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₹373.9 lakh crore from ₹378.8 lakh crore in the previous session, resulting in investors collectively losing about ₹5 lakh crore in a single session. Equity benchmarks the Nifty 50 and the Sensex experienced significant losses on Tuesday due to widespread selling as investors remained cautious following the Bank of Japan's decision to raise rates for the first time in 17 years, ending eight years of negative interest rates, as expected by the market.

Also Read: US Fed meet begins today: 3 key things that may influence Fed's policy decision However, all eyes will be on any indications regarding the timing and magnitude of potential easing measures anticipated from the Fed later this year. Recent data revealed that US producer prices surpassed expectations in February, both on a monthly and annual basis. This followed earlier data indicating that US consumer prices exceeded forecasts last month, reaching 3.2%.

Housing sales in India’s top six cities – Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune — have surged by 20% during the January-March period. The number of housing units sold has reached around 1,47,000 units, according to NoBroker.

Renowned Indian lyricist and screenwriter, Javed Akhtar, has found himself in a public exchange with “Animal” director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The confrontation arose after Akhtar voiced concerns regarding the rising trend of commercial success garnered by films featuring contentious content, albeit without explicitly mentioning “Animal.” Vanga, however, took offense to Akhtar’s remarks, branding his art as “false.”

The move brings the nation's interest rate to a range of 0-0.1%, as BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda also ended a swathe of accommodative monetary policies. Interest rates shifted into negative territory in 2016 in an attempt to encourage banks to lend more, continuing a near decade-long trend of cutting rates, with the previous hike occurring in 2007. Aviva Investors' Wakefield: Is Japan's stock-market sugar rush sustainable? Chris Scicluna, head of research at Daiwa Capital Markets Europe, noted along with the rates shift, the bank ended the policy of yield control and ETF purchase, which...

Read here: Ambuja, Bharti, SBI, L&T, Zomato among top 11 picks by Jefferies for 5 years The brokerage has listed key trends that will keep the hotel industry rising this year: Hotel sector market cap has tripled since 2019: The brokerage noted that the hotel industry market capitalisation has more than tripled in the past three years vs Dec 2019 levels, led by: 1) strong operating performance and earnings surprises drove growth in the stock prices of the listed incumbents; 2) valuation re-rating of the sector on strong tourism theme; 3) listings of Samhi, Park, and Juniper in the past six months. Travel theme driving investor interest: As per Jefferies, the strong travel theme playing out in India has focused attention on the hospitality space for the right reasons.

Nifty's euphoric rally is staring at a sharp decline and the index could plunge to 18,550 in what could be a timewise correction that may last for a minimum of three quarters, according to PhillipCapital estimates. This is a 3,470-points or nearly 16% fall from the Friday closing price of 22,023. In the worst-case scenario, Nifty may test levels of 16,000-15,500, a whopping 6,523 points or 30% fall. In this case, the timewise correction could last for a maximum of 6-7 quarters.

Havells India Ltd. slipped 2.41 per cent to Rs 1465.35 in Tuesday's trade as of 02:05PM (IST). It hit a high of Rs 1505.65 and low of Rs 1457.0 during the session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 1590.9 and a low of Rs 1128.1. The return on equity for the stock stood at 16.18 per cent. About 8,007 shares have changed hands on the counter so far.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. slipped 2.73 per cent to Rs 156.4 in Tuesday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 159.1 and low of Rs 154.25 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 115.49, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 164.21. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

alcohol beverages industry is poised for margin improvement and higher sales in the fiscal year 2025, according to ICRA, a credit rating agency. ICRA projects a revenue growth of 8-10% for its sample set of domestic alcohol beverages (alcobev) companies in FY2025. Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) companies are anticipated to witness revenue expansion of 11-13%, driven by a preference for premium products alongside a volume growth of approximately 3-5%. Beer companies are expected to experience a revenue increase of 9-11% year-on-year, primarily due to a 4-6% rise in volumes.

Tata Elxsi Ltd. traded 1.51 per cent lower in Tuesday's session at 12:02PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 7777.85 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 7777.85 and Rs 7557.35, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 9191.1 and a 52-week low of 5883.05. About 1,900 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

Stock market today: Following weak global Asian stock markets after a trend reversal by the Central Bank of Japan, the Indian stock market witnessed sharp selling pressure during Tuesday deals. The Nifty 50 index opened below the psychological 22,000 mark and went on to touch an intraday low of 21,817 mark, logging an intrada loss of 238 points or more than one percent dip against Monday's close of 22,055 level.

Pidilite Industries Ltd. fell 1.45 per cent to Rs 2881.75 at 11:42AM hours (IST) on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap up start to the session. As per data available on BSE, total traded quantity on the counter stood at 5,124 shares with a turnover of Rs 1.47 crore till 11:42AM (IST). The stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 85.22, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 16.59.

Vedanta Ltd. slipped 0.51 per cent to Rs 269.65 in Tuesday's trade as of 10:40AM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 274.75 and low of Rs 269.05 during the session. The return on equity (ROE) for the stock stood at 26.82 per cent. Traded volume on the counter stood at 10:40AM shares and turnover at Rs 2.93 crore around that time. The stock of Vedanta Ltd. quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 301.0 and 52-week low prices of Rs 207.85, respectively.

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd. gained 0.35 per cent to Rs 8234.25 in Tuesday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 8308.15 and low of Rs 8050.05 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 7577.22, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 8491.05. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

Companies say it is a win-win for them too as they get to retain valuable talent, cultivate a more skilled workforce from within, and save time and money on external hiring.

South Korean regulators talked to officials from ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the OECD about crypto policy in Seoul on March 18.

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. rose 1.35 per cent to Rs 3292.0 at 10:00AM hours (IST) on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap up start to the session. As per data available on BSE, total traded quantity on the counter stood at 18,546 shares with a turnover of Rs 6.13 crore till 10:00AM (IST). The stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 17.75, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at -11.79.

Bitcoin price has continued to move higher in March, which is in line with historical trends heading into the much-anticipated halving event.

inflation likely flared up again in February amid higher gasoline prices, reinforcing the expectation that the journey back to two per cent inflation will be a bumpy one.Statistics Canada is set to release its February consumer price index report on Tuesday. The consensus expectation among forecasters is that prices rose 3.1 per cent from a year ago.That would reverse some of the progress made in January, when the annual inflation rate slowed to 2.9 per cent.“We’re looking for inflation to re-accelerate as a result of higher energy prices during the month.

Sustainable investing remains a growing trend but while a recent report found rising interest among retail investors, new research highlights concerns among larger investors.