Dalal Street enters a subdued holiday mood as 2025 concludes, with benchmark indices struggling for momentum and trading sideways. Market experts suggest a ‘buy on dip’ strategy for Nifty and Bank Nifty, focusing on stock-specific opportunities, particularly in the metals sector. Tata Steel and HPCL are highlighted as promising picks for near-term gains.Read More

India’s food delivery and quick commerce sector is at a critical juncture with new entrants and intense competition. Companies are shifting focus from scale to sustainable unit economics, with quick commerce emerging as the key battleground. Investor scrutiny is rising, with profitability by 2028 seen as a crucial benchmark for valuations.Read More

India’s real estate market saw a sales volume drop in 2025. Developers are now looking to 2026 for a revival. Lower mortgage rates, strong GDP growth, and possible tax relief are expected to boost demand. While luxury homes performed well, affordable segments remain under pressure. Commercial real estate, however, showed exceptional performance attracting significant investments.Read More

BOJ policymakers debated the need to keep ‌raising ‌interest rates even after a hike in December, with one calling ‌for increases every few months, a summary of opinions showed.Read More

Silver prices tumbled Rs 21,000 per kg on MCX after an overheated rally unravelled, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, extreme deviation from key technical levels, and heavy profit-booking. A margin hike, record weekly gains, and a stronger dollar added to the selloff, abruptly halting silver’s meteoric year-to-date surge.Read More

Vikran Engineering shares soared after it accepted LOAs for 45.75 MW solar projects in Madhya Pradesh under the PM KUSUM-C scheme. The projects will be executed in Vidisha district to supply power to MPPMCL.Read More

Indian markets are poised for a stronger financial year, with improving macros, low inflation, and reviving earnings growth expected to drive equities. Investors are reallocating between assets, with a focus on bottom-up stock selection and sectoral tailwinds. Opportunities are seen in financials, industrials, and defensives, while rate-sensitive segments and CDMOs offer further potential.Read More

Titan’s entry into lab-grown diamonds marks a strategic shift as changing consumer preferences reshape the jewellery market. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal says acceptance of lab-grown diamonds is inevitable, driven by younger buyers and global trends. While high-margin natural diamonds may see cannibalisation, higher volumes and affordability could redefine growth metrics for Titan and the industry.Read More

Silver prices hit record highs globally and in India, crossing $82 an ounce and Rs 2.50 lakh per kg. As the rally intensifies, Robert Kiyosaki has cautioned investors about FOMO-driven risks, even while maintaining a bullish long-term outlook.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei index dipped on Monday, mirroring Wall Street’s downturn and impacted by ex-dividend trading in major stocks. Technology shares saw declines, while banks gained on speculation of further interest rate hikes. Value stocks, favored by retail investors for tax-advantaged accounts, showed resilience.Read More