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Fastest ever Rs 1-lakh/kg rise for silver on MCX; hits Rs 4-lakh mark
Despite the sharp run, analysts expect silver prices to continue their upward march amid intermittent corrections, which they feel will be bought into by investors.
 "Fastest ever Rs 1-lakh/kg rise for silver on MCX; hits Rs 4-lakh mark")
Street gives thumbs up to L&T's Q3FY26, bullish on future prospects
L&T's Q3FY26 results show double-digit growth in P&M and services, strong margin expansion and a record order book, with overseas markets driving momentum
 "Street gives thumbs up to L&T's Q3FY26, bullish on future prospects")
Rupee slips to 92 against US dollar before RBI pulls it back slightly
The rupee slid to an intraday low of 92 per dollar amid dollar demand and FPI outflows, with RBI intervention preventing a breach of the key psychological level
 "Rupee slips to 92 against US dollar before RBI pulls it back slightly")
Tracking changes: FPI holdings in midcaps at multi-year high, shows data
FPIs raised exposure to midcaps to a multi-year high in December quarter even as overall equity flows turned volatile and largecap holdings eased
 "Tracking changes: FPI holdings in midcaps at multi-year high, shows data")
Maruti Suzuki Q3 hit by costs as volume push keeps margin pressure alive
Nomura noted that adjusted Ebit margin came in at 8.9 per cent, well below its estimate of 9.9 per cent, with ASPs falling 2.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) to around ₹7.12 lakh.
 "Maruti Suzuki Q3 hit by costs as volume push keeps margin pressure alive")
Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'
The SMC Bill has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, which is consulting industry participants and stakeholders, including Sebi and stock exchanges
 "Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'")
SBI Card Q3: Spends hold up as credit costs ease; analysts' views divided
Emkay Global Financial Services highlighted that while overall CIF and assets under management (AUM) growth remained soft, mirroring broader industry trends, spending momentum was robust.
 "SBI Card Q3: Spends hold up as credit costs ease; analysts' views divided")
Stock Market Close: Sensex up 222 pts; Nifty gains for 3rd day, ends at 25,419 on GDP growth cheer
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Among the broader baskets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ended higher by 0.18 per cent and 0.20 per cent, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex up 222 pts; Nifty gains for 3rd day, ends at 25,419 on GDP growth cheer")
Mirae Asset MF launches BSE India Defence ETF, FoF: Should you invest?
Mirae Asset BSE India Defence ETF is suitable for investors seeking returns that align with the performance and investment in securities constituting the BSE India Defence Total Return Index
 "Mirae Asset MF launches BSE India Defence ETF, FoF: Should you invest?")
Heritage Foods tumbles over 9%, nears 10-mth low after Q3 net profit falls
The scrip slumped 9.69 per cent to ₹358.20, the lowest level since April 7, 2025 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
 "Heritage Foods tumbles over 9%, nears 10-mth low after Q3 net profit falls")
M&M, Maruti Suzuki fall another 4%; what's making the Street nervous?
The stock price of Maruti Suzuki India was quoting lower for the seventh straight trading session, falling 12 per cent during the same period.
 "M&M, Maruti Suzuki fall another 4%; what's making the Street nervous?")
Gold, silver rally overheated, prefer ETFs over physical form: Analysts
Best way to invest in Gold, Silver: Analysts said investors could invest in gold and silver in a staggered manner, such as via ETFs, to manage volatility and risks
 "Gold, silver rally overheated, prefer ETFs over physical form: Analysts")
Strong Q3 earnings boost Apar Industries stock by 6% on bourses
During Q3FY26, Apar Industries witnessed a 19.4 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹209 crore, compared with ₹175 crore reported during Q3FY25
 "Strong Q3 earnings boost Apar Industries stock by 6% on bourses")
Last day! Kasturi Metal IPO closes today; subscription up 3x, QIBs lead
The unlisted shares of Kasturi Metal Composite were trading flat in the grey market at around ₹64, the upper end of the IPO price band
 "Last day! Kasturi Metal IPO closes today; subscription up 3x, QIBs lead")
Capital flow disruption, INR impact key risks for India in 2026: Eco Survey
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighted three possible scenarios emerging in the year ahead that can have an impact on how the global economies shape up going ahead
 "Capital flow disruption, INR impact key risks for India in 2026: Eco Survey")
Sagility slips 5% post Q3 results; analysts retain 'buy', check target
Sagility's profit after tax (PAT) grew 23 per cent year-on-year to ₹322.9 crore in Q3FY26 compared to ₹262.6 crore in the year-ago period
 "Sagility slips 5% post Q3 results; analysts retain 'buy', check target")
State Bank of India, HDFC Bk, ICICI Bk shares have more upside, finds study
S&P Global Market Intelligence data compiled on January 21 shows that three Indian banks account for a major share of regional upside potential, even as several peers trade closer to fair value.
 "State Bank of India, HDFC Bk, ICICI Bk shares have more upside, finds study")
Brigade Hotel Ventures gains over 8% as Q3 net profit surges 126% YoY
The scrip rose as much as 8.30 per cent to ₹65.49 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
 "Brigade Hotel Ventures gains over 8% as Q3 net profit surges 126% YoY")
Vedanta stock zooms 28% in 1 month; market cap nears ₹3 trillion
Vedanta's market cap hit ₹2.97 trillion in intra-day trade on Thursday; the stock has skyrocketed by 72 per cent in the last six months.
 "Vedanta stock zooms 28% in 1 month; market cap nears ₹3 trillion")
India on a strong plank to show sustained growth in uncertain times
On the whole, the Survey paints a positive picture for the economy as well as outlook, though cautions more on the external environment
 "India on a strong plank to show sustained growth in uncertain times")