India’s equity market enters 2026 on a firmer footing, supported by earnings recovery, robust SIP flows, favourable policies, and manageable inflation. While large caps remain core, small- and mid-cap gains are likely to be selective. Investors are advised to prioritise quality, valuations, and diversification, with modest allocations to gold and silver, while remaining mindful of...Read More

Nifty closed the week over 1% higher after hitting a fresh lifetime high, supported by buying in metal and PSU bank stocks. Technical indicators signal continued momentum, with a buy-on-dips strategy advised above 26,000. This week, markets will track geopolitical developments, crude oil trends, Wall Street cues and FII flows for direction.Read More

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro following US airstrikes is unlikely to significantly disrupt the global oil market. Venezuela’s oil infrastructure remains operational, and its declining output represents a small fraction of global supplies. While rebuilding the sector is ambitious, current oversupply forecasts suggest market stability.Read More

Bajaj Finance reported a strong December-ended quarter with new loans booked jumping 15% year-on-year to 1.39 crore. The company’s Assets Under Management (AUM) saw a significant 22% growth, reaching approximately Rs 4,85,900 crore. The customer franchise also expanded to 11.54 crore, indicating robust business expansion.Read More

Improving macro indicators, stronger Q2 GDP growth, benign inflation and an end to corporate earnings downgrades underpin the positive view, he said, while identifying 10 fundamentally strong stocks offering potential upside of up to 36%.Read More

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling spree into 2026, offloading Indian equities worth Rs 7,608 crore in the first two trading sessions. This follows record outflows of Rs 1.66 lakh crore in 2025, driven by elevated valuations and the AI trade. Experts anticipate a turnaround in 2026, with improved fundamentals and GDP growth expected...Read More

Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Greg Abel now leads the conglomerate. Buffett expressed strong confidence in Abel and Berkshire’s enduring legacy. The company’s shares saw a slight dip following the announcement. This marks a significant transition for the investment giant after Buffett’s six-decade leadership.Read More

Nifty reached new all-time highs, driven by large-cap stocks, despite a weaker broader market. Positive sentiment stems from Q3 results expectations and budget hopes, with selective mid-cap buying. Analysts see continued upside for Nifty and Bank Nifty, while FII caution persists.Read More

In a recent report, the brokerage has shortlisted six blue-chip stocks across multiple sectors that it believes offer attractive value and the potential to deliver returns of up to 34% over the next year.Read More

Based on September quarter holdings, the portfolio includes 49 listed Indian companies with a total value of over Rs 9,015 crore as of December 31, 2025. Around 28 stocks recorded declines ranging from 10% to 60% during CY25, including five counters that plunged by more than 50%. We highlight the portfolio’s top gainers as well...Read More