Maruti Suzuki shares hit a 52-week high on the BSE on Wednesday after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to ‘Buy’ with a target of Rs 18,900. The upgrade highlights strong entry-level demand, new model launches, and strategic advantages in upcoming emission norms.Read More

HSBC has upgraded India’s equity market to an overweight stance after the country became the worst-performing major market in 2025. The brokerage sees Sensex reaching 94,000 by end-2026, implying a 13% upside. HSBC cited weak earnings, elevated valuations, and sluggish consumption.Read More

Elara Capital’s Garima Kapoor anticipates a cautious approach from the RBI, awaiting clarity on the festive season’s impact and tariff consequences despite a strong Q1 GDP. While expecting inflation to undershoot RBI projections, she acknowledges potential growth headwinds from trade disputes.Read More

Rajiv Batra from JPMorgan suggests a potential recovery in India’s equity markets. Earnings growth is expected in the fiscal year’s second half. Double-digit GDP growth is likely next year. GST cuts and fiscal measures may boost consumption. Rural spending is recovering, and urban demand could rise. Higher consumption might drive private investment and capital expenditure...Read More

Following recent GST rate cuts, markets across asset classes show renewed optimism. Expert Ajay Bagga highlights early positive indicators in autos and e-commerce, though sustained gains require stronger earnings. Headwinds like global trade uncertainty and policy changes remain. Investors should watch sector signals to gauge the durability of the rally.Read More

Jain Resource Recycling’s IPO, aiming to raise ₹1,250 crore, saw initial subscription of 3%, driven by retail investors. The IPO comprises a fresh issue and offer-for-sale, with shares priced between ₹220-₹232. While analysts consider the IPO fully valued, expansion plans and strong financials support a positive long-term outlook, with Anand Rathi recommending a ‘Subscribe-Long Term’...Read More

Jaro Education IPO is subscribed 1.10 times on Day 2, with retail fully booked and NIIs showing strong interest. The Rs 450-crore issue trades at a 13% grey market premium, indicating positive listing sentiment. Proceeds will fund marketing, debt repayment, and corporate purposes.Read More

During Navratri, the nine avatars of Goddess Durga offer profound financial wisdom. Each day mirrors a key principle, from disciplined foundations and risk protection to fostering growth and succession planning. The festival encourages investors to introspect on financial priorities, emphasizing perseverance, preparedness, and the importance of aligning wealth with purpose.Read More

Public sector bank stocks surged on Wednesday. This followed reports that the government is considering raising the foreign direct investment limit. The current limit is 20%. The move aims to attract more capital. It also seeks to strengthen the banks’ role in economic growth. Indian Bank shares led the rally. The Nifty PSU Bank index...Read More

USD/INR diverges from the U.S. Dollar Index as the rupee weakens to ₹88.45 despite DXY easing. RBI unwinding, FII outflows, and U.S. tariffs pressure the rupee, while India’s strong GDP, reforms, credit upgrade, and external balance support recovery. Near-term trend favours gradual rupee appreciation.Read More