Hyundai Motor Indias shares rose up to 4% after the automaker reported strong November 2025 sales. Total volumes grew 9.1% YoY to 66,840 units, supported by 4.3% domestic growth and a sharp 26.9% jump in exports. The company said GST 2.0 reforms boosted momentum, while rising exports underscore Hyundais strategy to position India as a key global manufacturing base.
Indian equity markets have reached a new peak after a long wait. However, this record high does not reflect the entire market. Midcap and smallcap stocks are still lagging behind. Liquidity issues, driven by a surge in IPOs, are impacting these segments. Experts anticipate rate-sensitive sectors to drive future growth as India moves towards a lower interest rate cycle.
A Bangladesh court has sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in jail for a land scam. Her sister Sheikh Rehana received a seven-year sentence, and her niece Tulip Siddiq got two years. This marks the fourth verdict against Hasina in corruption cases. The charges stem from alleged irregularities in allocating plots in the Purbachal New Town project.
Strategist Vincent Nichols sees smallcaps as a strong complement to largecap tech, potentially adding alpha as interest rate cuts continue. While largecap tech fundamentals remain robust, a shift could favor smallcaps, though timing is uncertain. Nichols also noted that while tech capex is strong, a digestion period is likely in the medium term.
US equity markets are reaching record highs, with both large-cap and small-cap stocks showing upward momentum driven by strong earnings and revenue growth. While large-cap tech valuations are stretching, market strategist Vincent Nichols suggests opportunities exist in underappreciated sectors like small-cap equities, which offer potential for long-term outperformance.
