Indian equities ended lower on Monday, with Nifty down 78 points and Sensex slipping 322 points. IT stocks and HDFC Bank led declines amid concerns over U.S. tariffs and rising funding costs. Small-caps outperformed, while experts note December GST rebound and early Q3 trends support cautious optimism ahead of earnings season.Read More
JM Financial initiates coverage on Adani Power with a Buy rating and a target of Rs 178, citing robust capacity expansion, strong execution and India’s growing thermal power demand as key growth drivers.Read More
Foreign investor selling, high valuations and policy-driven volatility are keeping Indian equities risky despite index highs, says Ajay Srivastava, Managing Director of Dimensions Corporate. He advises diversification, caution on expensive stocks, and selective exposure to autos, metals, telecom and monopoly-led sectors for 2026, while consumer discretionary and IT remain under pressure.Read More
Chinese stocks kicked off 2026 with a strong rally, led by tech sectors, pushing the Shanghai Composite above 4,000 for the first time in nearly three months. Investors focused on innovation-led growth, particularly in AI and advanced manufacturing, despite ongoing structural challenges.Read More
Axis Direct remains positive on Indian equities and has identified IndusInd Bank, DOMS Industries and Tata Power as its top weekly technical bets based on strong chart patterns and improving momentum indicators.Read More
InCred Equities has initiated coverage on Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle (CV) business with an Add rating and a price target of Rs 513, citing up to 16% upside. The brokerage highlights a turning CV cycle, strong brand recall, sustained profitability, and robust volume growth as key drivers. Tata Motors’ CV volumes are expected to grow...Read More
Market focus shifts from quarterly results to India’s next growth drivers, according to Sameer Dalal. Banking and select discretionary consumption segments like fast fashion and QSR show promise. While value retail and online beauty players face valuation concerns, sustained growth will be key for future market outperformance.Read More
European stocks traded firmer on Monday, extending their early-year gains as investors bought defense stocks after U.S. military strikes on Venezuela stirred fresh geopolitical concerns.Read More
Defence has emerged as the defining investment theme of the decade, says Gurmeet Chadha, emphasising that military strength now outweighs oil, natural resources or forex reserves in shaping national power. His remarks come amid geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela and a sharp rally in Indian defence stocks, underscoring strong structural momentum in the...Read More
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