QSR stocks in a soup on LPG shortage: Don’t sell in a panic, say analysts

LPG shortage triggered by Strait of Hormuz disruption is forcing QSR kitchens to shut or cut menus. Analysts say earnings may take a hit in Q4FY26 but advise investors not to panic QSR stocks slide on LPG shortage India quick service restaurants (QSRs) are in a soup as choked supply chains, due to the closure…

Stock Market crash: Sensex, Nifty fall more than 1% each; key reasons here

Stock market crash: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked nearly 9 per cent to go past 20, indicating elevated uncertainty among traders and investors Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell on Wednesday after a day’s breather amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia and sustained foreign fund outflows. The BSE Sensex opened on a…

Cabinet eases Press Note 3 rules, sets 60-day timeline for investment approvals from land-bordering countries

Amendments allow up to 10 percent non-controlling beneficial ownership under automatic route; aim to boost manufacturing, deep-tech investment   The Union Cabinet has approved changes to India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) policy governing investments from countries that share a land border with India, introducing clearer rules on beneficial ownership and a defined timeline for approvals…

Crude oil rally & sector-wise impact: Past oil shocks suggest it may be time for stock rotation

Historically, said Axis Securities, periods of sharp crude oil price increases have triggered inflation spikes, rupee depreciation, and pressure on oil-dependent sectors, while benefiting upstream energy companies. Axis Securities on Monday said crude oil cycles often create sector rotation opportunities, making portfolio positioning critical. It cited past oil shocks, including the global financial crisis (GFC)…

‘Petrol, Diesel prices will not increase’: Govt on choked Strait of Hormuz, energy supply to India

Government sources said fuel prices in India will not rise as the country’s energy stock position improves. New Delhi has increased crude imports by 10% from sources outside the Strait of Hormuz to reduce supply risks.   Central government sources assured on Saturday, March 7, that the petrol and diesel prices in the country will…

India’s growth outlook firm as global volatility rises: Finance Ministry

The ministry projected real GDP growth of 7.0–7.4% for FY27, supported by strong domestic demand, stable macroeconomic fundamentals, and continued policy reforms. India’s economic outlook remains strong even as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten to inject greater volatility into global markets, the Finance Ministry said in its latest Monthly Economic Review (MER).  …

Bulls strike after 3 days: Sensex rises 800 pts, Nifty above 24,800; key factors behind market surge

Sensex, Nifty gained after Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Tehran is willing to abandon its nuclear program, provided the United States presents a satisfactory alternative proposal. The benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday, snapping a three-session losing streak, tracking reports that Tehran is willing to abandon its nuclear program. The two…

US-Iran war risk: Can Nifty 50 crash below 21,000 level? What experts suggest

Stock market outlook: Market analysts expect Nifty 50 to remain above 21,000 despite geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. A potential 10-12% correction is anticipated, but strong domestic flows may prevent a significant drop. Nifty 50 outlook: The sharp impact of the heightened geopolitical tensions in the wake of US and Israel’s attacks on the…

Technical View: Bears eye deeper correction if Nifty slips below 25,000; Bank Nifty breakdown points to further weakness amid elevated VIX

The weekly options data suggest that 25,000, where the maximum Put open interest is placed, is expected to act as key short-term support, while resistance is seen at 25,400–25,500, which holds the maximum Call open interest.   The Nifty 50 was convincingly caught in a bear grip on February 27, falling over a percent amid…

Nifty Pharma index soars 7% thus far in February; nears 52-week high

Thus far in the month of February 2026, Laurus Labs surged 13%, while Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Torrent Pharmaceuticals soared 11% each. Nifty Pharma index movement today Shares of pharmaceutical companies were in focus with the Nifty Pharma index up nearly 1 per cent at 23,436.95 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Thursday’s intra-day…