Retail equity trading slowed in December 2025, while SIP inflows and commodity market volumes hit record highs. Motilal Oswal notes that stable mutual fund flows, strong IPO activity and rising commodities participation continue to support India’s capital market ecosystem.Read More

Lotus reported revenue from operations of Rs 142 crore for the quarter under review, down 14% from Rs 165 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.Read More

Indian equities could stage a strong comeback in 2026 after a weak 2025, says Envision Capital Managing Director & CEO of Nilesh Shah. He expects FII inflows to return, earnings to improve and new-age digital platforms, financials and healthcare to lead gains, while large IT remains a selective, bottom-up investment story for investors.Read More

ICICI Prudential Life reported a 19% YoY rise in Q3 PAT to Rs 387 crore even as net premium income fell 3.7%. VNB touched Rs 615 crore with strong margins, while AUM grew 6.5%. Retail protection APE surged over 40%, supported by GST reforms and rising policy volumes.Read More

Jefferies warns India’s IT sector faces a sharp earnings hit from new labour codes, with December-quarter profits potentially falling 10–20%, margins pressured longer term, costs structurally rising, uneven company impact, and only selective stock buy recommendations remaining amid slowing demand.Read More

Reliance Industries shares have seen a decline of over 8% in early 2026, reaching an intraday low of Rs 1,448. Technical analysts suggest this is a healthy consolidation within an uptrend, with strong support expected around Rs 1,380-1,440. Investors with a medium-to-long-term view may consider buying on dips.Read More

Indian equity markets remain under pressure as Nifty struggles below key resistance levels, with technical indicators signalling a continued bearish trend. HDFC Securities’ Vinay Rajani advises caution, highlights crucial support and resistance zones, and flags selective trading opportunities, recommending a buy on Oil India and a short call on L&T amid ongoing market volatility.Read More

India’s top IT firms have started their earnings season with results slightly better than expected. Companies like TCS and HCL Tech are managing costs and benefiting from currency movements. However, underlying business growth remains slow. Experts suggest that while current performance is acceptable, significant demand revival is not yet visible.Read More

Despite pressure on smallcap stocks for most of 2025, Agrawal’s portfolio featured five multibagger names during the year, namely– Oseal Devices, Zelio E-Mobility, Monolithisch India, Zota Health Care, and ASM Technologies.Read More

Biocon’s fundraising is viewed positively to manage debt. Expert Nischal Maheshwari is optimistic about Biocon’s future, expecting earlier investments to yield returns. He also favors contract development and manufacturing firms like Laurus Labs. Maheshwari sees potential in banking, metals, and power sectors, particularly execution-focused players in power.Read More