Asian Paints gains after Q4 beat as Street debates outlook

Asian Paints shares rose after Q4 FY26 profit jumped 69% and margins hit 19.3%, but analysts remain divided on competition, demand and FY27 outlook.
Finance ministry warns fuel hikes may lift inflation

Retail inflation risks are rising as recent fuel price hikes, a weaker rupee and a below-normal monsoon forecast threaten to push up consumer prices in coming months, the Union finance ministry has cautioned in its May economic review. The warning…
MTF vs Loan Against Shares: Key Differences in India

Many investors in India use the terms MTF, loan against shares, and loan against securities almost interchangeably. That is understandable: in all three cases, securities and borrowing are involved. But they are not the same product, and choosing the wrong…
Market Opening Bell 1 June 2026: Sensex gains 427 points

Indian equities opened higher on Monday, with the Sensex rising about 427 points to 75,203 and the Nifty 50 adding 107 points to 23,654, recovering part of Friday’s MSCI-driven selloff as IT stocks and IndiGo led early gains. Market Overview…
Intraday Trading Tax Treatment in India 2026

Most intraday traders overlook the tax implications of their trades, until they receive a tax notice. Intraday trading has a distinct tax treatment under Indian income tax law that is very different from long-term investing. Here is everything you need…
Cash Flow Statement India: Why It Matters More Than Profit

A company can report profits without having any cash. Revenue can be booked before cash is received. Expenses can be deferred. But cash flow is brutally honest; cash either is in the bank or it is not. This is why…
Currency Risk in International Investing: How USD/INR Affects Your Returns

What Is Currency Risk in International Investing? When an Indian investor buys US stocks, they convert INR to USD. When they sell, they convert USD back to INR. Any change in the USD/INR exchange rate during the holding period affects…
REIT Dividend Yield India 2026: Passive Income Comparison

REITs and InvITs are among India’s most compelling passive income instruments , combining regular quarterly distributions with long-term capital appreciation potential. Here is a comprehensive comparison of current yields and how to build a passive income portfolio using REITs. Current…
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights 29 May 2026: Benchmarks drop over 1% on late selloff

Indian equities reversed early gains and closed sharply lower on Friday, with the Sensex losing 1,092 points and the Nifty 50 falling 359 points, as a sudden late-session selloff erased intraday advances. Weak monsoon guidance, uncertainty over a potential US‑Iran…
Best Indicators for Intraday Trading India: RSI, MACD, Supertrend, VWAP

Technical indicators for intraday trading identify trends, momentum, and entry/exit points. The key rule: use 2 to 3 complementary indicators: one trend indicator, one momentum indicator, and one volume indicator. Never use 5+ indicators simultaneously. Top 5 Indicators for Intraday…




