The India Services PMI rose to 58.5 in January 2026 on the back of new business activity and higher exports, even as job creation remained nearly stagnant.
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Market Wrap: Sensex falls 479 points, Nifty below 23,950 as bank stocks falter; small, midcaps shine
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower on Tuesday, impacted by a downturn in banking, oil and gas, and pharma stocks. Investor sentiment shifted following U.S. strikes in southern Iran, rei...
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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high on profit-booking, strength in oil prices
Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record high, falling 0.25% as investors booked profits after a significant rally. Rising oil prices and the absence of an imminent U.S.-Iran peace deal also weighed on senti...
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Global Markets: Australia shares end lower as inflation, Iran peace deal concerns weigh
Australian shares declined on Tuesday, breaking a three-day rally, as concerns over persistent inflation and diminished hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal weighed on investor sentiment. The banking sector led the losses,...
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Can Suzlon Energy shares rally up to 31% after Q4 results? Top brokerages weigh in
Brokerages remain largely bullish on Suzlon Energy after the renewable energy major reported strong revenue growth and improving execution momentum in Q4 FY26. Analysts believe rising wind energy demand, a healthy order...
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HFCL shares rally 22% in just 5 sessions. Here’s what technical charts indicate
HFCL shares jumped on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to a fifth straight session with gains of over 22% during this period. Technical analyst Ruchit Jain said the stock has witnessed renewed buying interest ove...
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Markets brace for a long conflict as investors reassess global equity risks: Andrew Freris
West Asian tensions are creating market uncertainty. Investors face prolonged volatility for months or years. Some Asian markets like Singapore and Taiwan are outperforming the US. Investors should look beyond the S&P 5...
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Water purifier maker Kent RO delays IPO as Mideast war dents sentiment
Kent RO Systems has postponed its stock market debut. The Indian water purifier maker cites global market volatility, worsened by the Iran conflict, as the reason. Rising costs for raw materials also impact operations....
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Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis
Sri Lanka's central bank enacted a significant 100 basis point policy rate hike, its largest in four years, to combat rising inflation and a weakening rupee. This move comes as the nation grapples with soaring energy pr...
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Policy stability, relief on STT and LTCG key to winning back FPIs: Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Foreign investors are pulling money from Indian markets. Experts urge India to rethink taxes like STT and LTCG. Policy consistency is also a major concern for global funds. While domestic investors provide support, fore...
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Awfis Space Solutions shares surge 9% after Q4 profit jumps 107% YoY
Awfis Space Solutions shares saw a significant jump after the company announced a more than two-fold increase in net profit for the March 2026 quarter. Strong demand for managed office spaces and expansion across India...
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Be stock-specific, look for bargains: Daljeet Kohli on Nifty at 24,000 and top sector picks
Market expert Daljeet Kohli advises investors to focus on quality stocks at discounted prices, rather than the Nifty's movement. He highlights opportunities in pharmaceuticals, particularly the semaglutide market, and t...
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Global Market: Chinese AI and chip stocks rally after Huawei signals major tech leap
Chinese semiconductor stocks surged in Hong Kong following Huawei's announcement of a potential 1.4nm chip breakthrough using "LogicFolding" technology by 2031. This development aims to narrow the gap with global leader...
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