L&T Tech Q3 Results: Profit falls 6% YoY to Rs 303 crore, revenue rises 10%
LTTS reported a 6% YoY profit decline in Q3 despite 10% revenue growth, strong deal wins above $200 million for fifth straight quarter, stable margins, and momentum in AI-led engineering, sustainability and recovering mobility businesses supported by large global contracts.
ECM pipeline strong, rupee likely oversold say Citi bankers
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 reforms could further boost overseas fundraising activity for Indian companies.
Morgan Stanley starts Meesho coverage with equal-weight; flags full valuation. Check target, upside potential
Morgan Stanley began coverage on Meesho with an equal-weight rating and Rs 169 target, citing full valuations after the rally, early-stage monetisation, and profitability still years away despite strong scale, growth prospects, and leadership in value e-commerce.
These 13 microcap stocks crashed up to 64% in FY26. Are you affected?
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.
HDFC Life Q3 Results: Standalone profit flat at Rs 421 crore; net premium income up 9%
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.
Bharat Coking Coal IPO listing delayed: Check revised allotment, refund and listing timeline
The listing of Bharat Coking Coal, a subsidiary of Coal India, has been postponed due to municipal elections in Maharashtra. Investors will now have to wait three more days for the stock to debut on the exchanges.
Markets jittery, but fundamentals offer comfort: Dipan Mehta
Indian equity markets are experiencing a choppy phase, surprising investors despite intact fundamentals. Market veteran Dipan Mehta remains optimistic about the current earnings season, anticipating a potential rally beyond previous highs. He also favors wealth management firms over AMCs for financialization plays and sees a positive outlook for the IT sector driven by AI.
Justice Department probe of Fed reignites autonomy debate
Neel Kashkari said the Trump administration’s actions against the Federal Reserve reflect monetary policy disagreements. He backed Jerome Powell after a Justice Department investigation, warning that political pressure threatens central bank independence. Despite escalating tensions, markets remain steady amid bipartisan support and expectations that the Supreme Court will recognise the Fed’s distinct status.
Bharat Coking Coal IPO listing delayed: Check revised allotment, refund and listing timeline
Earlier, the company had planned to finalise allotment on January 14, initiate refunds on January 15 and list the stock on January 16.
Silver ETFs rally up to 188% in 1 year. Should investors stay invested or book gains?
Silver ETFs have surged up to 188% over the past year on strong industrial demand and supply constraints. While experts remain constructive on the long term outlook, they advise profit booking, portfolio rebalancing and staggered investments amid elevated volatility.