Dividend-paying stocks are gaining attention in a volatile market. Companies with steady cash flows are returning excess cash to shareholders. Vedanta leads with a 6.3% dividend yield. Coal India offers 5.7%, and REC provides 5.4%. Hindustan Zinc, GAIL, ITC, ONGC, RITES, NMDC, and Oracle Financial Services Software also feature in the top dividend yield list.Read More

Hedge funds significantly increased selling of emerging Asian equities last week, the heaviest since April 2025, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran conflict. This risk aversion led to broad-based outflows across global regions, though overall positioning in emerging Asia remains elevated despite strong performance in markets like South Korea and Taiwan.Read More

Gold and silver prices extended losses as a stronger dollar and fading rate cut expectations weighed on sentiment. Elevated geopolitical tensions and volatile commodity markets added pressure. Analysts expect continued choppiness, advising investors to wait for stability while monitoring key support and resistance levels in both domestic and international markets.Read More

Nomura has upgraded Kotak Mahindra Bank to Buy, making it its top pick among Indian banks, while retaining ICICI Bank as its “preferred compounder.” The call comes amid tightening liquidity, rising funding costs, and delayed NIM recovery across the sector. Kotak shares rose ~2%, ICICI ~1.5%, with targets of Rs 445 and Rs 1,535, respectively.Read More

The rupee weakened by 20 paise to 93.73 against the US dollar amid a strengthening greenback and rising global crude oil prices. Despite US President Trump’s claims of talks with Iran, the Islamic Republic’s denial fueled uncertainty and oil price volatility. Heavy foreign institutional investor outflows also pressured the local currency.Read More

Eternal shares gained after Elara Securities projected upside to Rs 415, citing a platform fee hike as a key margin driver. The brokerage believes the increase will boost take rates and EBITDA without impacting demand, while also providing a cushion against cost pressures, supporting long-term growth visibility.Read More

Silver’s massive rally has sharply reversed, turning from a top-performing asset to a laggard in 2026, now down 4% for the year. Prices have plunged 51% in just two months from record highs, triggering heavy losses and prompting investors to cut risk amid the sudden, severe selloff.Read More

Geopolitical tensions and commodity price volatility are shaping the global investment landscape in 2026. Deepak Jorwal of Motilal Oswal Private Wealth advises investors to maintain disciplined, diversified portfolios with global allocation and rebalancing strategies to navigate these evolving risks effectively.Read More

Amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility, investors are advised to diversify portfolios internationally, allocating 10-25% to global markets for resilience and currency diversification. ETFs offer a cost-effective route to achieve this, with a disciplined approach and rebalancing crucial for navigating uncertainty and achieving long-term goals.Read More

Indian markets face a downturn with a weakening rupee and global energy shifts. Deepak Shenoy, Capitalmind MF CEO, advises against panic, stressing a clear investment process. He holds cash, waiting for his models to signal opportunities. Shenoy suggests gradual IT sector investment and emphasizes diversification as the only honest strategy in uncertain times.Read More