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An AMC plans to be the first mover with a ₹1,000 crore bond issue, seeking to leverage strong liquidity conditions and early investor interest in the debt market.

Jewellery company shares have seen significant gains. Strong demand from weddings and festivals is driving sales. Consumers are spending despite high gold prices. Same-store sales are showing sharp improvements. Companies are expanding their store networks. International operations are also performing well. This positive trend is expected to continue.

Oil prices fell for a second day on hopes that renewed U.S.-Iran talks could ease Middle East supply disruptions after the Strait of Hormuz closure. Optimism grew after Donald Trump signaled negotiations may resume soon, raising expectations of a resolution that could restore crude flows.

LG Electronics India shares are in focus as a six-month lock-in period ends today, freeing over 44 crore shares for trade. The stock, which listed at a premium in October 2024, has seen volatility since its debut. Analysts maintain a positive outlook, citing market leadership and growth plans.

Nine stocks signaled bearish momentum by slipping below their 200-day moving averages, indicating potential weakness and downside risk in the near term.

Life Insurance Corporation of India announced its first bonus share issue in a 1:1 ratio, doubling its paid-up equity base. This move aims to reward shareholders amid the stock’s underperformance since its 2022 public debut. The issuance, subject to approval, will capitalize reserves and is expected within two months.

Wall Street anticipates the Federal Reserve will adopt a gradual strategy for reducing its balance sheet expansion. The central bank began purchasing approximately $40 billion in short-term Treasuries monthly in December to alleviate funding market pressures. Officials suggest the pace of these purchases will be significantly reduced, moving cautiously to avoid missteps as the Fed aims for an end state.

Analysts anticipate divergent March quarter earnings for banks, with private lenders projected to see nearly 12% net profit growth while public sector banks expect a modest 2% expansion. Margins may face pressure, though asset quality is expected to remain stable despite geopolitical uncertainties impacting business loans.

Oil prices have soared past $100 a barrel as the U.S. Navy moves to block Iranian access via the Strait of Hormuz, following failed peace talks. This action, effective Monday, threatens Iranian exports and has reversed recent price drops. Experts predict sustained high prices, potentially reaching $150 if disruptions continue.