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Asia

Indian Equities Fall on Monday as Ceasefire Talks Fail

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Monday after U.S.-Iran talks over the weekend failed to produce a deal.The BSE Sensex dropped 702.68 points, or 0.9%, to close at 76,847.57, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 207.95 points, or also 0.9%, to settle at 23,842.65.Sentiment weakened after no agreement emerged from weekend talks, held in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the U.S. has also announced plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, adding to the investor concerns.Markets remain cautious as a prolonged conflict could keep volatility high, hurting global growth.In corporate updates, Oriental Rail Infrastructure (BOM:531859) secured a 15.7-million-rupee order from Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, for supplying seats and berths.Laxmi Organic Industries (NSE:LXCHEM, BOM:543277) has appointed Harshvardhan Goenka as interim chief financial officer, effective April 14.

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International

ADB Projects India's GDP growth at 6.9% for Financial Year 2026-27

The Asian Development Bank has projected India's economic growth, measured by the gross domestic product (GDP), at 6.9% for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, dragged by external pressures, the global agency said in its Asian Development Outlook report released on Friday.The real GDP grew by 7.6% in the financial year ended March 2026.The lender has also forecast GDP growth at 7.3% in the following fiscal year 2027-28, driven by strong domestic demand and easing financial conditions, as consumption and investment benefit from favorable policies and the external environment improves."Despite a worsening global economic and geopolitical environment, growth in India is forecast to remain robust at 6.9% in fiscal year 2026 (2026-27)," the report said, adding that domestic demand would drive economic activity.The projection marks an upward revision from its earlier estimate of 6.5% for the financial year 2026-27 made in December 2025.The report highlighted that the growth momentum will be supported by lower U.S. tariffs on Indian goods and sustained internal consumption, despite global uncertainties."On the supply side, manufacturing and services growth are expected to remain strong, aided by domestic reforms and by public spending on rural welfare programs, price support for key agriculture commodities, and resilient rural incomes," the ADB said.Inflation is forecast to rise to 4.5% in the financial year 2026-27 amid conflict in the Middle East, before easing to 4.0% in the financial year 2027-28 as food prices moderate.

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Asia

Indian Equities Rise on Friday Ahead of US-Iran Talks

Indian benchmarks indices closed higher on Friday, supported by optimism around upcoming U.S.-Iran talks that could ease geopolitical tensions.The BSE Sensex gained 918.60 points, or 1.2%, to end at 77,550.25, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 275.50 points, or also 1.2%, to settle at 24,050.60.Markets saw steady buying through the session. Banking and financial stocks led the gains. Investors are tracking the outcome of peace talks scheduled over the weekend, as it could influence crude oil prices and near-term market direction.Among stocks, RailTel Corp. of India (NSE:RAILTEL, BOM:543265) edged higher after securing a 231.8 million rupee order to develop an online portal for a Goa government body.Oasis Securities (BOM:512489) jumped 5% after appointing Surendra Kumar Joshi as chief financial officer with effect from Friday.

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Asia Markets

Indian Equities Slip on Thursday Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices weighed on sentiment.The BSE Sensex fell 1.2%, or 931.25 points, to finish Monday's session at 76,631.65, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 0.9%, or 222.25 points, to 23,775.10.Investors were cautious after fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon reduced hopes for a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Canara Bank's (NSE:CANBK, BOM:532483) board has extended Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia's additional charge as managing director and CEO for three months until June 30.Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL, BOM:540047) joint venture DBL-RBL won a 2.68-billion-rupee contract from the Gujarat government. The project covers the design and construction of the Ged Barrage across the Sabarmati River, including protection and allied works.

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