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Starting with India, India’s manufacturing momentum slowed in March, with the HSBC Manufacturing PMI easing to 53.9 from 56.9 in February. This marks the weakest improvement in nearly four years. The slowdown seems to be coming from rising cost pressures, intense competition, and uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. Employment saw its fastest growth in seven months, and exports remained strong, showing the best expansion since September 2025. Interestingly, compani

Last week’s global economic data tells a clear story: growth is slowing, but it’s far from collapsing. Let’s start with Japan, where inflation eased to 1.3% in February 2026 from 1.5%. This is the lowest since March 2022 and, importantly, below the central bank’s 2% target. Core inflation also dropped to 1.6%, while prices declined 0.2% month-on-month for the third straight month. Falling energy costs and softer food inflation are helping here, signalling that price pressures

Money is flowing out, the rupee is weakening, and growth is slowing. Are these early signals that India is heading towards a slowdown?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is trying to make possible. In a recent proposal, the regulator has introduced the idea of mutual fund investments through prepaid gift instruments (PPIs), essentially turning mutual funds into something you can gift like a voucher.

Explore where capital is flowing in Indian equity markets amid volatility. This article tracks sector-wise inflows into capital goods, energy, metals, consumer services, and chemicals, highlighting the companies attracting investor interest and the shift toward resilience and pricing power.

Diving into the "why" behing the underperfomance

HDFC Bank’s sharp fall on March 19 highlights how governance concerns, macro pressures, and valuation shifts impact banking stocks. A deep dive into fundamentals, P/BV compression, and RBI stance.

According to data reported by The Economic Times, nearly 64% of listed stocks with a market capitalisation above ₹1,000 crore have declined by more than 30%, and 78% of listed stocks fell nearly 20% from their peaks over the last 18 months.

The company has set a price band of ₹163 to ₹172 per equity share, with a lot size of 80 shares, translating to a minimum investment of ₹13,760 for retail investors.

Whenever global oil prices rise, India’s import bill increases sharply. This puts pressure on the country’s trade balance, currency, and inflation levels. Reducing this dependence has therefore become a key economic priority.

Geopolitical tensions normally push investors toward gold, yet the metal has barely moved. Instead, rising bond yields, a stronger dollar, and surging oil prices are reshaping global capital flows. What do these unusual market signals reveal about where investors are actually moving their money?

Balanced Advantage Funds dynamically adjust their exposure depending on market valuations, volatility, and macroeconomic conditions.

The ₹6,000 crore Raajmarg InvIT IPO is backed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and will primarily monetize operational highway assets. Several strategic investors have already committed funds ahead of the public issue.

Global stock markets declined sharply after crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Concerns over potential supply disruptions and rising energy costs triggered a broad sell-off across major indices.

With nearly half of its crude oil imports moving through the Strait of Hormuz, India appears highly exposed to disruptions in the Gulf. Yet the country’s growing imports from Russia and a broader diversification of suppliers may be quietly reducing the risk of a major energy shock.

When the IT sector plunged nearly 20%, most technology mutual funds followed the fall. But three funds: Edelweiss, Invesco, and WhiteOak managed to stay surprisingly resilient. A closer look at their portfolios reveals what sets them apart.

The company has set a price band of ₹116 to ₹122 per equity share, with a lot size of 110 shares, translating to a minimum investment of ₹13,420 for retail investors.

The company has set a price band of ₹1287 to ₹1352 per equity share, with a lot size of 11 shares, translating to a minimum investment of ₹14,872 for retail investors. IPO Snapshots Detail Value Total Issue Size ₹1,087 Cr Fresh Issue - Offer for Sale ₹1,087 Cr Face Value ₹10 Price Band ₹1287 to ₹1352 Lot Size 11 Minimum Investment ₹14,872 Listing BSE, NSE Opens 4 March 2026 Closes 6 March 2026 SEDEMAC Mechatronics Ltd., founded in 2007 and based in Pune, is a technology-focus

Tracing the movement of Gold as geopolitical tensions tighten.

A study on the Multi-factor funds in India.