; Nuvama, PG recommends buy on Electroplast
Brokerages remain bullish on select stocks despite near-term challenges. Motilal Oswal maintains a Buy on LG Electronics India citing strong demand, while Nuvama backs PG Electroplast despite LPG disruptions. JM Financial sees long-term upside in Belrise Industries following its strategic acquisition in the aerospace and defence segment.
‘A buy-on-dips pick’: Why HDFC Bank is getting backing from analysts despite management blip
HDFC Bank shares fell after chairman Atanu Chakraborty’s sudden exit, wiping out significant market value. However, analysts largely see the drop as a buying opportunity, with valuations entering a “deep value” zone. While a slight governance discount may emerge, most experts do not view the resignation as a fundamental concern and remain confident in the […]
HDFC Bank shares in focus as Atanu Chakraborty quits, says certain values didn’t align; ADRs tumble 7%
HDFC Bank faces potential selling pressure as its part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, resigned citing ethical concerns over recent bank practices. Keki Mistry has been appointed interim chairman. Chakraborty’s departure follows a period of significant events, including the merger with HDFC, which has yet to fully yield benefits.
Positive Breakout: These 10 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty 500 pack, 10 stocks gained over 3% and their closing prices crossed above their 200-day DMA (Daily Moving Average) on March 18, 2026, according to StockEdge’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. […]
Gold rises off one-month low; firm dollar, hawkish Fed cap gains
Gold prices saw a slight increase on Thursday after hitting a one-month low. However, a strong dollar and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance limited further gains. Oil prices surged above $110 a barrel following an attack on Iranian energy facilities. This has raised inflation concerns. The US and Canada central banks held rates steady but […]
Stock market holiday today for Gudi Padwa 2026: Are NSE & BSE open or closed for Gudi Padwa celebration? Check now
NSE BSE Holiday Today: Even as the country celebrates Gudi Padwa today, there will be no market holiday and stock exchanges BSE and the NSE will open for trading at the usual time.
US stock market: Dow Jones falls 768 points, S&P, Nasdaq drop over 1.3% as Fed holds interest rate
Markets tumbled as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. Officials signaled just one rate cut this year. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to economic uncertainty. The Producer Price Index also showed an increase. Major stock indexes saw significant declines. Some companies reported gains despite the broader market downturn.
Iran’s Yuan push for oil trade signals fresh challenge to dollar dominance
Iran is reportedly considering demanding Chinese yuan for oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could challenge the US dollar’s dominance in global energy trade. This potential de-dollarization strategy aims to bypass sanctions and bolster ties with China, potentially leading to global financial market volatility and impacting India’s crude imports.
Global Market Today | Asian stocks decline as oil’s surge saps sentiment
Asian markets fell Thursday as attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East pushed oil prices up. Japan’s Nikkei 225 saw a significant drop. Higher oil prices are impacting global markets. Investors are trimming risk as the conflict escalates. The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, citing inflation uncertainty.
Rupee sinks to new low as soaring Brent nears $110
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 92.63 against the US dollar on Wednesday, driven by high crude oil import costs and corporate demand for dollars. Despite RBI’s efforts to defend the 92.50 level, the rupee breached it following the release of oil premium data. Analysts anticipate further weakening if oil prices and geopolitical […]