Copper enters 2026 with strong momentum after a record 2025 rally, driven by intensifying supply deficits and accelerating energy transition demand. Analysts foresee further upside, with potential for 30-35% gains as China's infrastructure push regains traction and global interest rates remain low.
Quant Mutual Fund remains bullish on large caps, select private banks, and insurance. With strong liquidity, mid and smallcap exposure rising, supportive RBI policy, and a stable US dollar, the fund expects Indian equities to participate in the 2026 uptrend.
Indian stock markets look cheaper than those in the US based on a key valuation measure. Despite being above historical averages, Indian markets are considered fairly valued. This is due to strong earnings growth and positive economic outlook. Bond yields have also fallen, supporting this view. Higher market valuations are expected in the coming quarters.
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods will merge through a near-parity share-swap to create one of Indias largest QSR players with over 3,000 outlets and revenue above Rs 7,800 crore, bringing all KFC and Pizza Hut operations under one operator, with limited arbitrage and equal synergy benefits for shareholders.
More than 500 women are suing Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and its leaders. They claim hospital executives knew about doctor Javaid Perwaiz's unnecessary surgeries but did nothing. Perwaiz is already in prison for medical fraud. The women suffered severe harm and trauma from these procedures. The lawsuit seeks significant compensation for the alleged negligence.
ITC shares slid to a three-year low after a sharp two-day, 14% fall triggered by a steep cigarette tax hike, prompting multiple brokerage downgrades amid concerns that large price increases will be needed to offset the impact, risking volumes and earnings.
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 is injecting liquidity.
Dividend-focused investors found several public sector stocks delivering attractive income in FY25, with yields calculated on the basis of December 31, 2025 closing prices and restricted to companies that have consistently paid dividends over the last three financial years (FY23FY25). Here's the list of top 10 dividend paying PSU stocks:
MCX shares plunged over 80% to Rs 2,192 as the stock turned ex-split on its record date for a 5:1 split, a mechanical price adjustment rather than a fundamental decline, with eligible shareholders set to receive additional shares.
Olectra Greentech shares jumped after the company began Phase-I commercial operations at its new greenfield EV plant in Hyderabad, marking December 31, 2025, as the facilitys official commercial operation date and notifying lender SBI.
