Japan’s Nikkei index surged more than 1 percent on Thursday, driven by increasing optimism toward Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi stepping into the role of prime minister. This upbeat sentiment surrounding possible government spending initiatives had investors rallying, particularly within the technology and property markets.Read More

India’s stock market is set for a rerating in Samvat 2082, says Nimesh Chandan, CIO, Bajaj Finserv Asset Management. With “markets like a coiled spring,” he expects a revival driven by consumption, metals, and real estate. From steady Nifty earnings to sectoral rotation, Chandan outlines why 2025 could mark India’s next big bull phase.Read More

Silver futures on MCX surged while silver ETFs across major fund houses fell sharply due to premium compression and supply shortages. Fund houses have suspended new subscriptions, advising caution, even as long-term fundamentals remain strong and analysts remain optimistic about future silver price trends.Read More

LG Electronics India’s smaller IPO proved more lucrative for its bankers than Tata’s larger deal, with higher fees per bank. While both companies debuted successfully on the Mumbai exchange, LG’s offering saw massive oversubscription, highlighting the strong market appetite and premium pricing for the issue.Read More

As earnings season progresses, Nischal Maheshwari highlights positive trends in life insurance and asset management, favoring SBI Life and HDFC AMC. He advises caution on Axis Bank and Vodafone Idea, sees green shoots in IT despite AI concerns, and backs government-supported manufacturing and defense sectors. Consumption faces headwinds, but e-commerce shows promise, while real estate...Read More

Tata Motors shares saw a rise as the company demerged its passenger and commercial vehicle businesses. Shareholders will receive new shares in the commercial vehicle entity soon. Brokerages anticipate value creation from this separation. The commercial vehicle arm is seen as a strong performer, while the passenger vehicle segment’s outlook depends on Jaguar Land Rover’s...Read More

India’s cement makers likely saw peak earnings in Q2, supported by volume growth and acquisitions. However, GST-led price moderation, higher petcoke costs, and new capacity additions may cap future gains, with sequential EBITDA per tonne expected to slip after three quarters of growth.Read More

Bitcoin was seen trading near Rs 1 crore, showing strong post-halving momentum, with key resistance at Rs 1.03–1.05 crore and support around Rs 98–100 lakh. Ethereum held steady above $4,000, while broader crypto markets saw mixed movements, reflecting short-term consolidation amid institutional interest and bullish technical patterns.Read More

Nestle India Q2 Results: Nestle India announced its Q2 FY26 financial results. The company’s profit after tax saw a decline of 23.6% year-on-year. However, revenue from operations increased by 10.6%. Domestic sales reached a record high, driven by strong volume growth across key product categories. The company highlighted positive performance in e-commerce and export segments.Read More

MCX shares hit a record Rs 9,617 on Wednesday, driven by surging gold and silver prices and record derivative trading. Technical indicators and strong volumes signal continued bullish momentum, with analysts advising ‘buy on dips.’ Options growth and regulatory tailwinds support long-term revenue and profit expansion.Read More