Gold set for fourth monthly fall on bets of Fed rate hikes

Gold prices tumbled over 1% on Tuesday, heading for a fourth consecutive monthly drop. Shifting from Middle East concerns, the market now anticipates U.S. interest rate hikes to combat inflation. This outlook, coupled with a strengthening dollar, is weighing heavily on the precious metal. Investors are keenly awaiting upcoming U.S. employment data for further clues…

MGL rides PNG adoption wave, analysts see further upside

Mahanagar Gas shares have surged on government’s push for piped natural gas adoption, aiming for a 20% customer base increase. This move is expected to significantly boost PNG consumption and accelerate volume growth. Despite a recent rally, the stock’s valuation remains attractive, with analysts predicting future earnings growth and potential for a re-rating as margin…

‘Higher-for-longer’ aluminium cycle to lift producer stocks

Indian aluminium giants Vedanta Aluminium and Hindalco Industries are poised for significant gains, with analysts predicting around 20% growth over the next 9-12 months. Despite recent price dips, a global supply deficit is expected to bolster metal prices. Investors are advised to capitalize on the current market correction to accumulate shares, anticipating strong performance driven…

Leading Indian brokerages gear up to offer seamless access to global stocks via GIFT City

Indian investors can now easily buy foreign stocks like Apple and Nvidia through GIFT City, thanks to major discount brokers like Groww and Zerodha launching overseas investing services. This move, facilitated by the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, allows investments starting from just $1 with fractional shares. While charges include brokerage and forex conversion, GIFT City offers…

India’s external debt rises to $762.8 billion in FY26, debt-to-GDP ratio climbs

India’s external debt reached $762.8 billion by March 2026, a rise of $26.3 billion year-on-year, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8%. The US dollar’s strength significantly impacted this figure. While long-term debt saw a modest increase, short-term debt’s share grew, raising concerns about its proportion to foreign exchange reserves. Despite these shifts, debt servicing as…

PRISM files IPO papers for Rs 6650 crore fresh issue, reports Rs 748 crore profit in 9MFY26

Oyo’s parent company, PRISM, has filed its IPO papers with SEBI, planning a Rs 6,650 crore fresh issue to repay borrowings. The hospitality giant reported significant revenue and profit growth for the nine months ending December 2025, driven by international expansion, particularly in the US following the G6 Hospitality acquisition. PRISM operates across 43 brands…