Maharashtra has declared January 15, 2026, a public holiday for civic polls, but it’s still unclear whether financial markets will remain open or closed on the day. The BSE, NSE and MCX have not announced a trading holiday. The date also coincides with the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives, adding to market uncertainty.Read More

Veteran investor Manishi Raychaudhuri notes that Indian equities may face a delayed earnings revival, unlike other Asian markets showing early upticks. He highlights a lack of concrete earnings upgrade evidence in India, contrasting with robust trends in North Asia and ASEAN.Read More

Indian equity markets experienced sharp profit-taking, with the Nifty slipping below the crucial 26,000 mark and breaching 25,950, signaling heightened near-term volatility. Experts anticipate this uncertainty to persist until early next week, awaiting U.S. Supreme Court developments. A potential downside to 25,700 is noted if the Nifty sustains below 26,000.Read More

Silver price crash: Silver futures experienced a sharp Rs 10,000 intraday drop on Thursday, falling to Rs 2,40,605 per kg. This correction follows a December 2025 rally, with HSBC cautioning that prices have reached unsustainable levels amid weakening industrial and jewelry demand, and rising supply.Read More

Why market is down today? Indian stock markets are experiencing a significant downturn. Benchmarks have fallen for four consecutive sessions. Investors are reacting to global geopolitical issues and potential U.S. tariffs. Corporate earnings reports are also mixed. This combination of factors is causing a broad market decline. The Sensex and Nifty 50 have both seen...Read More

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a second day, impacted by profit-taking in AI stocks and escalating trade tensions with China. The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.6%, extending Wednesday’s decline, as China launched an anti-dumping probe into Japanese chipmaking chemicals. SoftBank Group was a significant loser, sliding 7.6%.Read More

Laurus Labs shares are surging, hitting a new all-time high near Rs 1,128.50. Analysts see strong bullish momentum, with the stock trading above key moving averages and a rising RSI. Immediate resistance is at Rs 1,150, with a potential rally towards Rs 1,233.Read More

Indian markets remain selective as Q3 updates highlight strength in Tata Steel, early recovery signs in IT, and improving BFSI outlook. Safeguard duties support steel prices, while valuation comfort is drawing institutional interest into IT stocks. Consumer discretionary looks better placed than durables, even as investors stay cautious on platforms and high-competition segments.Read More

Asian equities have started 2026 strongly, driven by fiscal expansion in developed markets and persistent geopolitical tensions. Rising commodity prices, particularly base metals, are linked to AI-driven demand. Investor Manishi Raychaudhuri remains positive on Asian equities, with a selective overweight on India, favoring financials, discretionary consumption, commodities, and industrials.Read More

Export-oriented stocks fell sharply on Thursday as fresh US political signals stoked fears of extremely high import duties. Shares of seafood, textile, pharmaceutical, and metal companies dropped amid concerns that a proposed bipartisan Russia sanctions bill could raise tariffs on Russian imports to 500%, potentially affecting countries like India, China, and Brazil, triggering investor caution...Read More