2 top stock recommendations from Dharmesh Shah
Indian markets begin 2026 with significant gains. The Bank Nifty has surpassed 60,000, and the broader Nifty is targeting 26,700. Market strategist Dharmesh Shah anticipates continued upward movement. Key stock recommendations include L&T and Adani Port, both showing strong technical setups for potential growth in the new year.
Copper’s bull run not over yet: After 60% surge in 2025, all eyes on 2026 outlook as analysts predict further upside
Copper enters 2026 with strong momentum after a record 2025 rally, driven by intensifying supply deficits and accelerating energy transition demand. Analysts foresee further upside, with potential for 30-35% gains as China’s infrastructure push regains traction and global interest rates remain low.
Quant Mutual Fund remains tilted toward large caps; increases exposure in pvt sector banks and insurance companies
Quant Mutual Fund remains bullish on large caps, select private banks, and insurance. With strong liquidity, mid and smallcap exposure rising, supportive RBI policy, and a stable US dollar, the fund expects Indian equities to participate in the 2026 uptrend.
Despite elevated valuations, Indian stock markets less expensive than US: Report
Indian stock markets look cheaper than those in the US based on a key valuation measure. Despite being above historical averages, Indian markets are considered fairly valued. This is due to strong earnings growth and positive economic outlook. Bond yields have also fallen, supporting this view. Higher market valuations are expected in the coming quarters.
Adani Enterprises to launch Rs 1,000 crore NCD issue next week with interest of up to 8.9%
Adani Enterprises is set to raise 10 billion rupees through a public bond issue next week, with an additional 5 billion rupees greenshoe option. The company will offer two-, three-, and five-year maturities with annual coupons ranging from 8.60% to 8.90%. The issue, rated AA- by CARE Ratings and ICRA, opens on January 6 and […]
ITC shares plunge to 3-year low after tax bombshell: Is this a falling knife or hidden value?
ITC shares slid to a three-year low after a sharp two-day, 14% fall triggered by a steep cigarette tax hike, prompting multiple brokerage downgrades amid concerns that large price increases will be needed to offset the impact, risking volumes and earnings.
SBI, HDFC Bank among Axis Securities 15 stocks to buy in 2026 for up to 54% upside
January 2026 is poised to see significant IPO activity, with five major offerings totaling approximately Rs 18,000 crore expected to test investor appetite. These include prominent companies in AI, renewable energy, coal, lending, and hospitality, signaling a potentially active start to the year for India’s primary market.
Devyani-Sapphire merger: What the 3,000 restaurant deal means for your shares
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods will merge through a near-parity share-swap to create one of India’s largest QSR players with over 3,000 outlets and revenue above Rs 7,800 crore, bringing all KFC and Pizza Hut operations under one operator, with limited arbitrage and equal synergy benefits for shareholders.
PSU dividend stars: MSTC, Coal India among top 10 stocks in yield chart. Check more
Dividend-focused investors found several public sector stocks delivering attractive income in FY25, with yields calculated on the basis of December 31, 2025 closing prices and restricted to companies that have consistently paid dividends over the last three financial years (FY23–FY25). Here’s the list of top 10 dividend paying PSU stocks:
MCX shares crack 80% in early trade, but here’s why investors need not panic
MCX shares plunged over 80% to Rs 2,192 as the stock turned ex-split on its record date for a 5:1 split, a mechanical price adjustment rather than a fundamental decline, with eligible shareholders set to receive additional shares.