Indian markets opened the final trading week of the year on a subdued note, with major indexes experiencing a dip. Technology stocks, which recently propelled the S&P 500 to record highs, saw a pullback. Despite this, experts remain optimistic about the tech sector’s long-term prospects, citing strong fundamentals and growth potential. Energy stocks bucked the...Read More

The U.S. dollar remained steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December minutes, which are expected to reveal internal divisions on future policy. Currency markets saw limited movement due to thin liquidity, with the euro and sterling posting strong gains against a dollar poised for its steepest annual decline in eight years amid Fed rate-cut bets...Read More

EPW India’s stock market debut is expected to be subdued. The grey market premium is low, indicating a cautious opening. The company raised funds for working capital and debt repayment. Its business involves refurbished IT hardware. Financials show strong growth. Future performance will depend on execution and financial management.Read More

Oil prices saw a slight dip on Tuesday. This followed a rise in the previous session. Precious metals’ decline influenced the market. Escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions continue to raise supply disruption fears. Analysts anticipate a potential oil glut in early 2026. Saudi Arabia is expected to lower February crude prices for Asian buyers.Read More

Indian business groups saw varied fortunes in 2025. The Shriram Group topped gains with a 59% market cap increase. Venu Srinivasan Group and Vedanta Group also performed well. However, Ravi Jaipuria Group and HCL Group experienced significant drops. Tata Group companies like TCS and Trent faced pressure. Market volatility impacted returns across the board.Read More

Coforge’s acquisition of Encora is seen as a transformative, high-stakes deal strengthening long-term capabilities but creating near-term pressure on earnings and stock. Analysts cite the acquisition’s size, valuation, and complexity as reasons for potential short-term stock weakness, though many view the recent correction as a buying opportunity for long-term investors.Read More

The Indian Rupee weakened by eight paise on Monday, closing at 89.98 against the US Dollar. Foreign fund outflows and a downturn in domestic stock markets pressured the currency. Importers’ demand for dollars also contributed to the decline. Analysts anticipate the Rupee to trade within a specific range this week, with key US economic data...Read More

Indian stock markets saw a stark contrast in 2025. Foreign investors withdrew record funds, citing slowing growth and a weak rupee. However, domestic institutions, fueled by retail investor inflows, invested significantly. This shift led to domestic ownership of Indian companies exceeding foreign ownership. Despite market gains, Indian stocks underperformed other Asian markets. Domestic inflows provided...Read More

Varmora Granito, Knack Packaging, Shivalaya Construction, and Behari Lal Engineering have secured SEBI’s nod for their IPOs. This approval allows them to proceed with their public offerings. Meanwhile, Infifresh Foods has withdrawn its IPO plans. The companies are set to launch their IPOs with a mix of fresh share issues and offers for sale.Read More

Wall Street experts predict a strong rally for the US stock market in 2026. This would mark four consecutive years of gains. Despite concerns about artificial intelligence and economic shifts, strategists are largely optimistic. The S&P 500 is expected to see further growth. This positive outlook is supported by a resilient economy and strong corporate...Read More