MCX shares rose on Wednesday, nearing their 52-week high after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to ‘Equal Weight’ and raised its target from Rs 6,710 to Rs 11,135. The brokerage highlighted a sharp rise in Average Daily Transaction Revenue, driven largely by gold and silver volatility, which contributed around 55% to ADTR in the past...Read More

Indian equity investors faced a challenging 2025, with benchmark indices masking significant portfolio underperformance. Despite widespread disappointment and FOMO, experts advise against emotional decisions, highlighting that current weak sentiment often precedes improved future returns. Investors are urged to stay invested but actively prune portfolios and maintain balanced asset allocation, including global diversification.Read More

Silver, dubbed gold’s “poor cousin,” surged over 160% in 2025 but faces a sharp correction as MCX prices tumbled Rs 22,000 and the Nippon India Silver ETF lost 11%. Analysts attribute the selloff to profit booking, raised CME margins, and thin holiday liquidity. While technically overdue, the correction raises questions on whether the multi-year silver...Read More

Indian government bond prices eased on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025, due to quarter-end positioning and the central bank’s omission of the former benchmark from open-market purchases. The benchmark 10-year yield rose to 6.5849% as traders awaited clarity on U.S. trade deals and Bloomberg index inclusion for FAR bonds.Read More

India’s steel sector gets a boost as the government imposes a long-term safeguard duty on imports. Axis Securities’ Aditya Welekar explains how the move protects domestic steelmakers from cheap Chinese steel, supports flat steel prices, and why volume-led growth, not sharp price hikes, will drive earnings for major steel companies.Read More

Tata Steel shares rallied after the government imposed safeguard duties on select steel imports to curb cheap inflows and protect domestic producers. The phased three-year measure lifted sentiment across steel stocks, supported by strong recent gains and robust quarterly earnings growth, reflecting improving profitability and favourable industry tailwinds.Read More

Elitecon International shares hit the 5% upper circuit on the final trading day of 2025, extending the small-cap’s extraordinary 850% rise over the past year. The move comes after recent volatility, an expansion in borrowing powers, and the announcement of a $97.35 million long-term export order, underscoring the stock’s sharp swings and renewed investor interest.Read More

Gold prices eased to Rs 1,35,526 on December 31 amid geopolitical tensions and Fed caution. Technicals remain bullish with support at Rs 1,34,000. Analysts expect gold to test $4,900 and INR Rs 1.82 lakh in 2026.Read More

Indian stock markets have shown resilience over the past year. Largecap stocks have performed better than smallcaps. Experts caution that smallcap performance is company-specific. Investor sentiment can be a contrarian indicator. Sectors like autos, pharma, and FMCG are favored. Caution is advised for the banking sector due to inherent risks.Read More

The Nifty Bank index has welcomed Yes Bank and Union Bank today. This structural change will see significant inflows for these new entrants. However, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank are projected to experience the largest outflows. Other banking stocks will also see adjustments in their index weights.Read More