Nifty closed at a lifetime high, gaining 1.10% last week while consolidating within a defined range. Despite a bullish technical setup, the index shows signs of fatigue near the upper Bollinger band. The coming week anticipates a steady start with a positive bias but a cautious undertone, with key resistance at 26,500 and supports at 26,000.
Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Greg Abel now leads the conglomerate. Buffett expressed strong confidence in Abel and Berkshire's enduring legacy. The company's shares saw a slight dip following the announcement. This marks a significant transition for the investment giant after Buffett's six-decade leadership.
After a volatile 2025 marked by persistent foreign institutional investor selling, market sentiment has turned optimistic. Looking ahead to 2026, Axis Securities sees selective opportunities emerging within the large cap space. In a recent report, the brokerage has shortlisted six blue-chip stocks across multiple sectors that it believes offer attractive value and the potential to deliver returns of up to 34% over the next year. Heres the full list.
In a recent report, the brokerage has shortlisted six blue-chip stocks across multiple sectors that it believes offer attractive value and the potential to deliver returns of up to 34% over the next year.
Based on September quarter holdings, the portfolio includes 49 listed Indian companies with a total value of over Rs 9,015 crore as of December 31, 2025. Around 28 stocks recorded declines ranging from 10% to 60% during CY25, including five counters that plunged by more than 50%. We highlight the portfolios top gainers as well as the major laggards in CY25.
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) will launch its Rs 1,300 crore IPO on January 8, closing January 13, with promoter Coal India offloading shares via an offer for sale. The company, India's largest coking coal producer, will announce its price band on January 5. BCCL reported a net profit of Rs 1,240 crore for FY25.
His Rs 4,000 crore PMS, the India Opportunities Fund, delivered a stellar 33% CAGR over 13 yearsturning a Rs 10 lakh investment into nearly Rs 4 crore.
Market breadth has turned positive, with 73% of Nifty 50 stocks trading above their 50 EMA. This indicates expanding participation in the ongoing rally. Technical indicators suggest a strong upward trend for Nifty and Bank Nifty. Analysts recommend a buy-on-dips strategy for Nifty as long as it holds above 26,000. Bank Nifty is expected to move towards 61,500.
Funds which generate better returns and have low expense ratio vis--vis category. High returns and low costs are two key parameters which an investor should look for while investing in a mutual fund. Here are top five funds in the last three months (Source: MF Screener)
