Iran lists 3 demands to end war: Reparations, rights, security guarantees

It’s unclear if the US is willing to give Iran such a pledge and if it would be able to insist on Israel doing the same By Ben Bartenstein, Donato Paolo Mancini and Samy Adghirni   Iran has told regional intermediaries that for a ceasefire, the US must guarantee that neither it nor Israel will…

MFs near parity with FIIs as ownership gap hits record low: Prime Database

The share of FIIs declined further to a 13-year low of 16.71 per cent as on September 30, 2025 (down from 17.05 per cent on June 30, 2025), while MF holdings rose to an all-time high of 10.93 per cent Domestic mutual funds (MFs) are rapidly catching up with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in Indian…

Nifty 50 seen hitting 26,800 by March in Goldilocks scenario, says Axis Securities; shares top 15 stock picks

Axis Securities predicts a potential Nifty 50 target of 26,800 by March 2026, contingent on favorable market conditions. The firm highlights 15 stocks across various market caps for investors, reflecting confidence in India’s long-term growth trajectory amidst evolving economic conditions. The Nifty 50 could touch 26,800 by March 2026 in a Goldilocks scenario of an…

Can Sensex hit 90,000-mark by March 2026? Here’s what chart suggests

Sensex and Nifty outlook: Indian benchmarks may extend gains in H2 FY26, with Sensex eyeing 88,100 and Nifty targeting 27,000 amid GST reforms and lower rates. The BSE Sensex has witnessed a roller-coaster ride in the first half of the financial year 2025-2026 (FY26); with the benchmark swinging in a broad 12,674-point range amid the…

GST reforms: How and where to invest in the stock market? Analysts decode

At the bourses, the consumption-driven theme has played out well thus far in FY26 with the Nifty India Consumption index rising nearly 11 per cent as compared to around 5 per cent rise in Nifty 50   The proposed rejig in goods and services tax (GST) announced by the government last week coupled with eights…

India-US look to come to an agreement on tariffs by July

Discussions on non-tariff issues may take longer and are likely to continue   According to sources, India is keen on completing the discussions and finalising an interim arrangement on tariffs before the reciprocal tariffs by the US kick in from July 9. India and the US are understood to be working on an early harvest…