Rupee falls 2 paise to 89.24 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee experienced a slight dip, trading at 89.24 against the US dollar on Thursday due to increased importer demand. However, foreign capital inflows into the stock market and a fall in crude oil prices provided some support. Domestic equity markets saw a positive start, with both Sensex and Nifty registering gains in early […]

Axis Mutual Fund’s Jayesh Sundar picks 3 contra ideas that may surprise in 2026

Axis Mutual Fund’s Jayesh Sundar outlines a calibrated contrarian roadmap for 2026, identifying IT, FMCG, and select export plays as key opportunities. He emphasizes a comprehensive asset allocation framework, factoring in macro and micro variables, and sees potential upside as earnings visibility strengthens and global conditions stabilize.

Motilal plans private credit fund of up to $336 million

Motilal Oswal Alternate Investment Advisors is seeking regulatory approval to launch its first private credit fund, aiming to raise up to 30 billion rupees. The fund, expected to begin fundraising in 2026, will primarily target mid-sized companies needing growth capital or facing special situations. This move signifies Motilal’s entry into India’s increasingly competitive private credit […]

Dollar retreats, kiwi leaps as rate direction diverges

The US dollar weakened on Thursday. Investors are looking towards next year. They expect multiple US interest rate cuts. The yen and euro gained against the dollar. The New Zealand dollar reached a three-week peak. Australia’s dollar also saw gains. Sterling moved higher. The US dollar index remained flat.

Positive Breakout: These 11 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty500 pack, 11 stocks gained over 2% and saw their closing prices cross above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Average) on November 26, 2025, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. […]

Wall Street ends higher on growing bets for December Fed rate cut

Indian markets surged on Wednesday, fueled by renewed tech sector strength and growing expectations of a December interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Nvidia’s positive earnings and Dell’s strong forecast boosted investor confidence, overshadowing concerns about tech valuations. Airlines also saw significant gains, signaling a robust holiday shopping season ahead.