Silver prices have surged dramatically, nearly doubling since August and reaching record highs, driven by speculative fears of US tariffs. This rally, fueled by pre-emptive buying and inventory drains, has seen extreme borrowing costs and global shortages. While industrial demand supports the rise, its increasing cost may limit further gains, and historical patterns suggest a...Read More

Nifty 50 is consolidating near all-time highs, facing resistance at 26,200, indicating near-term indecision. Analysts suggest range-bound trade with sector-specific opportunities, while Bank Nifty shows signs of potential profit-booking. Experts recommend specific stock bets like Lupin and Varun Beverages for potential gains.Read More

Investors faced a tough choice. A few tech giants dominated market gains, forcing many to own them to keep up. This concentration made active fund managers struggle. Money flowed out of active funds, while passive funds saw inflows. Deviating from the market index proved costly for investors.Read More

Banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India for more time on loan relief for exporters. The current scheme ends this month. Exporters face ongoing challenges from global trade issues. Banks believe the real impact of these issues will be seen next quarter. An extension would offer a crucial safety net for exporters.Read More

Indian markets ended lower on Friday as the Sensex and Nifty slipped amid thin year-end trading, foreign outflows, and profit booking. Largecaps underperformed while midcaps and smallcaps showed selective strength. Key support for Nifty is near 26,000, with potential retracement toward 26,200. Metals and consumer durables saw buying interest, while IT, autos, and banks faced...Read More

Indian markets ended lower on Friday as the Sensex and Nifty slipped amid thin year-end trading, foreign outflows, and profit booking. Largecaps underperformed while midcaps and smallcaps showed selective strength. Key support for Nifty is near 26,000, with potential retracement toward 26,200. Metals and consumer durables saw buying interest, while IT, autos, and banks faced...Read More

As 2026 approaches, experts suggest active, selective investing may outperform passive strategies amid wide dispersion in earnings and valuations. Largecaps remain strong, midcaps show steady growth, while smallcaps lag. Investors are advised to focus on bottom-up stock selection, thematic plays, and balanced allocation across equities, commodities, and debt.Read More

As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity growth with debt stability, helping investors navigate volatility and stay aligned with long-term goals.​Read More

The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 35,439.36 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in line with a muted trend in equities.Read More

After a steep underperformance in 2025, India’s smallcap stocks enter 2026 amid divided expert views. While some see improving earnings and selective opportunities, others warn valuations and ownership risks remain. Most strategists agree largecaps offer better visibility, with stock selection and active management critical in smaller segments.Read More