Budget may roll out ₹23,000 crore incentives to boost local capital goods manufacturing
India may introduce incentive packages totaling up to ₹23,000 crore in the union budget for FY 2026-27 to boost domestic manufacturing of high-value capital goods. Schemes for construction equipment and automotive sectors are nearing finalization, aiming to reduce import reliance and strengthen global value chains.
Gurmeet Chadha warns of systemic market risks from source-based news. Suggests remedy to tackle “disinformation”
Market expert Gurmeet Chadha has raised concerns about unverified news spreading on social media. He warns that such information, especially around market expiry days, can lead to chaotic trading and pose risks to the entire financial system. Chadha highlighted recent false reports about Russian oil shipments and Chinese contractors.
Reliance Industries to announce Q3 results on January 16
Reliance Industries’ board will convene on January 16 to review its third-quarter financial results. An analyst meeting will follow to discuss earnings for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The company’s stock has seen recent declines. Investors await the upcoming financial disclosures.
Nifty Metal tumbles after sharp rally; Aditya Welekar says dip could be a buying opportunity
Nifty Metal stocks fell sharply after a strong rally as profit booking, commodity index rebalancing and uncertainty over US Fed rate cuts triggered volatility. Analysts say valuations had priced in a bull case, but underlying demand-supply remains supportive. Short-term earnings may be muted, yet experts see corrections as buying opportunities for long-term investors.
Budget may tap oil windfall? JM Financial flags excise-duty risk for HPCL, BPCL, IOCL; backs Oil India, ONGC
JM Financial advises caution on oil marketing companies (OMCs) like HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL due to potential excise duty hikes in the upcoming budget. The brokerage reiterates buy ratings on upstream producers Oil India and ONGC, citing attractive valuations and medium-term production growth potential amidst subdued crude prices.
BHEL, ABB, L&T plunge up to 14% after report says govt may scrap curbs on Chinese companies
Shares of BHEL and other capital goods stocks tumbled up to 14% after reports said the Finance Ministry may scrap restrictions on Chinese companies bidding for government contracts. BHEL closed nearly 9% lower, while ABB, Siemens and L&T also declined amid broad market weakness and sharp sector-wide selling.
Over Rs 1.52 lakh cr locked in Customs disputes; govt may look at amnesty scheme in FY27 Budget
Price Waterhouse & Co suggests the government consider an amnesty scheme in the 2026-27 Budget to resolve over Rs 1.52 lakh crore in customs duty litigations. The firm also advocates for rationalizing customs duty slabs to 5-6 and reducing duties on raw materials to address inverted duty structures arising from Free Trade Agreements.
Sebi revamps stockbrokers rule to ease compliance, push ease of doing biz
Market regulator Sebi has overhauled its more than three-decade-old stockbroker regulations, allowing brokers to carry out activities under the framework of other financial regulators, in a move aimed at providing ease of compliance as well as ease of doing business.
NFO Alert: Bandhan Mutual Fund launches Arudha SIF’s maiden strategy with Hybrid Long-Short Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund launched its first SIF, Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund, targeting sophisticated investors. The interval strategy blends debt, money market instruments and market-neutral equity arbitrage, aiming for optimal returns, risk management and post-tax efficiency, with the NFO open January 9–22.
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath explains why tracking lock-in expiries is a must for IPO investors
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath urges IPO investors to track lock-in expiries, warning that post-expiry selling by large shareholders can pressure stocks. He also highlights regulatory limits on broker growth, including SEBI’s 15% open interest cap.