In today’s volatile investment climate, dividend-paying stocks are regaining favor among high-net-worth individuals and long-term investors globally. These companies offer predictable income, a buffer against market downturns, and potential inflation protection, making them a stabilizing force in diversified portfolios.Read More

India market outlook 2026: Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah advises disciplined asset allocation as equity returns hinge on earnings growth. Gold and silver outlook remains positive due to central bank buying, while midcaps may outperform largecaps. PSU banks, pharma rotation and selective IT revival to shape investor strategy in 2026.Read More

Indian equities may see a measured year in 2026 after record highs in 2025. Experts anticipate muted headline returns and sharper stock-level dispersion due to normalizing earnings, rising market concentration, and stretched valuations. Investors are advised to recalibrate expectations and favor large-cap quality.Read More

Six stocks from the Nifty 500 universe touched a 5-year swing high at the close on December 26, signalling strengthening bullish momentum. A 5-year swing high marks the highest price over five years and reflects sustained buying interest, often indicating trend continuation though distinct from a long-term breakout.Read More

A rise in futures open interest indicates growth in the number of active, unexpired contracts in a stock, reflecting increased participation as traders either initiate fresh positions or add to existing ones in the futures market.Read More

Hindalco outlook remains positive despite near-term headwinds at Novelis, says Axis Securities AVP Aditya Welekar. Bay Minette capex overruns may pressure margins of the company in the short term, but structurally higher aluminium prices, strong Indian operations and long-term Novelis capacity expansion support earnings visibility and cash flows over FY26–FY28.Read More

Indian railway stocks are roaring back after a 17-month slump. A Rs 66,500 crore boom in market value has occurred in just five days. Investors are repositioning ahead of the Union Budget. Improving revenue signals and fare rationalization are driving this comeback. Key stocks like Jupiter Wagons and RVNL have seen substantial gains.Read More

Titan Company’s shares rose as it prepares to launch its first lab-grown diamond store under the new brand ‘beYon’ in Mumbai. Experts offer mixed views, with some seeing it as a strategic move to tap into growing demand, while others express caution regarding its impact on earnings and valuations.Read More

Indian equities commenced Monday’s trading session with modest gains, mirroring a positive trend in Asian markets. However, the upward momentum was tempered by ongoing concerns regarding foreign fund outflows and thin year-end trading volumes. Investors also closely monitored developments in the Ukraine war negotiations.Read More

Silver surged to fresh record highs on Monday. The March futures contract jumped 5.7% to Rs 2,54,174 per kg on the MCX, crossing the Rs 2.50 lakh mark for the first time ever. The rally extended globally as silver briefly breached $80 per ounce before retreating amid volatile trade.Read More