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Indian equities began 2026 strongly as Nifty50 hit a record, extending weekly gains, led by autos and earnings optimism, with midcaps outperforming despite FII selling

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As we transition into 2026, market direction will be shaped by three key factors: currency volatility, foreign institutional investor flows, and developments in India-US trade discussions

The 2025 reset: Regulatory changes force diversification, resilience in India's brokerage sector

A structural reset in 2025 forced top brokers to shift away from derivatives reliance toward wealth creation, as retail investors embrace long-term, disciplined investing

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

Nifty Eyes Rebound After 4-Day Slide; ICICI Pru AMC Makes D-Street Debut Today | Opening Bell Live

The Nifty 50 failed to sustain its intraday recovery and ended flat with a negative bias on December 18, extending its downtrend for the fourth straight session and continuing the lower high–lower low formation. However, both the Nifty and Bank Nifty appear to have formed a bullish reversal-type pattern. The index managed to hold above the 50-day EMA and an upward-sloping support trendline on a closing basis. Experts say a rebound could face resistance in the 25,900–26,000 zone, while a decisive break below 25,750–25,700 may open the door for a deeper correction toward 25,500–25,450. Among stocks in focus today are IT names after Accenture’s earnings, while Bharti Airtel will be watched amid a series of senior leadership changes and Vodafone Idea is in focus after it raises Rs 3,300 crore NCD raise to fund growth. ICICI Prudential AMC makes its stock market debut following strong demand during its IPO. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-founder of NeoTrader, and Alok Agarwal, Head – Quant & Fund Manager at Alchemy Capital Management.

Markets Brace For More Weakness On Sensex Expiry; SEBI Revamps MF Expense Norms| Opening Bell Live

The Nifty 50 extended its downtrend for a third consecutive session on December 17, slipping nearly 0.2% and maintaining a lower high–lower low formation. The index remained below short-term moving averages and edged closer to the 50-day EMA (25,765) with weakening momentum indicators pointing to a bearish bias. Experts say the 25,750–25,700 zone is the immediate support to watch, and a decisive break below this range could drag the index toward the crucial 25,500 level. On the upside, resistance is seen in the 25,950–26,050 zone, with a sustained move above it potentially opening the door for a rebound toward 26,300. Among stocks in focus today are TCS and Ola Electric, among others. Meanwhile, SEBI has approved new norms for mutual fund expense ratios, excluding statutory levies from the calculation and capping brokerage for cash market transactions at 6 basis points. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO at Anand Rathi Wealth, and Chandan Taparia, Senior Vice President and Head – Derivatives & Technical Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Eight of top 10 conglomerates deliver positive returns in 2025; Reliance, Bharti, Aditya Birla Group lead gains, Tata, ITC decline

The combined market capitalisation of the top 10 conglomerates, which together account for about 28 percent of the total market value of all listed companies, rose around 8 percent to Rs130 lakh crore as of December 15, according to data from ACE Equities.

Nifty At Risk Of Deeper Correction Below 25,900? | Opening Bell Live

Nifty 50 failed to sustain above the key psychological 26,000 mark and closed 0.64% lower on December 16. The index was unable to register a decisive close above its falling resistance trendline and ended the session below short-term moving averages, highlighting continued weakness among bulls and the persistence of a lower high–lower low formation. Experts say as long as the index remains below 26,100, consolidation is likely to continue, with immediate support seen around the 25,750 zone. However, a convincing move above 26,100 could open the door for a rebound toward the 26,200–26,300 levels. In stocks to watch today, gas companies will be in focus after the PNGRB notified a uniform natural gas tariff structure. The Centre is divesting up to a 3% stake in Indian Overseas Bank via an OFS, while Ola Electric will be in focus after founder Bhavish Aggarwal sold a 0.6% stake through bulk deals to repay promoter-level loans. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Mayuresh Joshi, Director – Research at Marketsmithindia.com, and Ruchit Jain, Vice President – Technical Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Rupee weakness keeps market on edge

FIIs aggressively sold calls during the recent decline, resulting in an all-time low reading in the data. Historically, after similar events since August, the market has rebounded

Nifty’s Move Hinges On RBI Rate Decision; HUL, ITC Hotels In Focus| Opening Bell Live

The Nifty 50 snapped its four-day losing streak on December 4, gaining 0.2% to close above the previous day’s high and reclaim the 26,000 mark. The index also held firm above its 20-day EMA. Experts say as long as Nifty defends the 25,900 level, an upside toward 26,100–26,300 remains likely amid ongoing consolidation. A decisive drop below this zone, however, could open the door to 25,840 — a crucial support. Among stocks to watch: HUL and ITC Hotels. The focus, though, remains on the RBI’s policy decision today — with the Street expecting a 25-basis-point rate cut even as strong growth and a weak rupee could keep the central bank cautious. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Moneycontrol’s Banking Editor Hamsini Karthik, Raja Venkatraman, Co-founder of NeoTrader, and market expert Ambareesh Baliga.

Nifty Holds Key Support; Volatile Trade Likely on Sensex Expiry | Opening Bell Live

The Nifty 50 remained under pressure for the fourth straight session on December 3, slipping 0.2% amid persistent weakness in momentum indicators. However, the index managed to hold above its 20-day EMA (25,970) on a closing basis. Experts say a decisive move below these levels could strengthen the bears and drag the index toward 25,840 - last Wednesday’s low. On the upside, a rebound above 26,070 and 26,150 may offer short-term relief, though traders are advised to stay cautious. Global cues remain mixed, with the GIFT Nifty signaling a subdued start on Sensex expiry day. Among stocks in focus today: JSW Steel, IEX, and Pine Labs, while defence stocks could see action as Russian President Vladimir Putin begins his India visit. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Amit Kumar Gupta, Founder & CIO, Fintrekk Capital and Chandan Taparia, Senior Vice President & Head - Derivatives & Technical Research, Motilal Oswal

Rupee Slide Weighs Heavy As Nifty Tests 25,900| Midcaps See Sharp Cuts| Closing Bell Live

Join Nandita Khemka in conversation with Nitin Bhasin, Head of Institutional Equities, Ambit and Ashish Bahety, Technical and Derivative Research Analyst, ProfitMart Securities

Can Nifty Hold Above 26,000 Amid Currency Jitters? Meesho IPO Opens | Opening Bell Live

The Nifty 50 extended its losing streak for a third straight session on December 2, slipping nearly 0.6% and closing below its 10-day EMA. Momentum indicators suggest further consolidation, though the broader higher high–higher low structure remains intact. Experts say as long as the index trades below 26,300 - a key resistance zone - the market may stay rangebound, with crucial support at 25,900–25,850. A breach below this could intensify selling pressure. Among stocks in focus: Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, and HDFC AMC. On the primary market front, three IPOs — Meesho, Aequs, and Vidya Wires — open for subscription today. The three-day RBI MPC meeting kicks off amid a deeply divided Street on whether the central bank will cut rates, given strong growth data and a weakening rupee. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Ruchit Jain, Vice President – Technical Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, and Sachin Jasuja, Head of Equities & Founding Partner, Centricity WealthTech.

Nifty Struggles Below 26,100 On Weekly F&O Expiry As Rupee Hits New Low| Closing Bell Live

Rupee hits a new record low, currency jitters drag equities, and the D-Street extends losses for the third straight session — with PSU Banks emerging as the lone bright spot. Join Nandita Khemka and Yatin Mota as they speak with Kunal Sodhani (Shinhan Bank India), Puneet Sharma (Whitespace Alpha), and Osho Krishan (Angel One) on the stocks to watch and what lies ahead for the markets.

Will Rupee Slide & Expiry Day Caution Keep Nifty Bulls On The Back Foot? | Opening Bell Live

The Nifty 50 extended its consolidation phase for the third straight session, slipping 0.1% on December 1 after profit booking erased about 150 points from its record high of 26,326. While momentum indicators signal near-term caution, the broader trend remains positive, with the index maintaining its higher high–higher low structure on larger timeframes. Experts expect further consolidation with immediate support at 26,100–26,000 and a crucial floor at 25,900. On the upside, 26,300 remains a key resistance zone -  a decisive close above this level could trigger a sharp rally. Globally, markets are trading mixed - Wall Street ended on a soft note, while most Asian markets opened with modest gains. However, the GIFT Nifty is hinting at a negative start for Indian equities. Among stocks in focus today: Bajaj Housing Finance, Hero MotoCorp, and Bharat Dynamics. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP – Research at Religare Broking, and Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO, HDFC Securities.

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Surge in GDP a double-edged sword for Indian investors?

A slow and steady ascent has characterised the Nifty's third consecutive week of gains. Weak market breadth continues to unsettle investors, though the midcap index has bounced back

Tijori raises $5 million from Zerodha, to expand into enterprise segment

The company aims to have 70% of future products as enterprise-grade offerings because of the high cost of advanced AI queries