Railway stocks extended their rebound on Tuesday, with Jupiter Wagons, IRCTC and RailTel gaining as investors reposition ahead of Union Budget 2026. The rally builds on stock-specific triggers and renewed capex hopes, even as the sector remains scarred by steep losses through much of 2025.Read More

The Indian rupee experienced a slight dip of 5 paise against the US dollar in early trade, settling at 89.73. This movement was influenced by foreign institutional investors pulling out funds and a subdued start to domestic stock markets.Read More

Indian government bonds experienced a further decline on Tuesday, following a significant drop the previous day. This downturn is attributed to upcoming heavy state debt supply and concerns over substantial debt sales in the final quarter of the financial year. Bond yields are rising as prices fall, with traders noting market volatility and a lack...Read More

As 2026 approaches, fixed income investors face nuanced challenges with slowing rate cuts. Siddharth Chaudhary of Bajaj Finserv AMC advocates a barbell strategy, balancing cash for flexibility with selective long-duration bonds. Attractive term premiums, evolving RBI liquidity, and INR stability shape bond market opportunities, with potential for spread compression amid managed volatility.Read More

Anand Shah, CIO at ICICI Prudential AMC, emphasizes that companies, not markets, create wealth through compounding. His BMV framework (Business, Management, Valuation) guides stock selection, prioritizing sustainable earnings growth, quality, and reasonable valuations. Shah advocates for businesses that outperform their sectors and grow faster than GDP, while surviving downturns.Read More

Despite Nifty 50 hitting record highs in 2025, many portfolios lagged due to market polarization, with large-caps outperforming mid- and small-caps. This divergence stemmed from expensive valuations and uneven earnings growth in smaller segments. Looking ahead, sustained SIP inflows and a strong IPO pipeline are expected to drive market stability and growth in 2026.Read More

Indian equities opened lower on Tuesday, breaking a two-day rally as foreign investors resumed selling. The Sensex and Nifty saw slight declines, with analysts anticipating thin trading volumes as the year concludes. The market awaits fresh catalysts ahead of the year-end.Read More

Axis Securities forecasts the Nifty 50 to reach 28,100 by December 2026, anticipating a robust earnings-led growth phase for Indian equities. The brokerage has identified nine top stock picks, including SBI and Varun Beverages, with potential upside up to 23%, driven by strong fundamentals and earnings visibility.Read More

India’s IPO market is facing a harsh reality check as nearly half of the 102 listings in 2025 are trading below their issue price. Even strong demand from High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) failed to protect 12 heavily subscribed IPOs, which are now underwater, highlighting issues beyond subscription frenzy.Read More

Ola Electric shares: The company clarified that promoter Bhavish Aggarwal’s Rs 324 crore stake sale was a one-time move to repay debt. The proceeds were used to fully repay a Rs 260 crore promoter-level loan, including interest, and to release all pledged promoter shares.Read More