Trent Limited is changing its Zudio store strategy. Aggressive expansion in cities has slowed growth. The company is now focusing on smaller cities. This move comes with new challenges and risks. Investors are watching closely to see if Trent can maintain its valuation. The fashion retailer faces a critical period of execution.Read More

MRF shares jumped up to 9% after strong December quarter results, driven by doubled profits, margin expansion, and revenue growth. Improved operating leverage and a second interim dividend boosted investor confidence despite higher costs in a volatile cost environment market.Read More

Total expenses during the quarter rose sharply to Rs 1,113 crore, up from Rs 796 crore in Q2FY26 and Rs 851 crore in Q3FY25, reflecting a 40% sequential increase and a 31% year-on-year rise. The higher costs were driven by employee benefits, raw material expenses, and finance costs, among other factors.Read More

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam believes the recent silver price drop is a temporary unwinding of speculative bets, not a sign of the precious metals bull market ending. He points to ongoing dedollarisation and persistent geopolitical risks as key drivers, predicting mid-teen percentage gains for gold and silver by year-end despite diplomatic noise.Read More

Cigarette company shares saw a significant jump on Friday. This surge followed reports of price increases, with firms like ITC, Godfrey Phillips, and VST Industries passing on higher costs to consumers. The market also saw value buying after a recent tax overhaul. Higher priced cigarette packets have been introduced, with price hikes ranging from 15%...Read More

UPI stocks Paytm and Mobikwik fell up to 4% after the RBI proposed a framework to compensate customers for small value fraudulent transactions. The central bank plans to cap compensation at Rs 25,000 while tightening customer liability norms and enhancing digital payments safety through stricter safeguards.Read More

Jefferies highlights significant pressures on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) following Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ weak December quarter, with JLR’s EBITDA plunging 91% YoY. Despite improved India PV prospects, JLR faces structural challenges, including competition and EV transition, impacting overall profitability and growth.Read More

Indian IT stocks are experiencing a sharp decline. Experts warn that Artificial Intelligence is disrupting the traditional IT business model. This is leading to concerns about future growth and company valuations. Investors are advised to consider other sectors like textiles and defense for better opportunities. The coming quarters will show if IT companies can adapt...Read More

Fractal Analytics’ upcoming ₹2,834-crore IPO is set to generate significant wealth for promoters and early investors, allowing them to monetise long-term investments as India’s first pure-play AI company goes public at a top price of ₹900 per share. The issue, opening February 9–11, includes a ₹1,023-crore fresh issue and a ₹1,810-crore offer for sale.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India has removed the Rs 2.5 lakh crore investment limit for debt securities under the voluntary retention route. This move aims to attract stable foreign debt flows. Investments will now follow general route ceilings. Foreign investors have shown reduced preference for this route recently. This change is not expected to cause...Read More