Gold prices have reached a record high due to investor concerns over potential global trade wars and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Increased demand for the safe-haven asset is driving the surge, with gold up 2% this week and set for its fourth consecutive weekly gain.

PayPal shares dropped 4% after a European Union lawmaker suggested that U.S. payments firms could be impacted by rising U.S.-Europe trade tensions and potential tariffs. This uncertainty has caused market volatility and could pose new challenges for the payments sector, typically shielded from such trade actions.

Morgan Stanley sold 19.30 lakh shares of Kesoram Industries for Rs 81 lakh at Rs 4.20 per share, an 11% discount. The stock hit a 52-week low, closing at Rs 4.50. Other entities also offloaded significant stakes via block deals.

Banking and financial services major Goldman Sachs on Friday bought shares of state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Zomato worth Rs 281 crore through open market transactions.

Under the new guidelines, exchanges will monitor these positions by taking at least four snapshots of market positions during the trading day, with the timing of these snapshots to be randomly selected within pre-defined windows.

Edelweiss Financial Services is raising Rs 200 crore via debentures with a 9.5%-11% coupon, offering an extra 2% for delays. The firm is focusing on retail lending through co-lending partnerships while winding down wholesale loans. Retail AUM growth slowed due to regulatory constraints and onboarding delays.

Despite volatility, Sensex gained 5.4% and Nifty rose 5.7% in FY25. March’s 6% surge offset five consecutive monthly declines. FIIs were net sellers, while DIIs provided strong support. Defence, financials, and pharma stocks outperformed, while media and energy lagged.

India currently imposes a 2.5% basic customs duty and an additional 0.25% social welfare tax on LNG, but due to bilateral agreements, tax is not levied on supplies from UAE and Australia

Mukesh Ambani slipped out of the top 10 in the world’s rich list but remains the richest person in Asia

AU Small Finance Bank secured ₹770 crore through tier-II bonds at a 9.20% coupon. Investors included HDFC Bank, Nippon India Mutual Fund, and insurers. The funds will strengthen the bank’s capital adequacy and support digital banking expansion.

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday came out with a framework for undertaking fast-track follow-on offers by REITs and InvITs to make fundraising more efficient.

Century Joint Developments secured ₹750 crore through privately placed NCDs issued to Ares Management, offering a 21% IRR. The funds will refinance debt, cover pre-launch expenses, and support construction. The bonds are backed by promoter stakes and project mortgages.

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday extended the timeline by three months till June for regulated entities to adopt and implement cybersecurity and cyber resilience framework.

Gold prices rallied by Rs 1,100 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 92,150 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid rise in precious metal rates in the overseas markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had finished at Rs 91,050 per 10 grams on Thursday.

Sebi has mandated exchanges to monitor at least four intraday position limits for index derivatives starting April 1, 2025. While breaches won’t incur penalties yet, exchanges must alert trading members. BSE and NSE will create an SOP for implementation.

According to the complainants, more than 300 people who were laid off by the company have been awaiting settlements since 2023

India’s stock market has grown rapidly in the past five years, outpacing the previous 15, according to Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath. The pandemic-driven surge boosted investor participation, trading volumes, and liquidity, making capital markets more mainstream. Zerodha launched a Capital Markets Yearbook to document this transformation.

To facilitate ease of doing business, Sebi on Friday extended the timelines for portfolio managers and mutual funds for submission of offsite inspection data to the markets regulator.

Customers are eligible for five free transactions (inclusive of financial and non- financial transactions) every month from their own bank Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

Defence stocks led sectoral gains in FY25, surging 37%, followed by financials and pharma at 19%. FMCG, auto, realty, and oil & gas underperformed due to weak demand and tariff concerns. Government policies and global factors influenced sectoral movements.

On a monthly basis, the growth rate in the production of these sectors was lower than the 5.1% expansion recorded in January.

Small savings scheme: Govt announces interest rates for PPF, NSC for April-June quarter- check details

Small savings scheme: Govt announces interest rates for PPF, NSC for April-June quarter- check details

Small savings scheme: Govt announces interest rates for PPF, NSC for April-June quarter- check details

ATM charges hiked by ₹2 to ₹23 per withdrawal beyond free monthly usage from May 1

Indian government bond yields plunged this financial year, with the benchmark bond yield posting its steepest drop in five, as humongous foreign inflows and the dovish tilt from global central banks fuelled investor appetite for local debt.

Bourses BSE and NSE have put the securities of Gensol under the long-term ESM (Enhanced Surveillance Measure) framework.

The Nifty Auto index closed 1.03 per cent down at 21295.5.

The BSE benchmark gauge climbed 317.93 points or 0.41% to settle at 77,606.43 on Thursday. The Nifty rallied 105.10 points or 0.45% to 23,591.95

States have recently tweaked professional tax regulations, with Assam exempting those earning up to ₹15,000. Karnataka also has proposed changes. Professional tax, based on income, differs by state, and the Constitution caps it at ₹2,500 per individual.

In March 2025, the local unit appreciated 2.17%, the maximum since November 2018 when the local unit had registered a gain of more than 5%

The Nifty Bank index closed 0.02 per cent down at 51564.85.

DA Hike: Cabinet approves 2% raise in dearness allowance for central govt employees

DA Hike: Cabinet approves 2% raise in dearness allowance for central govt employees

Capacitors, inductors, resistors and connectors will be manufactured in the country, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The electronics component manufacturing scheme will run for six years, and unlike previous schemes for semiconductors and IT hardware, incentives will be based on turnover and employment, not incremental production.

The Nifty IT index closed 1.76 per cent down at 36886.15.

Indian markets closed lower on Friday as auto and IT stocks weighed on sentiment amid U.S. tariff concerns. BSE surged 16% while Aster DM Healthcare and Nava Ltd gained. Meanwhile, IT and auto stocks faced selling pressure, dragging indices lower.

Pace Digitek aims to use proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 630 crore for funding capital expenditure requirements and general corporate purposes.

Vinod Bahety is appointed the new chief, the Adani group company announced

Considering prepaying your ICICI personal loan? It can reduce your interest burden, but check the associated charges and eligibility. Foreclosure charges are waived for salaried customers after the first EMI for loans up to ₹50 lakh, making early repayment a viable option.

To manage large expenses on HDFC Bank credit cards, users can convert purchases to EMIs using SmartEMI. This method has associated fees and interest rates, and timely repayments can positively affect credit scores. Merchants may also offer no-cost EMI options to reduce costs.

Customers of Axis Bank can contact customer care through toll-free numbers for queries and lost cards. There are specific helplines for agricultural issues and NRI customers. Unresolved matters can be escalated to a nodal officer using grievance forms or emails.

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FII bets: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) increased long positions in index futures, with net longs rising to 60,054 contracts. Nifty rollovers dropped to 76.1%, while options data suggests a trading range of 22,500-24,500 in April.

Robert Kiyosaki calls fiat currency "fake money" due to inflation and advises investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He believes silver is the best short-term investment, while Bitcoin is a long-term hedge against inflation.

Axis Bank credit card transactions can be converted into EMI by following a few simple steps. This comes with several benefits such as: Flexibility with repayments, management of larger purchases, charging of lower interest rates etc. This article focuses on discussing these issues.

Here we share a number of key tips which come handy as you use a credit card for travelling in India and overseas

RIL experienced three consecutive quarters of profit decline before rebounding with a 7% increase in the most recent third quarter. The recent muted earnings were attributed to a drop in the operating performance of its core oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business, along with weakness in the downstream chemicals sectors.

HDFC Bank is offering up to 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card for spends of up to Rs. 4 lakhs by 31st August 2025.

"The most important stock we are looking at from the PSU segment is Coal India," the analyst told Business Today.

India remains relatively insulated from global issues affecting sectors like auto and pharma, says Christy Mathai of Quantum AMC. He expects a gradual earnings recovery and positive returns, primarily in largecap financial and IT services sectors, despite past market corrections.

European shares dropped on Friday, at the end of a week marred by concerns over the global economic fallout of an intensifying trade war waged by U.S. President Donald Trump.

At 12:07 PM IST, Bitcoin was priced at $85,925, reflecting a 1.8% decline in the last 24 hours, while Ethereum dropped 5.1% to $1,923. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.35%, settling at $2.79 trillion.

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April 2 marks a crucial day as U.S. President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs, escalating the trade war. This move could significantly impact Indian markets, raising questions about whether the markets have priced in the effect. The tariffs aim to rebalance trade with countries holding surpluses with the U.S., and the finer details of this strategy remain to be seen.

April 2 marks a crucial day as U.S. President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs, escalating the trade war. This move could significantly impact Indian markets, raising questions about whether the markets have priced in the effect. The tariffs aim to rebalance trade with countries holding surpluses with the U.S., and the finer details of this strategy remain to be seen.

GR Infraprojects shares traded at Rs 1050.75 against the previous close of Rs 1047.15. Market cap of the firm stood at Rs 10,162 crore.

Personal loans help borrowers tackle unexpected financial challenges like medical and education expenses. Still, the foreclosure process is complex and difficult to understand. This write-up is hence dedicated towards helping borrowers with steps to guide them with the foreclosure of their loans.

Here we discuss whether personal loans fintech are a boon for small borrowers or do they push them into a debt trap

Millennials in India face intense financial challenges. This article outlines five simple rules for effective financial management including: budgeting, saving for emergencies, managing debt, investing wisely, and staying informed about market trends to secure a prosperous financial future.

Hindalco share price: The stock was last seen trading 1.53 per cent lower at Rs 682.85. At this price, it has climbed 11.81 per cent in the calendar year 2025 so far.

Even with a 50 per cent pass on via price hikes of 4 per cent could impact US auto demand by 8 per cent or 10 lakh vehicles. This is against 1.6 crore new US car sales in 2024.  

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NHPC stock rose 7% to Rs 86.91 on Friday on BSE. Market cap of the firm stood at Rs 85,463 crore.

Five stocks saw long unwinding on March 28, with open interest (OI) declining and stock prices falling. IREDA, Angel One, Page Industries, LTF, and Tata Elxsi witnessed sell-offs, signaling profit booking or bearish sentiment among investors.

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Sensex declined to 77,461.77 and Nifty dipped to 23,553.25

NSE Holidays 2025: Indian stock markets will remain closed for 14 days in 2025 due to festivals and other events. In April, trading will be halted for three days in observance of Mahavir Jayanti (April 10), Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14), and Good Friday (April 18).

Shares of BEML extended its gains on Friday as the stock rose another 7 per cent, taking its gains over 22 per cent in two trading sessions, including a 17 per cent rise on Thursday.

So, part of it is the valuation, but the earnings of the companies will definitely get impacted and maybe the earnings results have not yet come out and the earnings will probably take a bit of time to start showing the tariff fallout.

Oil prices remained high due to U.S. tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil and restrictions on Iranian oil trade. Brent and U.S. crude futures slightly dipped but saw weekly gains. U.S. crude stocks fell more than expected. Analysts are cautious about sustained price gains amid global trade uncertainties.

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SpiceJet share price: The scrip traded lower than the 5-day, 10-, 20-, 30-, 50-, 100-, 150-day and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs).

The rupee appreciated 18 paise to 85.56 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows. Despite the gain, upward movement was limited due to global trade concerns. Foreign investors have injected significant capital into Indian equities and bonds over the past month.

Video KYC has transformed banking, but two smart upgrades—dynamic verification codes and PAN-Aadhaar API checks—can make it faster, safer, and fraud-proof

Indian IT stocks, including TCS, HCL Technologies, and Infosys, fell up to 2% as investors reacted to new U.S. tariffs and awaited an inflation report. The Nifty IT index dropped 1.3%, influenced by negative trends in global markets and escalating U.S. trade tensions.

BHEL share price: The PSU stock climbed 3.03 per cent to hit a high of Rs 220.95. The scrip is flat year-to-date but is down 9 per cent for the six-month period.

On the stock-specific front, Ashok Leyland traded lower despite the order win announcement. Last checked, the stock was down 0.79 per cent at Rs 207.

"RSI trending up" means that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) values are increasing, suggesting strengthening momentum in the price of the stock.

Botcha questions rationale behind providing prime land to private parties at cheaper prices; the land falls within the prohibited area of CRZ, says CPI(M) leader

On Thursday, both gold and silver closed higher in the domestic and international markets. The June futures contract for gold ended at Rs 89,305 per 10 grams, marking a 1.01% increase, while the May futures contract for silver settled at Rs 1,01,313 per kilogram, rising by 1.84%.

BSE share price: The stock soared 14.52 per cent to hit a high of Rs 5,364.40. Last checked, it was up 14.72 per cent at Rs 5,373.75. At this price, the scrip has gained 44.87 per cent in six months.

HMIL commenced trading on the Indian stock markets since its listing on October 22, 2024.

Despite being a lifetime free card, there are several costs involved which include high interest rates, overlimit fee, forex markup charge and low activity fee, among others

Markets have seen a significant recovery, driven by a reduction in interest rates and expected earnings growth. Domestic-focused companies, particularly in financial and engineering sectors, are prime investment options amidst global tariff uncertainties. Real estate may face tough times, but certain large-cap and mid-cap stocks show promise.

The order is from grid connected solar PV power project to be developed in Rajasthan at a tariff of Rs. 2.57/kWh for 25 years. LOA is for supply of power for 25 years.

The findings showed that institutional investors subscribed to 35.5 times the number of shares allocated to firms that disclosed risks, compared with 15.21 times for firms that did not disclose risks.

HDFC Securities recommends a buy on Prestige Estates Projects Ltd with a target of Rs 1914. Prestige Estates, a real estate firm, had a total income of Rs 1697.90 crore in Q3 2024. The company is noted for its diversified model and low-cost land acquisitions. Promoters hold 60.94% stake, with FIIs and DIIs owning 19.3% and 16.68% respectively.

The Nifty Auto index was trading 0.68 per cent down at 21369.75.

Shares of BSE surged as much as 12 per cent during the trading session on Friday as the capital markets regulator Sebi issued a consultation paper on future and options (equity derivative expiry day.

JFSL has made an investment of Rs 1,000.24 crore in its fully-owned subsidiary, Jio Finance (JFL), by subscribing to 1.73 crore equity shares at Rs 10 per share. The capital will be used by JFL to support its ongoing business activities.

The Nifty Pharma index was trading 0.87 per cent down at 21090.2.

The firm inked a facility agreement for raising External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) from SBI, Tokyo Branch for JPY 26 billion, including a Green Shoe Option of JPY 10 billion.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has amended its contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the delivery of Tejas Mk1 Final Operational Clearance (FOC) fighter jets, increasing the contract value to Rs 6,542.20 crore. Despite delays in production, the Tejas Mk1A program progresses with the first engine delivered by GE Aerospace. HAL’s Q3 profit saw a 14% increase.

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The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Friday, influenced by muted global cues. Nifty futures closed with modest gains, while India VIX fell. Experts suggest a broader trading range between 23,000 to 24,000 zones. Various analysts have provided stock recommendations for short-term traders, including ONGC, Jindal Steel, DLF, Hero MotoCorp, and IEX with specific targets and stop losses.

Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty50 experienced a decline on Friday, driven by losses in M&M and Infosys despite positive foreign inflows. The Sensex was down 117 points while the Nifty50 gained 25 points. Notably, FPIs purchased Indian shares worth Rs 11,111 crore on Thursday, marking the highest single-day inflow in six months.

BEML has secured a Rs 405 crore contract from Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation for manufacturing and launching metro cars, along with providing personnel training and 15 years of maintenance. Motilal Oswal Financial Mutual Fund acquired a 2.66 lakh-share stake in BEML. The stock has gained 13.6% recently, with a target price of Rs 3,838, indicating a 22% upside.

BEML has secured a Rs 405 crore contract from Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation for manufacturing and launching metro cars, along with providing personnel training and 15 years of maintenance. Motilal Oswal Financial Mutual Fund acquired a 2.66 lakh-share stake in BEML. The stock has gained 13.6% recently, with a target price of Rs 3,838, indicating a 22% upside.

BSE shares rose 9.99 per cent to hit a high of Rs 5,152.75, as NSE said the implementation of its previous circular is deferred "until further notice in view of SEBI consultation paper." 

BSE shares rose 9.99 per cent to hit a high of Rs 5,152.75, as NSE said the implementation of its previous circular is deferred "until further notice in view of SEBI consultation paper." 

BSE shares rose 9.99 per cent to hit a high of Rs 5,152.75, as NSE said the implementation of its previous circular is deferred "until further notice in view of SEBI consultation paper." 

BSE shares surged 11.7% after NSE postponed its plan to change the weekly expiry day for equity derivatives, which was set for April 4. This decision, made following a SEBI consultation, aims to standardize expiry days to reduce market volatility. The deferment could benefit BSE by maintaining market parity in the short term.

BEL stock has clocked multibagger returns of 231% in two years and 343% in three years. 

Jindal Steel shares: JSPL secured the block with a revenue-sharing bid of 10%, which will reduce its reliance on external coal supplies and ensure a consistent supply of raw materials for its steel production. This acquisition enhances the company’s backward integration strategy, helping to mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions and price volatility.

JM Financial has recommended a buy for Inox Wind Ltd. with a target price of Rs 212. Inox Wind, a Small Cap company in the Power sector, reported a significant increase in income and profit for the quarter ending 31-12-2024. Promoters hold 48.27% of the stake, with FIIs and DIIs owning 15.26% and 9.64%, respectively.

On Wednesday, the RBI released the schedule for the MPC meetings for the upcoming fiscal year beginning April 2025.

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Indian equity markets corrected significantly in February, with Nifty down ~6%, driven by global trade tensions, weak earnings, and FPI outflows. However, signs of stabilization are visible.

Shares of NTPC Green Energy climbed 3.18% to Rs 103 on BSE in the previous session. Market cap of the firm rose to Rs 86,791 crore. The stock saw a turnover of Rs 5.73 crore on BSE. 

Gurugram is an extremely important market for Godrej Properties. It is looking to strengthen its presence in the location in the coming years.

The Rs 16 crore SME IPO of Aten Papers and Foam is open for subscription from March 28 to April 2. Offering 33 lakh fresh equity shares at Rs 91-96 per share, it aims to raise funds for capital expenditure and other purposes. The allotment will be finalized on April 3, with shares expected to list on April 7.

Mayuresh Joshi, Head Equity at Marketsmith India, highlights strong prospects for Kotak and ICICI Bank in the private sector, and SBI and Bank of Baroda in the public sector. Auto sector standouts include TVS Motors and Maruti, with Swaraj Engines recommended for retention. Intense competition may affect wire stocks, and consumer durables are preferred over EMS stocks.

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Spinaroo Commercial is launching an Rs 11 crore IPO on March 28, available for subscription until April 2. The price per share is Rs 51 with a lot size of 2000 shares. The funds raised will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. Allotment will be finalized on April 3, and listing is expected on April 7.

Vedanta Group alone proposes ₹91,528 crore investment in aluminium sector in Rayagada district

Nifty: JM Financial said its analysis indicates that the Nifty has exhibited a positive price seasonality in April. In the last 10 years, the index has closed in the green on 7 occasions with an average return of 2.4 per cent.

Sandip Sabharwal advises investors to remain positive despite fears of tariffs and global conflicts. He highlights opportunities for gains in the Indian market, particularly in financials, NBFCs, construction, and capital goods sectors. Sabharwal suggests moving away from heavily competitive quick commerce stocks like Zomato and Swiggy, and considers buying stocks such as Avenue Supermarts.

Infonative Solutions has fixed a price band of Rs 75-79 per share, where investors can bid for 1,600 shares in one lot.

Nuvama said that SignatureGlobal has built up a robust pre-sales momentum, notable presence in the supply-constrained Gurugram market and a capital-efficient business model.

Nuvama said that SignatureGlobal has built up a robust pre-sales momentum, notable presence in the supply-constrained Gurugram market and a capital-efficient business model.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs 1,385 crore, increasing its order inflow for the financial year to Rs 18,415 crore. The orders include radar upgrades, electronic voting machines, and communication equipment. BEL reported 47.3% growth in Q3 profit after tax, reaching Rs 1,316.06 crore.

TVS Holdings Ltd will turn ex-dividend today. The company had announced an interim dividend of Rs 93 per share earlier. Shares of Matrimony.com Ltd would also turn ex-dividend today.

Stocks including Infosys, UltraTech, HCL Technologies, HAL, Asian Paints, BEL, Jio Financial, PFC, Adani Green, ABFRL, Raymond and CESC will be in the spotlight on Friday, March 28.

An analyst from Axis Securities said that Tata Motors has established a near-term bottom, followed by a rally that encountered resistance, a classic example of previous support turning into resistance.

Investors reduced stock exposure after President Trump announced tariffs on auto imports, impacting markets and raising inflation concerns. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose, gold reached new highs, and automaker shares plummeted. Despite the auto tariff concerns, currencies of affected countries remained resilient against the U.S. dollar.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins stated that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will increase U.S. inflation in the short term. She noted the potential for these price pressures to be temporary but also acknowledged the risk of more enduring inflation.

A regional gauge of equities fell 0.7% with indexes in Japan, Australia and South Korea declining after both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slipped, with automakers getting hit. Equity-index futures for US also fell in early Asian trading. Gold edged higher after hitting a new record in the prior session. Yields on the 10-year Treasury were little changed.

Analysts recommend stocks such as HDFC Bank, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Tata Steel, and Samvardhana Motherson, expecting returns between 17% and 27%. Improvements in growth, favorable risk-reward, valuation comfort, and positive market outlooks drive their optimistic projections.

Bharat Forge (BFL) has finalised a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply 184 units of the 155mm/52-calibre advanced towed artillery gun system (ATAGS).

"There were mild dollar sales from oil companies and importers," traders said. Market participants are now waiting for the tariff announcement by the US on April 2 and are uncertain on the outcome of reciprocal tariffs.

Trump had pledged to levy reciprocal tariffs on all countries, including India, from April 2. However, there were expectations of some respite or waiver.

Insurance companies in Mumbai anticipate a 15-20% hike in third-party motor insurance premiums from April 1 due to increasing claims and stagnant rates. With TP award inflation nearly at 12% annually impacting profitability, industry CEOs indicate a substantial hike is necessary.