The Indian Rupee weakened against the US Dollar on Friday. This depreciation was driven by a downturn in Indian stock markets. Traders also noted that a firm dollar impacted emerging market currencies. Reports of Russia potentially returning to dollar settlements also bolstered the greenback. Meanwhile, domestic inflation data remained within target, offering some support to...Read More

Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Friday. The Sensex and Nifty saw significant drops. This decline was driven by a major selloff in IT stocks. Investor sentiment was rattled by fears of Artificial Intelligence disruption. Major IT companies experienced substantial losses. This led to a significant erosion of investor wealth on the BSE. The...Read More

Hindalco Industries Ltd’s shares are in focus after a strong quarterly performance. The company’s upstream aluminium business showed robust earnings, offsetting challenges at its subsidiary Novelis Inc. While margins saw a dip due to operational issues at Novelis, the medium-term outlook remains positive. Expansion projects and strong aluminium prices are expected to drive future growth.Read More

Honasa Consumer reported strong Q3FY26 performance, with consolidated net profit surging 93% year-on-year to Rs 50 crore and revenue rising 16% to Rs 602 crore. On a like-for-like basis, revenue grew 22%. The company strengthened distribution under Project Neev, scaled younger brands, expanded outlet reach, and invested in innovation, while The Derma Co. sustained a...Read More

February 2026 marks a potential turning point for smallcap investors after a difficult 2025. A strong Q3 earnings season, coupled with a positive shift in global trade sentiment following India’s trade deals with the US and EU, has fueled a rally. This suggests a potential broader recovery in the smallcap segment as valuations reset and...Read More

Market expert Ajay Bagga advises caution on Indian IT due to AI disruption, favoring a constructive view on metals and long-term optimism for defence and autos. He stresses differentiating short-term volatility from structural trends, highlighting AI’s rapid evolution and the need for concrete IT use cases before investor confidence returns.Read More

Global markets are responding to a fragmentation of U.S.-led economic leadership, with investors seeing opportunities in a more multipolar framework. Allies are rethinking strategic positioning, leading to increased exposure to non-U.S. equity markets, energy stocks, and currencies like the euro and Canadian dollar as they seek strategic autonomy.Read More

Muthoot Finance shares saw a significant drop despite a sharp rise in third-quarter earnings. The company reported nearly doubled net profit and a substantial increase in total income and assets under management. Analysts from Jefferies, CLSA, and Nuvama have maintained positive ratings, citing strong performance and growth prospects.Read More

Insurance is becoming a silent backbone of India’s growth, shielding citizens from financial shocks and reinforcing freedoms beyond constitutional rights. By providing timely support and enabling faster recovery, insurance eases rising economic and climate-related risks. Stronger coverage for households, MSMEs, and gig workers is vital to building national resilience on the path to “Insurance for...Read More

Insurance is becoming a silent backbone of India’s growth, shielding citizens from financial shocks and reinforcing freedoms beyond constitutional rights. By providing timely support and enabling faster recovery, insurance eases rising economic and climate-related risks. Stronger coverage for households, MSMEs, and gig workers is vital to building national resilience on the path to “Insurance for...Read More