Indian equities closed higher as a strong earnings surprise from Infosys boosted risk appetite and lifted IT stocks, helping Sensex and Nifty hit intraday highs. However, profit booking capped gains by the close. Analysts flagged mixed global cues, sector-specific strength and cautious technical signals.Read More

The combined market valuation of three of the top-10 most valued firms jumped Rs 75,855.43 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with State Bank of India and Infosys emerging as the biggest gainers, in an otherwise sluggish trend in equities.Read More

The strong investor response to the initial public offering of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd has boosted confidence within CIL and provided positive momentum as the company evaluates the listing of its other subsidiaries, Chairman-cum-Managing Director B Sairam said.Read More

Market participants have urged the government to ease capital market taxation, including a higher exemption limit on long-term capital gains, ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27.Read More

UCO Bank’s net profit surged 16% to Rs 739 crore in the third quarter, driven by a 11% rise in net interest income. The bank also saw its non-performing assets ratio decline to 2.4% and gross advances grow 17%, supported by strong retail, agriculture, and MSME loan expansion.Read More

Fresh tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump linked to Greenland have unsettled global markets, reviving demand for safe-haven assets like gold and silver. While near-term volatility risks loom for equities, analysts see potential longer-term opportunities for India through accelerated trade negotiations and shifting global supply dynamicsRead More

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd’s IPO has garnered strong grey market interest ahead of its Monday listing, indicating a potential 54% listing gain. One of the most oversubscribed PSU offerings in recent years, the company’s strategic position as India’s largest coking coal producer underscores investor confidence despite the brief delay.Read More

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew over Rs 22,530 crore (USD 2.5 billion) from Indian equities so far this month amid rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar, continuing their selling streak from last year.Read More

Analyst consensus highlights 10 Sensex stocks with projected upside of 18%–32% over the next 12 months, signalling potential market outperformance. Heavyweights like HDFC Bank, Reliance, ICICI Bank, and Adani Ports are expected to deliver strong returns, offering investors research-backed opportunities to position ahead of potential rallies in a selective market.Read More

Amid continued market volatility in 2026, HDFC Securities has identified seven technically strong stocks for accumulation across small-, mid- and large-cap segments. Spanning multiple sectors, these picks are based on technical indicators, defined buying ranges, targets and stop-loss levels, offering investors structured ideas for the year ahead.Read More