IT sector poised for better days ahead, financials to outperform: Chakri Lokapriya

Indian equity markets are in a wait-and-watch mode, awaiting clarity on tariffs and the Union Budget’s capital expenditure focus. CIO-Equities Chakri Lokapriya highlights selective opportunities in sectors like IT, metals, and banking, while advising caution on insurance and quick commerce due to persistent competitive pressures and margin concerns.

Selective buying opportunities emerge as earnings catch up with prices: Aniruddha Naha

Investors see chances for long-term gains as market corrections meet better earnings. Aniruddha Naha from PGIM India Asset Management suggests building portfolios over the next six months. Sectors like autos, commodities, and PSU banks show promise. Discretionary consumption may rise with pay commission revisions. Quick commerce valuations face a reality check.

Gold financiers ride bullion rally, but valuations flash caution: Ambareesh Baliga

Gold financiers have seen strong gains but investors should manage risk. IT sector earnings may offer short-term surprises, but sustained growth is uncertain. Larsen & Toubro presents a long-term buying opportunity on dips. Footwear stocks are not recommended at this time. Market sentiment remains cautious with a focus on valuations.

Positive Breakout: These 10 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

As of January 13, 2026, 15 stocks in the Nifty 500 universe closed above their 200-day moving average (DMA). Of these, we have highlighted the top 10 that posted gains of more than 1% in the previous trading session, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a […]

Q3 results today: Infosys, Groww among 25 companies to announce earnings on Wednesday

Third quarter earnings season is here. Many companies, including Infosys and HDFC AMC, will reveal their results. Analysts anticipate mixed performances for these firms. Investors will closely watch company outlooks and management commentary. Key factors like deal pipelines and client spending will be under scrutiny. This period promises significant financial updates for the market.

Dollar rebounds with CPI data in line, bankers back Powell

The U.S. dollar strengthened to a near one-month high following CPI data that aligned with expectations, reinforcing the likelihood of the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady. This comes amid political pressure to lower rates, with experts emphasizing the importance of Fed independence. Market participants are observing subdued volatility ahead of potential Supreme Court rulings […]

How should investors tackle volatile bond yields?

Indian bond yields climbed unexpectedly despite a recent Reserve Bank of India rate cut. This surge was driven by a record borrowing plan from Indian states and foreign investor selling. Long-term debt funds experienced a negative impact as bond prices fell. Investors are now advised to adopt a barbell strategy to optimize returns in the […]