A fixed deposit looks simple. You invest money, choose a tenure, and earn interest. But the interest rate you get is not random—it is influenced by multiple factors.If you have checked the highest FD rates in India, you may have noticed variations across institutions. These differences come from underlying factors that affect rate decisions.The economy has a direct impactThe overall economy ...

Shares of Larsen & Toubro Ltd fell in morning trade on Thursday, partially giving up yesterday's sharp gains, even as brokerage firm CLSA remained positive on the stock after the company emerged as the preferred bidder for a large NTPC-linked order. L&T stock was down 2 percent at Rs 3,923 in morning trade.CLSA has an outperform call on L&T stock with a target price of Rs 4,842 per share. The brok...

The Nifty 50 remained in positive territory for the third straight day, rising 0.83 percent on March 18 and gaining 3.5 percent from its recent low. The recovery has been supported by improving momentum after the index hit oversold territory, along with a falling VIX. However, the broader trend still reflects a pattern of lower tops and lower bottoms, with momentum indicators signalling caution. O...

Oil prices surged on Monday and shares slid as military conflict in the Middle East looked set to last weeks, threatening to upend a global economic recovery and perhaps reignite inflation.Brent jumped 6.4% to $77.57 a barrel, though it had briefly topped $82.00 at one stage, while U.S. crude climbed 6.2% to $71.17 per barrel. Safe-haven gold rose 1.6% to $5,360 an ounce. [O/R][GOL/]Military strik...

A Strait of Hormuz disruption could push up crude, widen India’s trade deficit, stoke inflation, and test markets even as escalating conflict may offer tactical entry pointsHighlights* India has a sizeable trade exposure to Middle East* Biggest global worry is the possible disruption/blockade of the Strait of Hormuz* Global crude oil surplus situation can shift to a deficit* Trade deficit can ju...