The Indian Rupee faced significant underperformance in 2025. Experts predict the Rupee will continue to weaken in 2026, even as the US Dollar is also expected to decline. This outlook is shaped by global economic shifts and domestic Indian factors. The extent of Rupee weakness is anticipated to be less severe than the previous year.
Indias proposed free trade agreement with the EU is nearing completion, with Jefferies identifying textiles, autos, electronics and pharma as key beneficiaries. The brokerage sees tariff relief, regulatory easing and deeper supply chain integration supporting Indian exporters while agri and dairy remain excluded.
If you are retired, this is the perfect moment to review your investment exposure and if you will be older than 73 this year to calculate your required minimum distribution (RMD) and plan for withdrawals from traditional IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Shares of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) have fallen more than 6% in two sessions after its December-quarter results, as investors looked beyond a sharp narrowing of losses and focused on an 11.5% year-on-year decline in revenue and weak technical indicators that signalled continued near-term pressure on the stock.
Amidst a slight downturn in share prices on Wednesday, Persistent Systems continues to draw analysts' praise following its December quarterly performance. With margins exceeding expectations and a string of successful deals, the outlook remains bright; however, some analysts are calling for more transparency regarding the durability of these margin gains.
AU Small Finance Bank shares saw a rise of over 2 percent. The lender reported a strong December quarter performance. Net profit increased by 26 percent year-on-year. Net interest income also showed healthy growth. Margins improved, and non-interest income remained a key contributor. Deposits were robust, and asset quality continued to improve.
Foreign investors are returning to Indian IT stocks, driven by the rising adoption of artificial intelligence and improved business visibility. Companies such as TCS, Infosys and HCL Tech are seeing strong AI-led growth, reviving sector sentiment despite near-term earnings pressure and uneven performance across firms.
Hindustan Zinc's December quarter results have drawn mixed reactions from brokerages. While analysts are impressed by the company's robust operating performance, they express caution regarding the stock's high valuation. Price targets from various firms suggest potential downside or modest upside from current levels.
Gold reached a new record high of $4,700 an ounce as geopolitical tensions fueled safe-haven demand, while silver also surpassed $95. A weaker dollar and expectations of US interest rate cuts are further supporting the precious metals' rally.
Despite strong order bookings, the BSE Infotech index has seen minimal gains, reflecting investor concerns over project execution delays slowing revenue growth. Analysts anticipate a gradual recovery driven by large deal ramp-ups and AI opportunities, though short-term trends remain subject to geopolitical factors.
