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

A packed IPO calendar awaits investors next week, with 11 public issues in focus across mainboard and SME platforms. Of these, six IPOs are scheduled to open for subscription, while five companies are lined up to list, as grey market premiums (GMPs) point to potential listing gains of up to 45% in select names.Read More

Foreign investors have turned sellers in early 2026, offloading equities worth nearly Rs 12,000 crore in the first nine days. This unexpected trend, driven by geopolitical concerns and stalled India-US trade talks, has unsettled markets despite strong domestic buying and steady economic fundamentals.Read More

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

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

HCL Technologies is expected to post a strong revenue performance in the December quarter, with brokerages forecasting around 12% year-on-year growth, supported by seasonality in products and ER&D services, currency tailwinds and ramp-up of large deals.Read More