Mutual funds steadily raised stakes in select BSE midcaps since June 2025, and many of these bets paid off. Thirteen stocks delivered sharp rallies of 30-110% over the past year, led by Aditya Birla Capital, highlighting how institutional conviction often aligns with strong midcap returns.Read More

Despite a strong 2025, 2026 presents challenges. Ajay Srivastava highlights monopoly businesses like stock exchanges as key winners, while criticizing Indian IT management. He advises investors to seek technology exposure in US markets and maintain cash for volatility. Patience and selective stock picking are crucial amidst emerging US trade deal uncertainties.Read More

Axis Direct recommends UltraTech Cement, Dalmia Bharat and JK Cement after strong Q3 results, citing capacity expansion, rising demand and cost efficiencies. The brokerage sees upside potential of 8–14% as market share gains and margins improve over the medium term.Read More

India is entering a two-year period of rising interest rates, according to Ajay Srivastava. Banks and gold loan companies are set to benefit significantly. Quick Service Restaurants and Electronics Manufacturing Services companies face challenges. Investors should watch bond markets for signals. This shift presents opportunities and risks across various sectors.Read More

Europe’s benchmark share index was subdued on Tuesday as shares of BP fell after the energy giant suspended share ‌buybacks, while ‌gains in luxury stocks following a better-than-expected earnings update from Kering ‌limited declines.Read More

Edelweiss Financial Services shares jumped after the company reported a 112% YoY rise in Q3FY26 net profit to Rs 264 crore. Growth was driven by strong performance in alternative asset management, mutual funds, and asset reconstruction, with equity AUM and SIP book expanding sharply, while asset reconstruction recoveries reached Rs 842 crore during the quarter.Read More

BSE’s Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy states the exchange prioritizes long-term market growth over derivatives market share. Recent tax changes may encourage longer-term equity investments. Ramamurthy believes the exchange is still in its early growth phase, with significant potential for foreign investor participation. He anticipates market microstructure adjustments due to these developments.Read More

Tata Steel shares rose for a second straight session, gaining over 7%, after the company reported strong Q3 results. Consolidated net profit surged 723% YoY to Rs 2,689 crore, while revenue increased 6% YoY to Rs 57,002 crore. However, on a sequential basis, profit fell 13% and revenue declined 3% compared with the previous quarter.Read More

Gold ETFs saw record inflows of Rs 24,040 crore in January, narrowly surpassing equity mutual funds. This surge, a 106% month-on-month jump, signals a potential shift in investor strategy, with gold ETFs becoming a preferred safe-haven and diversification tool amidst market volatility and inflation concerns.Read More

India’s market regulator has halted new exchanges NCDEX and MSE from trading equity derivatives. SEBI insists they must first build robust share-trading businesses and demonstrate sufficient cash market liquidity. This move reflects caution over India’s booming derivatives market, aiming to prevent further fueling without a solid underlying equity base.Read More