Oil Price Today (May 29): Crude oil falls as peace deal hopes offset constant tensions. What are experts saying?
Oil prices saw a slight dip on Friday. Hopes for a U.S. and Iran ceasefire extension are influencing the market. U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated progress but noted unresolved issues. Geopolitical tensions remain high. Analysts suggest a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could impact global oil markets significantly.
Positive Breakout: These 11 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, 11 stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMAs (Daily Moving Averages) on May 27, 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 […]
Bio Medica Laboratories shares to debut today. Here’s what GMP suggests ahead of listing
Bio Medica Laboratories’ shares are set to list on the NSE SME platform amidst weak grey market sentiment, with the IPO currently trading at a discount. The Rs 52 crore IPO, which saw overall subscription of 2.26 times, aims to fund loan repayment and manufacturing expansion. Despite selective institutional interest, investor caution prevails due to […]
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on US-Iran truce deal, oil drops
Asian markets saw gains as oil prices fell following a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. This development eased concerns about energy flow disruptions. Optimism surrounding artificial intelligence also boosted stock markets. However, rising inflation and a cooling economy present challenges for investors. The Federal Reserve’s flexibility is limited by persistent price pressures, impacting interest rate decisions.
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEO
After a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the next two years from 14% at present. It also plans to enter into the credit card business, and loans against mutual funds are on the cards, too, as is a […]
Ace investors take a hit on portfolios in March quarter
Top Indian investors saw their portfolios shrink in the first quarter. Hemendra Kothari and Mukul Agrawal experienced over 25% declines. Madhusudan Kela’s holdings fell 21%. The portfolios of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s family and Anil Kumar Goel were least affected. This period marked a sharp market downturn impacting many.
Supreme Court seeks govt, RBI response to plea for audit of banks’ realty exposure
The Supreme Court has asked the government and the Reserve Bank of India for their response to a petition that wants banks’ dealings with real estate projects to be reviewed. The court also wants an investigation into developers accused of misusing homebuyers’ money. Several authorities and builders have been issued notices.
Coal India OFS gets good demand amid green energy risks
Coal India’s offer for sale opens for retail investors amidst a conflicting investment narrative. While the state-owned miner boasts strong financials and a consistent dividend track record, concerns over its long-term prospects due to the global shift towards renewable energy persist. Non-retail investors showed strong demand, subscribing 8.14 times on the first day.
Bajaj Finserv lines up Rs 2,000 crore for AI, cybersecurity and quantum technologies
Bajaj Finserv is launching Finserv Intelligence, a ₹1,500-2,000 crore, five-year initiative to build scalable technology solutions for India and the world. The program will invest in early-stage startups and collaborate with academic institutions to develop capabilities in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies, aiming for transformational medium-term research.
Big tech gives South Korea, Taiwan the edge over India
South Korea and Taiwan’s equity markets are outperforming India, driven by a few tech giants like TSMC and Samsung. While Taiwan’s market cap grew 54% and South Korea’s 81%, India’s market cap has shrunk 7% amid significant FPI outflows. India’s market boasts a much larger number of actively traded stocks compared to its peers.