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 […]
NHB flags PMAY 2.0 disbursal lag, urges housing finance companies to step up
During a review meeting with chief executives of leading housing finance companies (HFCs) last week, the NHB chief said disbursements were “not up to the mark” and urged lenders to sharpen their focus on the programme, officials familiar with the discussions said.
Lending rates edge up to 8.7% as fresh loans get costlier
State-run banks led the increase, raising lending rates by 16 bps month-on-month to 8.05%, while rates at private banks remained unchanged at 9.44%. Foreign banks, meanwhile, lowered lending rates by 6 bps to 8.18% from 8.24% in October.
Irdai could change the norms for insurance consolidated investment
The amendments also clarify that the prohibition on creating encumbrance or charge on assets backing policyholders’ liabilities will not apply to repo, reverse repo and securities lending transactions, providing insurers greater operational flexibility in managing liquidity.
Will the markets say cheese or continue to face January chills?
Indian equities historically struggle in January, with the Nifty and Sensex often seeing declines. However, analysts suggest this year might differ, potentially boosted by the upcoming Union Budget. Technical indicators point to potential gains if key levels are breached, while broader markets have shown more resilience. The Nifty closed slightly higher on the first trading […]
D-Street welcomes 2026 on a sober note amid thin volumes
Indian equities began 2026 on a muted note, with benchmark indices closing flat amid thin trading volumes and a lack of global cues. While the Nifty and Sensex saw minor movements, stock-specific actions dominated, particularly in the auto sector. The FMCG index faced pressure due to a decline in ITC shares following an excise duty […]
Rs 50,000 crore wiped out as ITC shares crack 10%, worst day in 6 years. Should investors buy the fear?
ITC shares fell sharply on Thursday, erasing over Rs 50,000 crore in market value after a steep new cigarette tax spooked investors. The excise hike—on top of GST—may force price increases of 15% or more, raising risks of volume loss and a shift toward illicit trade, analysts warned.