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«If we do make a higher low than the low that we made last time and then manage to move up from there, that would be a very-very positive sign for the overall market,» says Rohit Srivastava, Founder, Strike Money Analytics & Indiacharts. Yes, we just tend to get happy too soon, too quick when you look at the markets, a mild bit of rebound, and you are really pretty enthused and kicked about it thinking that maybe things are actually turning for better. Once again, a down day now. Rohit Srivastava: I do think things are turning for better. If you look at the last two-three days of price action in India and across Asia, what you will really witness is that most of the markets are resilient in the face of US-based news flow and volatility, which is partly because a lot of the selling in India and Asia was already going on since the month of October. In some parts of the world, even since June and July. So, many of the markets had already corrected. The US stock market is the last one to correct. Whatever the reasons may be, but if we just put it in the broader light of what has been happening, if there was a correction overdue in the world, it happened in other world markets first and it is happening in the US last and so that is why you are not seeing such a big impact of the US volatility now.

Asking a supplementary during Question Hour, Manish Tewari of the Congress said national security and energy security have to go hand in hand. He claimed the mixed renewable energy project will run up to one kilometer of the International Border (IB) and noted that as per security protocol, any big infrastructure project should be at least 10 km away from the IB. He asked whether any relaxation was granted to the proposed project. The government asserted that nods and licences to any proposal are granted after obtaining clearances from the Centre, the state and relevant agencies.

recession this year and a risk of lasting damage to the country's standing as an investment destination if the administration undermines trust in U.S. governance, according to J.P. Morgan's chief economist. «Where we stand now is with a heightened concern about the U.S. economy,» Bruce Kasman, the U.S. investment bank's chief global economist, told reporters in Singapore on Wednesday. He said he has not yet revised any forecasts, but put a roughly 40% recession risk into the outlook — up from about a 30% chance he had reckoned on at the start of the year. J.P. Morgan's current forecast is for 2% U.S. GDP growth this year. U.S. stocks have suffered their sharpest selloff in months over recent days as investors have grown nervous that President Donald Trump will slow the economy with import duties. Ninety-five percent of economists polled by Reuters last week across Canada, Mexico and the U.S. said recession risks in their economies had increased as a result of Trump's tariffs.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to boost economic growth, improve infrastructure, and ensure lasting peace in a region that has long grappled with insurgency and underdevelopment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Corporate governance is central to the effective functioning of public sector undertakings (PSUs). To maximize board effectiveness, a careful balance must be maintained.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Whether John Maynard Keynes said, “When the facts change, I change my mind" is often disputed, but the witticism has never seemed more apt. German chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz, long a fiscal hawk as the leader of Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), recently made an about-turn on the virtues of higher deficit spending after being briefed on the country’s dwindling growth prospects and witnessing geopolitical gyrations in the US, which seems keen to patch up with Russia, potentially leaving its European allies in the lurch.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the last year, I noticed a pattern in the stories that people were telling about their stock picks—and in bull markets, everyone has a story. Most stories were about companies supplying either goods or services to a government or a quasi-government entity, maybe for highways, railways, power, defence or something of that kind.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The theme of this year’s World Sleep Day, observed on 14 March, is Make Sleep Health A Priority, which is often easier said than done. Anxiety often fuels insomnia, and this inability to fall asleep in turn stirs up more stress.

JioStar is gearing up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a roster of 20 sponsors, including My11Circle, Campa Energy, Birla Opus, PokerBaazi, SBI, PhonePe, Mutual Funds Sahi Hai, Thums Up, Google Search, Allen Solly, Jaquar Bath + Light, GPay, Kent Kuhl Fans, Dream11, Campa, Joy Cosmetics, TVS, Asian Paints, Zupee, and Amul. With IPL’s reach and influence, these brands across categories such as Beverages, ACs and fans, BFSI, Fintech, Fantasy Sports, Mobile Phone Handsets, and Paints are set to maximise visibility and forge connections with cricket fans across the country, the company said in a statement. Ishan Chatterjee, Chief Business Officer, Sports Revenue, SMB & Creator, JioStar, said, “IPL is more than a sporting event — it’s a juggernaut that brings fans and brands together at an unprecedented scale. As we gear up for the 2025 season, we are excited to welcome our sponsors to our platforms that deliver scale, impact, and consumer engagement. With ad innovations and synergy between TV and digital, we remain committed to delivering impact and value for our partners while elevating the fan experience.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Most Indian parents dream of sending their child to top-tier institutions like IIT or ISB, but few plan for the staggering costs. When the admission letter arrives, panic often follows.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the U.S. market downturn continues, the natural question is whether it is a good time to start buying.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. High-quality bonds are on sale, and Pimco Income fund manager Daniel Ivascyn is loading up on them. Ivascyn isn’t just any ordinary manager, and the $180 billion Pimco Income is no ordinary bond fund.

March 15 is the last date to pay advance tax for the current financial year. Advance tax is essentially the tax you pay on all other income besides your salary.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Uncertainty around tariff policy has weighed on consumer and business confidence in recent months, yet other indicators may prove better predictors of whether the U.S.

MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Rishabh Pant have captured the hearts of fans across the nation with a delightful video that has gone viral on social media. The trio was spotted reveling at the sangeet ceremony of Pant's sister, Sakshi, in the picturesque town of Mussoorie, where the atmosphere was electric with joy and laughter. The wedding festivities, marking Sakshi's upcoming marriage to businessman Ankit Chaudhary, have been nothing short of grand, and the cricket legends added a special touch to the occasion by swaying to the enchanting sufi melody of ‘Dama Dam Mast Qalandar’. The video, which surfaced on Wednesday, showcases the dynamic trio dancing with infectious energy, reminding everyone of the joy that cricket brings both on and off the field.

Hitachi Energy India’s Rs 2,000 crore qualified institutional placement (QIP), the largest such offering this calendar year so far subscribed two times on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said. The issue with base size is Rs 2,000 crore with an option to upsize to Rs 3,000 crore, offered at an indicative price of Rs 11,507 per share, people said. With demand doubling, the company is likely to partially exercise the green shoe option, according to the people cited above.

Global markets have endured some severe volatility this month as the president looks to ramp up pressure on global partners by imposing or threatening hefty duties on their goods, citing huge trade imbalances.

Anand Mahindra is all praise for Tara Prasad. Taking to X on Tuesday, the billionaire gushed about the Indian-American figure skater, praising her for her considerable accomplishments. Dropping a video of Tara in her element on the skating rink, the Mahindra Group Chairman praised her for making India proud. “Apparently Tara switched her U.S. citizenship to an Indian one in 2019 and has since been our national skating champ three times. Well done, Tara. I hope you are in the vanguard of athletes who give India a noticeable presence in winter sports. I know you narrowly missed out on a spot in the last Winter Olympics but have your sights set on the games in ‘26. We’ll all be rooting for you. Go chase that dream,” the comment read.

Varun Goel, Senior Fund Manager, Mirae Asset Investment Managers, says the lending space definitely looks attractive, both banks and NBFCs. Secondly, export-oriented sectors, be it IT and pharma, should do well. There has been a significant depreciation in the rupee, which will definitely boost the margins of a lot of these exporting companies. Low-ticket discretionary items in India should also show a good bounce back as the benefit of tax cuts start showing the impact. So, there are a lot of sectors which should see good earnings growth coming back in FY26 and they are selectively participating in those spaces. How are you assessing the market construct right now with so many moving parts at play? The US equity market correction has just begun. We are seeing a reversal in the dollar as well, which typically has never been the case because in a risk of a scenario, you actually see the dollar hold up. But that is not really the case right now and of course, emerging markets are a bit of a divided construct as well, if you will. Varun Goel: As far as Indian markets are concerned, a cyclical slowdown has been playing out for the last six to nine months and it appears that growth is incrementally going to get better.

Union Bank of India. However, the report also noted that the geopolitical risks, especially concerns over tariffs, will continue to influence trade dynamics. It said "Merchandise trade deficit likely narrowed in Feb'25 to USD 21.5 bln vis-a-vis USD 23.0 bln a month ago". The report suggested that the reduction in the merchandise trade deficit was mainly driven by a moderation in the Non-Oil-Non-Gold (NONG) segment, supported by seasonal factors during the quarter. Despite this improvement, the report added that the extent of recovery in trade balance may be limited due to growing concerns over new trade restrictions and tariff increases following the change in the U.S. administration.

Stranger Things for the fifth and the final season this year. After a thrilling season 4, fans are on the cliffhanger and are eagerly get a closure to the immensely popular sci-fi series. The Duffer Brothers have created a buzz by promising big reveals and new characters for the final season.