U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump is weighing four strong contenders to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following detailed discussions during recent travel. While prediction markets favour BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, other names include Christopher Waller and Kevin Warsh. Trump is expected to announce his choice soon.Read More

Hindustan Copper shares surged 40% in four sessions to a 52-week high as record global copper prices and the company’s emergence as the preferred bidder for a new mining block in Madhya Pradesh fueled a fresh wave of buying in the state-owned miner.Read More

Maruti Suzuki reported modest December-quarter profit growth, missing estimates due to export pressure and one-time labour code costs. Strong revenue growth, record domestic sales, and a supportive GST structure aided performance. With the stock oversold technically, near-term movement will hinge on margin recovery, exports, and demand momentum.Read More

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) significantly reduced their holdings in Indian equities during the December quarter, selling nearly two stocks for every one purchased, with smallcaps bearing the brunt. This exodus, driven by high valuations and modest earnings growth, saw FIIs divest from 814 stocks while acquiring only 478 across various market segments.Read More

Motilal Oswal Financial Services believes regulatory pressures on broking are easing. The firm anticipates renewed growth in the broking sector. Asset management and private equity businesses are performing strongly. Motilal Oswal is raising new funds and expanding its presence in alternative investments. Wealth management shows resilience despite market fluctuations. The company remains optimistic about long-term...Read More

India’s new trade deal with the European Union is set to boost exports and jobs. Policymakers are focusing on fiscal consolidation and growth. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to proceed cautiously with rate cuts. India’s household gold holdings are substantial, though their impact on consumption is limited. The nation is poised for economic...Read More

UTI AMC’s Karthikraj Lakshmanan anticipates Budget 2026 will balance fiscal discipline with growth, focusing on capital expenditure and consumption. He notes market nervousness due to geopolitical concerns and rupee depreciation, advising a staggered investment approach for equities with a 5+ year horizon.Read More

India’s smallcap market is experiencing a significant downturn, with over 600 stocks seeing double-digit losses in early 2026. This correction follows a year-long build-up after a period of strong gains. The article highlights ten prominent smallcap stocks that have faced substantial declines, including Balu Forge Industries and Systematix Corporate Services, as the market navigates this...Read More

Gold and silver futures soared to record highs on Thursday, with silver surpassing Rs 4 lakh and gold nearing Rs 1.8 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX. This surge is driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s stable interest rates, boosting safe-haven demand for precious metals amid global uncertainty.Read More

The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of 91.99 on Thursday, driven by weak foreign capital inflows and corporate hedging. This marks a 2% decline year-to-date and nearly 5% since US tariffs were imposed. The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened to slow the rupee’s fall as it neared the 92 level.Read More