Gold and silver prices on the MCX opened higher, defying global sentiment after the US government ended its record shutdown. Strong bullion performance and a softer rate outlook supported the rally, while traders awaited key US data for cues on future Fed policy amid weakening labour market signals.Read More

Bitcoin hovered near $101,000 as investors booked profits at higher levels. Analysts said the pullback reflects caution ahead of key US macro data. Despite short-term softness, experts see strong support around $100K, with potential upside toward $108K if sentiment and inflows stay positive.Read More

Indian stocks are now trading at their cheapest valuation versus US equities in nearly two decades, with the Nifty 50 roughly 20-25% cheaper than the S&P 500. This divergence is driven by the US AI boom boosting its market, while Indian earnings consolidate. Experts are divided on whether this presents a rare buying opportunity or...Read More

Indian markets see a valuation divide in IPOs. Foreign firms LG Electronics India and Tenneco Clean Air India offer attractive pricing. This contrasts with domestic startups like Lenskart and Groww, which launched at high valuations. Investors are now favoring companies with clear profits and good governance. This trend may encourage more global companies to list...Read More

Indian stocks traded lower on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty snapping a three-day winning streak. Investors watched for progress on a potential India-U.S. trade agreement. Financial and IT shares led the declines. However, the market soon saw a quick recovery and traded in the green. Midcap and smallcap stocks edged up.Read More

Represented by a long white (or green) candlestick with no upper shadow and a small or nonexistent lower shadow, it indicates strong buying pressure throughout the session. Traders interpret it as a signal that buyers were in control from the opening to the closing, often using such patterns for informed decisions about future price movements...Read More

LG Electronics India, a successful 2025 listing, is set to announce its first quarterly results today. The company, which saw over 50% listing gains, will face investor scrutiny on whether its strong fundamentals and market leadership justify the post-IPO euphoria. Analysts remain optimistic about its growth trajectory and profitability.Read More

Bajaj Finance, Nifty’s top performer, faces a growth slowdown due to stress in SME and captive 2/3 wheeler loan segments. The company has cut its growth guidance for FY26 to 22-23%, expecting asset quality to improve by Q4FY26/Q1FY27. New growth engines are expected to partially offset the impact.Read More

Tenneco Clean Air India’s Rs 3,600 crore IPO has drawn strong investor interest, with a rising grey market premium suggesting solid listing prospects. Backed by robust financials and strong OEM partnerships, the company’s reasonable valuations and sector tailwinds have led analysts, including Canara Bank Securities, to recommend subscribing for both short-term and long-term gains.Read More

Shriram Wealth’s Vikas Satija sees market momentum driven by trade deal hopes, with global bourses rallying. He remains bullish on gold despite a recent correction, citing strong underlying demand. Satija highlights positive Q2 earnings, particularly in financials and autos, and favors consumer, power, and banking sectors for future growth.Read More