Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Indian markets stage a year-end rally?
The Nifty index showed losses for the third week, but momentum remains positive. Midcap and smallcap indices closed higher, signaling potential market recovery
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
The Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their buying on third consecutive Session on December 19 as they bought equities of over Rs 1800 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities of Rs 5722 crore on the same day.
Daily Voice: Don’t expect RBI rate cuts before 1H 2026; double-digit earnings growth likely next year, says Raghvendra Nath
With 125 bps of rate cuts, RBI shall use other tools in its arsenal to ensure transmission of lower rates, according to Raghvendra Nath.
Stocks to Watch Today: KIMS, IRB Infra, Ge Vernova, Granules India, Indian Hotels, Fortis Healthcare, KEC International, Emmvee in focus
Stocks to Watch, 22 December: Stocks like Sudeep Pharma, IRB Infrastructure Developers, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Ge Vernova T&D India, Granules India, Soma Textile, Tata Chemicals, Indian Hotels Company, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, Jupiter Wagons, Fortis Healthcare, KEC International, and Allcargo Terminals will be in focus on December 22.
Dalal Street This Week: US GDP, FII flow, rupee move, China's NPC Standing Committee among 10 key factors to watch
In the truncated week starting December 22, the market is expected to stay positive but cautious, with focus on US quarterly GDP and PCE data, China’s NPC Standing Committee meeting, rupee movement, FII flows, and the VIX.
Broader indices outperform with muted gains; smallcaps jump up to 27%
Reliance Infrastructure, Roto Pumps, Lloyds Enterprises, Bliss GVS Pharma, Gandhar Oil Refinery India, Rain Industries, Antony Waste Handling Cell, DCX Systems added more than 15 percent.
Chartist Talk | Sudeep Shah bullish on 6 stocks, stays bearish on TMPV next week
From a technical standpoint, the prevailing chart structure of both sectors - banking and IT - suggests that they are well-positioned to continue providing support to the frontline indices, making them the likely drivers of any near-term rally, Sudeep Shah said.
Daily Voice | Earnings growth to strengthen into 2026; broader lift needs credit, capex: Anirudh Garg
The probability of a 15–20 percent rally exists, but it is not a default. The more dependable strategy is to focus on breadth of earnings, balance-sheet strength, and valuation discipline rather than targeting a specific index number, said Anirudh Garg.
US GDP, jobs data to hold commodity traders' focus in Christmas week
With the upcoming holiday week likely to see thinner trading volumes, price action may be subdued.
Gold at the crossroads: Is there more steam left in the yellow metal?
While silver has taken the spotlight recently, the broader setup indicates that gold may be preparing for a catch-up phase, supported by both fundamentals and technical indicators.
Daily Voice: Good time for investors to enter Indian equities, Sonal Minhas sees mid-teen returns for 2026
Sonal Minhas believes that high quality banks/NBFCs with MSME, personal and corporate credit exposure should grow well from hereon.
Rupee continues easing, opens 10 paise higher at 90.15 against US dollar
In the last three days, Indian rupee has appreciated 1.04 percent against the US dollar, according to the Bloomberg data.
Breakout, breakdown, repeat: Why is the market not moving?
In markets underpinned by strong and stable fundamentals, underperformance is temporary. Eventually, fundamentals take over. When is the big question
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
FIIs extended their buying on second day on December 18 as they bought equities of nearly Rs 600 crore, while DIIs bought equities of Rs 2,700 crore on the same day
Daily Voice: Despite volatility, India’s growth could surprise in Q3–Q4FY26, says Anil Rego
While global risks and sector-specific challenges remain, the broader economy today is supported by stronger balance sheets, healthier financial system plumbing, and greater policy flexibility than in past cycles, said Anil Rego.
Stocks to Watch Today: HCLTech, ICICI Prudential AMC, GPT Infra, Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Niraj Cement, Biocon, Lupin, Ola Electric in focus on 19 December
Stocks to Watch, 19 December: Stocks like HCL Technologies, Bharti Airtel, GPT Infraprojects, Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, Niraj Cement Structurals, Biocon, Arisinfra Solutions, Lupin, InterGlobe Aviation, Mishra Dhatu Nigam, Shree Digvijay Cement Company, Ola Electric Mobility, and ICICI Prudential AMC will be in focus on December 19.
Will 6% depreciation be the new norm? Experts split on rupee outlook for 2026
Analysts are divided on whether the rupee’s depreciation will accelerate to around six percent annually 2026 onwards or remain gradual, while some suggest the rupee may appreciate in the next year.
Daily Voice: 2026 should be exciting for Indian equities, earnings likely to rebound to double-digits in FY27, says Kotak's Nilesh Shah
According to Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mahindra AMC, FII flows are likely to return in 2026 as global rate cycles ease, US growth softens, and doubts grow around overhyped AI trades elsewhere.
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
After remaining net sellers for the last 14 sessions, the FIIs turned net buyers on December 17 as they bought equities of Rs 1,171 crore, while DIIs bought equities of Rs 768 crore on the same day
Stocks to Watch Today: HCLTech, Cyient, Titagarh Rail, Antony Waste Handling, KP Energy, Ola Electric Mobility, Paytm, GE Vernova in focus on 18 December
Stocks to Watch, 18 December: Stocks like HCL Technologies, Cyient, Titagarh Rail Systems, Antony Waste Handling, GMR Power and Urban Infra, KP Energy, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, ISGEC Heavy Engineering, GE Vernova, Ola Electric, One 97 Communications Paytm, AstraZeneca Pharma, and Denta Water and Infra Solutions will be in focus on December 18.
The worried investor’s guide to 2026
While markets were buoyant this year, volatility is never far away
A case for restoring derivatives trading in Indian agricultural commodities
The practice of banning commodities trading damages more than just immediate stakeholders—it undermines the credibility and trustworthiness of Indian exchanges and markets
RBI steps in aggressively to boost struggling rupee, traders say
State-run banks were spotted offering dollars aggressively, most likely on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, three traders told Reuters
RBI’s heavy intervention triggers rupee’s biggest single-day gain in seven months
This is the domestic currency's biggest single-day gain in seven months
