Seasoned voices like Dinshaw Irani expressed unwavering confidence in the market’s trajectory, anticipating new highs this year. He dismissed valuation concerns, highlighting strong earnings growth across market caps as the primary driver. Irani is particularly excited about smallcaps, seeing significant potential for growth once foreign investors rejoin the rally.Read More

Natco Pharma shares fell as investors booked profits after a sharp rally in the previous session. The stock has been volatile this week, slipping earlier after the US FDA issued seven Form-483 observations at its Manali API plant, which the company said were manageable.Read More

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) shares surged 7% for a third consecutive day following a Rs 7,280-crore government incentive scheme to boost domestic production of critical minerals. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on China and create significant production capacity for rare earth magnets, benefiting companies like GMDC.Read More

The Nifty50 index reached a record high of 26,310.45. Strong buying in financial, IT, infrastructure, and consumption stocks fueled the rally. Domestic institutional flows and sector-specific momentum supported the gains. Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were among the top performers. Despite some declines, the overall market sentiment remained positive.Read More

Trent, a top Tata Group retailer, faces a tough year. Its stock is down 40% in 2025. Growth is slowing, and expansion worries investors. Analysts are cautious. However, long-term prospects remain, with strong brands and investments in technology. The company is navigating a challenging phase.Read More

Ashok Leyland shares surged to a 52-week high following its subsidiary Hinduja Leyland Finance’s approval to merge with NDL Ventures. This strategic absorption, effective April 2026 pending approvals, involves a 25:10 share exchange ratio. The move is part of a broader realignment of Ashok Leyland’s key subsidiaries.Read More

US markets may seem calm but economist Andrew Freris sees underlying weakness. Consumer confidence has dropped significantly. Inflation remains high. Freris believes any Fed rate cut would signal economic trouble, not progress. He strongly advises against investing in US stocks. Instead, he suggests focusing on Asia and the European Union for better returns.Read More

India’s push to develop rare earth processing could sharply reduce dependence on China and strengthen supply chains for autos, EVs and aerospace. Marketsmith India’s Mayuresh Joshi says the approval will unlock investments, build domestic capability and benefit manufacturers over the long term. While not a quick fix, the move positions India for strategic, tech-driven industrial...Read More

MCX’s surge past Rs 10,000 milestone, has turned Uday Kotak’s 2014 crisis-time investment into a massive 1,618% gain, with Kotak Mahindra Bank’s 15% stake now valued at ₹7,887 crore. The rally follows strong earnings, rising 29% YoY, and has pushed the stock well above key moving averages despite elevated volatility.Read More

Bitcoin reclaimed the $91,000 mark, driven by renewed buying interest, improved sentiment and large overnight BTC withdrawals hinting at institutional activity. Ethereum also climbed above $3,000, while major altcoins rallied. Analysts say a strong close above $92,500 could open the path toward $95,000.Read More