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Analysts continue to back HDFC AMC after strong Q3; expect steady growth

Despite some near-term challenges expected due to the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) new TER guidelines, analysts believe HDFC AMC remains well-positioned for sustained growth

Analysts continue to back HDFC AMC after strong Q3; expect steady growth
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

L&T Technology Services slips 5% post Q3; most brokerages slash target

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹302.6 crore in Q3FY26, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop, from ₹322.4 crore

L&T Technology Services slips 5% post Q3; most brokerages slash target
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

HDFC Life Q3 growth holds firm, margins set to recover; analysts bullish

The insurer reported an 11 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in annualised premium equivalent (APE) at ₹3,970 crore for Q3FY26, broadly in line with industry growth and analyst expectations.

HDFC Life Q3 growth holds firm, margins set to recover; analysts bullish
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex up 250pts, Nifty holds 25700; Infy gains 4%, Angel One 5.5%; Cipla down 3%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, January 16, 2026: Among sectors, the Nifty IT index, and the Nifty Capital Markets index climbed 2 per cent each

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex up 250pts, Nifty holds 25700; Infy gains 4%, Angel One 5.5%; Cipla down 3%
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Nomura cheers Indian Hotels buying stakes in Brij Hospitality; here's why

Nomura maintains 'Buy' rating for the Indian Hotel Company and a target price of ₹830, which implies an upside potential of 20.64 per cent from Wednesday's close price

Nomura cheers Indian Hotels buying stakes in Brij Hospitality; here's why
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Elara Capital revises Lemon Tree to Accumulate; sees limited value in rejig

As part of the transaction, Warburg Pincus has acquired APG's entire 41 per cent stake in Fleur and committed up to ₹960 crore of primary equity to fund Fleur's growth.

Elara Capital revises Lemon Tree to Accumulate; sees limited value in rejig
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Infosys Q3 review: Strong deal wins, guidance hike keep analysts optimistic

Infosys Q3 results review: The company reported a 2.2 per cent decline in net profit to about ₹6,654 crore in Q3FY26, from ₹6,806 crore a year ago

Infosys Q3 review: Strong deal wins, guidance hike keep analysts optimistic
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

HDFC Bank Q3 results preview: Profit may post muted growth; NIMs stable

HDFC Bank Q3FY26 results preview: Analysts see gradual earnings recovery with stable margins, improving loan growth and pressure on deposits. Check brokerage estimates

HDFC Bank Q3 results preview: Profit may post muted growth; NIMs stable
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, 2 others: How to trade IT stocks post Q3 results?

Kunal Kamble, technical analyst at Bonanza decodes trading strategies in IT stocks - Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies, L&T Technology Services and Tata Elxsi post Q3 earnings. Here's what expert says.

Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, 2 others: How to trade IT stocks post Q3 results?
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today, Jan 16: RIL, Infosys, ICICI Pru AMC, Jio Financial

Stocks to watch on January 16, 2026: Stocks like Infosys, ICICI Prudential AMC, Biocon, Angel One and HDB Financial Services will remain in focus today

Stocks to Watch today, Jan 16: RIL, Infosys, ICICI Pru AMC, Jio Financial
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Religare recommends 3 stocks to buy today; suggests Nifty trading strategy

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking has recommended buying Axis Bank, HCL Tech, and Tata Steel shares today

Religare recommends 3 stocks to buy today; suggests Nifty trading strategy
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 6:39 AM IST

When midcaps blinked: A year of sharp reversals and what lies ahead

A stalled index masked stock-level swings across sectors. Krishna Kant & Ram Prasad Sahu identify the biggest movers of 2025

When midcaps blinked: A year of sharp reversals and what lies ahead
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Retail segment likely to weigh on RIL's Q3 show even as Jio, O2C shine

RIL's Q3FY26 earnings may be a mixed bag, with weakness in the retail business likely to offset strong performance in Jio and refining-led gains in the O2C segment

Retail segment likely to weigh on RIL's Q3 show even as Jio, O2C shine
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Market regulator Sebi may soon revise MF categorisation framework

Sebi is set to roll out its first major review of mutual fund categorisation since 2017, aiming to curb portfolio overlap and bring long-term stability to the ₹80-trillion industry

Market regulator Sebi may soon revise MF categorisation framework
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

Colo-dark fibre matters: Sebi agrees with NSE settlement in principle

In its application submitted in June 2025, NSE had offered to pay ₹1,388 crore under Sebi's settlement regulations to resolve the colocation and dark fibre matters

Colo-dark fibre matters: Sebi agrees with NSE settlement in principle
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

Geopolitical turmoil, weak rupee cloud oil and gas sector outlook

Geopolitics, rupee weakness and volatile gas prices are clouding India's oil and gas outlook, even as low crude offers temporary relief to OMCs and CGD firms

Geopolitical turmoil, weak rupee cloud oil and gas sector outlook
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Sebi calls for sharper IPO disclosures on risk factors, valuation rationale

Chairman Pandey says gaps in disclosures not only undermine investor understanding but can also prolong fund-raising timelines

Sebi calls for sharper IPO disclosures on risk factors, valuation rationale
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

'Poor planning': Nithin Kamath on markets shutdown for Mumbai civic polls

In a post on X, Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath said the closure of markets with 'international linkages' for a local poll showed a 'serious lack of appreciation for second-order effects'

'Poor planning': Nithin Kamath on markets shutdown for Mumbai civic polls
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Infosys stock to open higher on Friday? ADR jumps 10%; FY26 guidance raised

Infosys ADRs surged 10.2 per cent in New York on Wednesday after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26 to 3-3.5 per cent from 2-3 per cent earlier

Infosys stock to open higher on Friday? ADR jumps 10%; FY26 guidance raised
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

Asian shares slide, oil sinks $2 after Trump says Iran stopped killings

US benchmark crude fell $2, or 3.3 per cent, to $59.88 per barrel; Brent crude, the international standard, shed $2.12, or 3.2 per cent, to $64.40 per barrel

Asian shares slide, oil sinks $2 after Trump says Iran stopped killings
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:38 AM IST