Global markets may turn steadier in 2026 after a volatile 2025, but structural forces like geopolitics, trade shifts and policy divergence will continue to shape returns. BlackRock’s Vivek Paul says India remains a core overweight, backed by financialisation, resilient growth drivers, currency stability and the potential return of foreign investor flows.Read More

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath explains why most brokers do not own their core trading technology, highlighting the risks, regulatory complexity and high costs involved in building in-house OMS and RMS systems.Read More

European shares held steady on Monday, with gains in tech and commodity-linked stocks providing support, as investors started ‌a holiday-shortened ‌week on a tepid note following the previous session’s record-high close.Read More

Bharat Coking Coal, a Coal India subsidiary, is likely to launch a Rs 1,300 crore IPO in early 2026 via a pure offer for sale, valuing the debt-free PSU at about Rs 13,000 crore.Read More

Global stock markets showed mixed movements on Monday. A strong rebound in AI-related stocks like Nvidia on Wall Street boosted Asian markets. Tokyo’s Nikkei saw significant gains driven by chipmakers. The Bank of Japan’s rate hike caused the yen to weaken against the dollar. Investors are watching inflation and interest rate policies closely.Read More

BSE shares witnessed an uptick on Monday after an ET report suggested that the exchange plans to launch new monthly index option products and revamp the Bankex index. The move aims to boost BSE’s derivatives market share beyond weekly expiries, with management betting on cheaper monthly options and improved liquidity to deepen trader participation.Read More

Indian equity markets are unlikely to stay flat in 2026 after a year-long breather, says Abakkus Asset’s Aman Chowhan. He expects a revival led by largecaps, with midcaps joining later, strong prospects for financials, pharma and manufacturing, selective opportunities in new-age tech, and decadal themes like defence, EMS and import substitution driving long-term growth.Read More

Axis Securities has set a base-case Nifty target of 28,100 for December 2026, expecting markets to shift from valuation-led consolidation to an earnings-driven cycle. Improving macro fundamentals, resilient domestic demand, rising corporate earnings and strong domestic liquidity are seen supporting equities, with a buy-on-dips strategy recommended despite global and currency-related risks.Read More

Gold prices hit a fresh record of Rs 1.36 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, entering overbought territory after a sharp rally. However, experts say the broader trend remains bullish, backed by strong global cues, central bank demand, and supportive technical indicators, favouring a buy-on-dips strategy rather than selling into strength.Read More

The Gujarat Kidney and Super Specialty IPO received a strong response on its opening day, with 90% subscription led by robust retail participation. While grey market signals point to a steady listing, analysts have flagged valuation concerns and advised caution given the company’s aggressive expansion plans and premium pricing.Read More