US President Donald Trump is set to announce his pick to chair the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, setting up a key shift in the central bank’s leadership. – Forging consensus – Within the bank, the Fed chair is seen to have an outsized influence on forging consensus among the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee...Read More

Investors trading around the Union Budget on February 1 face a settlement holiday due to Sunday, impacting short-term strategies. Shares bought on January 30 and February 1 will have delayed selling eligibility. Brokerages anticipate a gradual fiscal consolidation roadmap with a focus on defence spending and consumption support.Read More

Silver’s record-breaking rally hit a sudden pause as March futures plunged nearly Rs 37,000, slipping below Rs 4 lakh after a 74% surge this month. Analysts say momentum remains bullish but warn of extreme overbought conditions, rising volatility, and elevated risks, prompting investors to weigh profit-booking against staying invested.Read More

Despite the short-term dip, robust safe-haven demand and rate-cut bets have driven gold toward a historic monthly surge.Read More

Strides Pharma Science Ltd on Friday reported over two-fold rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 208.12 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2025 on the back of robust sales growth and one time income on sale of property.Read More

Nestle India reported strong Q3FY26 results with net profit surging 45% YoY to Rs 998 crore and revenue rising 19% to Rs 5,667 crore. Sequential profit jumped 34%, while shares hit a 52-week high. Broad-based growth across e-commerce, organised trade, exports and OOH helped drive performance amid mixed commodity trends.Read More

Cupid shares surged after reporting record Q3FY26 earnings and announcing a 4:1 bonus issue. Strong profit growth, margin expansion and robust investor interest lifted the stock, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth outlook across domestic and export businesses.Read More

Nestle India announced an interim dividend of Rs 7 per share after reporting a 45% jump in December-quarter net profit, driven by broad-based volume growth, revenues, strong category performance, and benefits from capacity investments, advertising push, and GST-led market recovery.Read More

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal expressed caution on high-valuation EMS stocks like Dixon Technologies, questioning earnings quality and growth sustainability. He offered a tactical view on oil stocks such as ONGC, citing cheap valuations, and maintained a guarded stance on Paytm due to structural challenges and low-PE business models.Read More

Bond markets enter the FY27 Union Budget with cautious optimism, focusing on fiscal credibility, debt sustainability and gross borrowing dynamics. With consolidation expected around 4.2% of GDP and stable net borrowing, investors anticipate steady yields, manageable supply and supportive demand, keeping near-term risks contained despite higher redemptions and state-level pressures.Read More