Market Commentary

Updated : Jan 7, 2026

Sensex, Nifty close lower for third straight session; what's next?

Nifty closed 38 points lower at 26,140. Sensex too fell 102 points to end at 84,961.

Ashwini Shami said disciplined investors can build a 25–30 stock portfolio across 5–7 sectors, targeting growth at nearly a 50% discount to current market valuations.

Updated : Jan 7, 2026

Banks, infra NBFCs, and power sector offer value amid market highs: Ashwini Shami of OmniScience Capital

Ashwini Shami, President and Chief Portfolio Manager at OmniScience Capital, shares his views on market valuations, foreign investment flows, interest rates, and key market risks

Trent shares emerged as top loser on Sensex

Updated : Jan 6, 2026

Sensex falls 376 points, Nifty closes below 26,200; what's next?

Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd were among the top losers, closing 4.42% lower at Rs 1507.70 in the current session.

The cryptocurrency rose 2.6% to $93,613 by 10:18 ET (15:18 GMT), extending a tentative recovery that has taken shape over the past few sessions.

Updated : Jan 5, 2026

Venezuela tensions: Bitcoin rises above $93,000, crypto markets edge higher

Broader crypto markets also traded higher, benefiting from the same tailwinds. However, investors remained cautious, with attention split between rising geopolitical tensions in Latin America and a busy slate of key economic data due later this week.

Updated : Jan 5, 2026

Sensex, Nifty slip after two days, IT stocks top losers; what's next?

HDFC Bank stock emerged as top loser on the Sensex, falling 2.35% to Rs 977.70 followed by Infosys (2.09%), HCL Technologies (2.08%), Bajaj Finance (1.21%), TCS (1.09%) and Reliance Industries (0.94%).

For many analysts, the seizure of Maduro underscores how control over energy resources continues to shape foreign policy.

Updated : Jan 4, 2026

From Caracas to Wall St: Oil, risk assets on edge after US action in Venezuela sparks market volatility

While Washington has framed the action as a law-enforcement-driven intervention, critics argue the move fits a long-established pattern in which strategic energy interests sit just beneath the surface.

Updated : Jan 2, 2026

Nifty closes at record high as market rises for second session; what's next?

Nifty closed 182 pts higher at a record level of 26,328. Sensex too gained 573 points to close at 85,762.

Despite the uneven market performance, fund mobilisation across capital markets remained resilient. Total funds raised through equity and debt issuances rose 10% year-on-year to nearly Rs 19.6 lakh crore.

Updated : Dec 31, 2025

India’s equity markets rise in 2025, but risk aversion hits mid and small-cap stocks: NSE 2025 report

The Nifty Midcap 150 gained just 5.4%, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 declined 6%, making small-cap stocks the weakest-performing segment of the equity market in 2025. This marked a reversal from previous years, when mid- and small-cap stocks had significantly outperformed large caps.

Oil prices slipped more than 10 per cent in 2025, with Brent heading for its longest stretch of annual losses ever, as supply outpaced demand in a year marked by wars.

Updated : Dec 31, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 6 pt; key levels to watch for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 6.20 points, or 0.02 per cent, down at 26,125, hinting at a muted start for the domestic market on Wednesday.

The US dollar was steady on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's release of its December minutes report. The index was at 98.033 in early trading, not far from a three-month low.

Updated : Dec 30, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty down 35 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 34.70 points, or 0.13 per cent, down at 25,922.50, hinting at a muted start for the domestic market on Tuesday.

While headline indices like the Nifty and BSE 500 may show modest gains, the broader market tells a very different story.

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Markets look weak, investors are anxious: Devina Mehra explains why that’s a bullish signal

Indian markets have underperformed most global peers this year, landing in the bottom 10% of global markets in terms of returns. This has left investors questioning their asset allocation choices, especially as alternatives such as fixed deposits, gold, and even US equities have delivered better outcomes.

Silver climbed above the $80-per-ounce-mark for the first time before sliding sharply lower in volatile trading, while gold also eased after hitting new highs.

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 35 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 34.80 points, or 0.13 per cent, down at 26,095, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Monday.

The US dollar was headed for its worst annual performance in more than two decades as investors wagered the Fed would have room to cut rates next year.

Updated : Dec 24, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 23 points; key levels to watch for Nifty & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 22.60 points, or 0.09 per cent, up at 26,229.50, hinting at a muted start for the domestic market on Wednesday.

US tried seizing more tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. Oil prices eased a touch, having risen on Monday on worries about supply disruption.

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 57 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 57.10 points, or 0.22 per cent, up at 26,255, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Tuesday.

Puneet Singhania, Director, Master Trust Services

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

From equities to gold and bonds: Master Trust's Puneet Singhania decodes strategy for 2026

2025 was a year market with modest gains, earnings pressure and valuation reset. Puneet Singhania, Director at Master Trust Group, shared his assessment of the year for Indian markets.

Oil prices gained after the US intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend, and was pursuing another one in what would be the third such operation in less than two weeks.

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 160 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 159.50 points, or 0.61 per cent, down at 26,189.50, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Monday.

Wall Street's stocks closed higher on Thursday as a soft inflation report fed expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Updated : Dec 19, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 74 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 73.40 points, or 0.28 per cent, up at 25,954, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Friday.

Wall Street indices closed lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq sinking to three-week lows as nagging worries about the AI stocks.

Updated : Dec 18, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty down 6 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 5.80 points, or 0.02 per cent, down at 25,892, hinting at a flat start for the domestic market on Thursday.

The Nasdaq recovered on Tuesday to close higher while the S&P 500 and the Dow closed lower, impacted by declines in healthcare and energy stocks.

Updated : Dec 17, 2025

Stock market today: Gift Nifty down 21 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 21.20 points, or 0.08 per cent, down at 25,919.50, hinting at a muted start for the domestic market on Wednesday.

On Monday, the rupee closed at an all-time low of 90.74 (provisional) against the US dollar, clocking a loss of 25 paise over its previous close.

Updated : Dec 16, 2025

Rupee breaches 91 mark for first time, why currency is falling despite lower trade deficit

The fall can be attributed to tariff pressures from Washington, which continue to impact India's trade prospects and capital inflows.

Aavishkaar Group has a portfolio of Rs 11,000 crore, with investments across financial services, retail, consumer tech, and other sectors.

Updated : Dec 15, 2025

"All startups aren't Lenskart" Aavishkaar's Vineet Rai on valuations, new big theme & more

Aavishkaar's Vineet Rai said, “Lenskart has achieved astronomical market valuations as it has been in the market for 15 years, creating a dominant position for itself."