The Indian rupee was ​little changed on Friday ​as pressure from weak local stocks and elevated interbank ​dollar demand met likely central bank intervention to defend the currency, traders said.Read More

Despite a sharp IT selloff, Axis Direct backs HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems, Coforge, and Bharti Airtel, citing strong deal wins, AI momentum, and earnings growth, projecting up to 67% upside across these conviction buys.Read More

European shares slipped on Friday, tracking a sombre global mood as uncertainties ‌about artificial intGlobal Markets | European shares slip as AI-disruption worries, mixed earnings weigh lligence-related ⁠disruptions ⁠persisted, while investors also assessed mixed corporate earnings from ​companies such as Safran and L’Oreal. The pan-European STOXX 600 ​index was down 0.3% at 616.58 points, as...Read More

Indian IT stocks are experiencing panic selling, but experts see this as a buying chance. Artificial intelligence will not destroy the IT services sector. Instead, it will create new opportunities. Companies building AI infrastructure are poised for significant growth. Investors should look for quality assets at attractive prices as AI integration reshapes the technology landscape.Read More

India is deepening its global trade ties, strengthening its long-term growth foundation. Yet markets move on earnings visibility and capital flows, creating short-term uncertainty. Rupee volatility and cautious FII behaviour are likely to keep equities unsettled in 2026. The shift toward a more market-driven currency improves credibility but adds near-term fluctuations. Investors should prioritise time...Read More

Mutual funds poured into nine stocks in January 2026, with heavy share additions signaling strong institutional demand.Read More

Historical data debunks the Friday-the-13th myth on Dalal Street. The Indian market closed higher in 9 of the last 16 such sessions (56.25%). Gains were notable at times: Nifty 50 jumped 4% on March 13, 2020, and rose about 1% on September 13 and December 13, 2019, as well as on August 13, 2021, and...Read More

Market veteran Madhusudan Kela advises investors to focus on wealth creation and ignore market noise, viewing volatility as an opportunity. He emphasizes the importance of identifying resilient Indian entrepreneurs and the power of compounding for long-term gains, highlighting the growing role of domestic retail investors.Read More

Real estate stocks, particularly those exposed to Bengaluru, saw a significant plunge of up to 4% on Friday. This sell-off is driven by investor concerns over potential AI disruption in the IT sector, which could negatively impact demand for property.Read More

Bitcoin is trading near $66,000, consolidating after a rebound from $60,000 amid renewed selling pressure and global risk-off sentiment. Analysts expect a near-term move between $60,000-$70,000 as the market absorbs liquidity, with CPI data on Friday potentially triggering the next directional move.Read More