Promoter shareholding declined across 12 Nifty 500 stocks during the December 2025 quarter, according to StockEdge data. While stake reductions may reflect strategic or fundraising decisions, such moves are closely tracked by investors for signals on promoter confidence and alignment with minority shareholders.Read More

The Indian rupee ‍logged its best single-day gain ​in over a month on Monday, boosted by likely ⁠dollar sales by the central bank and modest inflows that dulled the spillover from global market volatility.Read More

Bajaj Finance is expected to post a steady Q3FY26, with brokers forecasting around 21% NII and 20% PAT growth. Strong loan expansion, stable margins, easing credit costs and healthy asset quality should support earnings despite slower growth in some segments.Read More

Gold’s volatility has surged past Bitcoin’s, reaching its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. This dramatic shift follows a significant price plunge after a rapid rally, driven by economic uncertainty and geopolitical concerns. Despite this, gold remains a stronger safe-haven asset, outperforming Bitcoin over the past year.Read More

Safe-haven euro zone government bond yields were ‍steady on Monday ​as a rout in precious metals gripped markets ⁠at the start of a week that will also see an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank. Silver and gold extended last week’s ‌declines, sliding ‌around 10% and 6%, respectively, prompting investors to sell other...Read More

Veteran investor Raamdeo Agrawal warns that recent derivatives trading cost hikes may reduce strategy profitability and temporarily impact market liquidity. While the budget is praised, the timing of these increased costs adds to market jitters amid moderating earnings growth and global uncertainties. Agrawal believes strong earnings will ultimately drive market direction.Read More

FIIs reversed their two-quarter selling streak by raising stakes in several beaten-down smallcap stocks, signalling renewed confidence despite sharp one-year declines.Read More

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath criticised the STT hike on equity derivatives, saying it won’t curb speculation as most activity is in options. He warned higher taxes could hurt futures volumes, liquidity and price discovery, and suggested suitability norms as a better solution.Read More

Union Budget 2026 outlines a confident and fiscally disciplined growth roadmap, with emphasis on sunrise sectors, infrastructure, digital capacity and inclusive development. The Budget aims to deepen capital markets, strengthen manufacturing, empower women entrepreneurs and improve urban funding, while maintaining macroeconomic stability and supporting long term, resilient growth.Read More

Gold and silver prices extended a sharp correction after a speculative, momentum-driven rally, pressured by profit-taking, a stronger dollar, rising US yields and higher global margins. Analysts say the broader trend remains bullish, with current declines seen as consolidation rather than reversal, offering selective accumulation opportunities amid near-term volatility.Read More