Swarup Mohanty of Mirae Asset highlights a year of shifting market dynamics, where traditional assumptions are being challenged. The firm has evolved into a diversified asset manager, with a strong focus on mid and smallcap stocks, which are now seen as crucial protagonists in portfolio construction, not just supporting roles.Read More

The Indian rupee has fallen to 91 against the US dollar. This significant move impacts Indian markets, wealthy individuals, and foreign investors. Export sectors may benefit while import-dependent ones face challenges. The Reserve Bank of India faces constraints in monetary policy. Investors are advised to manage currency risk and diversify portfolios.Read More

Phytochem Remedies withdrew its Rs 38 crore SME IPO after the issue was undersubscribed at just 62% with only 797 applications. The grey market signalled a flat listing, reflecting weak sentiment toward SME offerings. The high retail investment threshold and volatile markets also weighed on subscription demand.Read More

Meesho shares fell for a third session after a blistering 110% post-IPO rally, as a low free-float, short-covering pressures and profit-taking triggered a sharp reversal. Brokerages remain constructive on the long-term growth story, even as volatility rattles near-term sentiment.Read More

India’s IPO market achieved a record Rs 1.76 lakh crore in 2025. This strong performance, driven by domestic liquidity and investor confidence, is set to continue into 2026. Startups made a significant comeback, and Offer for Sale dominated fundraising. The pipeline for 2026 is robust, featuring diverse sectors and major companies.Read More

Ambuja Cements’ board approved merger schemes to combine ACC and Orient Cement into Ambuja through share swaps, with no cash payout. ACC shareholders will get 328 Ambuja shares for every 100 ACC shares, while Orient shareholders receive 33 Ambuja shares per 100 Orient shares. The swap values ACC near its current market price and offers...Read More

On December 22, six Nifty500 stocks gained over 5% and appeared on the bullish “White Marubozu” scanner, indicating strong intraday buying pressure. This candlestick pattern, with no upper shadow and a long white body, signals buyers controlled the session from open to close, offering traders potential insight into further upward price movement.Read More

Indian IT stocks, after a four-year slump, face an AI reckoning. While past growth was fueled by pandemic spending, a cautious global market and AI’s initial efficiency gains have pressured revenues. Experts anticipate a gradual AI-driven recovery, with 2026 expected to bring stability and renewed confidence as companies integrate AI into core business processes.Read More

Gold and silver prices extended record-breaking gains on Tuesday, with MCX gold February futures hitting Rs 1,38,300/10 grams and silver March futures at Rs 2,16,596/kg. Safe-haven demand, global geopolitical tensions, and expectations of dovish US monetary policy continue to support the metals, pushing them toward new all-time highs.Read More

India’s hospital and defence sectors offer strong long-term investment potential, driven by capacity expansion, medical tourism, healthy order books and policy support. Marketsmith India’s Mayuresh Joshi explains why organised healthcare players and select defence stocks remain attractive despite valuation concerns, highlighting structural growth drivers, improving balance sheets and disciplined capital allocation.Read More