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Rising per capita incomes are shifting India’s consumption growth from FMCG to retail, offering higher returns. Experts highlight retail stocks like Trent and DMart as long-term opportunities, emphasizing patience, valuation discipline, and gradual accumulation amid cyclical trends and economic shifts.

Mukesh Ambani announced Reliance Jio s IPO is expected in the first half of 2026, potentially India s largest ever. The IPO aims to fuel Jio s expansion into home internet, AI, and other digital services. Jio s strong financial growth, including a 25% profit increase and rising ARPU, positions it favorably for investors.

A unit of Oil India is likely to raise around 50 billion rupees ($565 million) through the sale of short-term bonds next month, two merchant bankers said on Friday.

After underperforming, Bank Nifty showed signs of recovery, sparking hopes for a market bounce. Nilesh Jain highlighted support at 53,800, with potential upside to 55,500, while also recommending Finolex Industries and Cummins India as stock-specific opportunities amid cautious Nifty trends.

China s Alibaba missed market estimates for quarterly revenue on Friday as the company s e-commerce business grapples with tough competition and choppy consumer demand, overshadowing gains in its cloud computing business.

Milind Karmarkar sees Trent as a long-term compounder, has exited Titan over diamond disruption risks, views DMart as a steady value play, and stays invested in Zomato’s metro-driven quick commerce growth, while cautioning on profitability of Swiggy and Eternal.

IndiGo share price: DGCA has granted IndiGo a six-month extension to operate two leased Boeing 777 jets from Turkish Airlines under a damp lease, valid until February 28, 2026 . The regulator asked the airline to explore dry-lease alternatives and clarified that no further extensions will be granted.

The US government, under the Trump administration, has begun publishing GDP data on public blockchains, signaling a significant endorsement of the crypto industry. This initiative, spearheaded by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, aims to enhance data accessibility and transparency.

Reliance Industries AGM 2025: Reliance Industries’ AGMs have disappointed investors for four straight years, with shares slipping each time. Despite past hype around value-unlocking announcements, the 2024 meeting too failed to impress. Ahead of today’s AGM, expectations are muted, with brokerages suggesting this could finally leave room for a positive surprise if Mukesh Ambani delivers on growth cues across Jio, Retail, and New Energy.

Rahul Jain from Alt highlights the rise of REITs and InvITs as mainstream assets for Indian HNIs, boasting a near ₹4 trillion market cap. These listed real assets offer a blend of stable income, liquidity, and diversification, poised for significant growth due to regulatory reforms and increasing retail participation. An inflection point has been reached, mirroring global trends.