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Emirates NBD infusion to lift RBL Bank's growth prospects: Motilal Oswal

RBL Bank's C/I ratio remains elevated at 70.7 per cent due to investments in retail, digital and risk infrastructure, and lower treasury income in Q2FY26.

'2026 offers a strong case for foreign investor sentiment revival'

After significant outflows around $8 billion overall and $17 billion from equities, FII holdings are at multi-year lows, said Ankur Jhaveri of JM Financial Institutional Securities

US Fed decision, FIIs trading activity likely to steer markets this week

The US Fed's interest rate decision will be the major factor dictating trends in the domestic equity market this week, with global movements and foreign investor activity also influencing sentiment, according to analysts. Stock markets ended the last week on a subdued note, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closing flat. "This week, markets will closely track India's CPI print on December 12...Globally, the spotlight will be on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, which could drive risk sentiment across emerging markets already navigating currency pressures," Ajit Mishra- SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The movement of the rupee, which breached 90 to a dollar last week, will also be tracked by investors. Investors' attention now shifts firmly to the upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for December 910, 2025, Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. "Alongside the FOMC decision, key US econo

Midcaps to outperform large, smallcaps in 2026: Nilesh Shah, Kotak AMC

After a stellar run in 2025, gold and silver, Shah said, should continue to see upside in the year ahead, aided by sustained central bank buying

Wakefit to float IPO on Dec 8, aims to raise ₹377 cr via fresh issue

Home and furnishings company Wakefit Innovations is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on December 8, comprising a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 377 crore. The IPO of the Bengaluru-based company will conclude on December 10, and anchor investors will be allocated shares on December 5, according to the red herring prospectus (RHP). The company's maiden public offering is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 377.1 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 4.67 crore shares by the selling shareholders. As part of the OFS, the promoters - Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda and other selling shareholders - Nitika Goel, Peak XV Partners Investments VI, Redwood Trust, Verlinvest S.A., SAI Global India Fund I LLP, Investcorp Growth Equity Fund, Investcorp Growth Opportunity Fund and Paramark KB Fund I will be offloading shares. Wakefit proposes to utilize the proceeds from the fresh issue, worth Rs 31 crore, for setting up 117 new COCO Regular

RBI's rate decision, global trends likely to drive markets this week

In an event-heavy week ahead, stock markets' movement would highly depend on macroeconomic data announcements, global trends, RBI's interest rate decision and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. India's industrial production data for October 2025 will be released on December 1, an official statement said on Friday. Moreover, the November automobile sales data on Monday would also drive sentiments in the markets. "This week features a heavy data calendar that could influence volatility. Domestic focus will be on monthly auto sales, followed by the release of HSBC manufacturing, services, and composite PMI readings. The most crucial event will be the RBI's monetary policy on December 5, where commentary on inflation, growth, and the rate-cut outlook will be closely tracked," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. India's economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent - the fastest pace in six quarters - in July-September, as front-loading of ..

IPO pipeline swells as 2 dozen firms plan ₹40,000 cr offerings in Dec-Jan

The IPO momentum shows no signs of slowing, with another two dozen companies, including ICICI Prudential AMC, Meesho and Juniper Green Energy, preparing to launch their public issues that could collectively raise nearly Rs 40,000 crore over the next two months, merchant bankers said. Adding to this robust pipeline are prominent names such as artificial intelligence firm Fractal Analytics, home and sleep solutions brand Wakefit Innovations, technology-led security and surveillance firm Innovatiview India, and hospital chain Park Medi World, they added. This exceptional pipeline not only reflected the confidence of issuers but also highlighted investors' appetite to seize listing-day gains or back companies with strong long-term growth potential. Moreover, companies across the spectrum -- large, mid- and small-caps -- are gearing up to tap the IPO route in the coming weeks. Experts attribute this momentum to rising retail participation and resilient domestic inflows, which have been

Wall Street sees Indian markets rebounding after year of underperformance

Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Inc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are among those who expect the country's markets to claw back lost ground next year as earnings stabilise and policy support kicks in

Stock Market Close: Sensex down 14 points; Nifty at 26,203; IT, realty, oil & gas shares fall

Stock Market Close on Friday, November 28, 2025: In the broader markets, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 ended lower by 0.11 per cent and 0.27 per cent, respectively.

Sensex, Nifty trade near record highs; why are stock markets rising today?

Stock market rally today: Sensex index jumped over 1,000 points today, while the Nifty50 added around 300 points.

Reits to be gradually included in market indices, says Sebi chief

The Sebi chief also said that a move was afoot to expand the pool of mutual fund schemes, which would also help Reits and Invits

Lumax Auto up 4% as Phillip Capital initiates with 'Buy,' eyes 36% upside

The rally was sparked by Phillip Capital's 'Buy' recommendation on Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd, along with a target price of ₹1,860, implying a 36 per cent upside.

Stocks to Watch today: Infosys, TCS, Tenneco Clean, Groww, HUL, CAMS

Stocks to watch today, Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025: Waaree Energies, Panorama Studios, Paytm, NTPC Green Energy, Escorts Kubota are some other stocks to keep in focus today

Among oldest Sensex stocks, Tata Motors drifts towards exit again

The stock is likely to be replaced by InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), which is currently the highest-ranked non-constituent by market value

PMI data, US-India trade progress likely to steer markets this week

Domestic PMI data, US Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the progress on India-US trade deal negotiations are likely to influence movement in the equity market in the week ahead, according to analysts. Market direction in the next week will hinge on macro triggers such as domestic PMI data, Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the progress on India-US trade deal negotiations, analysts said. Moreover, the trading activity of foreign investors would also influence the equity market trends. "Looking ahead, market direction will hinge on key macro triggers such as India's PMI data, US jobless claims, FOMC minutes and progress on US-India trade negotiations. "A prudent approach would be to focus on sectors with strong fundamentals, clear earnings visibility, and structural tailwinds -- positioning portfolios for potential upgrades in H2FY26," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said. Last week, the BSE Sensex surged 1,346.5 points, or 1.62 per cent, while the NSE Nift

Marine Electricals share climbs 8% on securing multiple deals worth ₹175 cr

Marine Electricals (India) shares surged after the company announced that it has bagged multiple new orders worth about ₹175 crore.

Stock market close highlights: Sensex up 595 points, Nifty at 25,876; IT, Auto shares shine

Stock market close highlights on Nov 12, 2025: On the BSE, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finserv were the top gainers while Tata Steel, Tata Motors PV, and BEL were among the major laggards.

Bharat Forge Q2: Analysts see export weakness bottoming, defence upside

While brokerages said the CV cycle appears to be nearing its bottom, they expect growth momentum to pick up from Q4FY26), driven by defence and aerospace segments.

Tata Motors Q2 preview: Here's what to expect from the auto giant

Tata Motors Q2 preview: Key factors to watch will be JLR and India CV demand and margin outlook, analysts at Nuvama said.

Weak IPO listings by Studds and Orkla cast a shadow on market euphoria

Consecutive weak listings by Studds Accessories and Orkla India have dimmed India's IPO frenzy, even as analysts flag valuation concerns and a cooling in grey market sentiment