Indian equity markets remain under pressure as Nifty struggles below key resistance levels, with technical indicators signalling a continued bearish trend. HDFC Securities’ Vinay Rajani advises caution, highlights crucial support and resistance zones, and flags selective trading opportunities, recommending a buy on Oil India and a short call on L&T amid ongoing market volatility.Read More

Reliance Industries shares have seen a decline of over 8% in early 2026, reaching an intraday low of Rs 1,448. Technical analysts suggest this is a healthy consolidation within an uptrend, with strong support expected around Rs 1,380-1,440. Investors with a medium-to-long-term view may consider buying on dips.Read More

Jefferies warns India’s IT sector faces a sharp earnings hit from new labour codes, with December-quarter profits potentially falling 10–20%, margins pressured longer term, costs structurally rising, uneven company impact, and only selective stock buy recommendations remaining amid slowing demand.Read More

India’s top IT firms have started their earnings season with results slightly better than expected. Companies like TCS and HCL Tech are managing costs and benefiting from currency movements. However, underlying business growth remains slow. Experts suggest that while current performance is acceptable, significant demand revival is not yet visible.Read More

Larsen & Toubro shares fell after reports said that Kuwait may cancel oil project tenders worth $8.7 billion. The decline followed news that Kuwait Oil Company is reviewing its capital expenditure after bids exceeded budget estimates, putting major tenders—where L&T was the lowest bidder for over $4.5 billion—at risk.Read More

Biocon’s fundraising is viewed positively to manage debt. Expert Nischal Maheshwari is optimistic about Biocon’s future, expecting earlier investments to yield returns. He also favors contract development and manufacturing firms like Laurus Labs. Maheshwari sees potential in banking, metals, and power sectors, particularly execution-focused players in power.Read More

Despite pressure on smallcap stocks for most of 2025, Agrawal’s portfolio featured five multibagger names during the year, namely– Oseal Devices, Zelio E-Mobility, Monolithisch India, Zota Health Care, and ASM Technologies.Read More

Tata Consultancy Services maintained its EBIT margin at 25.2% in the December quarter. This stability was achieved despite significant exceptional costs. Management highlighted productivity gains and operational efficiencies as key drivers. The company continues to invest in AI and future-ready skills. Workforce optimisation efforts are ongoing. TCS remains focused on long-term strategic priorities.Read More

Indian equities saw a sharp intraday reversal on Tuesday as early gains evaporated, dragging the Sensex down 933 points from its peak and pushing the Nifty over 1% lower. Nearly Rs 3 lakh crore in market value was erased as selling intensified despite positive global cues and early IT earnings support.Read More

Quant, fintech and diversified PMS strategies topped December’s charts with gains of up to 8%, even as several small-cap and thematic portfolios saw steep declines. The month underscored sharp dispersion in India’s PMS market, with systematic and sector-focused approaches outperforming while small-cap strategies faced significant selling pressure.Read More