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US Stock Market | Wall Street pushes Fed rate cut expectations to September amid oil shock

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley now expects the US Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September. This is a shift from its earlier June projection. Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions are a key reason. Other major banks like Goldman Sachs and Barclays have also revised their forecasts.

SEBI’s new shareholding norms may boost mega IPOs: Bhavesh Shah

Bhavesh Shah, MD & Head of Investment Banking at Equirus Capital, says SEBI’s eased public shareholding norms will help large companies launch mega IPOs while reducing dilution pressure at listing. By allowing companies more time to reach 25% public ownership, the move can improve price stability and attract investor demand over time, potentially boosting large listings such as the National Stock Exchange of India and Reliance Jio. Disclosure: RIL, the promoter of Reliance Jio, also controls Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com.

57,233% return! Coal India set to make multibagger gains on Central Mine Planning IPO

Central Mine Planning IPO is set to launch on March 20, with a price band of ₹163-172. The company aims to raise ₹1,842 crore, benefiting its parent, Coal India, which stands to make a 57,233% gain on its investment.

Gold near ₹1.57 lakh per 10 grams in India, silver slips nearly 2%: Why bullion is under pressure

Gold and silver prices in India fell on March 16 due to weaker global bullion prices and reassessment of US interest rates. Gold futures on MCX dropped ₹1,339 to ₹1.57 lakh per 10 grams, while silver futures fell ₹4,089 to ₹2.55 lakh per kilogram. Analysts cited a stronger US dollar, rising US Treasury yields, and elevated oil prices as key factors. Despite short-term volatility, experts like Vijay Kuppa emphasize the long-term diversification benefits of gold and silver in investment portfolios.

HMEL to invest Rs 2,600 cr in speciality, fine chemicals sector in Punjab: LN Mittal

HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) announced a Rs 2,600 crore investment in Punjab's speciality and fine chemicals sector. Additionally, HMEL plans to launch 500 new retail fuel outlets nationwide, equipped with modern technology. This expansion follows HMEL's significant Rs 60,000 crore investment in its Bathinda refinery, Punjab's sole oil refinery.

Stocks in news: Tata Steel, Kaynes Tech, GAIL, Somany Ceramics, TVS Motor

Indian markets continued their downward trend on Thursday. Several companies saw significant news. BofA Securities invested in Kaynes Technologies. GAIL assured uninterrupted gas supply to Bengaluru. South Indian Bank launched EPF payment services. DCM Shriram approved renewable energy investment. TVS Motor launched a new electric scooter. Tata Steel moved court over a GST demand.

Trump announces Reliance’s investment in new US refinery, Mukesh Ambani firm stays silent

Shares of India’s most valuable company dipped after President Donald Trump touted Reliance Industries’ involvement in a $300 billion US refinery, even as the company declined to confirm its role and experts questioned the deal’s scale.

Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Apar Industries Ltd, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd, Aegis Logistics Ltd and TVS Motor Company Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 11 March 2026.

Strait of Hormuz disruption keeps oil risks high; markets reassess rate cuts: Neeraj Seth

Neeraj Seth, Founder & CIO of 3R Investment Management, says oil supply risks remain as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still disrupted, leaving nearly 20% of global supply affected. While emergency reserves and eased sanctions may ease shortages, the conflict shows no clear end. Markets are repricing risk and scaling back expectations of global monetary easing due to inflation concerns from higher oil prices. Seth remains cautious on emerging markets and believes India may attract flows later if oil stabilises and valuations correct.

Trump announces Reliance investment in new US oil refinery; calls $300bn Texas deal as historic

Kedaara Capital gears up to sell Universal NutriScience for Rs 3,000 crore

UNS markets Seacod, one of India's top-selling cod liver oil capsule brands. The company is expected to be valued at around ₹3,000 crore. Investment bank Rothschild has been appointed to advise Kedaara on the sale process, the people cited above said.

ONGC, Oil India remain tactical buys amid high crude prices; policy risk may rise: ICICI Securities

ONGC and Oil India remain tactical investment ideas if crude prices stay elevated, said Probal Sen, Energy Analyst at ICICI Securities. He noted that even realisations of $75–$80 per barrel would be positive for upstream companies. However, if oil sustains above $100 per barrel for a prolonged period, the probability of government intervention could increase. Sen added that authorities may explore measures to limit gains for producers to ease pressure on consumers.