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US-Iran talks, RBI's rate decision likely to steer markets this week
Developments around the USIran situation, crude oil prices, and the RBI's interest rate decision would determine the trend in the equity market in an event-heavy week ahead, analysts said. Besides, macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and the rupee-dollar trend would act as key drivers for equities, they noted. "Participants will closely monitor global developments surrounding the USIran situation and movement in crude oil prices, which continue to remain critical for inflation expectations, currency stability, and foreign flows," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The final HSBC Manufacturing PMI reading for May will be announced on Monday, followed by the Services PMI and Composite PMI data on Wednesday. These indicators will provide important insights into demand trends, business activity, and growth resilience across sectors, he said. "The key event of the week will be the RBI monetary policy announcement on Friday," Mishr
Why Indian investors need global exposure today
With the rupee weakening and structural pressures from oil, capital outflows and inflation differentials persisting, Indian investors face currency risk in domestic-only portfolios. The article argues for global diversification, highlighting how dollar assets provide both return potential and currency protection, making international exposure a strategic necessity.
Zara posts weakest India performance since pandemic years
Inditex Trent Retail India saw its weakest performance since pandemic years. Revenue fell, and profit dropped significantly. This highlights growing competition in India's apparel market. Global rivals, digital brands, and local retailers are vying for market share. Trent, however, reported strong revenue growth from its own brands.
Industrial activity stays resilient despite global conflict: RBI bulletin
Quarterly results of listed private non-financial companies for Q4:2025-26 reflected improved business performance. Aggregate sales rose in double digits, with manufacturing companies benefiting from automobiles and iron and steel. In services, both IT and non-IT firms maintained growth despite global uncertainties, with wholesale and retail trade driving non-IT gains.
Wall Street is focused more on AI than war fears now: Standard Chartered strategist
Steven Englander, Managing Director - Global Head of G10 FX Research, and North American Macro Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank explains why the dollar remains strong despite softer oil prices, discusses the rupee and emerging market flows, and says rising AI-related investments may be supported by genuine productivity gains rather than speculative excess.
Oil Heads For Worst Month Since 2020, Brent Crude Slips Toward $93 On Iran Truce Hopes
The sharp decline comes after weeks of volatility driven by fears over the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil trade.
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.
'Avoid 100% Equity Exposure': Devina Mehra's Advice To Retail Investors Amid Global Headwinds
She also stressed that equity markets should not be viewed like fixed deposits, as returns are inherently unpredictable over short horizons of one to three years.
Why gold and silver prices on MCX remain volatile amid global uncertainty
Gold prices hold below key levels on MCX as silver rebounds, analysts weigh softer US dollar, oil volatility, and Fed rate hike risks for precious metals.
NZ dollar climbs as RBNZ indicates need to increase OCR sooner and by more than envisaged
The New Zealand dollar firmed up on Wednesday after the central bank left OCR rates unchanged and signaled possibility of further rate hikes in futures. The OCR will most likely need to increase sooner and by more than envisaged in the February Monetary Policy Statement, RBNZ said in the statement. The pace of OCR increases will depend on the relative influence of persistent wage- and price-setting behaviour versus weaker economic activity on medium-term inflation pressures, it further noted. The Committee remains focused on ensuring that increased costs do not lead to elevated inflation over the medium term, while avoiding unnecessary economic volatility. The central bank also noted that New Zealands trading partners are expected to see weaker growth and higher inflation as global economic backdrop remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept its official cash rate unchanged at 2.25% as expected. New Zealand dollar climbed 0.70% to around $0.587 this morning.
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
ADNOC LNG tanker heads to India as gas shipments resume through Strait of Hormuz
A liquefied natural gas tanker from Abu Dhabi has exited the Strait of Hormuz. This marks an increase in energy shipments through the crucial passage. The vessel is heading to India. This comes as energy flows through Hormuz see a slight rise. The strait had been largely closed to LNG traffic since late February. This situation had impacted global supply.