The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index was up 0.4% at 57,874.61 after rising as high as 58,015.08 earlier in the day, as trading resumed after a holiday. So far in 2026, the Nikkei has surged 15%. The broader Topix climbed 0.8% to 3,884.16 on Thursday.Read More
India’s banking and auto sectors are exceeding expectations, with loan growth reviving and vehicle sales accelerating. Consumer durables show promising signs of a turnaround, poised to benefit from real estate deliveries. Urban consumption is also picking up, particularly in discretionary items. UTI Mutual Fund is targeting underpenetrated sectors for investment.Read More
Indian IT stocks like Infosys and Wipro saw significant drops following a sharp decline in their US ADRs. Investor concerns are mounting over AI’s potential to disrupt legal services and other sectors, leading to fears of increased competition and margin pressure for IT firms.Read More
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower on Thursday, impacted by a sharp selloff in IT stocks and investor caution following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data. This data dampened hopes of near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts, while domestic market support is expected from earnings growth in other sectors.Read More
Gold prices have surged, nearly doubling in the past year, with a 60% year-on-year rise in the December quarter. While festive demand remained strong, driven by consumers locking in prices, jewellery volumes dropped significantly.Read More
Foreign institutional investors are cautiously returning to Indian stocks after a significant exodus, driven by a strengthening rupee and an interim trade deal with the US. However, a sustained comeback hinges on improving corporate earnings, which have remained a concern, posing a key risk to continued foreign inflows.Read More
Lenskart Solutions reported a sharp jump in Q3FY26 earnings, with net profit surging nearly 70 times year-on-year to Rs 131.02 crore and revenue rising 38% to Rs 2,308 crore. Strong operating leverage, store expansion and volume growth supported performance, marking its second earnings announcement since listing.Read More
At the time of announcement, the floor price represented roughly an 8% discount to the prevailing market price of around Rs 276. However, the stock corrected sharply after the announcement and slipped closer to Rs 260, narrowing the effective discount to just 2-3%.Read More
Fractal Analytics IPO allotment is scheduled for February 12. Shares will be credited by February 13, with listing on BSE and NSE on February 16. The grey market premium suggests modest listing gains. Investors can check allotment status on MUFG Intime India or BSE websites. Refunds for unsuccessful applicants will be processed by February 13.Read More
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