Market News

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down more than 700 points, and the VIX, the "fear gauge" of Wall Street, saw a big increase due to the tariff threats and Greenland dispute, which made investors anxious.

HDFC Bank’s Q3 numbers were strong, but the market is uneasy about deposit growth and an elevated CD ratio, pushing the stock lower. The next leg for the stock depends on how effectively the bank fixes its funding imbalance while protecting margins.

The US Supreme Court case on President Trump's effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook challenges central bank independence.

As Budget 2026 approaches, India’s real estate sector faces a critical test: addressing a widening affordability crisis while building greener cities. Can tax reliefs, funding support, and sustainability incentives realign housing with incomes and future-ready urban growth?

As Budget 2026 is coming near, the investors await clarity on capital gains due to recent hikes, dented returns and sentiment. Is the Government going to ease the equity taxation to revive the participation or it will stick to fiscal discipline amid volatility.

The NCLAT has upheld Adani Power’s acquisition of Vidarbha Industries, dismissing challenges regarding IBC compliance. Learn more about the approval for the ₹4,000 Cr. deal and its energy sector impact.

ITC Hotels reported a 77% sequential increase in profit after tax to ₹235.13 crore for the December quarter, along with a sharp rise in revenue from the previous quarter. The results also include a one-time exceptional charge related to the implementation of new Labour Codes, as disclosed in the company’s regulatory filing.

Arohan Financial Services is planning a ₹1,500 crore IPO as microfinance conditions improve and the lender gears up for its next growth phase. Read more to know how the issue is structured and what lies ahead for the company.

Shares of Indian Energy Exchange extended losses ahead of a fresh APTEL hearing on market coupling, as regulatory uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment.

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a Coal India subsidiary, plans to fund its expansion and modernisation entirely from internal cash flows even though its recent IPO was a pure offer-for-sale that didn’t raise fresh capital for the company. BCCL is targeting over ₹2,000 crore in annual profits and aims to boost margins by significantly increasing coal washing capacity, which could nearly triple realisations compared with raw coal sales.

Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, as rising fears of a US–EU trade war, a weakening dollar, and heightened global uncertainty pushed investors towards traditional safe-haven assets.

Coal India is looking to sell off its remaining 15 percent share in Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) within six months after a successful market launch, indicating trust in the valuations of its subsidiaries.