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Local stock markets are under immense pressure over last few days. The benchmark NIFTY50 index slumped to 11-month low under 23000 mark today, eventually bottoming out and ending on a positive note. However, the index has lost more than 10% from its all time high and recent wave of losses means that the returns delivered by the index on one year basis are paltry at 3.30%. The performance is bleak if one considers the last one-month period when the index has lost around 9%.  A massive spike in global crude oil prices weighed on the local equity markets in March 2026. Global equities came under severe stress as a continued rise in crude prices amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East fueled inflation worries. Brent crude oil spiked near $120 per barrel mark, hitting around four-year high. Such a sudden and wild spurt in the global energy prices can push up local inflationary trends. India’ consumer price inflation edged up to 3.21% in Feb-26 compared to 2.74% in Jan-...

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  (19-Mar-2026)

  Steel Sector Outlook CY26: Demand Divergence Amid Export Surge and Price Volatility

  India leads demand recovery while weak Chinese consumption drives elevated exports, pressuring prices. Improving trade balance, easing imports, and infrastructure push offer support, though near-term demand gaps and pricing volatility persist.
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  (19-Mar-2026)

  Indian Steel Sector to have a steady growth in FY26-27

  Steady growth is anticipated amid 6.4-7.3% GDP projections, with production outpacing consumption under China's above 50% global dominance and domestic oversupply
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  (18-Mar-2026)

  India’s Cement Sector Enters a Multi-Decade Growth Supercycle Driven by Infrastructure and Urban Expansion

  Strong infrastructure push, housing demand, and low per capita consumption position India’s cement sector for sustained, GDP-outpacing growth fueled by urbanization and rising investments.
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  (17-Mar-2026)

  NALCO sees Indian aluminium demand growing at 6.3-7.2% CAGR through 2030

  Robust Indian demand at 6.3-7.2% CAGR through 2030 outpaces global GDP steadiness (~3.1-3.3%), with supply deficits evident in FY24-FY26 production-consumption gaps.