F&O Talk | Nifty kicks off 2026 with fresh all-time high, momentum signals more upside ahead: Sudeep Shah

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Author: Nishtha Awasthi | Date: January 3, 2026

India’s Nifty started 2026 at new all-time highs, led by large caps even as overall market breadth stayed narrow. Technicals point to near-term continuation toward 26,500–26,700 with support around 26,100–26,150; metals and PSU banks are outperforming while FMCG shows weakness. FIIs remain cautious, but upcoming Q3 earnings and the Union Budget could be key catalysts.

5 stocks investors couldn’t stop buzzing about this week: TGT, TSM, GOOG and more

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Author: Not specified | Date: January 3, 2026

From Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, retail chatter on X and r/WallStreetBets focused on Target (TGT), TSMC (TSM), Alphabet (GOOG), and others, propelled by AI buzz and headline-driven momentum. Elevated social sentiment can amplify short-term price swings, so traders are watching options flow and news catalysts across these names.

Rupee down 22 paise to 90.20/dollar amid disappointing macro data

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Author: PTI | Date: January 3, 2026

The rupee closed at 90.20 per dollar, down 22 paise, pressured by soft macro data, foreign outflows, and importer demand for USD. Softer crude and firm domestic equities helped limit losses, and potential RBI intervention may curb further downside. Currency moves at these levels can ripple through import costs and exporters’ earnings.

Adani Enterprises to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore via NCDs

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Author: Shilpy Sinha, ET Bureau | Date: January 3, 2026

Adani Enterprises plans to raise up to ₹1,000 crore via a public NCD issue (Jan. 6–19), offering 24–60 month tenors with coupons ranging from 8.48% to 8.90% and multiple payout options. Proceeds will go toward refinancing and general corporate purposes; the NCDs carry CARE AA- (Stable) and ICRA AA- (Stable) ratings with a 1.10x security cover. The raise follows a ₹4,200 crore QIP in 2025 and complements a larger rights issue primarily aimed at repaying promoter loans.