HDFC Bank’s Q3 results met expectations, with stable operations and limited downside despite recent stock correction. Gaurang Shah, Senior Vice President at Geojit Investments, says FII selling—not fundamentals—drove the fall, while branch expansion, easing rates and one-time labour code costs will be positioning the bank for steadier performance going ahead.Read More

Tech Mahindra shares rose after the IT services firm reported strong Q3 results and its highest deal wins in five years, prompting brokerages to reassess the stock. While improving margins and a turnaround in the communications business have bolstered optimism, analysts remain divided on whether current valuations justify further upside.Read More

Bharat Coking Coal share price: Bharat Coking Coal shares surged on their stock market debut, listing at a significant premium to their IPO price. The company’s Rs 1,071 crore offer for sale, entirely from promoter Coal India, was heavily oversubscribed, indicating strong investor confidence in its dominant position in India’s coking coal market.Read More

Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said the central bank should stay open to future rate cuts if labour market conditions weaken, despite the current policy stance remaining moderately restrictive. She highlighted uneven risks to the Fed’s dual mandate, noting inflation is easing while employment appears fragile. Bowman also warned of stretched equity valuations...Read More

Tata Motors shares fell sharply after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on European countries. This news impacted Jaguar Land Rover, which has substantial sales in the US. The company is already facing challenges from a cyberattack that disrupted production. Despite these issues, higher-margin models are performing well. The market is closely watching these developments.Read More

Wipro shares dropped significantly following its third-quarter financial results. The IT firm provided a cautious growth forecast for the upcoming quarter. Global brokerage Jefferies has issued a low target price for Wipro stock. Analysts anticipate limited earnings growth for the company in the coming years. This outlook suggests potential adjustments in the stock’s valuation.Read More

Retail algorithmic trading in India is rapidly becoming mainstream as SEBI’s 2025 framework brings structure, transparency, and safety. With regulated strategies, built-in risk controls, and faster execution, algos are reshaping how retail traders approach F&O markets.Read More

ICICI Bank’s mixed quarterly results have sparked debate, with analysts weighing steady operations against higher provisioning and asset quality concerns. While some see temporary factors, others question the dip in returns and potential near-term stock pressure. Loan and deposit growth remain stable, but asset quality details will be key.Read More

Jane Street Group’s India unit posted a sharp surge in trading gains in FY25, reporting nearly six-fold growth before regulatory curbs halted its operations over alleged market manipulation. Net trading gains rose to Rs 47 billion, while after-tax profit jumped 494% year-on-year, underscoring the scale of profits earned ahead of the regulator’s action.Read More

Smallcap investors can anticipate a more constructive 2026. Expectations have reset after a challenging 2025. The focus will shift to selecting individual stocks with strong fundamentals. Companies demonstrating balance-sheet discipline and quality-led growth will lead the way. This selective approach is key for navigating the smallcap segment. Long-term investors can find attractive opportunities.Read More