MCX shares soar 14% in 2 sessions. What’s triggering the rally?

Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) shares surged 7.5% after reporting a massive 151% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 401 crore for Q3FY26. Revenue from operations also saw a robust 121% YoY increase to Rs 666 crore, driven by significant growth in trading activity and new product launches.

Gold’s blistering rally continues past $5,200 as dollar plunges to 4-year low

Gold prices soared past $5,200 for the first time, driven by a plunging dollar and geopolitical anxieties. The precious metal’s surge, up over 20% this year, is linked to a weaker greenback and White House sentiment. Analysts predict further gains, with some forecasting gold could reach $6,000 by 2026 amid strong investment demand.

Positive Breakout: These 13 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

In the NSE list of stocks with a market cap over Rs 1000 crore, 13 stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on January 27, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in […]

Volatile markets split IPO strategies as firms rework listing timelines

IPO-bound firms are adopting divergent listing strategies amid a volatile stock market. Companies needing fresh capital for expansion are proceeding, while those with offers for sale are reassessing plans, with at least five firms slowing or pausing their IPOs due to market headwinds and valuation concerns.

India Budget to lift borrowing to record, testing bond yields

India faces a year of high government debt supply. This could keep borrowing costs up in the bond market. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget may increase gross borrowing significantly. Large debt maturities and state government issuance are pushing yields higher. This may add pressure to the economy. The Reserve Bank of India is injecting liquidity.

Japan’s bonds have a message for India’s Budget

Japan’s bond market turmoil serves as a stark warning for India’s upcoming budget. Investors are scrutinizing fiscal discipline, especially as India shifts to a public debt target. While India’s debt is lower than Japan’s, constrained funding sources demand careful management.

Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports

Indian auto stocks experienced a decline following reports of potential tariff reductions on EU-imported vehicles as part of a free trade agreement. While some manufacturers like Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai saw sharper drops due to their presence in higher-priced segments, analysts believe the near-term impact will be limited, with the luxury segment being the […]