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Vodafone Idea gains 1.6% despite analyst skepticism on AGR relief package
Analysts remain concerned about Vodafone Ideas long-term viability despite a slight share price rebound, due to high debt and inadequate earnings
Market Wrap: Nifty hits record high, Sensex gains 573 points on second trading day of 2026
The Nifty 50 climbed as much as 193.45 points during the session to an all-time high of 26,340 before closing at 26,328.55, up 182 points, or 0.7
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Britain's FTSE-100 hits 10,000 mark, getting 2026 off to strong start
London's blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit the symbolic 10,000 points mark for the first time on Friday, the latest sign of surging stock markets arou
GST cuts boost credit growth; system credit to rise 12% in FY26, 13% in FY27: MoSL
Credit growth in the country is expected to remain at around 12 per cent year-on-year in FY26 and improve to nearly 13 per cent in FY27, while de
Coal India shares hit 52-week high: What's driving the surge?
Coal India Limited (CIL)'s shares surged by 6.6% on Friday, hitting a new 52-week high of 426.95 on the BSE.
January income tax calendar: Key compliance dates to remember
January is a crucial month for taxpayers, deductors, and reporting entities in India.
Gold and silver showing signs of euphoria after blistering rally, warns ICICI Prudential's S Naren
ICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren has cautioned investors against rising euphoria in precious metals after a sharp rally, urging a shift towards b
Cognizant facing multiple class-action lawsuits after TriZetto data breach
Cognizant Technology Solutions is facing multiple class-action lawsuits in the US over a data breach at its healthcare claims processing unit, Tr
Aluminum prices top $3,000 for the first time since 2022 as supply risks grow
Global aluminium prices surge to $3,000 per tonne, the highest in over three years, driven by Chinas production cap, rising demand in key sectors
India's top smallcap multibagger hunter Siddhartha Bhaiya passes away after cardiac arrest
Siddhartha Bhaiya, a prominent PMS fund manager, has passed away. He was the Managing Director of Aequitas, a firm managing Rs 7,700 crore. Bhaiy
ADB offers 4,000 cr loan for Musi revival project: Telangana CM
Final estimates of the project to be ready by March 31
Indias commercial vehicle sector may be nearing a recovery in 2026 as improving sales trends, supportive policy measures and infrastructure-led d
Cupid shares plunge 20% on profit booking, end 13-session unbeaten rally
Cupid shares fell sharply on Fridat after a 13-session unbeaten rally, driven by heavy profit booking and strong volumes. The stock, which hit a
UK market milestone: FTSE 100 crosses 10,000 for first time; global equity rally carries into 2026
London's FTSE 100 index surged past 10,000 points for the first time on Friday, reaching a new all-time high. This historic milestone follows a r
London stock markets tops 10,000 points for first time
Stock markets around the globe hit all-time peaks last year, propelling them to double-digit gains in 2025
Coal India shares jump over 6% to 52-week high on opening e-auctions to foreign buyers
The stock rallied as much as 6.6 per cent during the session, reflecting strong investor optimism around potential market expansion and improved
India-UK trade pact expected to come into force by first half of 2026: British envoy
A major trade deal between India and the United Kingdom is set for implementation in early 2026. This agreement aims to significantly boost trade
2 top stock recommendations from Dharmesh Shah
Indian markets begin 2026 with significant gains. The Bank Nifty has surpassed 60,000, and the broader Nifty is targeting 26,700. Market strategi
Tamil Nadu, Kerala among six States, UTs yet to enforce 6 years' mandate for Class 1 admission
So far 30 States and UT have implemented the rule, but Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puduchery, Kerala and Chhattisgarh have not impleme
Why MCX shares plunged 80% in early trading today
Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) plummeted over 80% in early trade today.
Coal India shares surged to a 52-week high after announcing that foreign buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal can directly participate in SW
Adani Enterprises to launch 1000 crore public NCD issue on January 6
The secured redeemable NCDs, rated AA- by CARE and ICRA, will close on January 19 and are being offered on a first-come-first-served basis
Chinas BYD poised to overtake Tesla as worlds top EV seller for the first time
The milestone would cap an extraordinary rise for BYD, a company Tesla's Elon Musk once dismissed by laughing at their products. Chinas BYD poise
Defense contracts worth 1.8L crore signed in FY26
The Indian government has signed defense contracts worth 1.82 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, till December-end.
Britain's FTSE 100 hits symbolic 10,000 mark for the first time as new year trading kicks off
Britain's FTSE 100 index on Friday surpassed the symbolic 10,000 points marker for the first time, extending gains after a bumper 2025. Britain's
Euro zone bond yields edge up on first trading day of new year
Euro zone government bond yields rose on Friday, with investors looking ahead to a year that will be marked again by hefty new debt sales, the im
Centre approves third phase of Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
46 approvals so far under the scheme; industry given six weeks to submit manufacturing plans
Taimur Baig on the AI, Fed, inflation and the dollars next move
As 2026 begins, investors face AI exuberance, US interest rate uncertainty, and India's geopolitical challenges. DBS Bank's Taimur Baig sees AI v
Motilal Oswal has maintained a cautiously optimistic stance on the Indian IT sector for calendar year 2026, acknowledging near-term challenges fr
Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges
Signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the legislation regulating virtual assets brings cryptocurrencies under civil law and establishes a li
Multibaggers: 10 stocks with profit margins above 10% for 8 straight quarters. Do you own any?
Several Indian stocks have delivered strong two year returns while consistently maintaining net profit margins above 10% for eight consecutive qu
Tankers laden with Russian oil sail towards Reliance Refinery
Reliance halted buying after the US blacklisted Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC in October, but has started sourcing barrels from other suppliers
F&O Radar| Deploy Bull Call Spread in Nifty to play a capped risk-reward amid bullish outlook
The Nifty 50 remains in a consolidation phase within a defined range but continues to show structural strength above key support levels. Analysts
Sensex jumps 500 pts, Nifty above 26,300 level as banking, auto, PSU stocks lead rally
The gains were further underpinned by confidence in sustained consumption demand and resilient growth prospects, helping markets extend their upw
Arya.ag raises 725 crore from GEF Capital Partners
The funds will be used to strengthen agri supply chain and build climate resilience among small holder farmers
Switching to LNG could save India $1B in oil imports
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has suggested that India could save $1 billion in crude oil imports every year.
Liquidity is ample, capital markets face no real constraint: Taimur Baig
India's economy is set for a strong rebound in 2026. Retail sales and consumer sentiment are improving, indicating robust growth. Experts predict
MCX shares trade ex-split: stock adjusts to 1:5 sub-division, gains 0.91%
Under the 1:5 stock split approved by the board, each equity share with a face value of 10 has been subdivided into five shares with a face value
Union Budget: How 8 Budgets presented by FM Sitharaman reshaped India's power game
India Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman's eight Budgets navigated India through economic slowdowns and the COVID-19 pandemic with a pragmatic appro
Government okays 22 proposals under electronics components manufacturing scheme
The ECMS was okayed with a projected investment of 41,863 crore and production of Rs 2,58,152 crore.
More jobs, lower taxes: What is on your Budget 2026 wish list? Tell us here
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 soon. This budget is crucial for India's economic gr
Sensex, Nifty extend gains past midday on sectoral rotation; Bank Nifty breaches 60,000
Market breadth remains positive on BSE, with 2,602 stocks advancing against 1,393 declines and 185 remaining unchanged among 4,180 stocks traded
A sharp excise duty hike on cigarettes is set to pressure cigarette stocks in the near term, while autos, banks and select metals offer better ri
Are thematic and sectoral funds worth the risk?
In the right market environment, a well-timed sectoral allocation can enhance portfolio returns, but such gains come with elevated risks.
Adani Group flagship firm to launch public bond issue next week, bankers say
The company will pay an annual coupon of 8.60%, 8.75% and 8.90% to investors in two- , three- and five-year notes, respectively
FAIFA, TII oppose sharp increase in taxes on tobacco products
FAIFA says the steep hike in taxes would force domestic manufacturers to raise prices of finished goods, raising chances of a glut in the tobacco
Adani Enterprises to launch Rs 1,000 crore NCD issue next week with interest of up to 8.9%
Adani Enterprises is set to raise 10 billion rupees through a public bond issue next week, with an additional 5 billion rupees greenshoe option.
Retired officer duped out of 90 lakh in digital arrest scam: 5 ways to stay safe online
A retired officer lost his hard-earned savings in a digital arrest scam. Fraudsters had posed as cyber officials. This case highlights the import
Copper enters 2026 with strong momentum after a record 2025 rally, driven by intensifying supply deficits and accelerating energy transition dema
Tobacco stocks continue to slide; ITC shares drop over 5 pc
NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Shares of cigarette and tobacco product makers ITC, Godfrey Phillips and VST Industries dropped on Friday morning, extending th
Duty hike on tobacco products will hurt farmers, fuel smuggling: FAIFA
NEW DELHI, Jan 2:The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday said the governments move to levy additional excise duty on to
Three months into GST 2.0, automobile, FMCG sectors expect growth momentum
As per some estimates, the packaged food segment witnessed 8-9% YoY in terms of value growth in the December quarter but this is expected to be h
Centre seeks proposals from states for setting up of AI centres
MeitY is urging state governments to submit proposals for establishing AI centers of excellence to bolster India's leadership in the Global South
E TO E Transportation Infrastructure shares zoom after 90% premium debut on NSE Emerge
In a statement, Air India confirmed the flight from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23 experienced a last-minute delay due to the incident, adding
Devyani International surges 8% as Sapphire Foods merger sparks investor interest
In contrast, Sapphire Foods was trading at 251.70, down 11 or 4.19% from its previous close of 262.70, with 53.92 lakh shares changing hands wort
Bharti Group was biggest gainer among Indian conglomerates in 2025
The Bharti Group, which owns telecom giant Bharti Airtel, was the biggest gainer among India's top business conglomerates in the calendar year (C
India's 'Reform Express' may have a difficult stretch ahead
India's government is pushing forward with ambitious reforms in 2025. While tax and financial changes are progressing, land acquisition and agric
Vaishnaw virtually witnesses final bullet train tunnel breakthrough in Maharahstra's Palghar
The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is India's only high-speed rail project designed to operate bullet trains at a speed of 320 k
Despite elevated valuations, Indian stock markets less expensive than US: Report
Indian stock markets look cheaper than those in the US based on a key valuation measure. Despite being above historical averages, Indian markets
India's factory sector growth slows to 2-year low in December
India's manufacturing sector has recorded its slowest growth in two years, with a significant decline in demand and production.
ADB gives in principle nod to extend 4,100 cr loan to Musi river development: Minister
Minister Sridhar Babu said the state has also sent a preliminary project report to the Ministry of Jal Shakti seeking 3,188 crore under the Natio
Tobacco stocks continue to slide; ITC shares drop over 5%
The Finance Ministry has notified amendments to the Central Excise Act imposing an excise duty of 2,050-8,500 per 1,000 sticks based on cigarette
Widespread rain lashes southern parts of Tamil Nadu, ghats too witness downpour
A passing western disturbance dumps heavy rain, snow over the hills and plains of North-West India
Crypto market starts 2026 on balanced note, Bitcoin trades near $88,000
Bitcoin and Ethereum start 2026 on a balanced note, trading near $88,000 and $3,000 respectively. Major altcoins like BNB, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin,
Selective stock picks to outperform amid earnings recovery: Mayuresh Joshi
Markets may rebound in the coming quarters as earnings visibility improves, with analysts penciling in 12-14% consensus earnings growth. Mayuresh
Bajaj Auto shares fall 3% as 2-W domestic sales rise 3% in December
Bajaj Auto shares saw a dip following a modest 3% rise in domestic two-wheeler sales for December. However, total sales climbed 14% year-on-year.
ITC shares plunge to 3-year low after tax bombshell: Is this a falling knife or hidden value?
ITC shares slid to a three-year low after a sharp two-day, 14% fall triggered by a steep cigarette tax hike, prompting multiple brokerage downgra
Indias valuations retreat from peaks, yet remain above regional peers
Indian equities enter 2026 with valuations below their long-term averages but remain costlier than Asian peers. The markets premium now hinges on
Budget 2026: A top-up on tax reforms can shore up consumer confidence
India's economy thrives on domestic consumption, with upcoming Budget 2026 focusing on sustaining household purchasing power. GST 2.0 aims to boo
Manufacturing PMI at 2-year low in December 2025 on easing new orders, output and employment
The data showed that new export orders rose the least in 14 months in December 2025
Brooklyn DA Indicts $16M Seed-Phrase Scam. The Blockchain Wasn't the Weak Link.
The Brooklyn DA indicts suspects in a USD 16 million crypto fraud case, highlighting how social engineering and human error, not blockchain flaws
Asian stock markets cheerful at start of new year on AI hopes
Hong Kongs Hang Seng rises 2.2% on strong rally in tech shares
The SEC just solved Crypto's hardest institutional problem: Custody
The SEC clarified that broker-dealers can treat themselves as holding crypto asset securities if they control private keys, can transfer assets i
We are all thinking of you: New York City Mayor Mamdani writes a note for activist Umar Khalid
The lawmakers claimed that human rights organisations, legal experts and global media have raised questions about the fairness of the investigati
India bonds dip before debt sale; state supply eyed
Indian government bonds saw a slight dip early Friday. Traders are cautious due to upcoming debt sales and a large state borrowing schedule. New
RBI likely active near 90 to dollar via state-run banks, traders say
The Indian rupee received support near the 90-per-dollar level on Friday. Traders noted dollar sales by state-run banks. These actions likely occ
KFC, Pizza Hut's Indian operators to merge in $934M deal
Sapphire Foods India and Devyani International, the companies behind KFC and Pizza Hut in India, have announced a merger worth $934 million (appr
Ola Electric Mobility shares kick off 2026 with 12% surge in two days. Whats behind the move?
Ola Electric shares surged 9% to Rs 40.77 on January 2, 2026, following a strong December sales performance. The company's market share rose to 9
Sunil Subramaniam sees early signs of market turnaround, stronger 2026 ahead
Market participants are spotting early turnaround signals, with the worst appearing behind for Indian equities. Improving sectoral trends, easing
Rupee rises 6 paise to 89.92 against US dollar in early trade
The Indian rupee traded in a tight range, gaining a marginal six paise to 89.92 against the US dollar on Friday. Traders anticipate continued nar
Tata Motors, TMPV shares surge up to 4% on December sales; Tata Motors hits record high
Tata Motors surged to a record high on Friday, fueled by strong December commercial-vehicle volumes, while its passenger-vehicle arm TMPV rose on
Indian markets may see a stronger 2026 as domestic corporate earnings improve, driven by tax relief, GST rationalisation and a consumption reboun
Asian stocks today: Markets kick off new year on a positive note; Hang Seng jumps over 2%
Asian markets opened the new year positively, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index surging 2.2% and technology stocks leading the rally. This optimis
Gold price prediction today: After a period of correction, gold prices are likely to exhibit stability and investors can look to buy the yellow m
PMI manufacturing slowed to 55 in December
December data indicated another increase in input costs for Indian manufacturers, which they attributed to higher prices for bamboo, chemicals, g
Dense fog shrouds Delhi; cold wave conditions likely till Jan 5
According to the India Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 9.1 degrees Celsius.
Amul-backed Bharat Taxi to launch by January-end: What is it?
Bharat Taxi, a ride-hailing service backed by cooperatives, is all set to officially launch in Delhi and other major cities by the end of January
