UCO Bank's net profit surged 16% to Rs 739 crore in the third quarter, driven by a 11% rise in net interest income. The bank also saw its non-performing assets ratio decline to 2.4% and gross advances grow 17%, supported by strong retail, agriculture, and MSME loan expansion.
Market participants have urged the government to ease capital market taxation, including a higher exemption limit on long-term capital gains, ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27.
Analyst consensus highlights 10 Sensex stocks with projected upside of 18%32% over the next 12 months, signalling potential market outperformance. Heavyweights like HDFC Bank, Reliance, ICICI Bank, and Adani Ports are expected to deliver strong returns, offering investors research-backed opportunities to position ahead of potential rallies in a selective market.
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew over Rs 22,530 crore (USD 2.5 billion) from Indian equities so far this month amid rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar, continuing their selling streak from last year.
Bharat Coking Coal Ltds IPO has garnered strong grey market interest ahead of its Monday listing, indicating a potential 54% listing gain. One of the most oversubscribed PSU offerings in recent years, the companys strategic position as Indias largest coking coal producer underscores investor confidence despite the brief delay.
Quant Mutual Fund has appointed veteran fund manager Mahendra Jajoo as a whole-time director on its AMC board, effective January 14, 2026. With over 30 years of experience across leading financial institutions, Jajoo previously served as CIO Fixed Income at Mirae Asset, overseeing substantial growth in the fund houses debt AUM.
