- As per astrology view, some important turning dates are 4th, 6th, 8th and 11th May 2026.
- As per market veteran, expect rising West Asia impact in Q1FY27 with possible earnings cuts, high inflation, weak rupee and elevated oil prices. Fixed income may outperform equities over 3–5 years, while higher interest rates and overvaluations could pressure markets.
- SEBI action intensified with raids across multiple cities in a stock manipulation probe with Bhuj and Bhavnagar identified as key hubs. Documents and digital evidence have been seized and further action is expected.
- As per market grapevine, increase in STT led to a 33% drop in volumes. Higher LTCG and STCG have impacted returns, with criticism that policy changes hurt trading activity instead of boosting revenue.
- Brokerage firm HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight,” citing weak risk-reward and rising downside risks due to Middle East tensions and energy dependence, with recovery likely to be delayed.
- Government has held fuel prices steady post elections, but experts warn that if Hormuz remains shut, diesel, petrol and gas prices may rise sharply. Rising crude could widen CAD, with FY27 seen at ~2% of GDP and risk near 3%.
