West Asia crisis: Stocks suffer worst week in years, echoing Covid chaos

Both indices recorded their steepest single-day fall since April 7, 2025. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Since the start of the war, mcap of BSE-listed firms has dropped by Rs 34 trillion to Rs 430 trillion. Rising crude prices and

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

The automobile and auto-ancillary sector is expected to show strong Q3FY26 results, aided by festival-led demand, rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) rates for select categories of vehicles, easing interest rates, and improving rural sentiment. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Brokerages