Silver surged over 2% to ₹1.93 lakh/kg on MCX after the US Fed’s third straight rate cut boosted its already powerful rally driven by strong industrial demand and tight supply. Globally, prices hit a record $63/oz, pushing silver’s gains to 113% this year, supported by robust physical buying and heavy ETF inflows. With futures at...Read More

Emkay Global expects the Nifty to hit 29,000 by CY2026, supported by stronger consumption, softer interest rates, stable policy and rising affordability. The brokerage is bullish on Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Healthcare and Materials, while remaining cautious on Financials, Staples, IT and Telecom. With liquidity support from the RBI, rural revival and steady domestic flows, Emkay...Read More

Markets staged a strong recovery on Thursday, led by banking stocks, as the Nifty rebounded from intraday lows. Analysts noted a positive technical setup at a crucial support zone, with potential for further upside if the rebound sustains above 25,850. Eicher Motors and Glenmark Pharma were highlighted as potential stock ideas.Read More

European shares were muted on Thursday, as declines in technology stocks following a weak forecast from U.S. cloud firm Oracle outweighed relief over the Federal Reserve’s comments that were less hawkish than expected.Read More

Amidst DII buying and FII outflows, mid- and small-cap corrections are driven by valuation and earnings realities, according to Harsha Upadhyaya. He advises caution in these segments due to rich valuations and decelerating earnings, favoring large and select midcaps with a focus on banking, financials, and consumption.Read More

The Indian rupee hit a new record low against the U.S. dollar, falling past 90.4675 due to the lack of a trade deal with the U.S. and corporate dollar outflows. The central bank reportedly intervened mildly to slow the currency’s depreciation rather than defend a specific level.Read More

Kaynes Technology’s steep decline has sparked intense scrutiny after accounting inconsistencies flagged by Kotak raised concerns over disclosures and smart-metre dependence. While this triggered the sell-off, most brokerages argue fundamentals remain intact, valuing the stock attractively despite working-capital stress and revised guidance. Analyst views remain divided but broadly constructive with improvement triggers ahead.Read More

In the September quarter, retail investors increased holdings in 133 stocks (market cap above Rs 2,500 crore, net sales over Rs 100 crore, net profit margin above 10% for four consecutive quarters), excluding banks and financials.Read More

Goldman Sachs sees the rupee nearing a turning point after breaching 90 against the dollar, but warns that trade uncertainty and external account pressures could dictate its next move. While fundamentals remain stronger than past stress episodes, the currency’s near-term trajectory hinges on U.S.–India tariff negotiations and capital flow recovery.Read More

Investor attention is returning to India’s infrastructure sector as order flows increase. Analysts expect this trend to continue into next year. The EMS sector is experiencing a growth normalization, leading to valuation concerns. Public sector banks, however, continue to present value opportunities. Experts highlight Bank of India as a key pick, anticipating a re-rating to...Read More