News Overview

CPI Rebounds in January 2026 as Precious Metals Drive Headline Surge

Persistent FII Outflows and Elevated Volatility Drag Markets

India-EU Trade Deal, Metal Price Rally and Pre-Budget Optimism Drive Gains

AI Concerns and Tech Selloff Weigh on Markets

Fractal Analytics Limited is entering the capital markets at a pivotal moment for enterprise AI adoption. Operating at the intersection of advanced analytics, AI platforms, and decision intelligence, the company has delivered strong revenue growth and a sharp turnaround in profitability. This blog takes a closer look at Fractal Analytics’ IPO, including its business model, valuation, industry outlook, peer comparison, and key takeaways from the RHP to help investors assess the long-term opportunity and associated risks.

LIC continued its strong comeback in January 2026, outperforming private life insurers for the fifth consecutive month. New business premium grew 25.5% year-on-year, supported by broad-based growth across all segments and a 9.6% rise in policies sold, reinforcing LIC’s dominance in India’s life insurance market.

The Indo–US trade announcement has generated optimism, but a closer reading shows it is only a framework for future negotiations, not a concluded deal. While tariff relief offers short-term comfort to Indian exporters, India’s import commitments appear far more definitive than US assurances. As talks move ahead, critical questions remain around trade balance, competitiveness, and whether the agreement will truly add long-term value to the Indian economy.

The HDFC Nifty India Consumption Index Fund (NFO) offers a passive, low-cost route to India’s consumption-led growth by tracking the Nifty India Consumption Index. This article explains the fund structure, index composition, valuation metrics, risks, tax treatment, and suitability for long-term investors.

The GODSY data for the week ending 07 February 2026 reflects extreme volatility across global assets. Gold managed to close higher despite sharp swings, while silver saw a steep correction from recent highs. Bond yields, currencies, and crude oil remained driven by geopolitical risks and trade deal expectations, keeping markets cautious but active.

After a week packed with major triggers like the Union Budget, the Indo-US trade deal, and the RBI policy, markets now turn to assessing real impact. The coming week will focus on how the trade deal affects exports, imports, currency risks, and overall market direction, along with key inflation and global data cues.