Microsoft has strongly rejected widespread claims that it plans to eliminate as many as 22,000 jobs in January 2026, categorically dismissing the latest speculation regarding large-scale layoffs.
Microsoft has strongly rejected widespread claims that it plans to eliminate as many as 22,000 jobs in January 2026, categorically dismissing the latest speculation regarding large-scale layoffs.
Global brokerage Jefferies sees the planned Reliance Jio Platforms IPO in the first half of 2026 as a major catalyst that could help Bharti Airtel re-rate positively in the market. The firm has raised its 12-month target price for Bharti Airtel to ₹2,760, suggesting nearly 32 % upside from current trading levels and reaffirming the stock as its top pick in India’s telecom sector.
Tata Power’s share price has shown signs of renewed strength, as technical charts indicate that the stock has broken above a long-term descending trendline.
As AI adoption grows rapidly across industries, more companies are aggressively integrating machine learning, generative tools and automation into business workflows. But many organisations today say they have the technology ready to deploy, yet lack the skilled workforce to use it effectively — creating a widening AI skills gap that professionals must bridge to stay relevant.
In an extraordinary case that captured investor attention, Gajanan Rajguru, a trader from a small town, earned about ₹1.75 crore in less than two hours by exploiting a technical glitch in his broker’s system that credited excess margin funds to his trading account. What makes the story remarkable is not just the raw profit but the legal battle that followed with Kotak Securities — one of India’s major brokerage firms.
Many investors expect that strong GDP growth will automatically boost stock markets, but the reality shows a weak link between economic growth rates and stock market returns — even when growth seems robust. Several key reasons explain this disconnect:
Dividend paying Northern Spirits 28% higher PAT of Rs.14.97 cr. in H1FY26 with 6-month EPS of Rs.9.33, which may lead to FY26 EPS of Rs.22–25. Strong festive Q3 outlook, promoters hold 66.97%, and 5-year profit CAGR of 44.8%. Stock trades at a PE of 9.7 and share looks attractive at Rs.151 vs lifetime high of Rs.576.
NIFTY OUTLOOK: 25876.85
FII: -Rs.3,367.12 cr DII: Rs.3,701.17 cr
As discussed yesterday, market behaviour remained on the expected lines during the day. Selling pressure opened Nifty near our breakdown level of 26100 (day’s open at 26106.5).
FIIs sold Nifty worth Rs.5,283 cr and Rs.238.54 cr in Bank Nifty.
1. FIIs’ net long position is at 8.6%, reduced from 10.11% to 8.6%.
2. VIX: 10.60 (+6.53%).
3. PCR: 0.50 (deep oversold zone).
4. FIIs sold Rs.3,367 cr in the cash segment, Rs.5,287.80 cr in index futures, and Rs.3,270 cr in stock futures.
DIIs bought Rs.3,701.20 cr.
5. Open Interest Position:
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