Mirae Asset CIO Swarup Mohanty anticipates 2026 as a stock picker’s market, favoring healthcare and banking, especially smaller private banks. Global allocations have shifted, with a 50% US, 30% China, and 20% India focus. He highlights the need for corporate earnings growth and sees India as a consumption story and safe investment haven.Read More

Coal India shares rose on Tuesday after reports that its subsidiary, Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL), is preparing a Rs 1,300 crore IPO via a 10% stake sale. The issue, expected within two weeks, implies a valuation of about Rs 13,000 crore. Coal India stock is nearing its 52-week high.Read More

Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Nykaa with a ‘Neutral’ rating and a target price of Rs 280, implying a 10.3% upside from the previous close. The brokerage cited Nykaa’s strong position in the beauty and personal care segment, where it holds about a 27% share of India’s online market.Read More

Bitcoin slipped to around $88,000 as extreme fear gripped markets and traders stayed cautious ahead of a $28.5 billion options expiry. Short-term volatility is high, but accumulation trends and tightening supply suggest potential year-end upside. Support at $88,000 and resistance near $90,000 could define the next move.Read More

Swarup Mohanty of Mirae Asset highlights a year of shifting market dynamics, where traditional assumptions are being challenged. The firm has evolved into a diversified asset manager, with a strong focus on mid and smallcap stocks, which are now seen as crucial protagonists in portfolio construction, not just supporting roles.Read More

Global investors like SoftBank and Temasek have incurred substantial notional losses on Ola Electric shares, with valuations plummeting by approximately 78% from their peak. The company faces headwinds from declining market share and weak financial performance, prompting a cautious ‘wait and watch’ approach for retail investors.Read More

Algorithmic trading, once the domain of global hedge funds, is now increasingly relevant for HNIs and family offices in India and abroad. Using pre-defined rules and automated execution enhances efficiency, risk management, and opportunity capture. Strategies include trend-following, arbitrage, mean reversion, and high-frequency trading across equities, derivatives, and currencies.Read More

Jupiter Wagons shares have seen a sharp uptick in three days after promoter Tatravagonka A.S. increased its stake via a Rs 135-crore convertible warrant allotment. The move boosted promoter holding to 19.24%, lifting investor sentiment. The stock trades at Rs 334 with bullish technicals despite remaining below long-term moving averages.Read More

Meesho shares fell for a third session after a blistering 110% post-IPO rally, as a low free-float, short-covering pressures and profit-taking triggered a sharp reversal. Brokerages remain constructive on the long-term growth story, even as volatility rattles near-term sentiment.Read More

Phytochem Remedies withdrew its Rs 38 crore SME IPO after the issue was undersubscribed at just 62% with only 797 applications. The grey market signalled a flat listing, reflecting weak sentiment toward SME offerings. The high retail investment threshold and volatile markets also weighed on subscription demand.Read More