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Domestic investors fared better in Sensex dream run as rupee fell

A weak rupee has wiped out nearly half of global investors' gains, leaving foreign funds waiting for a currency rebound to revive returns

Policy and politics on the index: Markets rise on reforms, stable rule

Market returns are better under governments with clear and stable majorities and rise when major reforms are announced

Sensex@40: Legacy companies make way for modern businesses on the index

Over four decades, traditional players have ceded significant ground to state-run enterprises and new, institutionally owned businesses that now drive market growth

Change and churn: More than 60 former 'darlings' dropped since 1985

Replacements since 1985 reflect India's economic transformation

BSE Sensex tops other assets classes by a hefty margin in 40 years

It has beat gold and traditional savings, delivering a consistent winning streak while creating significant wealth for ordinary people who held their investments through decades of economic growth

Rupee slips 10 paise to close at 89.97 against dollar amid fund outflows

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair traded in a tight range, as support from easing crude oil prices was offset by a positive tone in the US dollar index and foreign fund outflows

Indices end first trading session of 2026 on muted note amid ITC selloff

Indian equity benchmarks closed largely flat in the first trading session of 2026, as gains in Larsen & Toubro and M&M offset sharp losses in ITC after a new tobacco tax announcement

Mutual fund AUM growth likely to stay above 20%, 3rd year in a row

Rise in debt, commodity ETF inflows offset lower lumpsum inflows into equity schemes

Additional funding and relief key for Vodafone Idea to meet liabilities

On Wednesday, Vi's stock price had slipped 11 per cent, after hitting a 52-week high of ₹12.80 on December 31, 2025

Value over volume to drive jewellery growth in H2 amid higher gold prices

December quarter results for the sector are expected to be in similar lines to the September (Q2) quarter

Tobacco stocks tank as new taxes to come into effect from February 1

Shares of cigarette makers fell sharply after the Centre announced higher GST and excise duties on tobacco products from February, raising concerns over price hikes, volumes and margins

Sebi bars 26 individuals, imposes ₹1.85 cr penalty in SME stock case

In a 142-page order, the market regulator has also directed disgorgement of over Rs 98.78 lakh identified as illegal gains and imposed a penalty of Rs 1.85 crore on the individuals

Elara Capital upgrades Chalet Hotels to 'Buy'; stock rises over 3%

Chalet Hotels is one of the preferred picks of Elara Capital in the hotel and hospitality space.

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat on 1st trading session of CY26, Nifty at 26,147

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close, January 1, 2026: In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 was up 0.44 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 was 0.05 per cent down

L&T, Hindalco, Titan, BPCL, TVS Motor from BSE 100 index hit record highs

Geojit Investments has a positive outlook on the overall market driven, mainly, by expectations of easing geopolitical risks and moderating tariff differences in 2026

E to E Transportation IPO booked 526x; here's what GMP hints for D-St debut

E to E Transportation IPO witnessed an overwhelming response from investors, getting oversubscribed by 526.26 times overall

MCX gets target price hike from ICICI Securities on strong volume momentum

ICICI Securities maintained its 'Add' rating on MCX and upped the target to ₹12,500 from ₹10,000 earlier, an upside potential of 12 per cent from Wednesday's close

Shriram Finance, IIFL, L&T Finance hit new highs; rally upto 19% in 1 month

Crisil Ratings expects the MUFG Bank transaction to benefit the Shriram Finance's liability franchise through lower incremental cost of borrowings and should aid in improving its profitability.

HDFC Securities trims Oil India target to ₹495; maintains 'Buy': Here's why

HDFC Securities maintained its 'Buy' rating on Oil India, supported by expectations of 9 per cent CAGR in gas production and 4 per cent CAGR in oil production over FY25-27E

Geojit turns bullish on Apollo Tyres, upgrades to 'Accumulate'; check why

Looking ahead, Geojit expects operating performance to continue improving, supported by demand recovery and ongoing cost optimisation efforts