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.
Vijay Kedia acquired a 1.14% stake in Advait Energy Transitions, a renewable-focused Ahmedabad firm, diversifying his smallcap portfolio. Shares have fallen sharply, but Kedia also invested in Patel Engineering and increased Om Infra holdings.
