Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah says 2026 may deliver moderate equity returns as earnings recover and valuations normalise. SIP flows are likely to stay resilient if investors manage expectations. He backs multi-asset allocation, selective sector bets, and realistic return assumptions, warning that past five-year equity returns are unlikely to repeat in the near term.Read More

RVNL shares surged nearly 25% in five sessions as optimism around revised railway fares and expectations of higher Union Budget 2026 allocations boosted investor sentiment across railway stocks.Read More

Suzlon Energy share price: On the technical charts, the RSI of the stock stood at 51.31.Read More

Indian government bonds saw little movement today. Traders are waiting for the government’s final debt auction of 2025. Demand and cutoff levels will guide market direction. The Reserve Bank of India’s liquidity infusion is expected to support bond prices. Overnight index swap rates are predicted to ease slightly.Read More

Shares of Indian Energy Exchange fell sharply after CERC introduced a framework for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements, raising concerns over potential impact on exchange-based power trading volumes amid broader regulatory uncertainty.Read More

Railway stocks including RVNL, IRFC, IRCTC, and Jupiter Wagons surged up to 10% on Friday as new passenger fares came into effect, marking the second hike this year and boosting investor sentiment ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27.Read More

Indian IT firms are experiencing improved business conditions, driven by increased AI adoption and better execution efficiencies. The December quarter was largely stable, with expectations for the third quarter rising, particularly in consumption-linked segments. Favorable currency movements also offer short-term margin support.Read More

The Indian rupee weakened by 23 paise to 89.94 against the US dollar on Friday, influenced by foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices. Demand from importers and trade deal uncertainties also impacted investor sentiment. Domestic equities saw a dip, with the Sensex and Nifty declining in early trade. Foreign institutional investors continued their...Read More

Mutual funds have become a central pillar of modern wealth management, offering professional expertise, diversification, liquidity, and cost efficiency for Indian, U.S., and global investors. From compounding-driven long-term growth to strong governance and scalable investment solutions, they play a vital role in building resilient portfolios across market cycles.Read More

In a volatile, short-term-driven market environment, compounding continues to be the most powerful and underestimated wealth-building force. Examining how HNIs, U.S. investors, and Indian savers deploy compounding reveals why patience, discipline, and time consistently outperform short-term market timing.Read More