Securities and Exchange Board of India approved IPO plans of Premier Industrial Corporation, Duroflex Limited, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition and Om Power Transmission. Issues include fresh equity and offer-for-sale components, with proceeds earmarked for expansion, capex, working capital and partial promoter exits.
State-owned Engineers India Ltd (EIL) reported an over 3-fold on-year jump in net profit to Rs 302 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong execution and higher revenues.
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a dip to $717.6 billion by February 6, 2026. This marks a decrease of $6.71 billion. Earlier in January, reserves had climbed to $723.8 billion. This buffer strengthens India's position against global economic challenges. The Reserve Bank of India remains confident in managing the nation's financial needs.
Purchased by Mars two years ago, Hotel Chocolat may soon be expanding beyond Chicago, bringing elevated drinking chocolate and candy to markets across the country
Market veteran Madhusudan Kela advises investors to focus on wealth creation and ignore market noise, viewing volatility as an opportunity. He emphasizes the importance of identifying resilient Indian entrepreneurs and the power of compounding for long-term gains, highlighting the growing role of domestic retail investors.
Despite a recent global AI-driven market shift, domestic equities are poised for recovery. Improved Indian macros, including interest rate and tax benefits, are creating a constructive outlook. Experts highlight the need for renewed earnings growth, with banking and consumer discretionary sectors expected to lead the charge. Valuations are seen as reasonable, with a focus on business momentum over minor corrections.
Market expert Ajay Bagga advises caution on Indian IT due to AI disruption, favoring a constructive view on metals and long-term optimism for defence and autos. He stresses differentiating short-term volatility from structural trends, highlighting AI's rapid evolution and the need for concrete IT use cases before investor confidence returns.
Indian stock markets are showing more reasonable valuations after recent volatility. This positioning is expected to attract emerging market investment flows. Earnings growth is showing signs of revival across various sectors. Investors are advised to consider a broader range of commodities beyond gold and silver. Opportunities are emerging in mid and small-cap segments as valuation gaps narrow.
