Gold and defence contractors have emerged as key beneficiaries of the Venezuelan crisis, as the US military intervention fuels a broader rise in geopolitical tensions and investor demand for safe-haven and security-related assets, according to a report by DBS Bank.
National Stock Exchange of India announced that it is in discussion on a strategic collaboration with Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to develop and launch Indian Natural Gas Futures, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening India's natural gas market ecosystem.
Selling pressure continued to hang over domestic equity markets in the opening session on Friday as benchmark indices opened in the red, weighed down by persistent 500 per cent US tariff threats on countries importing Russian crude and record foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows.
The technology giant intends to utilize these shares for employee stock-based compensation programs. This move follows a board meeting where the company finalized plans to buy back a total of 18 million shares between January 8 and April 7.
Indian stock benchmarks settled in the red for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by persistent weak sentiment among investors due to US tariffs and foreign investment outflows.
Indian equities are positioned for further upside in 2026, supported by resilient economic growth, improving earnings visibility and supportive domestic policy dynamics, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday as negative sentiment weighed on markets amid fresh threats of 500 per cent tariffs from the United States, continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising geopolitical tensions.
United States President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to US defence contractors and announced steps to restrict large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, highlighting major policy directions through a social media post.
India's stock market returns are likely to improve in the coming months as several key fundamentals turn favourable, according to a Morgan Stanley report.
Indian equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues and persistent selling pressure from foreign portfolio investors, with benchmark indices slipping in early trade.
IPO lock-in expiries worth USD 45 billion are scheduled to open in the coming months, with several recently listed companies set to witness the lifting of pre-listing shareholder lock-ins over the next one month, according to a report by Nuvama.