PNB reported a steady Q3 update with global business rising 9.6% YoY to Rs 28.92 lakh crore and advances growing 11%. Deposits saw healthy expansion, while domestic business improved 9% YoY. The bank’s shares gained over 1% as it continued to trade above key moving averages, reflecting strong investor interest.Read More

Avenue Supermarts, operator of DMart, posted a 13% YoY increase in standalone Q3 revenue to Rs 17,613 crore, while its store count rose to 442. The provisional update reflects steady growth momentum for the retail chain, supported by continued expansion and consistent improvement in revenue across its operations.Read More

Ahmedabad, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, on Friday announced the launch of its third public issuance of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of Rs 1,000 crore, offering up to 8.90 per cent per annum.Read More

Marico delivered a steady Q3 performance with revenue growth in the high twenties and improving India volumes. Lower copra costs aided margins, while Parachute remained resilient and value-added hair oils grew strongly. International markets posted double-digit growth. Marico expects sustained volume-led expansion and sequential margin improvement in the coming quarters.Read More

Indian government bonds slipped on ‍Friday after a weak ​auction revived supply concerns, with traders wary ahead of the ⁠states’ January-March borrowing calendar due later in the day.Read More

LIC has incurred losses of over Rs 10,400 crore in just two days as ITC shares plunged 14% following a steep excise duty hike on cigarettes. The tax increase triggered heavy selling and multiple broker downgrades, with analysts warning that significant price hikes may be required to offset the higher duty burden.Read More

Indian equity benchmarks ended Friday’s session firmly in the green, supported by strong buying in auto, metal and PSU banking stocks. While Ola Electric and Coal India emerged as key gainers, stocks such as ITC and Cupid witnessed sharp selling pressure.Read More

Siddhartha Bhaiya, the celebrated contrarian investor behind the India Opportunities Fund, built a 33% CAGR track record by spotting smallcap and midcap multibaggers early. His bold calls—from raising 80% cash to shifting heavily into gold ETFs—turned Rs 10 lakh into Rs 4 crore in 13 years, cementing his legacy.Read More

ICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren has cautioned investors against rising euphoria in precious metals after a sharp rally, urging a shift towards balanced asset allocation. He expects Indian equities to outperform global peers in 2026, recommending selective risk-taking, flexible investment strategies and greater equity exposure amid improving relative valuations.Read More

After a strong 2025 in which silver surged 170% and gold rose 76.5%, attention is turning to how investors should position these metals in 2026. Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, changing monetary policies, and shifting market sentiment are prompting analysts to reassess the roles of gold and silver in investment portfolios going forward.Read More