Market expert Neeraj Dewan identifies pockets of opportunity in IT, automobiles, and asset management. He favors integrated auto players over pure-play EV companies. The paint sector requires patience for entry. Dewan prefers integrated power generators over solar equipment manufacturers. He remains optimistic on asset management firms despite regulatory concerns. Disciplined stock selection is key for...Read More

Japanese government bond (JGB) yields edged higher on Thursday as investors awaited signals on future interest rate hikes from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s comments at his post-policy meeting news conference on Friday.Read More

InterGlobe Aviation shares climbed after IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers reassured employees that the airline has moved past recent operational disruptions. In an internal message, Elbers said the “worst is behind us” and praised staff across functions for stabilising operations during a challenging period, helping restore investor and passenger confidence.Read More

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals shares surged 6% after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a ‘Buy’ rating and a Rs 350 price target, implying 40% upside. The brokerage highlighted the Butterfly acquisition’s synergy and the ‘Crompton 2.0’ program’s strategic pillars for future growth and profitability.Read More

SEBI’s latest mutual fund expense circular is progressive, investor-friendly and will have a negligible impact on AMCs’ profitability, says Aditya Birla Sun Life MF CEO A Balasubramanian. The new rules bring clarity on expense segregation, cap brokerage costs, encourage innovation and reduce interpretational ambiguity, while offering marginal cost benefits to investors.Read More

India’s InvIT and REIT market delivered robust growth in payout distributions for Q2 FY2026, driven by strong operating metrics across roads, power and energy, commercial real estate, telecom infrastructure and warehouse and logistics, a report has said.Read More

Euro zone government bond yields were steady on Thursday, with investors bracing for the European Central Bank to reaffirm its higher-for-longer rate stance later in the day.Read More

Foreign weekly inflows into Japanese long-term bonds surged to an eight-month high in the week to December 13, ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on Friday.Read More

ICICI Prudential AMC shares are set to debut on December 19 after a Rs 10,600 crore IPO that saw robust demand, including 124x subscription from QIBs. Grey market premiums suggest a 13–17% listing gain, with analysts recommending long-term holding due to the company’s market leadership, strong fundamentals, and digital adoption.Read More

After sliding to record lows near 91 per dollar, the Indian rupee may be nearing the end of its depreciation cycle, SBI Research suggests. Driven by geopolitics, tariffs and capital outflows, the currency is in a late-stage weakening phase, with statistical signals pointing to a potential rebound in the second half of the next fiscal...Read More