Despite Nifty’s pressure, earnings expectations offer optimism, especially for financials. However, foreign investors have more emerging market options, leading to selling. Fund managers remain constructive on select stocks, with a preference for largecaps and some midcaps, as opportunities emerge from market corrections.Read More

Axis Direct’s latest report highlights the top 10 large-cap companies by dividend yield over the last 12 months.Read More

Indian government bonds rose on Wednesday as market participants anticipated the central bank’s debt purchase and foreign exchange intervention, which boosted hopes for liquidity infusion. The benchmark 10-year yield eased slightly, reflecting increased bond prices. This follows the Reserve Bank of India’s aggressive intervention to support the rupee, which had hit record lows.Read More

Shakti Pumps shares fell sharply on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a sharp 40% rally in just four sessions. The recent surge was driven by multiple order wins in December. On the technical front, the stock’s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 65.4. An RSI below 30 indicates oversold conditions, while readings above...Read More

Defence stocks could gain if the Union Budget addresses execution and capacity bottlenecks, says market analyst Ambareesh Baliga. He prefers PSU banks over private lenders on improving balance sheets and possible consolidation, and sees affordable housing finance—especially Aavas—as a key NBFC play. Trade deal delays are not a major market risk, he adds.Read More

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) shares surged after Nomura upgraded the stock to ‘Buy’ from ‘Neutral’, citing attractive valuations and margin tailwinds from softer gas prices. The brokerage assigned a target price of Rs 230, implying a 26% upside, as falling US Henry Hub and stable domestic gas prices are expected to boost profitability.Read More

Hindustan Zinc shares are in focus following a significant rally in spot silver prices, pushing the metal to record highs. The company is poised to benefit from this upcycle, with analysts projecting sharp earnings growth and a positive outlook driven by strong cash generation and a rising contribution from silver to profitability.Read More

India’s IPO market in 2025 is defying conventional wisdom, with large IPOs significantly outperforming smaller issues. Offerings above Rs 5,000 crore have delivered average listing gains of 22%, nearly three times the 7.5% returns from IPOs below Rs 1,000 crore and well above the broader market average.Read More

As the government prepares to table a sweeping insurance reform Bill in Parliament, HDFC Securities flags SBI Life, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa and Policybazaar as key beneficiaries, saying the proposed changes could improve ease of doing business and expand reinsurance capacity without materially intensifying competition.Read More

Four stocks with market capitalisation above Rs 1,000 crore appeared in the White Marubozu bullish scan on December 16, signalling strong buying interest. The candlestick pattern reflects firm buyer dominance throughout the session, indicating a possible continuation of the upward trend as momentum and sentiment strengthen.Read More