Wall Street Slips as Intel Weighs on Tech Sector

US stock markets declined on Friday, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 falling as Intel's disappointing revenue forecast triggered a sell-off in technology shares, overshadowing positive economic data.

UBS Explores Crypto Investments for Private Clients

Swiss banking giant UBS Group AG is reportedly preparing to introduce cryptocurrency investment opportunities for select private banking clients in Switzerland, with potential expansion to global markets.

Juspay Becomes First Unicorn of 2025 with $50M Funding

Mumbai-based payments infrastructure startup Juspay raises $50 million from WestBridge Capital, achieving unicorn status at $1.2 billion valuation. The funding includes primary and secondary transactions.

IOC Buys 7M Barrels Crude Oil, Diversifies from Russia

Indian Oil Corporation purchases 7 million barrels of crude oil for March loading from Brazil, UAE, Angola, continuing India's shift away from Russian oil toward Middle East, Africa, and Latin America sources.

BPCL Q3 Profit Jumps 89%, Dividend Announced

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited reports stellar Q3 results with net profit surging 89% year-on-year to ₹7,188.4 crore. The Maharatna PSU also declares a second interim dividend of ₹10 per share for FY 2025-26.

India's Growth Risks & Budget 2026 Solutions

India's robust 6-7% GDP growth faces external challenges including rupee depreciation, US tariffs, and global uncertainty. Economists analyze risks and suggest Budget 2026 measures for resilience.

Forex Reserves Hit $700 Billion After $14 Billion Jump

India's foreign exchange reserves have increased by USD 14 billion, reaching a total of USD 700 billion, as per the latest RBI data. This rise comes after reserves peaked at USD 704.89 billion in September 2024, with recent pressures due to currency inter

IndusInd Bank Swings to Q3 Profit After Q2 Loss

IndusInd Bank reported a net profit of Rs 128 crore for Q3 FY26, reversing a Rs 437 crore loss in Q2. The bank announced leadership changes and continues its balance-sheet restructuring amid year-on-year earnings pressure.

Urban Company Q3 Loss Continues as InstaHelp Investments Rise

Urban Company Ltd reports ₹382.68 crore revenue with 32.91% YoY growth but posts ₹21.16 crore net loss due to heavy investments in InstaHelp vertical. Company expects continued losses as it builds market leadership in quick services.

India Cuts US Treasury Holdings to 5-Year Low

India's US Treasury holdings plummet 26% to $174B, hitting a 5-year low as RBI diversifies forex reserves away from dollar assets amid rupee volatility and geopolitical risks.

Shriram Finance Q3 Profit Jumps 21%, Beats Estimates

Shriram Finance reported a 21.25% rise in Q3 profit to ₹25.22 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. Growth was driven by robust lending in commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and SME segments.

DBS: Don't Cut Equity, Diversify Amid Geopolitical Risks

Joanne Goh of DBS Bank advises against broad equity reduction despite geopolitical risks. Instead, diversify with private equity, gold, and hedge funds. She highlights opportunities in India's infrastructure, banking, and selective IT sectors.

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