Sensex tumbles over 550 points, Nifty falls below 24,250 as Iran-US conflict escalates

Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as oil prices surged. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell significantly due to renewed Iran-US conflict escalations. Broader market indices also slipped into the red, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment. Foreign investors, however, continued their buying trend for a fifth consecutive session. The Indian rupee opened lower against…

Are bluechip stocks cheap and safe to invest in now? Radhika Gupta explains why the answer isn’t so simple

Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India’s evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market…

IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lifts crude prices

Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories to stay under pressure until…