Silver’s explosive 170% surge in 2025 may be just the beginning, says Motilal Oswal, which believes the metal is entering a multi-year supercycle. Strong industrial demand, tight supply, rising ETF flows and supportive macro trends could push MCX Silver to Rs 3.20 lakh in 2026 despite expected volatility.Read More

Bitcoin trades within a narrow $88,000 to $92,000 range as its current drawdown remains far shallower than in previous market cycles. Analysts highlight muted volatility, steady capital flows and neutral technical indicators amid a wait for fresh macro catalysts.Read More

European stock markets reached a new peak on Friday. Glencore’s significant jump fueled the rise. Technology stocks also performed strongly, marking their best week in almost two years. This rebound shows investor resilience despite global concerns. Defence stocks saw notable weekly gains. The US jobs report indicated cooling growth, reinforcing expectations of steady interest rates.Read More

Stablecoin transactions surged to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by supportive US policy under President Trump and rapid institutional adoption. USDC led with $18.3 trillion in flows, outpacing Tether’s USDT. Rising usage outside DeFi signals broader mainstream demand for digital dollars amid global economic uncertainty.Read More

​TCS, Kotak Bank and six other companies are set for stock splits, bonus issues, and dividends next week, offering opportunities for investors.Read More

Retail investors have steadily increased holdings in select small-cap stocks, with 12 counters delivering strong FY26 gains of up to 65%, highlighting growing confidence despite broader market weakness.Read More

Moody’s has affirmed Shriram Finance’s Ba1 rating and revised its outlook to positive following MUFG Bank’s planned $4.4 billion investment for a 20% stake. The capital infusion is expected to strengthen SFL’s capitalisation, funding access, and profitability, positioning it among India’s highest-capitalised non-banking finance companies.Read More

BNP Paribas expects the Nifty 50 to reach 29,500 by end-2026 and has identified 17 top stock picks across autos, banks, IT, telecom, consumer and healthcare sectors, led by Maruti Suzuki, Infosys, Swiggy and HDFC Bank.Read More

Indian markets remained under pressure as the Sensex declined for a fifth straight session. Twelve BSE 100 stocks recorded losses in all five sessions, reflecting sustained selling across sectors amid broader market weakness and cautious investor sentiment.Read More

India’s defence manufacturing sector sees enhanced medium-term visibility due to accelerated capital acquisition approvals, with FY26 year-to-date clearances nearly double the annual outlay. This robust pipeline, spanning diverse military needs and emphasizing integrated systems, de-risks future order inflows for the sector over the next two to four years.Read More