Axis Direct’s latest report highlights the top 10 large-cap companies by dividend yield over the last 12 months.Read More

Despite Nifty’s pressure, earnings expectations offer optimism, especially for financials. However, foreign investors have more emerging market options, leading to selling. Fund managers remain constructive on select stocks, with a preference for largecaps and some midcaps, as opportunities emerge from market corrections.Read More

Rekha Jhunjhunwala emerged as a rare outperformer in a tough 2025 for Indian equities, when many marquee investors were hit by the smallcap slump. Her portfolio of 25 listed stocks avoided major losses and ended the year slightly higher, with its value rising from about Rs 40,589 crore to Rs 41,379 crore, highlighting relative resilience...Read More

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) shares surged after Nomura upgraded the stock to ‘Buy’ from ‘Neutral’, citing attractive valuations and margin tailwinds from softer gas prices. The brokerage assigned a target price of Rs 230, implying a 26% upside, as falling US Henry Hub and stable domestic gas prices are expected to boost profitability.Read More

Defence stocks could gain if the Union Budget addresses execution and capacity bottlenecks, says market analyst Ambareesh Baliga. He prefers PSU banks over private lenders on improving balance sheets and possible consolidation, and sees affordable housing finance—especially Aavas—as a key NBFC play. Trade deal delays are not a major market risk, he adds.Read More

Shakti Pumps shares fell sharply on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a sharp 40% rally in just four sessions. The recent surge was driven by multiple order wins in December. On the technical front, the stock’s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 65.4. An RSI below 30 indicates oversold conditions, while readings above...Read More

Indian government bonds rose on Wednesday as market participants anticipated the central bank’s debt purchase and foreign exchange intervention, which boosted hopes for liquidity infusion. The benchmark 10-year yield eased slightly, reflecting increased bond prices. This follows the Reserve Bank of India’s aggressive intervention to support the rupee, which had hit record lows.Read More

Silver surged to a record high above $65 an ounce on Wednesday, driven by weaker U.S. labor data that fueled expectations of interest rate cuts. Gold also climbed, with both precious metals benefiting from a weaker dollar and a shift towards non-yielding assets in a low-rate environment. Investors now await key U.S. inflation data.Read More

Caplin Point is building a strong growth runway with over 40 US approvals, a 60-plus product pipeline and aggressive capacity expansion, says COO Vivek Partheeban. While growth may moderate in the near term, the US business, larger Latin American markets and complex products could drive a sharper pickup from FY28 onwards.Read More

Four stocks with market capitalisation above Rs 1,000 crore appeared in the White Marubozu bullish scan on December 16, signalling strong buying interest. The candlestick pattern reflects firm buyer dominance throughout the session, indicating a possible continuation of the upward trend as momentum and sentiment strengthen.Read More