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RBI Caps Bank Dividends at 75% of Net Profit: What It Means
The Reserve Bank of India has capped bank dividends at 75% of net profit to strengthen balance sheets. Here is how this affects bank stocks and your dividend income.
5 min read12 March 2026

Cabinet Eases FDI Rules for China, Border Countries: What It Means
India's cabinet has relaxed FDI rules under Press Note 3 for investments from China and other border countries. Here is what changed and which sectors benefit.
6 min read12 March 2026

Oil at $113: How the Iran-Hormuz Crisis Is Crushing India's Economy
If crude oil crosses $100 per barrel, India's GDP growth could fall by 0.4%. Here is how rising oil prices impact everything from your petrol bill to the fiscal deficit.
8 min read12 March 2026

Stock Market Volatility Explained: Why Sensex and Nifty Swing
Indian stock market volatility isn't random — it's driven by 5 specific forces. Here's the framework for reading market swings and the playbook for what investors should actually do during volatile phases.
5 min read12 March 2026

Petrol Prices "Stable" — But Stealth Hikes Have Already Begun
Despite Brent crude hovering near $120/barrel and West Asia tensions escalating, India has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged. Meanwhile, Pakistan hiked fuel prices by PKR 55/litre. How long can India hold?
6 min read11 March 2026

LPG Crisis Deepens — 90% of India's Gas Passes Through Hormuz Strait
India imports 60% of its LPG, and 90% of that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. With West Asia tensions rising, induction cooktop sales have jumped 20X on Amazon. Here's what the LPG crisis means for your household budget.
6 min read11 March 2026

Sensex Crashes 1,342 Points — Nifty Hits 11-Month Low as Markets Bleed
Indian stock markets saw their worst single-day fall in months. Sensex plunged 1,342 points while Nifty dropped below 22,900 — its lowest in 11 months. Here's what happened and what it means for your investments.
5 min read11 March 2026

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns Abruptly After December Crisis
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned following the airline worst operational crisis. 4,500 flights cancelled in December, Q3 profit crashed 78%. No successor named.
6 min read10 March 2026

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6.25%: What It Means for Your EMI and FD
RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.25% amid oil crisis and rupee pressure. Your EMIs stay the same for now, but FD rates may dip. Here is the full impact analysis.
9 min read10 March 2026

UPI New Rules from April 2026: Higher Limits, Inactive ID Cleanup
Starting April 1, 2026, UPI gets higher transaction limits for taxes and education, inactive ID deactivation, boosted UPI Lite, and a new fraud alert system. Here is what changes.
6 min read10 March 2026

Sensex Surges 640 Points as Oil Crashes from $120 to $88
Indian markets staged a massive relief rally on March 10 as Brent crude plunged over 10%. Aviation, paints, banking, and auto stocks led the recovery. But is the crisis really over?
7 min read10 March 2026

India Eases FDI Rules for Chinese Investments: 60-Day Approval Timeline
The Cabinet has eased Press Note 3 rules with a 60-day approval timeline for Chinese investments. Manufacturing and electronics sectors to benefit most. What it means for markets.
5 min read10 March 2026