FIIs, weak global cues among 5 factors that could keep D-St under pressure this week

Indian stock markets may remain under pressure this week amid persistent FII selling, weak global cues, rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and elevated crude oil prices. While RBI’s policy measures and steps to attract foreign capital could support sentiment, investors will closely track monsoon progress, inflation concerns, global market trends and institutional flows for […]

World’s hottest market has Korea bulls reaching for protection

South Korean stocks are seeing a shift from optimism to caution as investors trim positions and add protection. While chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix powered a significant rally, concerns about the market running too hot are leading to a more selective approach and a search for opportunities lower down the AI supply chain.

India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead

India’s economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robust performance was driven by strong private investment and consumption, defying concerns over the West Asia war. The government remains committed to its reform agenda to maintain economic momentum.

Govt to tap AI for mapping supply chains and investment clusters

India’s upcoming Statistical Business Register (SBR) will leverage AI and analytics to map supply chains, identify investment clusters, and guide logistics infrastructure investments. Privacy and consent-based data sharing are central to the framework. The government emphasizes data harmonization as crucial for AI’s effectiveness, focusing on semantic interoperability across datasets.