Indian markets enter 2026 balancing growth optimism with risks from a massive IPO pipeline and weak FII flows. HDFC Securities sees policy support, domestic liquidity, easing global risks and valuation corrections driving a potential Goldilocks recovery, with 16% earnings growth.
Foreign institutional investors sold Rs 22,530 crore of Indian equities in early January, accelerating outflows despite selective Q3 earnings optimism. Analysts cite tariff uncertainties, geopolitical risks, high valuations and AI-led global shifts, urging cautious positioning and focus on quality large-cap and select midcap stocks.
Indian markets consolidated in a narrow range during the truncated week, with Nifty ending marginally positive. The index remains below its recent high, awaiting a decisive catalyst. Traders are advised to be cautious and focus on stock-specific opportunities with risk management.
Gold-to-silver ratio fell to 50, lowest since 2012, as silver surged 170% since 2025, far outperforming golds 76% rise. Silver hit record MCX highs, narrowing valuation gaps and reshaping precious metal investment signals amid global uncertainty for investors worldwide today.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Indias second largest AMC with Rs 11.49 lakh crore AUM, remained heavily invested in large caps like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, RIL, Infosys and Axis Bank, with marginal weight reductions across most top holdings in December.
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund increased stakes in 475 stocks, reduced 29, and added four new companies in December. Financials dominated with 30% allocation, followed by consumer discretionary, industrials, IT, energy, and commodities.
RBL Bank reported a 555% jump in Q3 net profit to Rs 214 crore, driven by advances growth, strong retail and wholesale lending, better asset quality, and higher deposits despite a slight dip in net interest margin.
Dolly Khanna acquired a 1.13% stake in IFB Agro Industries following strong Q2 results and a 105% stock rally. She trimmed holdings in GHCL, Emkay, Prakash Industries, Som Distilleries, and Coffee Day Enterprises.
