Gold and silver futures rose sharply on MCX this Diwali, with gold up 0.89% to ₹1,28,134/10g and silver up 1.27% to ₹1,58,600/kg, supported by global cues and strong seasonal demand.Read More

Pashupati Advani, Founder of Global Foray, says India’s next market rally hinges on industrial growth as FIIs await stronger numbers before returning. With global capital chasing AI-driven tech giants, India’s IT sector must reinvent itself to stay relevant. Advani adds that markets will remain range-bound until banks, IT, and Reliance move together decisively.Read More

Indian government bonds saw little change as traders watched a state debt auction. Benchmark bond yields are expected to hold steady around 6.52%. Markets will be closed for Diwali. States plan to raise 170 billion rupees through bond sales. Lower inflation data supports expectations of a rate cut in December. Overnight index swap rates are...Read More

HDFC Bank reported a strong 11% year-on-year net profit growth to Rs 18,641 crore for Q2 FY26. Net interest income rose 4.8% to Rs 31,550 crore, with a healthy 15.1% increase in average deposits. Analysts maintain an ‘Accumulate’ rating, citing the bank’s successful navigation of transition and focus on asset quality.Read More

RIL shares: The company’s Q2FY26 net profit rose 10% YoY to ₹18,165 crore, slightly below Street estimates, while revenue grew 10% to ₹2.59 lakh crore, surpassing expectations.Read More

A 35-year analysis reveals equities significantly outperform gold in long-term wealth creation and capital protection, contrary to popular belief. While gold offers psychological comfort during stress, equities provide superior returns and safety over meaningful investment horizons. Experts recommend rebalancing portfolios towards Indian equities this Diwali.Read More

UltraTech Cement reported a 75.2% YoY rise in Q2 FY26 consolidated profit to Rs 1,232 crore, driven by strong volume growth and lower energy costs. Domestic grey cement sales jumped 22.3% YoY. The company’s capacity expansions and swift integration of India Cements and Kesoram assets bolster its growth strategy. Elara Capital maintains an ‘Accumulate’ rating...Read More

A closing price above the VWAP indicates that the stock closed higher than the average price at which it was traded during the day, with the average weighted by trading volume.Read More

A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis. It forms when the opening price is the lowest point of the session and the closing price is the highest, indicating strong buying momentum throughout the day.Read More

Indian stock markets are showing strong performance this festive season. The Nifty50 is nearing 26,000, driven by positive historical trends during Muhurat trading. Analysts expect continued gains, particularly in midcap and PSU bank stocks. Auto and realty stocks are also recommended for short-term traders. Specific stock recommendations include KANSAINER and RADICO.Read More