by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 6:01 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
HDFC Life Insurance on Thursday reported a muted bottomline growth in December quarter, with standalone profit after tax rising just 1% year-on-year to Rs 421 crore, compared with Rs 415 crore in the same period last year.
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 5:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Jio Financial Services posted mixed Q3FY26 results, with net profit falling 9% YoY to Rs 269 crore, while revenue from operations more than doubled to Rs 901 crore.
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 5:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
FY26 has exposed sharp divergences within the microcap space. While benchmarks remain resilient, several microcap stocks have seen steep value erosion, with select names crashing up to 64%, highlighting the risks of chasing returns in volatile segments.
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 5:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Citibank bankers expect India’s equity capital markets to stay strong in 2026, driven by high valuations, active IPO pipelines and private equity exits. They also see the rupee recovering from its 2025 weakness as tariff uncertainty eases. Upcoming ECB guideline...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 5:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
PMS portfolios posted robust performances in 2025, with one-year returns climbing to nearly 42%, according to PMS Bazaar. Small-cap, multi-asset, thematic, and flexi-cap strategies dominated the leaderboard, led by Aequitas Investment Consultancy. The top 10 PMS...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 5:03 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
PMS portfolios delivered strong returns in 2025, with one-year gains reaching up to 42%, according to PMS Bazaar. Small-cap, multi-asset, and flexi-cap strategies dominated the rankings, led by Aequitas Investment Consultancy. The top 10 PMS performers highlight...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Neo Wealth warns silver’s 2025 surge, driven by industrial demand, is vulnerable to sharp reversals. Heavy leverage, backwardation, and fickle investment flows could trigger liquidity shocks, pushing prices well below perceived support despite intact long-term...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 4:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japan’s Nikkei share average retreated from a record high as a stronger yen impacted exporters and technology stock momentum waned. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.4%, while the broader Topix achieved a new all-time closing high. This mirrored a Wall Street...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 4:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
European markets extended their rally on Thursday, buoyed by encouraging economic data and robust corporate earnings. Strong results from TSMC propelled ASML to record highs, while Swedbank and Richemont also saw significant gains. Positive economic indicators from...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 4:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
ASML shares have reached a record high. The Dutch chipmaking equipment maker’s market value has crossed $500 billion. This makes ASML Europe’s most valuable company. The surge was driven by strong results from TSMC. This news has boosted semiconductor...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 3:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Sebi has agreed in principle to NSE’s settlement plea in the long-running unfair market access case, clearing a major hurdle for its long-awaited IPO. The government has also approved a 2.5% stake dilution. Regulatory clarity has revived investor interest, pushing...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Silver prices saw a significant drop on Thursday after nearing record highs. The pullback followed a strong rally, with traders booking profits. Analysts point to technical resistance and macroeconomic triggers for the reversal. While challenges remain for a...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Systematix Research expects healthy YoY momentum in the Indian speciality chemicals sector in Q3FY26, driven by volume growth and capex commercialisation. While margins face pressure in some segments, the brokerage has updated ratings and targets for midcap stocks...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Reliance Industries is expected to report steady Q3 growth, driven by strong oil-to-chemicals margins and robust Jio performance, while retail and upstream oil & gas segments remain under pressure. Brokerages project mid-single digit revenue and profit growth,...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 2:03 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Metal stocks have gained up to 18% in 2026, lifting the Nifty Metal index to joint-best performer status. Rising silver prices, tight copper supply, policy support and capex momentum have driven gains in NALCO, Vedanta, Tata Steel and others.
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 1:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Infosys is poised for strong buying after raising its FY26 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 3-3.5%, signaling improved demand despite a challenging IT sector. The company’s ADRs surged 10% overnight following the upgrade, with several brokerages...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 1:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Ahead of Budget 2026, India’s real estate sector is shifting focus to Tier-II cities and premium housing. Developers expect infrastructure-led growth, policy support, and tax incentives to boost demand, affordability, and investment. Tier-II hubs like Sonipat are...
by ET Markets | January 15, 2026 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nomura retains a ‘Buy’ rating on Infosys with a target of Rs 1,810, despite a 2% YoY dip in Q3FY26 net profit. Revenue rose 9% YoY, large deals surged 94%, and the company raised FY26 growth guidance. Margins remain stable, with a strong focus on BFSI, EURS, and AI...
