Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (Chola) has refuted allegations of financial impropriety, asserting that all past transactions adhered to prevailing laws and regulatory frameworks. Management clarified that disclosures and fund diversions, including insurance transactions and payments to family members, were conducted with business rationale and proper approvals, emphasizing that current norms should not be retroactively...Read More

After gold’s surprise rally in 2025, equities could regain leadership in 2026, says Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities. Small- and mid-cap stocks look better placed as earnings catch up and valuations normalise. Metals, autos, ports and select NBFCs remain key themes, while asset-class leadership may rotate again next year.Read More

Castrol India shares surged 9% after BP announced the sale of a 65% stake in Castrol Limited to Stonepeak at an enterprise value of $10.1 billion. The transaction, expected to close by end-2026, is part of bp’s strategic divestment programme aimed at strengthening its balance sheet while retaining exposure to Castrol’s growth through a 35%...Read More

Platinum has emerged as the standout precious metal of 2025, sharply outperforming gold and silver amid supply deficits, rising investment flows and strong industrial demand. Persistent production challenges, expanding Chinese participation and macro tailwinds have propelled prices to record highs, reshaping investor perceptions and reviving interest in platinum’s role within diversified portfolios.Read More

Bitcoin slipped below $88,000 amid thin holiday trading, with low liquidity amplifying modest sentiment shifts and increasing volatility risks. Profit booking and easing derivatives positions have kept prices range-bound, reflecting cautious market conviction rather than a strong bearish trend.Read More

Jupiter Wagons shares surged over 35% in four days after promoter Tatravagonka A.S. increased its stake to 19.24% through convertible warrant conversion. The acquisition was completed on December 19 and disclosed the same day in compliance with SEBI’s insider trading regulations. The move boosted investor confidence, reflecting promoter faith in long-term growth.Read More

Coal India is set to unlock significant shareholder value with the upcoming listings of its major subsidiaries, BCCL, SECL, and MCL. Industry experts view this as a positive move, with MCL particularly noted for its operational efficiency. While holding company discounts are anticipated, the extent will depend on dilution levels and remaining subsidiaries.Read More

Groww shares jump 9.5% as investors cheer the stock’s upcoming BSE Large Cap index inclusion and the launch of its emergency trading platform, Groww Lite. The stock has surged 75.6% since its Rs 100 IPO.Read More

Global investors are increasingly shifting capital to Chinese AI stocks as stretched U.S. tech valuations raise bubble concerns. Strong policy support, blockbuster chipmaker listings and China’s push for technological self-reliance are boosting interest, with firms like Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent emerging as key beneficiaries of the growing AI investment pivot.Read More

Railway stocks are back in focus as RVNL, IRCTC, Jupiter Wagons and other rail-linked names rally ahead of the Union Budget 2026. Investors are eyeing potential increases in railway allocations, but analysts caution that pre-Budget spikes may be short-lived without sustained fundamentals.Read More