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Union Budget 2026: Market expects continuity in core infrastructure-led capex to support capital goods sector
Sector looks for steady project flow across transport, defence, power and industrial manufacturing
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Union Budget 2026: Cement could be an indirect beneficiary of housing, infra push
Cement consumption remains closely linked to real estate and industrial construction, positioning the sector as a proxy for broader economic activity.
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90% of small-cap funds beat the index — but none made money
Even as the BSE SmallCap index slumped 21% since December 2024, most fund managers outperformed the benchmark, proving the power of active stock-picking — yet investors are still in the red.
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India-EU trade deal could boost market sentiments; check sectors likely to benefit
Momentum around the talks has picked up after European Commission President said EU was working to deepen its strategic and economic partnership with India
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UltraTech Cement Q3FY26 Preview: Volumes to drive growth amid pricing pressure
UltraTech’s cement volumes are expected to grow around 15–21 percent year-on-year in Q3FY26, led by consolidation of acquired assets and ramp-up of new capacities, according to brokerages.
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Fund managers flag short-term pain but remain confident on Indian equities despite market rout
Indian equity markets sold off sharply on Tuesday, with the Sensex plunging over 1,000 points, Nifty falling below 25,250, erasing nearly Rs 10 lakh crore in market cap amid broad-based selling.
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Union Budget 2026: Market expects sustained capex push, limited surprises for roads and railways
According to Axis Securities, capital outlay for the infrastructure sector is expected to witness a modest-to-high increase in the Union Budget 2026–27, reflecting the government’s continued emphasis on infrastructure as a growth engine.
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Retail equity portfolios continue to trail benchmarks as weak returns test investor patience: Kotak’s Sanjeev Prasad
“Index returns have been so-so, portfolio returns not even so-so,” Prasad said in Kotak Institutional Equities’ latest report which analysed both direct equity holdings and investments through mutual funds and portfolio management schemes.
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Base metals rally on supply crunch, AI-infra demand; experts see selective upside ahead
Over the past one month, aluminium prices rose 6.53 percent to $3,135.25 per tonne, while zinc and lead gained 4.48 percent and 4.30 percent respectively. Copper prices were last seen near $5.87 per lb, with daily gains of 0.70 percent, according to January 19 data.
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IPO likely 6-8 months after NOC; timeline largely dependent on regulator's approval: NSE MD & CEO
On whether the company is targeting the first or second half of FY27 for the IPO, Chauhan said the timelines are largely influenced by factors outside the exchange’s control.
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ETFs have 'enormous runway' for growth, says BlackRock's Samara Cohen
She said expanding index investing and ETFs should be a priority for India’s capital markets.
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Consultation paper on netting and circular on closing auctions to be out soon: SEBI chair Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Pandey said the proposed netting framework would allow greater operational efficiency for market participants, particularly FPIs, and is being finalised following discussions with the banking system
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FTAs, not tariffs are the bigger picture for Indian markets: Elara Capital’s Harendra Kumar
According to Kumar, the real story lies in India’s aggressive push toward FTAs, marking the country’s biggest reform movement since the 1990s. “India is fundamentally changing its geoeconomic strategy by opening its markets, reducing trade barriers, and encouraging two-way trade. This shift is being underestimated by markets,” he said.
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Revised market categorization framework coming soon, says SEBI’s Manoj Kumar
“I am not assuring that whatever we do will always be accepted by the industry. Many times what we do is not immediately accepted, but in the long run, the industry agrees with us,” he said.
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Union Budget: Markets anticipate tax reforms; continued focus on battery storage, grid expansion and green energy
While the Budget is unlikely to act as a near-term trigger for stocks, it should reinforce the long-term direction for nuclear power, renewables, storage and transmission.
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Margins have not peaked yet; see opportunity for margin expansion in nearly 27 sectors: Elara Securities
Of the 38 sub-sectors under coverage, Elara estimates that margins are projected to improve in 27 sector. Internet, Agro Chemicals, Cement and Construction Materials, Real Estate, Utilities, and Hotels and Travel show the strongest momentum into FY27E, reflecting scale benefits, easing cost pressures, and tighter operating discipline.
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Budget 2026: Markets eye 8-10% defence outlay hike but seek execution momentum, not just allocations
With strong order books, near-peak execution, and long-term visibility from defence modernisation, indigenisation, and exports, downside risks are limited, though stocks remain sensitive to Budget Day outcomes.
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Kenneth Andrade-led Old Bridge Focused Fund exits Infosys, backs capex and healthcare in latest portfolio rejig
The full exit from Infosys comes on the back of Andrade’s previously stated cautious stance on broad legacy IT services where he noted that only a select few players are likely to benefit meaningfully from automation and AI advancements, rather than the sector as a whole.
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Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Fund: Sebi backtracks on ‘fast tracked’ fund approval on liquidity, benchmarking concerns
'The scheme was earlier approved as part of the fast-track approval process as it was simply a replication of an existing index. But thereafter, concerns around froth in the microcap segment were raised and no such schemes were approved,' a source said.
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Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Fund: Fresh inflows stopped in consultation with Sebi, not due to performance concerns, says Pratik Oswal
'This step reflects regulatory alignment and prudent risk management. It should not be interpreted as a view on portfolio quality or a liquidity crunch,' he said.
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Nippon India Gold BeES tops as Indian gold ETFs account for nearly 5% of global inflows in 2025
Indian gold ETFs collectively attracted $4.37 billion in net inflows during the year. By year-end, they held $14.0 billion in assets, with total holdings of 95 tonnes.
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PPFAS' Rajeev Thakkar’s flagship fund adds ITC, banks, Amazon and Power Grid in Dec; trims Infosys
ITC was a notable addition in December as the fund added around 39.28 lakh shares, taking the total holding to 18.9 crore shares and lifting its portfolio weight to approximately 3.6 percent .
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Global capital rotation is happening from the US to Gold, Silver and non-US equity markets: IKIGAI’s Pankaj Tibrewal
In 2025, the newsletter notes that non-US equity markets and commodities outperformed American equities. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose by nearly 30 percent, compared with gains of about 16 percent for the S&P 500, while several developed markets outside the US also delivered stronger returns.
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The biggest fortunes are built through quiet compounding: IKIGAI's Pankaj Tibrewal on spotting the next 100-Bagger
India has already produced more 100-baggers over the past 25 years than the United States and China combined. Examples include Titan, Bajaj Finance, Pidilite, SRF, Shree Cement, TVS Motor, Torrent Pharma, Balkrishna Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bharti Airtel.
