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Ace investor Vijay Kedia has urged Anand Mahindra to unlock the “hidden tourism giant” within Mahindra Holidays, arguing that strong demand for domestic travel and Club Mahindra’s brand strength are being overshadowed by losses at its overseas unit. He called for a strategic review to refocus on India and enhance shareholder value.

PM Modi began his five-nation tour with first stop in Abu Dhabi. He received warm welcome in UAE airspace as F-16 fighter jets flew alongside Prime Minister's plane to escort and honour the leader upon his arrival.
Muthoot Finance's gold loan growth remains robust, fueled by higher gold prices. The company observes a decline in smaller loans, with larger ones gaining traction. Despite structural shifts, strong demand persists, supported by tight unsecured lending conditions. Muthoot Finance anticipates sustained growth, leveraging its extensive branch network and gold's appeal as collateral.
Muthoot Finance's shares plunged over 8% despite reporting a 105% year-on-year surge in net profit to Rs 3,086 crore for Q4 FY26. The company also saw a significant 68.5% rise in revenue and a 95% increase in full-year profit. Analysts from Jefferies and Morgan Stanley maintained 'Buy' and 'Overweight' ratings respectively, though target prices were adjusted.

PM Modi in UAE: PM Modi's short visit to Abu Dhabi comes as a chance for India shore up energy supplies from the UAE and to discuss the welfare of the four-million-strong diaspora in the Emirates amid the impact on fuel supply due to Iran war.
The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee has advanced the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto regulation bill aimed at defining digital assets, resolving SEC–CFTC jurisdiction overlap, and setting rules for decentralised platforms. The move brings long-needed regulatory clarity, boosting industry confidence even as Democrats raise concerns over safeguards and stablecoin provisions.
The benchmark 10-year JGB yield rose as much as 10 basis points (bps) to 2.73%, the highest level since May 1997. The yields on five-year notes and 20-year bonds touched all-time peaks of 2.00% and 3.615%, respectively. Yields move inversely to bond prices.
Samsung Electronics shares fell sharply on Friday as an escalating labour dispute and a looming 18-day strike raised fears of major disruption to chip production and deliveries. With JPMorgan estimating up to $21 billion in potential profit impact, investor anxiety has surged amid intensifying union demands and rising pressure on South Korea’s tech-driven economy.
Bitcoin briefly surged past $82,000 following positive developments from The CLARITY Act, boosting investor sentiment. Despite a slight pullback to $81,000, analysts suggest regulatory progress and strong equity markets could attract institutional capital, potentially pushing Bitcoin towards $85,000.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming capital markets by automating trading, research and portfolio management functions once handled manually. While AI is improving efficiency and productivity across finance, experts believe human judgment, relationships and strategic decision-making will remain essential in investment banking, sales and client advisory roles.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming capital markets by automating trading, research and portfolio management functions once handled manually. While AI is improving efficiency and productivity across finance, experts believe human judgment, relationships and strategic decision-making will remain essential in investment banking, sales and client advisory roles.

CSK faces a bowling crisis with MS Dhoni absent and Mohammed Shami posing a threat. LSG, on the other hand, have nothing but pride to play for. We asked ChatGPT who'll win.
Indian markets face rising macro risks from global shocks, currency pressure, and energy prices, impacting domestic consumption and corporate earnings. Ajay Srivastava advises aggressive diversification, favoring legacy and promoter-driven companies, while suggesting caution on Indian IT and highlighting selective opportunities in the export-oriented pharma sector.
Silver prices tumbled up to Rs 17,500 on the MCX, slipping below pre-duty hike levels as demand weakened at elevated prices and industrial sentiment softened. A sharp import duty jump, global growth concerns, and fading safe-haven buying have erased all post-hike gains, pushing silver into a highly volatile phase.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath highlighted the challenges NRIs face while investing in India, calling the process unnecessarily difficult despite strong diaspora interest. While Ashish Kacholia supported his concerns over regulatory friction and capital flow hurdles, veteran investor Shankar Sharma disagreed, describing the investment process for NRIs as smooth and seamless.

Rahul Gandhi's attack came after the Centre increased petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre across the country. Following the revision, petrol prices in New Delhi rose from ₹94.77 to ₹97.77 per litre, while diesel prices increased from ₹87.67 to ₹90.67 per litre.
Nazara Technologies shares surged 18% following a significant block deal involving nearly 4.9% of the company's equity. Nikhil Kamath and Axana Estates are reportedly buyers, with founder Nitish Mittersain as the likely seller. The company reported a Q4FY26 revenue of Rs 398 crore, a 23% decrease year-on-year, but saw net profit jump over 13-fold to Rs 56 crore.
President Donald Trump's financial filings reveal a massive trading spree in early 2026. Significant investments were made in AI giants like NVIDIA and Microsoft. Boeing also saw major purchases amid trade talks with China. The disclosures highlight active portfolio adjustments and renewed focus on technology and defense sectors.