Oil Jumps, Asian Stocks Fall On Iran Threat

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Markets

Oil Jumps, Asian Stocks Fall On Iran Threat Asian markets fell and oil prices climbed sharply after US President Donald Trump said Washington would continue hitting Iran “extremely hard”, raising fears of a deeper conflict and prolonged disruption in global energy flows. The remarks

Business Markets

Asian Stocks Fall As Iran Uncertainty Persists

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

Asian stock markets fell on Friday as uncertainty over the Iran conflict kept investors cautious, although some indexes recovered part of their earlier losses as oil prices eased slightly and hopes of de-escalation improved later in the session. South Korea remained under the most pressure, with semiconductor stocks leading the decline. Asian Stocks Fall Amid […]

International

Oil Jumps as Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Oil Jumps as Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites Oil prices surged and stock markets fell on Thursday after Iran struck Gulf energy facilities and warned that more attacks could follow, deepening fears of a wider regional energy shock. The market reaction came after damage to major gas and energy infrastructure in Qatar and fresh threats […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Dalal Street Rejected Budget 2026: A Vote of No Confidence From the Markets

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Yesterday was not just another volatile Budget day. What unfolded on Dalal Street felt personal. For traders like us, the sharp fall in the Sensex and Nifty was not about charts breaking or stop losses getting hit. It was about expectations being ignored, warnings going unheard, and a growing sense that the people who actually […]

Business Markets

Asia Markets Mixed as Wall Street Gains Influence

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as investors reacted to global trends and ongoing trade concerns. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose modestly, while markets in Hong Kong and South Korea recorded stronger gains, supported by positive sentiment from Wall Street and renewed buying interest. Chinese mainland stocks were largely flat, reflecting

Markets

Sensex, Nifty Crash Wipes Out ₹16 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Indian equity markets saw a sharp sell-off, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 falling steeply and erasing around ₹16 lakh crore in investor wealth. The decline came amid broad-based selling across sectors, dragging key indices lower through the trading session. Adani Group Stocks Hit Hard Shares of several Adani Group companies were among […]

Business Markets

European Markets Rally After Tariff Fears Ease

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

European stock markets rose on Thursday as investor concern eased after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew threatened tariffs on several European countries tied to tensions over Greenland and agreed on a diplomatic framework with NATO. Major indexes regained ground after earlier sharp losses linked to trade fears. Market Reaction The STOXX Europe 600 index climbed […]

Business Markets

Asia Pacific Stocks Slide on Tariff Fears

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Asia Pacific stock markets fell as investors reacted to renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to President Donald Trump’s push for tariffs on several European countries over geopolitical tension linked to Greenland. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi both declined, reflecting a cautious mood in regional equities. Wall Street Drop Hits Sentiment Wall Street suffered […]

Business

Reliance Shares Hit Record High for Fourth Session

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd continued their upward momentum for the fourth consecutive trading session, touching a fresh record high during intraday trade. The stock gained amid strong investor interest, even as broader equity markets remained volatile. Reliance remains India’s most valuable listed company by market capitalisation. Strong Buying Interest Seen Market

Business Industry

India Tobacco Stocks Fall After New Excise Duty

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Shares of Indian tobacco companies fell sharply after the government announced a new excise duty on cigarettes, adding to the existing goods and services tax regime. The duty, which will come into effect from February 1, 2026, applies per 1,000 cigarette sticks and varies by cigarette length. This move effectively reintroduces a central levy on […]