by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The BSE Sensex slipped 32 points, or 0.04%, to close at 85,188.60, while the NSE Nifty 50 edged up 17 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 26,146.55, hovering comfortably above the 26,100 mark.
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 4:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s top business houses experienced a mixed 2025, with Reliance Industries leading wealth creation and Tata Group facing significant market value erosion. While some conglomerates saw substantial gains driven by specific sectors and companies, others...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 4:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Vodafone Idea receives a five-year moratorium on AGR dues, easing near-term cash flow but leaving high leverage and spectrum obligations a major concern.
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 4:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Vedanta has slipped to seventh place in India’s dividend yield rankings, with smallcap Multibase India taking the top spot at a staggering 24.8%, followed by Allcargo Logistics and Premco Global. SBI Securities’ latest review highlights a major shake-up driven by...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
ITC shares fell sharply on Thursday, erasing over Rs 50,000 crore in market value after a steep new cigarette tax spooked investors. The excise hike—on top of GST—may force price increases of 15% or more, raising risks of volume loss and a shift toward illicit trade,...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Jefferies warned that the sharp hike in cigarette excise duty is clearly negative for ITC in the near term, likely hurting volumes and earnings. The brokerage called the move a major negative surprise for the legal cigarette industry, estimating over a 20% rise in...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Investor focus shifts from momentum to valuation and liquidity amid market churn. Quant Mutual Fund’s CIO Sandeep Tandon advises avoiding frothy Q-commerce stocks, favoring undervalued traditional companies. He sees pharmaceuticals as a strong, long-term...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Investors faced significant psychological challenges in 2025 due to extreme valuations and uneven market gains. Sandeep Tandon, CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, highlights the importance of emotional control and avoiding the trap of chasing momentum. While 2025 saw record...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Adani Power shares rose as much as 7% on Thursday, with brokerages highlighting a long runway for earnings growth driven by a sharp expansion in capacity, rising long-term power purchase agreements and improving cash-flow visibility as India’s baseload power demand...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
After a weak 2025, India’s cement sector enters 2026 facing capacity pressure and pricing challenges, even as long term infrastructure driven demand remains intact.
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shriram Finance shares hit a record high as analysts upgraded target prices following MUFG’s landmark investment and a credit rating upgrade, boosting confidence in the company’s capital strength and growth outlook.
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Apollo Micro Systems shares jumped after its subsidiary won a fresh ₹150 crore order from a private player, marking the second major contract in two days. Earlier, the company had secured orders worth over ₹420 crore, including a ₹419.39 crore contract from Coal India...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 1:03 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Vodafone Idea shares jumped nearly 10% after regulatory filings showed the telecom operator will receive Rs 5,836 crore from Vodafone Group under a revised liability settlement, while separate reports pointed to fresh government relief on its adjusted gross revenue...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Cupid Ltd’s shares have surged 34% in 15 sessions, hitting a new all-time high. The FMCG player announced plans for its first overseas manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia, aiming to boost global expansion. Promoter confidence has also strengthened with a...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
LIC’s 2025 investment performance revealed a stark divide. A significant majority of its portfolio stocks ended the year in the red, with many experiencing substantial declines. However, a notable portion of its holdings also delivered impressive gains. This...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bitcoin is trading between $87,500 and $88,000. Crypto consolidation continues. Bitcoin saw a slight dip in the last 24 hours. Ethereum gained a little. Many major altcoins like XRP and Solana experienced losses. The global crypto market capitalization is near $3...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds experienced a decline on the initial trading day of 2026. This downturn was driven by anticipated supply pressures from an upcoming debt sale and a projected substantial borrowing schedule for states in the January-March quarter. Traders are...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 11:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s premium housing market experienced a strong performance in 2025. Capital values rose significantly, especially in under-construction projects. This trend was fueled by robust end-user demand, better infrastructure, and limited supply in prime areas....
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 11:08 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nifty IT could emerge as a contrarian winner in 2026 as rupee depreciation, AI-led consulting demand and expected Fed rate cuts boost earnings, says Sunil Subramaniam. He also sees strong recovery potential in real estate, GLP-1 driven pharma growth and a renewed...
by ET Markets | January 1, 2026 11:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver began 2026 on a mixed note, with gold trading flat while silver extended its strong rally. Gold February futures inched up 0.06% on MCX, whereas silver March futures rose 0.86%, continuing last year’s sharp surge driven by tight supply, strong demand...
