Nifty consolidates below 25,900 as markets await decisive trigger
Indian markets consolidated in a narrow range during the truncated week, with Nifty ending marginally positive. The index remains below its recent high, awaiting a decisive catalyst. Traders are advised to be cautious and focus on stock-specific opportunities with risk management.
SIP stocks! HDFC Securities names 10 companies to accumulate in 2026. Check details
HDFC Securities has identified 10 SIP-worthy stocks across market caps for 2026, citing strong fundamentals, balance sheets and earnings visibility. The picks span pharma, metals, banking, capital goods and consumer sectors, offering disciplined accumulation amid volatility and long-term wealth creation potential.
IDBI Bank Q3 results: PAT rises 1.4% YoY to Rs 1,935 crore, NII down 24%
IDBI Bank reported a marginal 1.4% rise in Q3 net profit to Rs 1,935 crore year-on-year, but profit fell sharply quarter-on-quarter. Interest income and NII declined, while deposits, advances and total business recorded steady annual growth during the December quarter.
Gold-to-silver ratio hits 13-year low as silver’s 170% surge leaves gold behind. What should investors do?
Gold-to-silver ratio fell to 50, lowest since 2012, as silver surged 170% since 2025, far outperforming gold’s 76% rise. Silver hit record MCX highs, narrowing valuation gaps and reshaping precious metal investment signals amid global uncertainty for investors worldwide today.
5 mutual funds made complete exit from these 7 midcap stocks in December
Five mutual funds, including HDFC, SBI, Kotak, Axis, and ICICI Prudential, completely exited seven midcap stocks in December, adjusting portfolios to optimize returns amid market movements.
Crypto market steady at $3.22 trillion as Bitcoin consolidates near $95,300
Crypto markets stayed stable in mid-January with total capitalization at $3.22 trillion. Bitcoin consolidated near $95,000, while select altcoins gained. Analysts see a bullish structure, improving macro conditions, rising institutional participation, and potential upside if key resistance levels break.
Value seen in banks, IT and FMCG, be wary on defence: Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma of Sana Securities favors value investing. He sees buying chances in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Long-term prospects are strong for IT stocks like Infosys and Birlasoft. Defence stocks are viewed with caution due to high valuations. FMCG sector may see earnings-led upside. Sharma’s strategy focuses on fundamentals for long-term gains.
HDFC Bank and RIL among top 10 stock holdings of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund in December
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, India’s second largest AMC with Rs 11.49 lakh crore AUM, remained heavily invested in large caps like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, RIL, Infosys and Axis Bank, with marginal weight reductions across most top holdings in December.
Vijay Kedia adds smallcap power stock to portfolio in December quarter. Check details
Vijay Kedia acquired a 1.14% stake in Advait Energy Transitions, a renewable-focused Ahmedabad firm, diversifying his smallcap portfolio. Shares have fallen sharply, but Kedia also invested in Patel Engineering and increased Om Infra holdings.
Retail investors trim stakes in 12 small-cap stocks for 3 straight quarters; 3 surge over 100% in FY26
Despite declining retail participation in 68 small-cap stocks over three quarters, many delivered strong gains, with 12 surging 40–130%. This highlights a disconnect between ownership trends and market performance.