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portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market…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…

How the recently launched ‘Trump Accounts’ follow Warren Buffett’s popular stock market advice

President Trump launched Trump Accounts for newborn children’s stock market investments. These accounts will invest in an S&P 500 index fund, a strategy long advocated by Warren Buffett. The program aims to help newborns build wealth from an early age. Several companies have pledged support and seed funding for the initiative. Beneficiaries gain control of…

South Korea’s Kospi plunges another 4%, crashes 9% in 3 days. What’s spooking investors?

South Korea’s Kospi index experienced sharp losses for a third consecutive session. Heavyweight Samsung Electronics saw its share price fall significantly amid market concerns. Foreign investors became net sellers of shares, contributing to the market downturn. Other global markets also saw declines, particularly in chipmaker stocks. Despite recent losses, Kospi remains the world’s best-performing major…