Silver price crash: Silver futures experienced a sharp Rs 10,000 intraday drop on Thursday, falling to Rs 2,40,605 per kg. This correction follows a December 2025 rally, with HSBC cautioning that prices have reached unsustainable levels amid weakening industrial and jewelry demand, and rising supply.Read More

Export-oriented stocks fell sharply on Thursday as fresh US political signals stoked fears of extremely high import duties. Shares of seafood, textile, pharmaceutical, and metal companies dropped amid concerns that a proposed bipartisan Russia sanctions bill could raise tariffs on Russian imports to 500%, potentially affecting countries like India, China, and Brazil, triggering investor caution...Read More

Asian equities have started 2026 strongly, driven by fiscal expansion in developed markets and persistent geopolitical tensions. Rising commodity prices, particularly base metals, are linked to AI-driven demand. Investor Manishi Raychaudhuri remains positive on Asian equities, with a selective overweight on India, favoring financials, discretionary consumption, commodities, and industrials.Read More

Indian markets remain selective as Q3 updates highlight strength in Tata Steel, early recovery signs in IT, and improving BFSI outlook. Safeguard duties support steel prices, while valuation comfort is drawing institutional interest into IT stocks. Consumer discretionary looks better placed than durables, even as investors stay cautious on platforms and high-competition segments.Read More

Laurus Labs shares are surging, hitting a new all-time high near Rs 1,128.50. Analysts see strong bullish momentum, with the stock trading above key moving averages and a rising RSI. Immediate resistance is at Rs 1,150, with a potential rally towards Rs 1,233.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a second day, impacted by profit-taking in AI stocks and escalating trade tensions with China. The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.6%, extending Wednesday’s decline, as China launched an anti-dumping probe into Japanese chipmaking chemicals. SoftBank Group was a significant loser, sliding 7.6%.Read More

Shares of NALCO fell on Thursday, ending a four-day, 14% rally, as profit booking hit India’s metals sector. All 15 stocks on the Nifty Metal index traded lower amid cooling global commodity prices and stretched valuations.Read More

Speculation about changes to insurance commissions is back on Dalal Street. This is raising concerns for distributors and insurers. Analysts warn that stock prices might not fully reflect these potential regulatory shifts. While the December quarter shows strong momentum for insurers, especially in health and term plans, any commission cuts could hurt volumes. Policybazaar also...Read More

As of January 8, the IPO’s grey market premium (GMP) is around Rs 11.5, implying a 50% premium over the upper end of the price band of Rs 23.Read More

India’s residential real estate saw robust sales in 2025, exceeding 3.48 lakh units despite a slight year-on-year dip. Premium housing dominated, accounting for nearly 50% of sales, while affordable segments experienced a decline. The market is now consolidating at higher levels, with stable absorption and disciplined supply expected in 2026.Read More