The U.S. dollar remained largely steady on Thursday as investors weighed a mix of economic indicators while positioning for a crucial jobs report due Friday that could shape expectations around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path.
The U.S. dollar remained largely steady on Thursday as investors weighed a mix of economic indicators while positioning for a crucial jobs report due Friday that could shape expectations around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) significantly reduced their exposure to Indian equities in the second half of December 2025, with heavy selling in defensive and traditional sectors even as tech stocks began attracting fresh capital.
As preparations intensify ahead of the Union Budget 2026, market expert Gurmeet Chadha has put forward a set of proposals aimed at improving investor sentiment, supporting household finance and boosting economic activity. His recommendations include cutting long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, enabling cheaper loans against gold and silver, and expanding affordable housing incentives.
India’s IPO market in 2026 is not just about marquee tech or consumer names — a growing number of niche and specialised companies are lining up to go public, and investors are beginning to take notice of the potential upside these listings might offer.
India’s benchmark equity index Nifty 50 has achieved a rare milestone, registering a tenth consecutive year of positive returns after closing 2025 with about a 10.5% gain — despite several economic and geopolitical challenges faced during the year.
Zerodha’s Margin Trading Facility (MTF) — introduced later than many rivals — has already captured around 5% of the segment’s market share, according to founder and CEO Nithin Kamath. Despite minimal promotion and a cautious rollout, the brokerage’s entry into MTF has attracted participation from traders seeking leveraged delivery positions.
Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) has amended a long-standing agreement with its promoter, the Vodafone Group, to secure the recovery of approximately ₹5,836 crore, giving the debt-burdened telecom operator a crucial financial lifeline.
Shares of Apollo Micro Systems, a small-cap defence and explosives manufacturer, rallied nearly 5 % to about ₹272.50 on Wednesday after the company announced fresh orders totalling roughly ₹420.9 crore.
India’s equity markets — National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) — will observe a total of 15 official trading holidays in 2026, creating seven long weekends for investors and traders to plan around. Markets will remain open on New Year’s Day (January 1, 2026).
Broader Market Sentiment
Indian markets ended lower for the third straight session, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing weaker as selling pressure in heavyweight stocks, geopolitical tensions and weak global cues weighed on investor confidence.
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