The rupee pared initial losses and settled on a positive note on Tuesday, higher by 9 paise at 90.57 (provisional) against the US dollar, supported by positive cues from domestic equities and weakening of the American currency in the overseas market.
Indian stock markets are advancing, approaching record levels. Experts see continued strength in the Nifty, with support at 25,600. Metals and PSU banks are identified as key performing sectors. Steel Authority of India and Bank of Maharashtra are highlighted as promising stock picks. Broader market participation is increasing as the earnings season concludes.
Despite a strong 2025, 2026 presents challenges. Ajay Srivastava highlights monopoly businesses like stock exchanges as key winners, while criticizing Indian IT management. He advises investors to seek technology exposure in US markets and maintain cash for volatility. Patience and selective stock picking are crucial amidst emerging US trade deal uncertainties.
Axis Direct recommends UltraTech Cement, Dalmia Bharat and JK Cement after strong Q3 results, citing capacity expansion, rising demand and cost efficiencies. The brokerage sees upside potential of 8–14% as market share gains and margins improve over the medium term.
The telecom operator reported a net loss of Rs 5,286 crore for Q3, narrowing from a loss of Rs 5,524 crore in the previous quarter.
Indian textile shares dropped significantly on Tuesday. This followed Bangladesh signing a trade deal with the U.S. The agreement grants Bangladesh reduced tariffs and exemptions on certain textile and garment exports. This development is expected to increase competition for Indian manufacturers. Several Indian textile companies saw their stock prices fall.
Bitcoin saw a dip to $69,700 with trading volumes dropping significantly. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum fell up to 2 percent. Other altcoins experienced over 6 percent declines. The global crypto market capitalization also decreased. Experts note Bitcoin is consolidating around $70,000, with institutional investors buying the dip.
Renowned investor Peter Schiff predicts continued gains for gold and silver, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar and shifting global monetary trends. He cites a loss of confidence in U.S. fiscal policy and central bank independence as key factors, suggesting gold will replace the dollar as a reserve asset.
In early trade, the Indian Rupee faced a decline against the US Dollar, a shift sparked by the recently announced India-US interim trade framework. Initially perceived as a positive development, a closer look uncovers lingering concerns regarding US regulatory practices. The Reserve Bank of India is likely to step in should the rupee continue to falter.
Mahindra & Mahindra is poised for a robust Q3FY26 performance. Strong growth in auto and farm volumes is anticipated. Healthy realisations and operating leverage are expected to boost earnings. Revenue is projected to see significant year-on-year growth. The company will announce its Q3 earnings on February 11. Key metrics like PAT, revenue, and EBITDA are forecast to rise.
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