India Inc’s optimism for the second half of FY26 is tempered by muted Q2 earnings, with companies focusing on cost control. While markets anticipate a rebound driven by rate cuts and tax rationalization, Dhananjay Sinha of Systematix Group cautions that the expected 14-15% growth next year is partly a statistical effect.Read More

Multi Commodity Exchange of India shares reached a new peak on Wednesday on the back of strong volumes. Analysts are optimistic, with UBS raising its target price to Rs 12,000. The exchange’s recent performance shows robust growth in profit and trading turnover, particularly in the bullion segment. New product launches are also contributing to its...Read More

Fort Capital’s Parag Thakkar says India’s rate-cut cycle, supported by RBI liquidity, will boost credit growth while keeping bank margins largely stable. SBI and other low–CD ratio banks are best placed, while NBFCs will benefit most from falling funding costs. With asset quality strong and consolidation accelerating, both large banks and quality NBFCs are poised...Read More

Japanese government bonds experienced a downturn Wednesday, with short-term yields hitting 17-year peaks. Investors are scrutinizing the financial implications of a substantial stimulus package and the possibility of an imminent interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Concerns linger over the market’s capacity to absorb increased government debt amidst evolving economic signals.Read More

The Indian rupee showed resilience, recovering from early dips to trade slightly stronger against the US dollar. This recovery was bolstered by a weaker greenback globally and a positive trend in domestic stock markets, which also saw foreign capital inflows. Despite rising crude oil prices posing a challenge, the rupee managed to gain ground.Read More

A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis. It forms when the opening price is the lowest for the period and the closing price is the highest.Read More

Apollo Micro Systems is set for active trade following a significant collaboration. The company, along with IIT-Chennai and the Indian Navy, will focus on developing advanced homegrown defence technologies. This partnership aims to meet the operational needs of the Armed Forces through indigenous research and development.Read More

As of November 25, six Nifty500 stocks closed more than 1.5% above their VWAP levels, indicating improving intraday sentiment and strengthening buying interest. A close above VWAP often reflects that the stock traded mostly at lower levels throughout the day but ended with upward momentum.Read More

SAMCO Securities’ Apurva Sheth anticipates a liquidity-driven Nifty rally to 24,500-27,500 by 2026, fueled by low inflation, potential RBI rate cuts, and global stimulus. Robust domestic SIP flows and renewed investor optimism are expected to support this upside surprise, despite muted earnings.Read More

Piper Serica’s Abhay Agarwal says India’s next market rally will be powered by high-growth sectors like pharma and autos, while low-growth FMCG and IT remain unattractive despite cheaper valuations. He expects a strong earnings revival next year but believes FPI inflows will return only after a US market correction. Small and midcaps will drive most...Read More