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Pushkar Singh, an ETNow viewer, aims to accumulate ₹75 lakh to ₹1 crore in a decade through SIPs. While his current investments in funds like SBI and Parag Parikh are well-chosen, experts advise increasing his monthly SIP amount significantly, potentially starting at ₹30,000 and escalating by 10% annually, to realistically achieve his ambitious financial goal.

HDFC Securities has issued a reduce call on Max Healthcare, setting a target price of Rs 1020, while the current market price is Rs 1080.85. Max Healthcare reported a consolidated total income of Rs 1901.61 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, a 37.70% increase from the previous year.

Wipro’s earnings miss and muted guidance had a ripple effect across the IT sector, dragging down peer stocks. Infosys shares slipped 1.6% ahead of its earnings announcement later in the day. LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, and Mphasis declined between 3% and 3.4%, while Tech Mahindra, Coforge, and Persistent Systems fell between 2% and 2.4%

There is enough uncertainty that I do not think we can say the bottom is in the markets. What we saw is that President Trump reacted not to equity markets, but to the bond markets.

Vedanta led NSE 100 s FY25 performance with an 87% TSR, driven by share price appreciation and dividends. Divi’s Laboratories, Bajaj Holdings, BEL, and IndiGo also delivered strong returns. Vedanta s growth was fueled by a strengthened balance sheet, production efficiencies, and progress on its demerger plan, enhancing investor confidence.

Gensol Engineering shares hit a fresh 52-week low, down 90% from peak, after Sebi barred its promoters for financial misconduct and governance lapses. The probe revealed fund diversion of over Rs 977 crore, falsified documents, and luxury spending. Gensol has pledged full cooperation with a forensic audit as investor sentiment remains deeply impacted.

Gold and silver surged in international markets, driven by strong safe-haven demand amid escalating US-China trade tensions. Gold prices jumped over $100 per troy ounce, reaching record highs, as investors sought refuge from growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Analysts predict significant gains for select BSE Small Cap stocks in the coming year. Raymond Lifestyle, One Mobikwik Systems, and Allcargo Gati are among companies expected to surge, potentially rising between 110% and 210%. Strong Buy ratings have been issued by analysts, indicating confidence in the projected growth of these stocks, offering substantial upside potential for investors.

India s consumption theme is poised for a strong FY26, fueled by tax cuts, easing monetary policy, and a promising monsoon. The Rs 1 lakh crore income tax relief and potential 8th Pay Commission implementation are expected to boost spending.