Indian stocks surged on the final trading day of the year, with the Sensex and Nifty rebounding significantly. This rally was primarily driven by a government decision to impose a three-year safeguard duty on select steel imports, boosting metal stocks. Additionally, easing crude oil prices contributed to the positive sentiment by reducing inflationary pressures.Read More

Market veteran Dipan Mehta expects 2026 to be a turnaround year for Indian equities after a tough 2025. He highlights autos, IT services, pharma and export-oriented sectors as key opportunities, urges caution on fully valued defence stocks, and explains why selective stock picking and earnings recovery could drive superior returns next year.Read More

Domestic aluminium prices decline on the MCX amid profit booking despite positive global cues, while analysts remain bullish on the metal due to tightening supply and steady demand outlook into 2026.Read More

Oil prices are poised for a significant drop in 2025, exceeding fifteen percent. Supply is expected to outpace demand, even with ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Analysts predict Brent crude could reach fifty-five dollars a barrel in early 2025. OPEC+ has paused output increases for the first quarter of 2026. Geopolitical risks may provide a floor for...Read More

The Indian rupee faces its steepest annual fall in three years, driven by record equity outflows and the absence of a US trade deal. The currency’s depreciation reflects external economic strains and a more flexible approach by the RBI. A potential US trade pact could offer temporary respite, but underlying pressures may persist.Read More

Indian government bonds enter 2026 with supply worries. The Reserve Bank of India’s measures helped yields, but bond sales by governments and investor demand remain key. The benchmark 10-year yield is expected to trade in a range. The federal budget and RBI policy in February will be crucial. Liquidity and currency management will also set...Read More

MCX shares rose on Wednesday, nearing their 52-week high after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to ‘Equal Weight’ and raised its target from Rs 6,710 to Rs 11,135. The brokerage highlighted a sharp rise in Average Daily Transaction Revenue, driven largely by gold and silver volatility, which contributed around 55% to ADTR in the past...Read More

Gold and silver experienced a remarkable rally in 2025, driven by geopolitical shocks, a shift to hard assets, and macroeconomic uncertainty. Analysts predict continued strength into 2026, citing persistent central bank buying, tight physical supply, and accelerating industrial demand, with gold targeting $5000-$5500 and silver potentially reaching $95-$100 per ounce.Read More

Tata Steel shares rallied after the government imposed safeguard duties on select steel imports to curb cheap inflows and protect domestic producers. The phased three-year measure lifted sentiment across steel stocks, supported by strong recent gains and robust quarterly earnings growth, reflecting improving profitability and favourable industry tailwinds.Read More

India’s steel sector gets a boost as the government imposes a long-term safeguard duty on imports. Axis Securities’ Aditya Welekar explains how the move protects domestic steelmakers from cheap Chinese steel, supports flat steel prices, and why volume-led growth, not sharp price hikes, will drive earnings for major steel companies.Read More