Larsen & Toubro shares surged 2.5% to Rs 4,109 after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to ‘Buy’ with a Rs 5,000 target price. The brokerage cited strong growth visibility across segments, a healthy order backlog, and emerging sectors like defence and green hydrogen as key drivers for the re-rating.Read More

IDBI Bank shares are in focus as Fairfax Financial and Kotak Mahindra Bank emerge as top contenders for a controlling stake. The government and LIC are selling 60.72%, with financial bids expected by December’s end. Both bidders have received RBI clearance, and a reserve price will be set post-bid submission.Read More

Vedanta Ltd has been declared the successful bidder for the Genjana Nickel, Chromium, and PGE Block under Critical Mineral Auctions Tranche III. The acquisition strengthens the company’s critical minerals portfolio, supporting India’s energy transition and technological goals. Vedanta’s stock closed 1% higher at Rs 529.25, reflecting ongoing positive momentum.Read More

The Indian rupee has hit a record low near 90.48 against the US dollar, but the decline remains a calibrated move, says Naveen Mathur of Anand Rathi. In a detailed market outlook, he explains how Fed signals, FPI outflows, and delays in the India–US trade deal are pressuring the currency, and why the RBI may...Read More

India’s private credit market is increasingly dominated by real estate, absorbing 42% of deal volume in H1 FY25. This surge is fueled by structural demand, hard collateral, and financing gaps traditional lenders can’t fill. Developers are seeking bespoke capital solutions for various needs, making real estate the natural entry point for private credit.Read More

Indian markets are hitting new highs, but many investors are seeing losses in their portfolios. This disconnect is due to valuation corrections in mid and small-cap stocks. Experts believe the Indian economic story remains strong. Investors should watch for policy decisions and global stability. The focus is shifting towards quality growth companies.Read More

Four Nifty500 stocks, including Vodafone Idea, appeared in the White Marubozu bullish scan on December 11, signalling strong buying momentum. The candlestick pattern reflects firm control by buyers throughout the session, indicating potential continuation of upward trends as renewed interest and positive sentiment drive short-term trading opportunities.Read More

Insurance stocks may stay active as the Union Cabinet is expected to consider the Insurance Amendment Bill on Friday. The proposal reportedly includes major sector reforms, including raising FDI in insurers to 100% and other changes aimed at modernising the industry.Read More

The Indian rupee has fallen to a new record low against the US dollar. This decline is attributed to the lack of a trade deal with the United States and corporate dollar outflows. The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened to moderate the rupee’s slide.Read More

Interest surged across 9 stocks in the NSE F&O pack.Read More