Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday, falling for a third consecutive session, with gains in auto makers on festive-season demand failing to offset broader losses fueled by worries over a steep increase in U.S. H-1B visa fees.Read More

Shares of Tata Investment Corporation surged 11.7% in intraday trade today to hit a new 52-week high of Rs 8,131.50 on the BSE. The rally followed the company’s announcement of a 1:10 stock split aimed at improving liquidity and enhancing retail participation.Read More

Vikas Khemani sees autos as key festive season winners, expects IT to weather H-1B visa changes with minimal margin impact, and remains bullish on pharma despite US drug pricing concerns. He views market consolidation as healthy, supported by strong macro fundamentals and GCC expansion.Read More

Across the BSE Midcap space, nearly 50 stocks have plunged over 25% from their yearly peaksRead More

India’s IPO market shows mixed signals ahead of a record week, with grey market premiums ranging from ₹0 for Ivalue Infosolutions to ₹122 for Jaro Institute. Early GMP trends offer a glimpse of investor sentiment, signaling potential listing gains for high-demand issues and cautious interest for others.Read More

JPMorgan’s Sajjid Chinoy warns emerging markets face headwinds from rising U.S. tariffs, Chinese overcapacity, and automation reshaping export-led growth. He highlights India’s stability but stresses boosting labour-intensive exports and reforms to sustain long-term growth momentum.Read More

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co., India’s second-largest asset manager, has commenced investor roadshows in preparation for its planned initial public offering. The IPO, backed by Prudential Plc and ICICI Bank Ltd., aims to raise approximately $1.1 billion through the sale of a 10% stake held by Prudential, valuing the money manager at around $11 billion.Read More

Copper traded flat on MCX while slipping on global exchanges amid weak sentiment, China’s lower imports, and dollar stability. Supply disruptions, strong infrastructure demand, and energy transition keep outlook moderately bullish, though technical charts signal near-term consolidation.Read More

Jefferies has raised its target price for Patanjali Foods to Rs 695, maintaining a ‘buy’ rating. The brokerage expects the company to recover from Q1 headwinds caused by crude edible oil duty cuts, with volume growth and improved margins ahead. Key drivers include festive-season demand, GST cuts, and growth in foods, FMCG, and palm plantation...Read More

Crisil Ratings anticipates a revenue surge of 16-18% for private defence firms. This growth is fueled by strong domestic demand and supportive policies. Order books are projected to reach Rs 55,000 crore by FY26. Government initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat are also boosting the sector. Incred Equities highlights the focus on digital and electronic warfare systems.Read More