Indian benchmark indices, Nifty50 and Sensex, closed at record highs on Friday, marking their best weekly gains in seven weeks. This surge followed a period of range-bound trading, with analysts predicting further upward movement. Market participants anticipate significant gains for both indices in 2026, despite a cautious VIX.Read More

Berkshire Hathaway’s post-Buffett era commenced with a slight dip in shares as Greg Abel assumed the CEO role. The conglomerate, now valued over $1 trillion, faces challenges finding needle-moving acquisitions amidst a record cash pile. Abel inherits a strong financial position, with Buffett remaining as chairman to support the transition.Read More

Markets anticipate a busy start to the year. Key U.S. jobs data is due. OPEC+ meets on oil output. Commodity indexes rebalance. Initial public offerings are expected to increase. Investors remain optimistic despite potential risks from U.S. Supreme Court rulings and a new Federal Reserve chair announcement.Read More

Major hedge funds like D.E. Shaw and Bridgewater Associates achieved significant double-digit gains in 2025, fueled by an AI-driven stock market rally and global economic volatility. These top performers navigated a year of record fluctuations, with some funds posting their highest profits ever, attracting substantial investor interest.Read More

India’s forex reserves rose by $3.3 billion to $696.61 billion in the week ended December 26, RBI data showed. The increase was led by a sharp $2.95 billion jump in gold holdings and a modest rise in foreign currency assets. Reserves remain near record highs, providing cover for 9–10 months of imports amid global volatility.Read More

India now permits full foreign ownership in insurance firms. However, industry experts believe this change will not immediately bring many new foreign companies. Setting up an insurer requires substantial investment and a long-term view in a competitive market. Existing joint ventures might see increased stakes, but new ventures from scratch are unlikely.Read More

Vodafone Idea’s promoters will settle legacy merger liabilities worth ₹3,529 crore by earmarking 3.28 billion equity shares. This follows an amended agreement securing ₹5,836 crore, with ₹2,307 crore in cash and the rest via shares held by three Vodafone promoter entities. These shares, representing 3.03% of Vi’s equity, will be sold over five years.Read More

The Indian rupee depreciated by 22 paise to settle at 90.20 against the US dollar on Friday. This decline was attributed to disappointing macroeconomic data, foreign fund outflows, and strong dollar demand from importers. However, weak crude prices and a surge in domestic equities provided some support.Read More

Sebi is developing an AI-powered tool to analyze the cyber safety preparedness of regulated entities, aiming to strengthen risk-based supervision. Additionally, a working group is being formed to create a technology roadmap for market infrastructure institutions, ensuring innovation enhances market integrity.Read More

Adani Enterprises is launching a public issue of non-convertible debentures to raise up to one thousand crore rupees. The issue offers various tenors and interest payment options. This fundraising aims to meet the company’s financing needs, including refinancing and general corporate purposes. The debentures are rated CARE AA- and AA- (Stable) by respective agencies.Read More