Global bull run leaves Dalal Street playing catch-up in 2025

2025 marked a year of sharp divergence in global markets, with overseas equities and precious metals delivering outsized returns, driven by easing financial conditions, strong earnings and risk appetite, while Indian benchmarks underperformed peers despite stable macro fundamentals.

India bonds dip before debt sale; state supply eyed

Indian government bonds saw a slight dip early Friday. Traders are cautious due to upcoming debt sales and a large state borrowing schedule. New Delhi will sell benchmark 10-year bonds today. Indian states are expected to announce their borrowing plans for January to March. Investors anticipate a record quarterly supply. The Reserve Bank of India […]

Hero MotoCorp shares jump 2% as December sales rise 40% to 4.56 lakh units

Hero MotoCorp is riding high on its recent sales success, with shares climbing steeply after announcing impressive December 2025 figures. The year-on-year increase in dispatches and demand indicates a thriving market, bolstered by the recent launch of exciting new models in the ICE scooter sector during Q3FY26.

Positive Breakout: These 9 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty500 pack, nine stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on January 1, 2026, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is […]

Rising incomes, rural recovery to power corporate India’s 2026 growth

Corporate India anticipates improved performance in 2026, driven by rising disposable incomes, a stronger rural economy, and infrastructure spending, partially offsetting rupee depreciation. Key sectors like automobiles, banking, FMCG, IT, metals, oil & gas, power, and pharmaceuticals are poised for growth, with AI and premiumization emerging as dominant themes.

Gold lends most glitter to loans with 125% surge

Gold loans have seen a remarkable surge, growing by 125 percent in a year. This boom is attributed to rising gold prices, making it a more valuable collateral. Banks have now overtaken NBFCs in the gold loan market share. Other loan segments like vehicle and personal loans also showed growth, while consumer durable loans contracted.

India valuations cheaper now, but pricier than regional peers

Indian stocks offer a mixed outlook for 2026. Valuations are lower than historical averages, a positive sign. However, they remain pricier than regional markets like China and Korea. Foreign investors have stayed away for months. A turnaround in earnings, a trade deal with the US, or shifts in the US AI sector could draw them […]