RBI maintains optimism on growth, signals caution on inflation and FX volatility: Anubhuti Sahay
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest policy stance balances optimism on growth with caution on inflation and foreign exchange volatility. Analysts noted the central bank’s FY27 growth projection of 6.9% appears optimistic compared to market expectations, but the measured communication aims to stabilize market sentiment amidst global uncertainties.
RBI policy on expected lines, focused on stability and proactivity: R. Gandhi
The Reserve Bank of India’s recent monetary policy announcement offered clarity amidst global uncertainties, with former Deputy Governor R. Gandhi highlighting the MPC’s expected assessment and projections. The RBI’s proactive stance, as evidenced by its willingness to intervene during rupee volatility, signals a commitment to maintaining economic equilibrium and mitigating market fluctuations.
Crude may soften, but global supply challenges remain: Peter McGuire
Global financial markets rebounded sharply on hopes of Middle East de-escalation, with crude oil prices cooling and Asian equities rallying. While a temporary ceasefire has injected optimism, market participants remain cautious about the sustainability of this “risk-on” sentiment. The next two weeks are critical for determining the trajectory of oil prices and broader market stability.
IT rebound, banking bets & global themes: Sandip Agarwal maps the market playbook
Market expert Sandip Agarwal sees a structural turn in IT stocks driven by a weakening rupee and cooled valuations, expecting significant EPS growth. He also highlights emerging value in the banking sector, while advising caution on EMS and consumption due to seasonal and supply chain concerns.
Silver rockets Rs 13,500/kg, gold gains Rs 3,700/10 gms as Iran war ceasefire lifts inflation worries. Right time to buy?
Gold and silver prices surged on Wednesday, mirroring global gains as U.S. President Trump’s ceasefire with Iran eased inflation fears. MCX silver futures jumped 6%, while gold futures rose 2.4%. International spot gold hit a near three-week high. Experts advise caution amidst volatility, suggesting buying opportunities above key levels.
RIL, HPCL and other downstream stocks soar up to 9% as crude crashes 15% after the US-Iran ceasefire. What’s next for investors?
Indian oil, Reliance, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum shares rallied up to 9% as crude prices plunged nearly 15% following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement, easing fears of Strait of Hormuz disruption. This drop significantly reduces input costs for downstream companies like HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL, boosting their shares. Conversely, upstream producers such as ONGC and Oil […]
Positive Breakout: These 7 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, seven stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on April 7, 2026, according to stockedge.com’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. As long as the stock is […]
Oil Price Today (April 8): Crude oil price crashes 15% as Trump agrees 2-week ceasefire with Iran. What are experts saying?
Brent Crude oil price: Oil prices plummeted below $100 a barrel following President Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This development, averting a potential escalation, saw Brent crude fall to $94.43 and WTI to $96.82.
Dollar drops as Trump ceasefire prompts risk-on turn for markets
Global markets surged as US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The US dollar weakened significantly against major currencies like the euro, yen, Australian dollar, and New Zealand dollar. This development eased geopolitical tensions, leading to a ‘risk-on’ sentiment. Cryptocurrencies also saw substantial gains following the announcement.
Market bets on Aurobindo as Europe, US Sales show uptick
Aurobindo Pharma stock is performing well. Sales in Europe are improving. New products are launching in the US. The company is also developing weight loss drugs. Future growth will come from more product launches and a recent acquisition. Backward integration projects are also boosting profitability. The company expects strong earnings growth.