Kotak Mahindra Bank has fixed January 14, 2026, as the record date for its stock split, involving subdivision of equity shares from face value of Rs 5 to Rs 1. The move aims to improve liquidity and enhance retail investor participation in the stock.Read More

Four Nifty 500 stocks showed improving momentum on December 29 after their RSI crossed above the key 50 level from lower zones. This RSI upswing signals strengthening price action and a developing bullish bias, helping traders spot early buying opportunities as market sentiment improves.Read More

Gold prices dipped near a two-week low on Tuesday due to year-end profit-taking across precious metals after reaching record highs. Spot gold saw a modest rebound, while silver and platinum also experienced pullbacks from their all-time peaks. This broad market correction follows a strong rally fueled by anticipated Fed rate cuts and robust demand.Read More

Oil prices saw a slight dip on Tuesday. This followed a rise in the previous session. Precious metals’ decline influenced the market. Escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions continue to raise supply disruption fears. Analysts anticipate a potential oil glut in early 2026. Saudi Arabia is expected to lower February crude prices for Asian buyers.Read More

EPW India’s stock market debut is expected to be subdued. The grey market premium is low, indicating a cautious opening. The company raised funds for working capital and debt repayment. Its business involves refurbished IT hardware. Financials show strong growth. Future performance will depend on execution and financial management.Read More

The U.S. dollar remained steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December minutes, which are expected to reveal internal divisions on future policy. Currency markets saw limited movement due to thin liquidity, with the euro and sterling posting strong gains against a dollar poised for its steepest annual decline in eight years amid Fed rate-cut bets...Read More

Indian markets opened the final trading week of the year on a subdued note, with major indexes experiencing a dip. Technology stocks, which recently propelled the S&P 500 to record highs, saw a pullback. Despite this, experts remain optimistic about the tech sector’s long-term prospects, citing strong fundamentals and growth potential. Energy stocks bucked the...Read More

Coforge’s acquisition of Encora is seen as a transformative, high-stakes deal strengthening long-term capabilities but creating near-term pressure on earnings and stock. Analysts cite the acquisition’s size, valuation, and complexity as reasons for potential short-term stock weakness, though many view the recent correction as a buying opportunity for long-term investors.Read More

Indian business groups saw varied fortunes in 2025. The Shriram Group topped gains with a 59% market cap increase. Venu Srinivasan Group and Vedanta Group also performed well. However, Ravi Jaipuria Group and HCL Group experienced significant drops. Tata Group companies like TCS and Trent faced pressure. Market volatility impacted returns across the board.Read More

Indian equity markets closed lower in a subdued session, impacted by consistent foreign institutional investor outflows and year-end caution. Analysts anticipate a narrow trading range for Indian equities in the near term, influenced by macro indicators and institutional flows. The India VIX saw a 6% rise, indicating increased market fear.Read More