January has historically been a challenging month for Indian equities, with the Nifty ending in the red eight out of the last ten years. Foreign investors have largely been net sellers, contributing to weak sentiment. However, domestic institutional investors have consistently stepped in as net buyers, providing crucial support and cushioning market declines.Read More

Federal Reserve minutes reveal deep divisions behind December’s rate cut, with policymakers split over inflation risks, labour market cooling and the need for further easing amid limited data visibility.Read More

Despite a volatile year, the Nifty 50 closed 2025 near 26,000, marking the 10th consecutive positive year. Fixed income also showed resilience with falling yields. This strength in Indian markets, driven by economic and business upturns, fuels optimism for 2026, even as investor sentiment lags.Read More

Warren Buffett’s exit as CEO marks the end of a six-decade era at Berkshire Hathaway, where investing in the stock was largely a bet on his leadership. As he hands over control to longtime deputy Greg Abel on December 31, investors are questioning whether Berkshire can continue to generate outsized wealth without the Oracle of...Read More

Indian markets experienced significant shocks, including a depreciating rupee and massive FII sell-offs, despite a robust macro environment. This disconnect, driven by AI trade flows and trade deal delays, led to broader market carnage. However, with valuations normalizing and reforms accelerating, 2026 could see a shift as the rupee stabilizes and FII flows potentially return.Read More

Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading at lower levels as 2025 concludes. Analysts anticipate a market recovery by the second quarter of 2026. This shift is expected due to potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Institutional investors may return, boosting crypto prices. The market is currently in a consolidation phase.Read More

On December 30, four NSE-listed stocks with market capitalisation above Rs 10,000 crore appeared on the bullish White Marubozu scanner. The candlestick pattern reflects strong intraday buying interest, where prices moved from session lows to highs, signalling firm buyer control and suggesting potential continuation of upward momentum.Read More

RITES Ltd shares will be in focus after the company secured an international order worth USD 3.6 million from Zimbabwe for supplying in-service Cape gauge diesel-electric locomotives. The three-month contract underscores RITES’ overseas execution capabilities, even as the stock has faced sustained pressure across longer timeframes.Read More

Indian markets faced a tough year in 2025, becoming the world’s worst performers. However, investors using Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) saw remarkable success. A staggering 97% of mutual fund schemes delivered positive returns, with some achieving XIRR up to 37%. This demonstrates the power of disciplined, regular investing over market timing. SIPs helped investors navigate...Read More

A sharp increase in futures open interest indicates growth in the number of active, unexpired futures contracts in a particular security.Read More