Brokerage firms remain positive on a diverse set of stocks spanning hospitality, capital goods, automobiles, specialty chemicals, and consumer internet, highlighting selective opportunities despite broader market volatility.

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Unable to select funds among numerous choices, many have their savings locked in bank deposits, earning lower returns unintentionally

Asian equities opened higher, mirroring US stock gains driven by benign jobs data. Oil prices climbed as protests intensified in Iran, raising geopolitical concerns. Despite lingering uncertainties, global markets exhibit a fragile calm, with tech shares potentially boosted by strong Taiwanese semiconductor revenue.

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Market participants anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will inject further liquidity in February and March to stabilize short-term borrowing costs. Despite previous injections, commercial paper and certificate of deposit rates have risen significantly due to tight liquidity, subdued government spending, and increased credit demand. This liquidity crunch is expected to persist, potentially impacting government bond yields.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed Sunday that the Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment. This follows grand jury subpoenas served to the Fed on Friday, which Powell described as a "pretext" to pressure him in a dispute over interest rates. The subpoenas are related to his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June.

Small finance banks are strengthening their risk management. They plan to reduce unsecured loans and boost secured lending like vehicle and housing loans. Credit guarantee schemes will cover more microfinance loans. This strategy aims to prevent asset quality issues. Banks like ESAF, Suryoday, Ujjivan, and Utkarsh are implementing these changes to ensure stability and growth.

Logically, the renewal premium should be lower since the sum insured reduces each year, yet it remains unchanged, or is even higher and the reasoning is that it is because the car is older

Indian equity markets face a bearish outlook as the Nifty breaks key supports. Analysts predict further declines, with the Nifty potentially testing the 25,300 to 25,350 levels. Sentiment is unlikely to improve without a strong rebound above 26,100. Investors are advised to adopt a sell-on-rise strategy.

Oil marketing companies are poised for strong earnings growth in the December quarter, driven by robust refining margins and improved fuel price spreads. Upstream producers, however, face pressure from lower crude oil prices, while city gas distributors are expected to report healthy volumes and expanding margins despite some headwinds.

Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies will announce their December quarter results. Both companies are expected to show modest revenue increases. Analysts are watching for management insights on IT budgets for 2026 and the impact of artificial intelligence. Client spending and order pipelines will be crucial indicators for future growth.

Trent’s strategy is similar to some of the world’s largest retailers, including Spain’s Inditex, owner of Zara, and British department store chain Primark, which has long prioritised dense store networks in high-footfall catchments, using scale for more bargaining power with vendors and real estate developers.

In its proposals for the Union Budget 2026-27, the industry lobby calls for a rolling three-year pipeline, outlining which enterprises are likely to be taken up for privatisation during this period

Focus on renewable energy, ports and logistics, says Karan Adani

Berkshire Hathaway has raised the annual salary of its new chief executive Greg Abel to $25 million, a sharp jump from the $100,000 salary that Warren Buffett chose to draw for more than four decades while running the company, according to a Reuters report.

The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 3,63,412.18 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggard, amid a bearish trend in equities.

The directives also discourage Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Token Offerings (ITOs), equivalent to IPOs in stock markets, by the exchanges

The directives also discourage Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Token Offerings (ITOs), equivalent to IPOs in stock markets, by the exchanges

The Chairman of Reliance Industries said he was making five firm commitments to Gujarat

Foreign investors have turned sellers in early 2026, offloading equities worth nearly Rs 12,000 crore in the first nine days. This unexpected trend, driven by geopolitical concerns and stalled India-US trade talks, has unsettled markets despite strong domestic buying and steady economic fundamentals.

A packed IPO calendar awaits investors next week, with 11 public issues in focus across mainboard and SME platforms. Of these, six IPOs are scheduled to open for subscription, while five companies are lined up to list, as grey market premiums (GMPs) point to potential listing gains of up to 45% in select names.

A packed IPO calendar awaits investors next week, with 11 public issues in focus across mainboard and SME platforms. Of these, six IPOs are scheduled to open for subscription, while five companies are lined up to list, as grey market premiums (GMPs) point to potential listing gains of up to 45% in select names.

The domestic market is now being flooded with cashew kernels from Vietnam and African countries and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are also being misused to channel such imports

Over the past month, as many as 13 penny stocks have witnessed steep sell-offs, with share prices plunging between 25% and 50%. These underperformers were identified using a targeted screening method that focused on companies with a market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, stock prices under Rs 20, and a minimum recent trading volume of 5 lakh shares. The filter was designed to highlight low-priced but actively traded penny stocks that have seen sharp erosion in value. (Data source: ACE Equity)While penny stocks often lure investors with low entry costs and the promise of quick gains, they carry elevated risks. Thin liquidity, high volatility, limited disclosures, and susceptibility to price manipulation make them vulnerable to abrupt declines. Without a disciplined approach and robust risk management, investors risk suffering outsized losses rather than meaningful returns.

Over the past month, as many as 13 penny stocks have witnessed steep sell-offs, with share prices plunging between 25% and 50%. These underperformers were identified using a targeted screening method that focused on companies with a market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, stock prices under Rs 20, and a minimum recent trading volume of 5 lakh shares. The filter was designed to highlight low-priced but actively traded penny stocks that have seen sharp erosion in value. (Data source: ACE Equity)While penny stocks often lure investors with low entry costs and the promise of quick gains, they carry elevated risks. Thin liquidity, high volatility, limited disclosures, and susceptibility to price manipulation make them vulnerable to abrupt declines. Without a disciplined approach and robust risk management, investors risk suffering outsized losses rather than meaningful returns.

HCL Technologies is expected to post a strong revenue performance in the December quarter, with brokerages forecasting around 12% year-on-year growth, supported by seasonality in products and ER&D services, currency tailwinds and ramp-up of large deals.

The FMCG sector anticipates strong volume growth and better operating margins for the December quarter. This positive outlook is fueled by GST reforms, robust festive sales, and easing raw material costs. Companies like Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products report signs of recovery. Rural demand continues to outpace urban markets. Organized retail and e-commerce are also showing significant growth.

TCS is expected to report steady but subdued performance in the December quarter, with brokerages estimating around 5% year-on-year revenue growth and about 6% profit growth amid cautious client spending and margin pressures. Q3 revenue is seen at Rs 67,000–67,500 crore and PAT at Rs 13,000–13,200 crore.

Analyst forecasts go beyond mere numbers — they offer a strategic lens into future market potential. For investors looking out for the next breakout opportunity, Nifty500 stocks stand out as compelling picks. According to the estimates from Trendlyne, as many as Nifty500 stocks have the potential to deliver significant returns over the coming 12 months.These upside estimates, based on average analyst price targets, offer a data-driven reference point for investors scouting high-return opportunities within the Nifty 500. In this analysis, we highlight eight Nifty 500 stocks tracked by at least five analysts, each carrying an estimated upside of 50% to nearly 80% over the next 12 months.

Analyst forecasts go beyond mere numbers — they offer a strategic lens into future market potential. For investors looking out for the next breakout opportunity, Nifty500 stocks stand out as compelling picks. According to the estimates from Trendlyne, as many as Nifty500 stocks have the potential to deliver significant returns over the coming 12 months.These upside estimates, based on average analyst price targets, offer a data-driven reference point for investors scouting high-return opportunities within the Nifty 500. In this analysis, we highlight eight Nifty 500 stocks tracked by at least five analysts, each carrying an estimated upside of 50% to nearly 80% over the next 12 months.

Realty firm Signature Global on Sunday reported a 27 per cent decline in its sales bookings to Rs 2,020 crore for the quarter ended December, despite high festive demand for housing properties.

Indian stock markets ended Friday with losses for the fifth day straight. The Sensex and Nifty declined as global trade worries and political uncertainty impacted investor mood. Analysts noted a consolidation phase driven by weak global cues and foreign investor outflows. Despite this, domestic GDP growth is expected to remain strong, with Q3 results potentially stabilizing sentiment.

Crude oil posted its sharpest annual decline since 2020 in 2025, with Brent down 19% and WTI falling 20% as prices slid to near multi-year lows. Persistent oversupply, where global production consistently outpaced demand and inventories swelled, outweighed brief price support from geopolitical tensions, keeping the market under pressure.

Markets ended the week sharply lower as weak global cues and rising uncertainty triggered a broad risk-off move. Sentiment was hit by concerns over higher US tariffs on Indian exports, uncertainty around India–US trade ties, geopolitical tensions involving the US and Venezuela, and persistent selling by foreign institutional investors.