Indian stock markets are consolidating after hitting record highs. Experts suggest this is a temporary pause, not a sign of weakness. Investors are advised to buy on dips, expecting the uptrend to continue. Specific stocks like MFSL and Tata Consumer Products show strong potential. Defensive stocks like BEL and Nestle are also gaining momentum, offering...Read More

Japan’s Nikkei closed ‍at a more than two-month ​high on the first trading day of 2026, led ⁠by chip-related stocks, as investors brushed off the potential impact of U.S. military action in Venezuela.Read More

Bharat Coking Coal’s upcoming IPO has attracted strong market interest, reflected in a high grey market premium. As Coal India’s largest coking coal arm, the company plays a critical role in India’s steel supply chain, with rising production, sizeable reserves and healthy profitability. However, analysts caution that GMP trends can shift once subscriptions open.Read More

Australian shares ended Monday flat. Iron ore miners saw gains, while consumer discretionary and energy stocks declined. Trading volumes were notably low. Asian markets, however, experienced a significant surge, reaching record highs driven by artificial intelligence optimism. Australian equities did not mirror this trend. Miners climbed, while energy stocks reversed earlier gains. Interest rate-sensitive sectors...Read More

Indian government bonds experienced a decline on Monday. This pushed the benchmark 10-year yield towards a two-week high. Traders are factoring in significant state borrowing. Demand is weak, and liquidity is tight. States plan to raise a record 5 trillion rupees between January and March. The Reserve Bank of India will purchase bonds to inject...Read More

PSU banks outperformed the BFSI sector in Q3, driven by stronger year-on-year credit growth, while smaller private banks and NBFCs faced transitional pressures. HDFC Bank expects FY26 growth in line with the system amid improving liquidity conditions. Analyst Kaitav Shah highlights asset quality, credit costs and selective opportunities across banking, NBFCs and small finance banks.Read More

Waaree Energies shares dropped amid heavy selling, with volumes sharply above the recent average. The decline comes days after the stock’s inclusion in the NSE’s F&O segment from the January series, which appears to have triggered increased trading activity and volatility.Read More

Coal India shareholders must be on the company’s register as of January 1 to apply under the shareholder quota for the Bharat Coking Coal IPO, which opens on January 9 and is entirely an offer for sale.Read More

US military action in Venezuela impacts Indian companies with energy, engineering, and pharmaceutical ties. ONGC and Reliance Industries face potential shifts in oil supplies and valuations. Engineers India has an on-ground presence. Pharmaceutical firms like Sun Pharma and Glenmark Pharma operate through subsidiaries. Jindal Steel manages an iron ore complex. These developments highlight geopolitical risks...Read More

Despite geopolitical shifts, equity market fundamentals remain strong, with technology and AI continuing to attract investor interest. Matt Orton of Raymond James advises focusing on growth, earnings expansion, and margin improvement, highlighting cyclical sectors like financials, industrials, and defense as key opportunities globally.Read More