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

Indian government bond prices eased on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025, due to quarter-end positioning and the central bank’s omission of the former benchmark from open-market purchases. The benchmark 10-year yield rose to 6.5849% as traders awaited clarity on U.S. trade deals and Bloomberg index inclusion for FAR bonds.Read More

Silver, dubbed gold’s “poor cousin,” surged over 160% in 2025 but faces a sharp correction as MCX prices tumbled Rs 22,000 and the Nippon India Silver ETF lost 11%. Analysts attribute the selloff to profit booking, raised CME margins, and thin holiday liquidity. While technically overdue, the correction raises questions on whether the multi-year silver...Read More

Indian equity investors faced a challenging 2025, with benchmark indices masking significant portfolio underperformance. Despite widespread disappointment and FOMO, experts advise against emotional decisions, highlighting that current weak sentiment often precedes improved future returns. Investors are urged to stay invested but actively prune portfolios and maintain balanced asset allocation, including global diversification.Read More

Indian stock markets have shown resilience over the past year. Largecap stocks have performed better than smallcaps. Experts caution that smallcap performance is company-specific. Investor sentiment can be a contrarian indicator. Sectors like autos, pharma, and FMCG are favored. Caution is advised for the banking sector due to inherent risks.Read More

Gold prices eased to Rs 1,35,526 on December 31 amid geopolitical tensions and Fed caution. Technicals remain bullish with support at Rs 1,34,000. Analysts expect gold to test $4,900 and INR Rs 1.82 lakh in 2026.Read More

Elitecon International shares hit the 5% upper circuit on the final trading day of 2025, extending the small-cap’s extraordinary 850% rise over the past year. The move comes after recent volatility, an expansion in borrowing powers, and the announcement of a $97.35 million long-term export order, underscoring the stock’s sharp swings and renewed investor interest.Read More

2025 saw wild swings in global markets, from record-breaking gold and meme-like Fannie-Freddie gains to geopolitical-driven defense rallies and AI trades. Investors chased high-conviction bets in crypto, Turkish carry trades, and Japanese bonds, facing both spectacular wins and sudden wipeouts. Bloomberg highlights the year’s 11 most eye-catching trades, exposing market bubbles, fragile narratives, and lessons...Read More

Deepak Fertilisers shares rose on Wednesday, rebounding after a two-day decline amid renewed buying interest. The stock saw intraday volatility between Rs 1,233 and Rs 1,284 and is valued at a market cap of Rs 15,262.15 crore. While up just 7% over the past year, the stock has gained nearly 80% in three years and...Read More

As India approaches 2026, investors are shifting focus from dominant sectors to lagging ones like IT, real estate, and platform businesses. Rajat Sharma sees significant opportunity in IT, citing depressed valuations and potential currency tailwinds, while also favoring select fintech and platform companies with strong distribution.Read More