Markets ended the week sharply lower as weak global cues and rising uncertainty triggered a broad risk-off move. Sentiment was hit by concerns over higher US tariffs on Indian exports, uncertainty around India–US trade ties, geopolitical tensions involving the US and Venezuela, and persistent selling by foreign institutional investors.Read More

Crude oil posted its sharpest annual decline since 2020 in 2025, with Brent down 19% and WTI falling 20% as prices slid to near multi-year lows. Persistent oversupply, where global production consistently outpaced demand and inventories swelled, outweighed brief price support from geopolitical tensions, keeping the market under pressure.Read More

Indian stock markets ended Friday with losses for the fifth day straight. The Sensex and Nifty declined as global trade worries and political uncertainty impacted investor mood. Analysts noted a consolidation phase driven by weak global cues and foreign investor outflows. Despite this, domestic GDP growth is expected to remain strong, with Q3 results potentially...Read More

Realty firm Signature Global on Sunday reported a 27 per cent decline in its sales bookings to Rs 2,020 crore for the quarter ended December, despite high festive demand for housing properties.Read More

Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran warns that an AI-driven data explosion doesn’t guarantee better investment decisions. He cautions against false precision and overconfidence, emphasizing that true competitive advantage lies in interpretation and judgment, not just data access. Global markets saw significant growth in 2025, with technology leading sectors.Read More

Analyst forecasts go beyond mere numbers — they offer a strategic lens into future market potential. For investors looking out for the next breakout opportunity, Nifty500 stocks stand out as compelling picks. According to the estimates from Trendlyne, as many as Nifty500 stocks have the potential to deliver significant returns over the coming 12 months.These...Read More

Over the past month, as many as 13 penny stocks have witnessed steep sell-offs, with share prices plunging between 25% and 50%. These underperformers were identified using a targeted screening method that focused on companies with a market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, stock prices under Rs 20, and a minimum recent trading volume of...Read More

ICICI Lombard reported a corporate governance lapse after draft financial results were accidentally posted on a senior employee’s personal WhatsApp status. The insurer promptly removed the post and informed stock exchanges as a precaution. This incident highlights concerns over safeguarding sensitive information amid informal messaging, following a similar case with Hatsun Agro Product.Read More

TCS is expected to report steady but subdued performance in the December quarter, with brokerages estimating around 5% year-on-year revenue growth and about 6% profit growth amid cautious client spending and margin pressures. Q3 revenue is seen at Rs 67,000–67,500 crore and PAT at Rs 13,000–13,200 crore.Read More

The FMCG sector anticipates strong volume growth and better operating margins for the December quarter. This positive outlook is fueled by GST reforms, robust festive sales, and easing raw material costs. Companies like Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products report signs of recovery. Rural demand continues to outpace urban markets. Organized retail and e-commerce are...Read More