India's credit demand is surging. Lower taxes and supportive monetary policy are fueling investment. Outstanding bank credit has crossed a major milestone. This growth surpasses projections, indicating a strong economic rebound. Auto loans, small and mid-sized companies, and home loans are key drivers. Investment intentions are translating into spending, creating a positive environment.
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 3,63,412.18 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggard, amid a bearish trend in equities.
HCL Technologies is expected to post a strong revenue performance in the December quarter, with brokerages forecasting around 12% year-on-year growth, supported by seasonality in products and ER&D services, currency tailwinds and ramp-up of large deals.
Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran warns that an AI-driven data explosion doesn't guarantee better investment decisions. He cautions against false precision and overconfidence, emphasizing that true competitive advantage lies in interpretation and judgment, not just data access. Global markets saw significant growth in 2025, with technology leading sectors.
Crude oil posted its sharpest annual decline since 2020 in 2025, with Brent down 19% and WTI falling 20% as prices slid to near multi-year lows. Persistent oversupply, where global production consistently outpaced demand and inventories swelled, outweighed brief price support from geopolitical tensions, keeping the market under pressure.
ICICI Lombard reported a corporate governance lapse after draft financial results were accidentally posted on a senior employee's personal WhatsApp status. The insurer promptly removed the post and informed stock exchanges as a precaution. This incident highlights concerns over safeguarding sensitive information amid informal messaging, following a similar case with Hatsun Agro Product.
