GIFT Handy down 20 points; here is the trading setup for today’s session

Indian shares recovered on Thursday after falling more than 2% in the past three trading sessions. Analysts expect markets to follow global signals, macro indicators and continued quarterly earnings. Key companies announcing results on Friday include JSW Steel, Shriram Finance, BPCL, Godrej Consumer, Cipla, MCX and Piramal Finance.STATE OF THE MARKETSGIFT Nifty (earlier SGX Nifty) […]

Credit growth in Q3 signals economic recovery and still favors bigger banks like Axis, Kotak, ICICI, SBI: Sandip Sabharwal

According to Sandip Sabharwal, founder of askandipsabharwal.com, the strong credit growth reported by leading banks in the December quarter points to an improving economic cycle, even as select consumer and retail sectors face challenges in the near term.Speaking to ET Now, Sabharwal said double-digit loan growth at most major banks reflects rising economic activity after […]

Investment Outlook 2026: Varun Saboo sees opportunities in financial sector, FMCG and real estate

As investors look ahead to 2026, Varun Saboo, of Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers, remains bullish on Indian markets, highlighting specific sectors and themes that could deliver promising returns.When asked about attractive investment themes for the year ahead, Saboo said, “Honestly, we are very, very positive on the markets. You’ll remember the last time […]