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Sensex Slips Over 400 Points In Early Trade, Nifty Down 0.5% As Rising Crude Prices Hit Investor Sentiment

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Sensex Plunges Over 900 Points As Crude Oil Crosses $100, Weak Earnings Hurt Sentiment

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Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Settles 330 Points Lower As Brent Crude Tops $100 Amid US-Iran War

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Crude Oil Slump Sparks Late Recovery, Sensex And Nifty End Lower For Fifth Straight Session

REC Declares 1st Interim Dividend Of ₹4.25 Per Share For Fy 2026-27 : Pat Up By 23% From Last Quarter

Global Chip Trade Slowdown Boosts India's Appeal, FPIs Remain Optimistic Despite Market Risks

IPO Rush Ahead, Zepto Among 12+ Companies Planning Share Sale Worth Over ₹25,000 Crore Next Month

Markets Brace For Volatile Week, Oil Prices, US Fed Decision And Q1 Earnings To Set The Tone

Top-10 Firms Lose ₹2.74 Lakh Crore In Market Value, HDFC Bank Suffers Biggest Weekly Erosion

Sensex Faces 76,300 Resistance, Nifty's 23,600 Support Key For Market Directio

Sensex Jumps 541 Points, Nifty Tops 23,900 As Crude Oil Prices Tumble

Zen Technologies Shares Plunge Over 10%, Weak Q1 Earnings & Margin Pressure Worry Investors

IDFC First Bank Hits 52-Week High, Shares Rally Nearly 10% As Brokerages Lift Targets

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 750 Points Higher As Oil Prices Drop

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Sensex Rebounds 776 Points, Crude Oil Slump Ends Five-Day Market Losing Streak

Broker earnings stay under pressure in Q1 as derivatives trading slows

Mumbai: Earnings of most listed brokers remained under pressure in the June quarter as trading activity in equity derivatives slowed and the rally in gold and silver seen in the January-March quarter reversed, weighing on revenue growth.Among listed brokers, standalone revenue IIFL Capital Services rose 3% in the June quarter from the January-March period. In the case of Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww), Angel One and Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers, revenue declined 1-4%. In contrast, Motilal Oswal Financial Services' revenue surged 88% in the period.While standalone net profit at

Twin shocks haunt Indian economy

Sensex Sheds Losses After Declining 130 Points, Nifty Trades Marginally Down Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

HUL shares slide 5% after weaker-than-expected Q1; PAT dips 3% to Rs 2,673 crore on one-time credit

Shares of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) declined 5% to Rs 2,064 on the BSE on Tuesday after the company’s first quarter earnings missed analyst estimates. The company reported a 3% year-on-year decline in net profit to Rs 2,673 crore for the first quarter of FY27. The company said the decline in PAT resulted from a one-off tax credit in the previous quarter. Revenue from operations, however, rose 10.2% year-on-year to Rs 17,149 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with Rs 15,552 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.HUL reported an underlying sales growth (USG)

Tata Power shares get Equal Weight rating from Morgan Stanley with target price of Rs 399

Shares of Tata Power were trading about 1% lower at Rs 373 during Tuesday's session, even as Wall Street brokerage Morgan Stanley maintained its "Equal Weight" rating on the stock. The brokerage retained its target price of Rs 399 following the company's decent Q1 FY27 performance, which saw net profit rise 11% year-on-year and revenue grow 8%.In an exchange filing dated July 27, Tata Power reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 1,401 crore for Q1FY27, compared with Rs 1,262 crore in the same quarter last year, marking an 11% year-on-year growth.The company’s revenue from operati

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Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Trade Flat As Oil Falls Below $90 Amid US-Iran War

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Sensex Falls 70 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,000 Amid Weak Asian Markets

Indian IT stocks buck global tech slump, climb on earnings beat and AI optimism

Mumbai: Indian information technology stocks rallied Tuesday after pressure on AI companies and chipmakers globally, as well as better-than-expected first quarter results improved the street's sentiment on the most underperforming sector this year.The Nifty IT index was up 3.3% on Tuesday, led by Coforge's 10.2% gains. Others like Tata Consultancy Services, MphasiS, Tech Mahindra and Persistent Systems advanced between 3.2% and 4.5%. The benchmark Nifty 50 ended flat at 23,985.35.South Korea's Kospi, consisting heavily of chipmakers, declined nearly 11% in Tuesday's trade, whereas Taiwan fell

HUL upside maybe limited as margins face cost pressure

ET Intelligence Group: Hindustan Unilever's (HUL) shares came under pressure during Tuesday's trading session, plunging to a 52-week low of ₹2,019 on the BSE despite a 13-quarter high revenue growth posted by the FMCG major for the June quarter. It ended the day at ₹2,023.2, recording the steepest daily fall of 7% since March 23, 2020 when it had declined 8.8%. The sharp fall reflects concerns over the mounting input cost pressure, which resulted in a 40 basis point year-on-year contraction in the Ebitda margin at 23%.The stock has failed to earn returns over the past five years, falling by ov

Why is market rising today? Sensex soars over 800 pts, Nifty nears 24,200; 4 key factors

The Indian stock market surged on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rising nearly 1% each, despite a sharp increase in oil prices as US-Iran tensions escalated.At 9:49 am Sensex soared above 800 points to trade at 77,550 level, while Nifty gained over 200 points to trade above 24,200 mark. The sharp gains added around Rs 3 lakh crore to the total market capitalisation of all companies listed on BSE, pulling it up to Rs 482 lakh crore.Infosys, L&T, Eternal, Hindustan Unilever, Bharti Airtel, TCS, Bajaj Finance, M&M, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank and HCL Technologies shares w

Top stocks to buy or sell: Stock recommendations for today - check list

Stock market recommendations: United Breweries, and Max Healthcare are the top stocks to buy recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for July 29, 2026. Adani Enterprises has been identified as a sell call.

Sensex Surges Over 800 Points, Nifty Jumps Over 1% As IT Stocks Lead Four-Day Rally

IT stocks on a roll: TCS, Infosys, Coforge and others rally up to 5% for second straight day. What's driving this surge?

Indian IT stocks surged again on Wednesday, with Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro, Coforge and Tech Mahindra gaining up to 5% as a sharp selloff in semiconductor stocks intensified amid growing investor concerns over Big Tech's massive AI spending.TCS shares gained 3.2% to Rs 2,476 on the BSE, while Infosys rallied 4.1% to Rs 1,152. HCL Tech rose 2.3% to Rs 1,350, and Wipro edged 2.2% higher to Rs 185. Midcap IT stocks outperformed, led by Coforge, which surged another 5% following a strong Q1 performance, while Persistent Systems advanced more than 3%.This development comes at a time when Indian

KPIT Technologies shares rise 4% ahead of Q1FY27 results

Shares of KPIT Technologies gained momentum on Wednesday, July 29, climbing 4.20% to Rs 627.70 ahead of the company’s June quarter (Q1FY27) earnings announcement scheduled later in the day.Investor attention is focused on the company’s quarterly performance, with market participants keen to assess revenue trends, operational execution, and management’s outlook for the coming quarters.Earlier in July, KPIT Technologies’ management had provided an initial outlook for Q1FY27, highlighting that the anticipated impact on revenue would stem from multiple client-related actions. At the same time, the

BlueStone Jewellery shares soar 7%. Should you buy at current levels or avoid?

BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle shares surged nearly 7% on Wednesday, extending their one-month rally to around 50% after the company's strong Q1 earnings boosted investor sentiment. However, technical indicators suggest investors should keep an eye on key support and resistance levels following the sharp run-up.Earlier this month, the jewellery retailer reported a net profit of Rs 14 crore for the April-June quarter of FY27, compared with a net loss of Rs 21 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.The company said its standalone revenue rose nearly 49% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 733 cror

Indian IT stocks rally: Why TCS, Infosys, Wipro are rising as global AI stocks plunge

The gains came even as India's IT sector continues to face headwinds, including subdued discretionary technology spending, pricing pressure, higher employee costs and uncertainty over how artificial intelligence could affect conventional outsourcing revenues.

SBI Raises ₹4,691 Crore Through AT-1 Bonds, Funds To Support Business Growth

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Jumps 888 Points Higher Despite Fresh US-Iran Tensions

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Why did market rise today? Sensex soars 890 pts, Nifty closes above 24,250; 4 factors behind Rs 4 lakh cr gains on D-Street

The Indian stock market sharply surged on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rising more than 1% each, despite a sharp increase in oil prices as US-Iran tensions escalated.Sensex soared nearly 889 points to close at 77,655 while Nifty gained around 265 points to end the session above 24,250. The sharp gains added over Rs 4 lakh crore to the total market capitalisation of all companies listed on BSE, pulling it up to Rs 483 lakh crore.Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Infosys shares were the top gainers on Sensex, jumping 4-5% each. Trent, Tata Steel, L&T shares followed, rising

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Motilal Oswal raises mid and smallcap allocation to 50%, stays neutral on Indian equities

Mumbai: Motilal Oswal Private Wealth is overweight on Indian mid- and small-caps, although it maintains a neutral stance on Indian stocks. The money manager for deep pockets is increasing allocations by 10 percentage points to 50%, while suggesting a 40% allocation to hybrids and large caps. The rest - 10% - should include global equities."We have increased our overweight to mid- and small-caps given their stronger representation in high-growth, new-economy sectors and the improvement in valuations," said Sandipan Roy, chief investment officer, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth. 132724209For hybri

Hybrid ETFs Explained: Can They Help You Beat Stock Market Volatility?

SEBI currently permits equity-oriented, debt-oriented and balanced Hybrid ETFs.

Why Abu Dhabi Is Pumping Billions Into India And What It Means For Investors

Abu Dhabi's engagement with India has moved well beyond minority investments.

Sensex, Nifty Trade Flat As Uncertainty In West Asia Grips Investors

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Settles 170 Points Higher Amid Fresh US-Iran Tensions

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Sensex Extends Gains For Second Day, Blue-Chip Buying And Foreign Fund Inflows Lift Markets

Gen Z Leads India's Investor Boom, Making Up 59% Of New Market Entrants

India's stock market has witnessed a sharp rise in investor participation.

ANMI Marks 31 Years Of Growth, Sets Roadmap For AI, Tokenisation and Financial Inclusion In India's Broking Industry

Scheme selection key as mutual fund returns vary widely across categories

Mumbai: Returns from mutual fund schemes over the past year show a wide gap between the best- and worst-performing funds across categories, underscoring the importance of scheme selection for investors.In the flexi-cap category, the largest by assets under management (AUM), the top-performing scheme, Quant Flexi Cap Fund, returned 12.29% over the past year, while the worst performer, Samco Flexi Cap Fund, lost 5.75%.The divergence was even wider in the small-cap category, where Trust Small Cap Fund gained 27.39%, while Tata Small Cap Fund fell 5.08%.Wealth managers said the divergence reflects

NSE's ‘dark’ chapter worth ₹1,491 cr comes to an end

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SIP For All Salary Brackets: This Formula Will Build Crores Over Time

Increasing your SIP by 10% annually can make a huge difference to long-term capital building.

Markets trade higher in early deals; Bajaj Finance surges over 6%

Profit-taking in IT stock restricted markets rally during the initial trading

India's Billionaire Family Offices Share Investment Profits To Attract Talent

Most family offices did not offer carried interest to their investment teams

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Settle In Green Amid Mixed Global Cues

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Why Market Corrections May Be the Best Time to Invest, Not Exit

Sensex Gains 166 Points, Nifty Closes Above 24,300 As Financial And Auto Stocks Lead Rally

Supreme Court Stays Order To Bring National Stock Exchange Under RTI Act

The bench posted the matter for hearing after four weeks.

Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order declaring NSEI ‘public authority’ under RTI Act

The High Court’s division bench had observed that if the body is owned, controlled or substantially financed by the appropriate government, it would qualify as a ‘public authority’

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NSE pays Rs 715 crore to settle pending Rs 1,491-crore co-location case ahead of IPO

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Friday said it has paid Rs 714.74 crore to Sebi after receiving the regulator's in-principle approval to settle the long-pending colocation and dark fibre cases for Rs 1,491.21 crore.The latest payment, together with the Rs 776.47 crore already deposited by the NSE, completes the Rs 1,491.21-crore settlement amount agreed under the revised settlement terms.The payment comes a day after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) gave its in-principle approval to the revised settlement proposal submitted by the exchange.In a statement, NSE said, "

Strong earnings, FPI inflows keep Indian equities resilient despite global risks

Mumbai: India’s key equity indices logged their biggest monthly gains in three months this July, harnessing what analysts described as better-than-expected corporate earnings, which helped negate lingering concerns over elevated oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. On Friday, the Nifty rose 66.45 points, or 0.3%, to close at 24,383.6. On the BSE, the Sensex rose 166.49 points, or 0.2%, to end at 78,094.64.Both indices climbed more than 2.5% through the week and advanced nearly 2.1% in July.Concerns over oil prices appear to have prevented further gains for the key gauges, which remained wi

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Concurrent Gainers: 15 stocks rally for five straight sessions, surge up to 20%

Bandhan Small Cap among 4 small caps that delivered over 20% CAGR since their respective inception

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F&O Talk: Nifty lacks direction on charts, says Sudeep Shah; outlines Bajaj Finance, Eternal strategy after Q1

The Indian stock market extended gains for a third consecutive session on Friday, with benchmark indices the Sensex and the Nifty ending higher amid overall bullish global market sentiment.Sensex rose 166.5 points to close at 78,095, while the Nifty 50 gained over 66 points to end the session at 24,384. Broader markets also remained in the green, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rising more than 0.4%.Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty and ba

Indian equities ‘probably oversold’: FIIs warm up after months of outflows

Foreign investors are showing renewed interest in Indian equities after significant outflows. Geopolitical uncertainties and elevated oil prices continue to pose risks to the outlook. India's domestic economy demonstrates robust performance with healthy sales and credit growth. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to align its monetary policy with the US Federal Reserve. Delays in bond index inclusion reflect global market dynamics, not India's debt concerns.

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Nuvama initiates coverage on KPR Mill and 2 other textile stocks, sees up to 35% upside. Here's why

Nuvama Institutional Equities has initiated coverage on three key Indian textile players, KPR Mill, Indo Count Industries, and Sanathan Textiles, citing the ongoing shift in global sourcing away from China. The brokerage has assigned 'Buy' ratings to all three stocks, with upside potential of up to 35%.According to Nuvama's thematic report titled ‘Textiles – The Loom Turns Toward India’, the brokerage highlighted that the global textile market, which is currently valued at around $1.6 trillion, is witnessing its largest sourcing shift in two decades. With China's share of US apparel imports ha

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Dividends & stock splits: Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank among nearly 100 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own?

Nearly 100 companies, including Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank, Coforge, Vedanta Aluminium and others, have fixed their record dates for corporate actions such as stock splits and dividends for the upcoming week between August 3 (Monday) and August 7 (Friday).Interested investors need to hold shares of these companies in their demat accounts on the record date to be eligible for the respective corporate actions. The list remains tentative, as more companies may announce record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits during the week.Here is a day-wise list of corporate actions to watch ou

FII Outflows Ease Sharply In July, Strong DII Buying And Better Sentiment Support Indian Markets

AI may hurt IT today, but it could create the sector's next growth engine: Baroda BNP Paribas MF

Artificial intelligence may be disrupting India's $280-billion IT services industry today, but the technology could ultimately create its next wave of growth rather than destroy it, according to Rohan Korde, Fund Manager at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.The fund house believes the recent correction in IT stocks reflects concerns over tariffs, AI-led disruption and weak near-term earnings guidance, but says the long-term opportunity lies in the industry's transition from pilot AI projects to large-scale enterprise deployments. Korde sees emerging demand for data engineering, cybersecurity, clo

FPIs reverse 4-month selling trend with Rs 20,200 cr inflow in July

After four straight months of selling, foreign investors turned net buyers of Indian equities in July, pumping in Rs 20,200 crore, aided by attractive valuations, improving corporate earnings and easing global headwinds.The latest inflow marks a sharp reversal from the preceding months, when Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March, according to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL).Prior to the four-month selling spree, FPIs had invested Rs 22,615 crore

Dalal Street outlook: RBI policy, earnings and other cues to drive market this week

The stock market faces a crucial week with key domestic and global events. The Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision is a major focus for investors. Geopolitical developments in West Asia and crude oil prices will also influence sentiment. Several large companies are set to announce their quarterly earnings results. Foreign investors turned net buyers in July, supporting market confidence.

Market recap: Top-10 firms add Rs 2.51 lakh crore; Bajaj Finance biggest winner

India's largest listed firms saw market value increase by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week. Nine of the top ten most-valued companies experienced valuation gains on Dalal Street. Bajaj Finance led the surge after reporting strong June-quarter earnings, while Hindustan Unilever declined. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty indices climbed significantly, reflecting positive market sentiment. Easing crude oil prices and renewed foreign investor buying boosted risk appetite.

New stock market timings from August 3: What has changed?

Starting August 3, Sebi will implement a new Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks. This session will determine the official closing price after regular trading concludes. Trading hours in the equity derivatives segment will also extend by ten minutes. The pre-open session has been revised with new order entry and matching times. These changes aim for a fairer and more transparent closing price discovery.

New F&O closing auction rules: Impact on traders, investors decoded

Mumbai: From August 3, exchanges are overhauling the way closing prices are determined for stocks in the futures and options (F&O) segment. Here is what are the changes and what it means for traders and investors:What are exchanges changing?Exchanges are changing the way the official closing prices of certain stocks are decided. The daily closing price is one of the most important numbers for market participants. It is used to calculate index closing levels, mutual fund portfolios, and settle derivatives contracts.At present, a stock's closing price is based on the average price of trades

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Sensex Jumps 600 Points, Nifty Up 0.8% As Falling Crude Prices And FII Inflows Lift Sentiment

$100 bn in sight, yet the rupee won't budge

What time will stock market close from today? New timings and rationale explained

The Closing Auction Session aims to concentrate liquidity at the end of the trading day. The idea is to facilitate smoother execution of large orders and generate a closing price that is more accurate in terms of reflecting overall market demand and supply.

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points As Trump Halts Iran Strikes

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Sensex, Nifty Rally For Fourth Straight Session, Lower Crude Oil Prices And IT Stocks Lift Market Sentiment

200 point-jump in 2 minutes: Why Nifty made a surprising surge before closing bell

Nifty 50 jumped nearly 200 points in just two minutes on Monday, as traders adjusted to India's new closing auction system for large stocks. At 3.28 pm, Nifty was trading at 24,573, which then surged to 24,774 to close nearly 1.6% higher at 3:30 pm. The sharp move came after exchanges introduced the Closing Auction Session (CAS) from August 3. The new system changes how the closing price is calculated for stocks that are part of the futures and options list.The move appeared to surprise some intraday traders, especially those used to the old 3:30 pm closing pattern. Under the new structure, di

Domestic Investors Overtake FIIs In Nifty 500 Ownership, DII Holdings Reach Record 21% As Foreign Stake Falls

New stock market closing auction triggers confusion

Promoter ownership climbs to two-year high despite persistent FII selling

Mumbai: Indian promoters demonstrated enhanced commitment to the businesses they run as net stock buyers in the June quarter, driving ownership in NSE-listed companies to a two-year high, even as the collective holdings of foreign institutional investors (FII) slipped to the lowest in 14 years amid soaring oil prices.Promoters bought shares worth ₹36,336 crore during the quarter, the most in four years since June 2022, showed data from primeinfobase.com.Read more: FPI inflows into Indian G-Secs dry up as US rate hike loomsAt the end of the quarter, 41.36% of stock was held by private promoters

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Top stocks to buy : Stock market recommendations for today - check list

Stock market recommendations: Honasa Consumer, Gland Pharma, Bata India, and Siemens - these are the top stocks to buy picked by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan for August 4, 2026:

BSE Sensex trades in green, Nifty50 slips in red: Why benchmark indices moved opposite?

Indian stock market indices Nifty50 and BSE Sensex diverged due to a new closing auction session. This new mechanism replaced the volume-weighted average price for price discovery. The exchange clarified that this divergence was not an anomaly but a result of the new process. The closing price is now determined by an equilibrium price mechanism which maximizes trading volume. Market participants showed encouraging participation in the inaugural closing auction session.

BSE Launches Closing Auction Session, Over 400 Trading Members Participate Across 200 Stocks

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Nifty Plunges As Sensex Moves Differently, Is Something Wrong With The Market? NSE Reveals The Real Reason

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Settles 210 Points Lower Ahead Of RBI Policy Outcome

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Markets Snap Four-Day Winning Streak, Sensex Falls 210 Points As New Closing Auction Triggers Volatility

Will Nifty & Sensex continue to diverge? What new stock market timings mean

As per SEBI guidelines, a new Closing Auction Session has been introduced for eligible stocks, where continuous trading will halt at 3:15 PM instead of 3:30 PM. This has altered the final closing price calculation methodology for several stocks.

Closing auction keeps traders on edge as divergence persists

Mumbai: The divergence between Sensex and Nifty levels persisted for the second day on Tuesday as market participants continued to grapple with confusion around the rollout of the closing auction system launched the previous day. The expiry of Nifty weekly futures and options contracts on Tuesday added to the complexity, with several traders taking to social media complaining of unexpected moves in derivatives prices and losses on their positions.The Sensex ended at 78,428.95, down 210.08 points or 0.27%, while the Nifty closed at 24,614.90, down 159.40 points or 0.64%, coming off early lows.

Experts advise caution as CAS fuels arbitrage fund NAV volatility

Mumbai: Arbitrage fund investors were surprised Monday to see the net asset values (NAV) of their portfolios surge an average 0.46% in a single day, translating into an annualised yield of 167%. What explains such drastic movements in an asset class that barely yields 7% a year or about 0.02% a day? Well, this happened on the first day after the introduction of the closing auction session (CAS) for F&O stocks by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).Fund managers said teething troubles with the new auction system will cause skewed NAVs. "For arbitrage funds, the CAS does introduce some executi

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Markets Fall Over New Closing Price System: Why Traders Are Spooked

Share Market Today: India introduced the Closing Auction Session from August 3.

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Close Flat As RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady

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Gold Futures Surge ₹2,165 To Hit ₹1.46 Lakh As Safe-Haven Demand & Weaker Dollar Fuel Global Bullion Rally

Sensex Gains 152 Points, Nifty Closes Flat After RBI Holds Repo Rate At 5.25%

CAS sparks trader backlash as losses mount, Sebi holds firm

Mumbai: The newly-introduced closing auction system (CAS) has drawn sharp criticism from traders, who are irked by the unpredictability of recent index and stock price moves and the resulting losses.Calls for changes to the mechanism or, even a temporary rollback, have gathered pace on social media, prompting the Securities and Exchange Board of India and exchanges to convene a meeting with top brokers even as the authorities defended the framework.The regulator is believed to have told brokers that it has no plans to change the CAS for now and urged them to encourage more traders to participa

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for Aug 6, 2026 - check list

Top stock market recommendations: Ambuja Cements, Asahi India Glass, and Pfizer - these stocks have been identified as the top buy calls for August 6, 2026 by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President - Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management. The expert has also shared outlook on Nifty50 and Bank Nifty:

Ace investor Madhusudan Kela cuts stake in this multibagger stock after 200% rally in a year. Do you own?

Veteran market investor Madhusudan Kela's family has trimmed its stake in technology solutions provider Rashi Peripherals during the April–June quarter of FY27 after the stock rallied over 140% in 2026 and nearly 200% over the past year.The exact price at which the shares were sold and the dates of the transactions are yet to be ascertained. Since shareholding disclosures are still being released, further portfolio changes cannot be ruled out.According to the company's latest shareholding pattern filed with the NSE, Madhuri Madhusudan Kela, wife of ace investor Madhusudan Kela, reduced her hol

Middle East Peace Hopes Keep Markets Cautious, Sensex Gains 374 Points While Nifty Ends Flat

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Weekly Expiry: Sensex mirrors Nifty's swings, but with milder spurts

Mumbai: The BSE benchmark Sensex's first weekly expiry since the implementation of the new closing auction session saw spurts in the index like the moves seen in its peer Nifty over the past three days, though the magnitude was lower.Market participants said that while unusual moves continued to dominate, these would be the new normal until liquidity improves.On Thursday, the Sensex ended at the day's high of 78,954.76, up 0.48% over Wednesday, while the Nifty closed almost flat. Nifty was up as much as 0.2% earlier in the day."Once again on Sensex expiry, we saw virtually no decay in options

SEBI Annual Report Shows Shift Towards Long-Term Investing As Equity Delivery Ratios Rise In FY26

Younger, wider, diverse: How India's investor base is changing

India's investor community is witnessing remarkable transformation, with a younger demographic leading the growth. The median age of investors has notably declined, indicating an influx of fresh talent. Additionally, participation is extending beyond major metropolitan areas, while the growing number of female investors enhances gender diversity. This evolving landscape highlights a vibrant and inclusive financial market across the nation.

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Sheds 500 Points Amid Negative Global Cues

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Sebi streamlines market intermediaries inspection framework, cuts FY27 target to one-third

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday streamlined inspection of market intermediaries by mandating joint inspections by stock exchanges and depositories and reducing its inspection target for FY27 to about one-third of the previous year's level.The revamped inspection framework, which follows consultations with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) and the Supervisory Body for Investment Advisers (IAs) and Research Analysts (RAs), will be implemented from the financial year 2026-27.As part of the changes, Sebi has rationalised its inspection target for FY27 to around one-third of the inspection

Beyond the headline number: What India’s Rs 1.3 lakh crore MTF book really tells us

India's margin trading facility (MTF) book has grown roughly five-fold, from around Rs 25,000 crore in FY23 to over Rs 1.3 lakh crore today. Read in isolation, that number invites comparisons to the leverage-driven volatility seen overseas. Read in context, it is better understood as evidence of deepening cash-market participation, supported by a regulatory framework built specifically to avoid the structural risks that produced Kospi-style volatility.The surge in retail participation, reflected in 13.1 crore investors (NSE) and over 23.16 crore demat accounts, has transformed India's equity l

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Quant Small Cap Fund adds SBI Funds Management, Caliber Mining and 11 others in July

Quant Small Cap Fund has added SBI Funds Management, Caliber Mining and 11 other stocks in the month of July, according to the monthly portfolio disclosed by Quant Mutual Fund.The small cap fund added 22,792 shares of SBI Funds Management and 44,988 shares of Caliber Mining and Logistics in its portfolio in July. Among the other 11 stocks, the fund added the maximum number of shares of Hexaware Technologies. It added around 65.93 lakh shares of this stock in its portfolio.Also Read | Quant MF ups IT exposure as sector enters ‘neglected territory’; sees crude correctionThis was followed by the

F&O Talk: Smallcaps look strong on charts, says Sudeep Shah; outlines Trent, Swiggy, Kalyan Jewellers strategy

The Indian stock markets closed in the red, with the newly-launched closing auction session continuing to create a divergence among the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty.Sensex closed nearly 456 points lower (0.58%) at 78,499 while Nifty 50 fell only 65 points (0.27%) to end the session at 24,571. Broader markets were mixed, with Nifty Smallcap 100 closing in the red, while Nifty Midcap 100 gained 0.2%.Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty and smallcaps, as well as a

Explained: How BSE traded fewer contracts after CAS but premiums rose 75% in first week

Asia's oldest exchange, BSE, traded far fewer derivatives contracts in the first week following the implementation of the Closing Auction Session (CAS). However, the contracts generated significantly higher premiums, helping the exchange sharply improve its premium turnover and gain market share, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities.Nuvama said the first week of CAS implementation appears to have curbed last-minute swings, fuelling flows into deep out-of-the-money options. This resulted in a sharp decline in the average number of contracts traded, even as premiums rebounded.BSE’s average

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India’s markets have strong domestic cushion, but global risks loom: Sebi

India's economy is poised for substantial growth in 2026-27, driven by strong domestic demand and increased government spending. While this positive outlook is promising, external factors such as the ongoing Middle East conflict and fluctuating oil prices present significant risks. Additionally, last year saw a historic exodus of foreign investment from Indian equities, but favorable domestic conditions may help mitigate these global challenges.

Foreign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) maintained their buying spree in Indian equities, investing Rs 12,921 crore in the first week of August, driven by improving macroeconomic conditions, expectations of US rate cuts, lower crude oil prices and a stable rupee.The inflow follows a Rs 20,200-crore investment in July, marking a sharp turnaround after four consecutive months of heavy selling.FPIs had withdrawn Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March. Prior to this selling streak, they had invested Rs 22,615 crore in February

Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner

The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms jumped Rs 1.43 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India emerging as the biggest gainer.Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 404.53 points, or 0.51 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 187.05 points, or 0.76 per cent."Markets ended the week with modest gains despite heightened volatility, as investors navigated the roll-out of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) framework for F&O stocks, the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, and lingering geopolitical uncertainties," Ajit Mishra - SVP, Res

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Market recap: Four of top 10 firms add Rs 1.43 lakh crore; SBI bags biggest gains

Dalal Street wrapped up last week on a high note, showcasing impressive gains among leading firms. State Bank of India saw a remarkable surge in its market value, joining industry giants Reliance Industries and TCS, which also experienced robust growth. Conversely, several other major companies faced decreases in their market valuations. Despite some volatility, overall market indices noted steady gains as the week closed.

IPO bonanza: 5 firms to raise over Rs 7,400 crore this week

A bustling week looms for India's primary market as five companies gear up to unveil their IPOs, collectively aiming to gather an impressive Rs 7,443 crore for diverse corporate initiatives. Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics set to kick off on August 10, while Milky Mist Dairy Food and Shiprocket will make their appearances later in the week.

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This week, Dalal Street will closely observe global geopolitical shifts and local economic data. Investors will pay attention to fluctuations in crude oil prices and news from the Strait of Hormuz. In addition, important domestic inflation figures and updates on foreign exchange reserves are on the horizon. The Q1 FY27 earnings season is set to pick up pace with numerous company results.

FPIs turn buyers in IT stocks for first time in 2026, invest Rs 3,358 crore in July

Mumbai: Overseas investors turned buyers in India's beaten-down information technology shares in July, with inflows of ₹3,298 crore in the second half and ₹3,358 crore during the month - the first net buying in the sector this year. Consumer durables drew ₹4,958 crore and healthcare ₹3,654 crore from foreign portfolio investors in the July 16-31 period, amid early signs of their renewed appetite for Indian stocks.FPIs turned net buyers of equities worth ₹4,640 crore in the second half of July, adding to ₹15,560 crore in the first fortnight, according to NSDL data. July was only the second mont

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Titan Co has returned to investors' radar in 2026 after nearly two years of weak stock returns, with the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-linked marquee holding adding nearly Rs 80,000 crore in market value this year. The rally has been driven by a mix of factors including steady jewellery demand, stable gold prices, market share gains by organised jewellers, strong execution at Tanishq and CaratLane, and renewed confidence that Titan can build more growth engines beyond jewellery.The stock had spent the past two years delivering almost flat returns, even as the company remained one of India’s strongest co

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Has Dalal Street's near term outlook improved? HSBC lists 4 headwinds, 3 tailwinds to watch out for

The Indian stock market remained resilient despite global macroeconomic challenges, recording modest gains of 2% in July after a volatile month, and the near-term outlook is now improving, assuming no re-escalation of geopolitical conflicts, HSBC Mutual Fund said in its latest report.HSBC expects India's investment cycle to be on a medium-term uptrend supported by government investment in infrastructure, support to manufacturing and pickup in private investments. It added that announcements of potential trade deals with the European Union and US should also support exports.India’s corporate ea

Sensex And Nifty Finish Marginally Higher, Hormuz Uncertainty Keeps Investors Guarded

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BSE enters Nifty50, Wipro exits: What changes from September 30

BSE Ltd is set to take the place of Wipro Ltd in the prestigious Nifty 50 index from September 30, 2026. This alteration comes after a semi-annual review by NSE Indices, focusing on market capitalization metrics. Following this shift, Wipro will transition to the Nifty Next 50 index. BSE's inclusion is attributed to its notably greater free-float market capitalization, complemented by other index updates on the same date.

‘Broken overnight’: How stock market’s new closing auction is making traders jittery

New stock market closing system: Brokerages found themselves responding to a surge of client queries, while retail investors turned to social media after noticing that the official closing prices appeared to differ from where stocks had traded during the day.

Indian equities could hit new highs next year: Aditya Birla MF

Mumbai: Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund expects Indian equities to scale fresh highs over the next year, betting that stronger earnings growth, a more stable rupee and a continuing pipeline of new listings will outweigh concerns around elevated valuations.However, the fund house cautioned that gains are likely to be more measured than in previous rallies."Elevated valuations are likely to keep the markets advancing gradually and make stock selection important," said Harish Krishnan, chief investment officer for equities at Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. Three factors underpin the asset m

IPO Rush: 34 companies race to launch issues worth Rs 45,000 crore by September 30

Mumbai: At least 34 companies headed for initial public offerings (IPOs) are racing against an end-of-September deadline and face a daunting task. They must initiate share sales within the next 35 trading sessions - about one issue every trading day - or risk a fresh cycle of regulatory approvals.These companies, seeking to collectively raise around ₹45,000 crore, could face potential delays in their fundraising plans, therefore, if the September 30 deadline is breached.Read more: Can Milky Mist IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?Companies have a year from the date of regulat

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Sensex Declines 400 Points, Nifty Down 0.5% As Rising Crude Oil Prices Trigger Market Caution

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Sensex Falls 388 Points, Nifty Slips 112 Points as Cement, FMCG & Realty Stocks Drag

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India govt says retail option trader losses fell 18% after regulatory curbs

Retail investors' losses in India's ​equity derivatives market fell ​nearly 18% year-on-year to 916.85 billion ​rupees ($9.61 billion) in the financial year ended March 2026, according to data provided by the government in Parliament on ‌Tuesday.The ⁠government said ⁠the number of individual investors trading equity derivatives fell ​by nearly a fifth to 7.86 million, following a series ​of regulatory measures introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to curb speculative ​trading activity in the segment ⁠over the ‌last 18 months.The world's most populous ​nation ​is home

Sebi proposes to bring all bullion trades under vault management rules

India's markets regulator proposed on ​Tuesday extending ​the rules that currently govern ​vault managers to cover all physically settled bullion underlying SEBI-regulated products, a move aimed at ‌strengthening oversight ⁠of ⁠the country's digital bullion market.Here are the ​details:The Securities and Exchange Board of India ​has proposed expanding its gold-backed Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) framework to cover all ​physical bullion underlying SEBI-regulated ⁠products, including ‌bullion exchange-traded funds and ​derivatives, ​according to a consultation paper.⁠Vault managers store physi

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IPO lock-in expiry could bring shares worth $7.6 billion to D-Street

Mumbai: Shares of at least 45 recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading over the next two months as post-IPO lock-in periods expire, potentially adding to the supply of shares. According to data compiled by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, shares worth around $7.6 billion are set to be unlocked between August 12 and September-end. The expiry of lock-ins allows promoters, anchor investors and other pre-IPO shareholders to sell their holdings, but need not translate into share sales.However, the prospect of a sale could weigh on stock prices in the near term

Equity MF bets lose some zip, seasonal debt flow lifts AUM

Mumbai: Retail investors slowed equity purchases by nearly 15% in July, putting in ₹24,697 crore into mutual funds, compared with ₹28,973 crore of fresh commitments in June. Purchases of debt instruments, which experts attributed to seasonality, helped expand the total industry size. Growth in systematic investment plans (SIP) continued to be steady with investors allocating ₹31,961 crore, compared with ₹31,781 in the previous month.Being the first month of the quarter, debt funds saw inflows of ₹1.88 lakh crore, inflows largely into liquid, overnight and money market funds. Due to this, asset

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Sensex Declines 0.4%, Nifty Down 114 Points As Crude Oil Climbs Above $90 Amid US-Iran Tensions

MCX shares rise 2% as JPMorgan upgrades, raises target price after this Sebi proposal

Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) rose more than 2% on Wednesday as international brokerages issued bullish calls on the stock after market regulator Sebi proposed to allow foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to participate in non-agricultural commodity derivative contracts, which are physically settled on domestic exchanges.In a consultation paper issued on Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) listed proposals aimed at widening the scope of FPI participation in commodity derivatives. At present, overseas investors can trade in non-agricultural commodity derivative

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Sebi sees no manipulation in new CAS despite participation concerns

India's markets regulator has not observed any ​manipulation in the ​newly introduced closing auction session that determines ​closing price levels, the Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman said on Wednesday.The closing auction is a big ‌market structure ⁠reform ⁠in line with global standards, Tuhin Kanta Pandey said at ​an event in Mumbai."We are considering all inputs to increase ​participation," Pandey said, adding that any new system requires time to settle and attract more participation.The ​closing auction is a separate 20-minute ⁠session introduced ‌last week in which exchang

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Sheds 180 Points Amid Hormuz Deadlock

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Lenskart Solutions shares jump 7% after Q1 results; Jefferies, Goldman Sachs, 3 others raise target price

Shares of Lenskart Solutions gained as much as 7% to their day’s high of Rs 627 on the BSE on Thursday after it reported a 182.3% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit (PAT) to Rs 228 crore in the first quarter of FY27.The company’s revenue from operations rose 33.6% YoY to Rs 2,214 crore during the quarter, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased 61.3% YoY to Rs 589 crore. The eyecare services provider said growth was broad-based, with revenue from India rising 30.7% YoY and international revenue increasing 38%.Also read: Lenskart, Delhivery, am

Astral shares rally 10% following Q1 results; Citi sees target price at Rs 1,900, Nuvama upgrades stock to 'Buy'

Shares of building materials and piping major Astral surged as much as 9.5% to an intraday high of Rs 1,599 apiece on the BSE on Thursday after the company reported strong Q1 FY27 results.Astral posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 120.2 crore for the first quarter of FY27, up 51.8% from Rs 79.2 crore in the year-ago period.Astral attributed the growth in profitability to higher utilisation at its new manufacturing plants, a shift towards higher-margin products and strong operational execution despite broader industry headwinds.EBITDA for the quarter rose 25.8% year-on-year to Rs 244 crore,

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KRN Heat Exchanger shares hit 5% upper circuit as Q1 net profit more than doubles

Shares of KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration hit a 5% upper circuit at Rs 1,398.80 on the BSE on Thursday, following a strong Q1 FY27 earnings performance. The rally was driven by robust demand across both domestic and international markets.The company’s consolidated revenue from operations for the June quarter more than doubled, surging 118.9% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 252.32 crore from Rs 115.28 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal. On a sequential basis, revenue grew over 40% YoY from Rs 179.48 crore in the preceding March quarter, while total income stood at Rs 255.09 crore compa

UBS upgrades MCX rating to Buy with Rs 3,800 target price: Can it boost the stock?

Global brokerage UBS upgraded Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) to a Buy rating from Neutral, raising its 12-month price target to Rs 3,800 from Rs 3,600. The upgrade follows a recent 15% price correction from its May peak, which UBS noted leaves the stock trading at an attractive valuation of 40x 12-month forward price-to-earning, a discount of more than 10% to its three-year average.Given this strong valuation support, resilient volumes, and positive regulatory developments, the global brokerage raised its earnings per share estimates for MCX by 4%, 8%, and 9% for FY27, FY28, and FY29,

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Sensex Gains 114 Points, Nifty Slips 40 Points In Mixed Close

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MFs cut PSU bank exposure, raise bets on IT, auto & pharma in July

Mutual fund managers reshuffled portfolios within blue-chip stocks in July, increasing exposure to select IT, auto and pharmaceutical names. Fund houses bought financial services plays including NBFCs and private sector lenders.Read more: Which sectors attracted mutual fund interest in July? Check detailsAt the same time, they pared holdings in PSU names such as SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Indian Bank and Punjab National Bank amid a broader shift towards sectors offering better earnings visibility and stock-specific opportunities.133226686

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Nifty at risk below 24,000; MCX, Havells among stocks to watch next week: Rupak De

The Indian stock market remained under pressure during the week, with the Nifty slipping about 1% and testing crucial support levels amid weakening momentum. While the broader trend remains positive, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, believes a decisive break below 24,000 could push the benchmark into a short-term bearish phase.For the week ahead, De expects the 24,000 level to remain critical for the Nifty, while 24,700 could emerge as the next upside target if the market stages a recovery. He remains positive on the auto and PSU bank sectors, while FMCG and energy could s

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ETMarkets Smart Talk| Where is the value? Sachin Bajaj favours financials, healthcare, capex plays

After a sharp correction in the first half of 2026, Indian equities are showing signs of stabilisation, with improving earnings, resilient domestic flows and more reasonable valuations providing a stronger fundamental backdrop.Sachin Bajaj, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Axis Max Life, believes the market is entering a more favourable phase as the earnings recovery gains traction and FY27 growth visibility improves.In an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Bajaj identifies financials, healthcare—particularly CDMOs and hospitals—and capital goods and capex ben

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IPO rush: 5 companies to raise Rs 5,499 crore next week; Shiprocket, 4 others to list

India’s primary market, which has already seen 42 mainline companies raise Rs 54,378 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs), is set for another busy week, with five companies scheduled to launch their public issues between August 17 and August 21, seeking to raise a combined Rs 5,499.32 crore.Among them, Horizon Industrial Parks alone accounts for nearly 47% of the total fundraising planned through the five IPOs. Lalithaa Jewellery Mart is the second-largest issue, while the remaining three offerings together account for around Rs 1,199.32 crore.The fundraising will begin on Monday, Aug

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Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, often remembered as the Big Bull of the Indian stock market, is widely known for his investment philosophy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Investors often remember how the Warren Buffett of India made 20x returns on a Rs 1 crore investment overnight after the 1989 Budget.In 1989, a thick cloud of anxiety hung over the Bombay Stock Exchange. The newly formed VP Singh’s government was preparing to present its first Union Budget under Finance Minister Madhu Dandavate. Dalal Street was gripped by panic, as most investors assumed the socialist-le

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The Indian stock market remained range-bound last week, with Sensex losing around 500 points and Nifty falling 205 points to end in the red. Analysts now highlight four key factors that can influence Dalal Street’s action during the upcoming week, from August 17 (Monday) to August 21 (Friday).On Friday, Sensex and Nifty recorded slight losses even as oil prices stabilised around $87 per barrel. Sensex fell around 71 points to close at 78,009, while Nifty 50 lost 30 points to end the session at 24,366. Broader markets slipped into the deep red, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 i

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ICICI Bank overtakes HDFC Bank as top MF holding in July

Mumbai: ICICI Bank, which has drastically narrowed its valuation gap with HDFC Bank this year, has emerged as the most valued stock holding in mutual fund (MF) portfolios in July, ending a three-year run at the top for India's biggest lender by market value.Mutual funds currently hold around 3.94 billion shares of HDFC Bank, valued at ₹2.96 lakh crore, while their holding in ICICI Bank stands at around 2.10 billion shares, valued at ₹3.01 lakh crore.ICICI Bank now accounts for 5.35% of equity MF holdings, compared with 5.24% for HDFC Bank. As of July, 514 MF schemes held shares of HDFC Bank, w

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Strong earnings propel mid- and small-cap stocks to a significant rally on D-St

Mumbai: Mid- and small-cap companies delivered strong earnings performance in the June quarter, posting their sharpest revenue growth in 16 quarters, shrugging off the impact of rising commodity prices, mainly oil, amid West Asia conflict.Of the sample of 113 companies in the Nifty MidCap 150 index, aggregate revenue in April-June climbed 20%, its biggest jump since June 2022, from the same period a year ago. Operating profit rose 27%, extending its streak of double-digit growth to 13 quarters, according to Capitaline data. Aggregate net profit surged 23% year on year, marking the second conse

Hindustan Copper, Vedanta, other metal stocks slip up to 2% after sharp gains. Should you buy the dip or avoid?

Shares of metal companies dropped up to 2% on Tuesday, after recording sharp gains in the previous session, with analysts advising investors to view profit-booking-led corrections as buying opportunities.Nifty Metal dropped half a per cent amid an overall bearish market sentiment on Tuesday, with NMDC shares falling more than 2% to lead losses. Hindustan Copper shares lost over 1%, after rallying around 8% in the previous session.Today’s fall in metal stocks comes as metal prices corrected after hitting multi-month highs the previous day. Copper prices fell as the market digested a string of d

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RailTel shares rise 4% after securing Rs 165 crore order from Western Coalfields

RailTel Corporation of India shares gained nearly 4% in Friday’s session after the company secured a Rs 164.78 crore work order from Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), extending its strong order-winning streak in August.The stock climbed as much as 3.92% to Rs 291.75 during the session, as investors reacted to the latest contract and the company’s growing order pipeline.According to RailTel’s regulatory filing, the latest order involves setting up an MPLS VPN network for Western Coalfields Limited on a rental basis for 60 months. The contract, awarded by WCL, is worth Rs 164.79 crore including

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Shares of Hindustan Copper rose as much as 3.6% to Rs 580.50 on Friday before paring some gains. The rally came as global copper prices edged higher, supported by a weaker US dollar, although the metal remained on track to end a seven-week winning streak amid rising inventories and narrowing nearby price spreads.Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose 0.53% to $14,111.50 a tonne, while the most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange gained 0.36% to 107,570 yuan a tonne. Despite Friday’s gains, LME copper remained down around 0.30% for the week.Copp

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The Indian stock market extended gains on Friday, although Middle East uncertainties capped gains for the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty which closed only marginally higher.Sensex gained over 3 points to close at around 77,541 while Nifty 50 rose 20 points to end the session at 24,252. Broader markets performed better, with Nifty Smallcap 100 rising 0.6%.Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty IT, options data as well as an index strategy for the upcoming week. The

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Nearly 67 companies, including NBCC, MCX India, Paras Defence, NALCO, Senco Gold, Power Finance Corporation, and others, have fixed their record dates for dividends and other corporate actions for the week of August 24 (Monday) to August 28 (Friday).Interested investors need to hold shares of these companies in their demat accounts as of the respective record date to be eligible for corporate actions. The list remains tentative as more companies may announce record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits during the week.Here is a day-wise list of corporate actions to watch out for t

Earnings recovery still not priced in, says Kotak Life's Hemant Kanawala

India's earnings recovery has begun to broaden across sectors, but the market may not yet be fully pricing in the upcycle, according to Hemant Kanawala, senior executive vice president and head of equity at Kotak Life Insurance.After two weak years, relative valuations have moved closer to multi-year lows while large-caps are trading at about 19.7 times estimated FY27 earnings, Kanawala said. With Nifty profits expected to grow 17% to 18% in FY27 and Q1 earnings rising 18%, well above expectations, the setup offers a more favourable risk-reward equation, provided private capex revives and exte

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Dalal Street outlook: Markets seek recovery after two-week slide

Following a recent downturn, Indian equity markets may enter a phase of stabilization this week. Fluctuations in crude oil prices and updates on the US-Iran situation are expected to shape investor sentiment. Additionally, all eyes will be on the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium for signals regarding US Federal Reserve interest rates. Recent US economic metrics will also shed light on the overall economic resilience.

Market Trading Guide: Jayaswal Neco Industries among 2 stock recommendations for Monday

Elevated global bond yields continue to cause concern in the market. Analysts say the US Treasury's recent move to ease bond yields failed to provide lasting comfort, given surging crude prices and persistent inflation fears. Domestically, the RBI’s hawkish meeting minutes have pushed India's 10-year yield to a two-month high, driven by local inflation risks and tighter liquidity. Meanwhile, recent services PMI data shows domestic resilience amid an uncertain global environment.Here are two stock recommendations for Friday:Jayaswal Neco Industries - Buy | Buying Zone: Rs 100-101 | Stop-loss: R

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Drops 170 Points Lower Amid Mixed Global Cues

Sensex Today, Stock Market, Nifty, Share Market Live News Updates

Sensex Declines Over 200 Points, Nifty Fall 0.36% In Early Trade As Iran Sanctions, High Crude Prices Weigh On Markets

Indo Farm Equipment Shares Tumble 51% From Dalal Street Debut-Day High

Sensex, Nifty Trade Lower in Early Deals as HDFC Bank, Geopolitical Tensions Drag Markets

Titan, Infosys among 10 stocks with highest HNI holdings in Q1; check full list

Hitachi Energy India, GE Vernova, other power capex stocks rise up to 5%. Two reasons behind the surge

Shares of power capex stocks such as CG Power, GE Vernova, TD Power, Siemens rallied up to 5% after chip giant Nvidia reported a staggering 117% jump in data centre revenue year-on-year at $89 billion in the second quarter, alongside stellar 2028 guidance.In today’s session, TD Power shares jumped 5% to Rs 765 per share, while GE Vernova TD India gained over 4% to Rs 4,535. CG Power shares rose over 2% to Rs 899 per share, while Siemens also rose over 2% to Rs 4,137 per share. Hitachi India shares rose over 3% to Rs 34,248 per share.1.) What did Nvidia say about data centres?Nvidia announced s

Transformer Stocks Rise: CG Power, GE Vernova, Hitachi Energy India Gain After Trump Restricts China-Linked Grid Equipment

Vedanta, Wipro among 10 stocks that saw biggest jump in retail holders in Q1. See full list

MCX Daily Turnover Hits Record ₹62.93 Lakh Crore, Options Account For Over 98%

Ashoka Buildcon Shares Surge 15%, ₹602-Crore RVNL Order Fuels Biggest Rise In Six Years

The IPO rush is back. Rationality may not be

IPO fever surges as 10 August issues cross 100x bids

Mumbai: August turned out to be a blockbuster month for IPO subscriptions, with 10 of the 23 issues receiving bids for more than 100 times the shares on offer, the highest such tally in a single month since 2006, as per BSE and NSE data.Hy-Tech Engineers topped the charts with bids for 244.41 times the shares on offer, followed by Tempsens Instruments India at 183.53 times and ESDS Software Solutions at 135.88 times.133722605Ardee Industries, Lumino Industries, Augmont Enterprises, Behari Lal Engineering, Sunshine Pictures, Shiprocket and Priority Jewels were the other IPOs subscribed more tha

Nifty stocks left low and dry while billions rain down

$127 billion dollar flood puts ICICI, HDFC in focus

Reliance shares' 17% plunge puzzle despite a win

Indian IPO market chasing a ₹2 lakh crore dream

Motilal Oswal AMC CEO Prateek Agrawal explains why he is avoiding large banks, IT and FMCG stocks

Motilal Oswal AMC is steering clear of large banks, IT and FMCG companies as it doubles down on high-growth themes such as defence, renewables, digital businesses, hospitals and capital markets.“We have very little exposure to large banks, IT, commodities, internal combustion engine vehicles and FMCG,” said Prateek Agrawal, managing director and chief executive officer of Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company in a chat with ET Markets. The fund house believes sectors with sustained earnings growth can outperform the broader market over time.Edited excerpts from a chat:Given that Motilal is pr

F&O Talk: Nifty indicating little evidence of sustained recovery, says Sudeep Shah; outlines BSE, Groww strategy amid CAS

The Indian stock market closed in the green on Friday, although Sensex and Nifty erased most of the intraday gains to close near intraday lows after the closing auction session (CAS).Sensex gained 363 points to close at 76,515 while Nifty 50 rose over 24 points to end the session below 23,898 on Friday. Broader markets closed mixed, with Nifty Midcap 100 slipping into the red, while Nifty Smallcap 100 closed in the green.Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty, options

ECLGS 5.0 Crosses Major Milestone, 6.74 Lakh Guarantees Issued For Loans Worth Over ₹2.5 Lakh Crore

RBI Rate Hike Chances Rise As Banking System Liquidity Surplus Hits Record ₹10.3 Trillion

FPI Buying Stays On Track In September, Extends Strong Foreign Investment Momentum From July-August

RBI Clears LIC To Acquire Up To 9.99% Stake In ICICI Bank, Sets One-Year Window

FPIs Dump Rs 7,443 Crore In September First Week, 2026 Equity Exodus Hits Rs 2.32 Lakh Crore

Sensex, Nifty Face Volatile Week Ahead, Crude Oil And US Bond Yields In Focus

Motilal Oswal sees 27% upside in this retail stock

Dalal Street Slips Into The Red, Sensex and Nifty Fall 0.5% As IT, Metal and PSU Bank Stocks Weigh

Stock Markets Slip, JLR Cuts 4,000 UK Jobs, Pharma Gains On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

Stock Markets Slip, JLR Cuts 4,000 UK Jobs, Pharma Gains On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

Nifty may rebound to 23,800; Rupak De picks Apollo, Laurus Labs and Eternal for the week

After five straight weeks of losses, the Nifty may be setting up for a short-term rebound toward 23,600-23,800, provided it holds above the crucial 23,300 mark, according to Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities. While the broader weekly setup remains bearish and a durable bottom is yet to be confirmed, De sees scope for a tactical pullback and is betting on Apollo, Laurus Labs and Eternal as his top stock ideas for the week.Edited excerpts from a chat:Nifty lost around 2% over the past week. What does the weekly chart tell you? Is this still a correction within a larger range,

Fed Decision, 104 Dollar Crude In Focus Next Week, Nifty Near Key Support After 5 Week Losing Streak

Tata sees ₹17,200 crore added in a less than an hour

Kotak says India’s good numbers hide a larger test

Rs 23,000 crore outflows! Is the September FII rout indicating a worse end to 2026?

Foreign investors' brief return to Indian equities appears to be losing steam, with FPIs again turning sellers in September after two months of inflows. After buying Rs 11,045 crore in July and Rs 10,231 crore in August, foreign institutional investors have resumed selling in the secondary market. NSDL data up to September 19 shows FPI outflows of Rs 23,676 crore through the exchanges.July and August had raised hopes that foreign investors were coming back after a long selling spell earlier in the year. FIIs had sold Rs 34,152 crore in January, bought Rs 12,950 crore in February, and then sold

Nifty At 23000 What Happens If This Crucial Support Breaks

NMDC shares rally 2% after company sets target to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2047

Shares of NMDC rallied up to 2% on Monday to a day's high of Rs 80.85 after the company announced that it has set a target of achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2047, covering Scope 1 emissions from direct fuel consumption and Scope 2 emissions associated with electricity use.According to a filing with the exchange, the company has taken the decision as part of its commitment to progressively reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and transition towards lower-carbon mining practices.Also Read | NMDC sets Net Zero target for operational emissions by 2047The company said that und

ESDS Software shares snap 3-day fall, hit 5% upper circuit. What should shareholders do?

Shares of ESDS Software Solutions, India's best-performing IPO of the year, rallied as much as 5% on Monday to hit the upper circuit at Rs 1,622, resuming their strong post-listing run after three consecutive sessions of lower circuits.ESDS, an AI-enabled end-to-end IT services provider offering data centre, cloud, colocation, managed services and AI infrastructure solutions, listed at a 76% premium to its issue price of Rs 429 per share.The stock ended its listing day more than 110% above the issue price, before hitting a 20% upper circuit for the next two sessions, followed by three sessions

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Reclaims 23,400 As Falling Crude Oil Prices Fuel Market Rally

GIFT Nifty goes into overdrive, hits all-time high in volume and open interest

GIFT Nifty recorded an all-time high single-day volume record at 457,999 contracts on September 24, 2026, with a turnover of $21.18 billion, NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) said.The exchange also recorded an all-time high open interest of 452,433 contracts, with a turnover of $20.93 billion.Trading turnover on NSE IX has grown since the commencement of full-scale operations of GIFT Nifty on July 3, 2023. Since then, GIFT Nifty has recorded cumulative volume of more than 75.68 million contracts, with total cumulative turnover of $3.50 trillion through September 24, 2026.NSE IX said the late

F&O Talk: 23,270 is a key Nifty hurdle; Sudeep Shah picks 5 stocks, discusses PB Fintech, Turtlemint strategy

The Indian stock market closed in the green, with Sensex and Nifty rising up to 0.4% on Friday a day after the sharp crash that wiped off a significant portion of investors’ wealth.Sensex rose 315 points to end Friday’s session at 73,896 while Nifty 50 gained 77 points to close at 23,140.50. Broader markets remained mixed, with Nifty Midcap 100 in red and Nifty Smallcap 100 in green.Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty, options data, and an index strategy for the upc

Mark mood check: Crude, US-Iran talks and economic data to drive Dalal Street this week

This week on Dalal Street sees a shortened holiday schedule as geopolitical concerns and volatile oil prices loom large. Analysts believe negotiations between the US and Iran might sway both oil costs and the rupee's value. Investors are on high alert for shifts in global bond yields that impact emerging markets, while key domestic metrics like industrial production and auto sales are set to provide essential economic insights.

Geopolitics And Crude To Steer Markets, Investors Brace For Holiday-Shortened Week

Sensex Eyes 74,000 And Nifty 23,300, Analysts Flag Hurdles To Recovery

NSE shares fall 2%, slip below IPO price, but analysts’ target prices go up to Rs 2,050. Time to buy?

Shares of newly listed NSE fell 2% to a low of Rs 1,761 on the BSE on Monday, slipping below the IPO price of Rs 1,785 apiece. Following the decline, NSE’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 4.36 lakh crore, placing it as the 11th-largest listed Indian company, ahead of Tata Group’s Titan Company.Reliance Industries remained India’s most valuable listed company with a market capitalisation of Rs 16.42 lakh crore, followed by HDFC Bank at Rs 11.16 lakh crore. Other companies ranked ahead of NSE include Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, SBI, TCS, Bajaj Finance, L&T, HUL and Sun Pharma, according to

Suzlon Energy shares fall 2% to near six-month low, down 15% in one month

Suzlon Energy shares slipped over 2% on Monday, hitting their lowest level in nearly six months, as analysts flagged key levels for investors to watch.The stock fell to Rs 39.92 apiece on the NSE, its lowest level since early April. It is now nearing its 52-week low of Rs 38.19, which it touched in March this year.Suzlon Energy shares have lost nearly half their value since hitting a 52-week high of Rs 61.50 in November last year. The company currently has a market capitalisation of around Rs 54,968 crore.The decline came amid a sharp rise in trading volumes. The broader stock market also rema

Sensex Tumbles 900 Pts, Brent Crude Hits $107 & Rupee Sinks: Market Crash Triggers

Sensex Tumbles 900 Pts, Brent Crude Hits $107 & Rupee Sinks: Market Crash Triggers

Papadmalji Agro Foods IPO Opens September 29, Investors Eye ₹69–₹72 Price Band

Hero Motors Shares Hit 10% Lower Circuit After IPO Debut As Investors Book Profits

Sebi Opens The IPO Door For Three Companies, Pioneer Fil-Med, Tonbo Imaging And Functional & Innovative Foods Get The Nod

Dove Soft’s IPO Countdown Begins, Investors Get A ₹104–₹111 Price Band Ahead Of September 30 Opening

Derivatives Need Risk-Based Approach: Ashishkumar Chauhan, NSE MD & CEO

Crude Above $107 Adds To Market Jitters, Sensex Plunges 1,124 Points As Nifty Drops 1.56% And PSU Banks Sink

Domestic Investors Buy Shares Worth Rs 33,460 Crore This Week, FIIs Sell Rs 34,970 Crore As Markets Slide

IPO Calendar: Quiet week ahead after Rs 39,000 crore September rush, but Street to see 29 listings

India's IPO calendar is set for a quieter week after a hectic September, with only one fresh issue opening for subscription even as the listing market remains crowded with nearly 29 companies scheduled to debut. The pause comes after companies raised about Rs 39,000 crore through IPOs in September, making it one of the busiest months for the primary market this year.The momentum had picked up sharply from August, after a muted first four months of FY27, as stronger listing gains and steady liquidity pulled investors back into new issues.RK Fashion Accessories IPONext week, the only IPO opening

9 large-cap stocks that surged over 50% in the first half of FY27

F&O Talk: 22,600 is a key Nifty support; Sudeep Shah discusses PB Fintech, Infosys, TCS strategy ahead of Q2

The Indian stock market has just set a record, but not one investors hoped for. Dalal Street has logged losses for eight consecutive weeks, surpassing the streaks seen during the 2020 Covid-19 crash and the 2008 global financial crisis. Axis has picked 7 largecap stocks that have robust value after the sharp correction.Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty, options data, and an index strategy for the upcoming week. The following are the edited excerpts from his chat:1

Portfolio Pain! 9 penny stocks crash up to 57% in two months. Do you own any?

FPIs Sell Rs 45,536 Crore In September, Large-Cap Valuations Turn Attractive After Market Slide

7 midcap stocks with rising EPS for four straight quarters. Are they in your portfolio?

Axis Direct picks 5 smallcap stocks with up to 40% upside

This Nifty outperformer could reward investors in a muted mkt. Here’s why

Non-banking lender Bajaj Finance is getting fresh attention from analysts after holding up far better than the broader market in a difficult year for Indian equities. The stock is down just about 2% so far in 2026, compared with a nearly 13% fall in the Nifty.That relative strength has stood out at a time when foreign selling, high US bond yields, elevated crude prices and a weak rupee have dragged Indian benchmarks into one of their worst phases in years. The Nifty fell about 6% in September alone, while financial stocks also came under pressure because of broader risk aversion and regulatory

RBI Policy And TCS Earnings In Focus, Oil Prices And Bond Yields To Guide Markets

RBI rate decision, earnings, oil & more: Here's what will drive stock market this week

Volatility looms over Indian stock markets as they navigate a complex web of local and global influences. Major factors at play include the upcoming decision on interest rates from the Reserve Bank of India, alongside the eagerly awaited corporate earnings announcements. Additionally, fluctuations in crude oil pricing and global bond yields are expected to mold market sentiment.

Sensex Support Seen At 71,000–71,200, Nifty May Rebound Towards 22,800

V2 Retail Stock Crashes Over 19% To 52-Week Low After Q2 Update

Capital Goods And Defence Gain Order Firepower, Higher Costs Squeeze Margin Outlook: MOFSL

Sensex jumps but D-St bulls still face the matador

SEBI And India’s IPO Boom: What Happens After The Sale?

Stock market crash: Sensex tanks 700 points, Nifty50 below 22,400 - key reasons

Stock market crash today: At around 12:02 PM, Nifty50 was trading at 22,357.85, down 245 points or 1.08%. BSE Sensex was at 71,947.85, down 691 points or 0.95%. Sustained selling in large-caps by the FIIs have contributed significantly to this trend. With the US 10-year bond yield hovering above 5.3%, FIIs will continue to sell on every rally.

Sensex Crashes 863 Points, Nifty Slips Below 22,300: Why Did Investors Lose Nearly ₹7.69 Lakh Crore In Hours?

Sensex Crashes 1,000 Pts, Nifty Hits 52-Week Low As Brent Crude Crosses $105

Sensex Crashes 1,000 Pts, Nifty Hits 52-Week Low As Brent Crude Crosses $105

Tech stocks drag Nasdaq lower on report of OpenAI revenue fall, high yields

Megacap technology stocks dragged US equity indexes lower as concerns grew that OpenAI’s revenue could disappoint investors already questioning the sustainability of the AI boom, Bloommberg reported.The Financial Times reported that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s annualised revenue was $20 billion below the amount it had previously indicated.The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.9%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.9% as of 1:26 p.m. in New York. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 5.3%, weighing on rate-sensitive stocks as renewed energy-supply risks reinforced expectations that borrowing costs could remain hi

US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as crude prices jump, chip stocks weigh

US stocks dipped on Thursday as crude prices surged on a spike in Middle East tensions and a cut in US output that fed inflation and rate-hike fears, while semiconductor stocks slumped.According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 lost 36.07 points, or 0.46%, to end at 7,765.70 points, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 341.59 points, or 1.24%, to 27,197.10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 45.68 points, or 0.09%, to 51,225.48.Of the major US stock indexes, the Nasdaq closed with the steepest percentage loss, two days after the tech-heavy index reached a record closing high.Chipmakers, whic

GQG Partners trims stake in ITC to Rs 9,395 crore amidst broader market sell-off in 2026

Mumbai: The sharp fall in ITC shares on Thursday following a stake sale by GQG Partners has drawn attention to the US investment firm's other holdings in India.Founded by Rajiv Jain, GQG has trimmed stakes worth around ₹24,400 crore in Indian companies so far in 2026, including its latest sale in ITC, data from Prime Database and BSE shows.GQG also added two stocks, JSW Energy and JSW Steel, to its portfolio during the June quarter. The value of its holdings in the two stocks was around ₹1,941 crore and ₹3,054 crore, respectively.134803131The firm, which manages assets of more than $156 billio

Stock recommendations: Which stocks should you buy or sell on October 9?

Stock market recommendations: Axis Bank, and Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd have been recommended as the top stocks to buy today on October 9, 2026 by Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One.

ITC shares rise 2% a day after hitting a 52-week low following GQG’s Rs 9,395 crore stake sale. What lies ahead?

ITC shares rose around 2% on Friday as the stock recovered some losses a day after tumbling to a 52-week low as Rajiv Jain-backed GQG sold shares worth around Rs 9,395 crore in a block deal, reducing its stake in the FMCG major after the stock crashed 30% in 2026 so far amid multiple headwinds.GQG-linked emerging markets fund sold nearly 37 crore ITC shares at Rs 257.35 apiece in a large block deal on Wednesday, even as Fidelity, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund and other domestic and foreign investors bought into the FMCG major. As of June 2026, GQG held a 3.12% stake in ITC, equ

Bulls strike! Sensex soars 800 pts after ₹10 tn rout

NCC shares jump 5% on Rs 1,286 crore Telangana road project order

NCC shares rose 4.89% to Rs 125.57 on Friday after the company received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited for a road construction project worth Rs 1,286.03 crore in Telangana.The order, dated October 8, 2026, involves the construction of Radial Road-2 from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) near Budwel to Nacharam on NH-167N, covering Package 1 from Budwel to Shabad. The project has an execution timeline of 18 months, the company said in a filing to the bourses.Shares, valuation and Technical indicatorsNCC shares rallied nearly 5% in Friday's trading session, but the s

Sensex Rebounds 800 Points, Nifty Reclaims 22,450 as IT Stocks Shine

Rupee Gains 23 Paise To 96.65, Softer Dollar And Crude Offer Relief

IT Stocks Defy Concerns Over US Green Card Restrictions, Jump Over 5% After TCS' Strong Q2 Show

India’s IPO Boom Hits Record $12.5 Billion, Bigger Issues Defy Market Slump

Apollo, Max Health, other hospital stocks rally up to 5% despite cancer drug price caps. Why Jefferies stays bullish

Hospital stocks including Fortis Healthcare, Dr Agarwal’s, Manipal, Apollo Hospitals and Medanta gained up to 5% on Friday, after the government decided to cap trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, a move that could reduce the prices of several cancer medicines by up to 70% and save patients an estimated Rs 2,500 crore annually.The move is aimed at curbing excessive mark-ups in the distribution chain and improving affordability of cancer treatment while ensuring continued availability of these medicines. The policy extends the govt’s earlier trade-margin cap which applied to

Rs 13,000 Crore Blow In 1 Day: What's Driving Foreign Investors Out Of India

Stock Market Today: Domestic buying offset a large part of the foreign outflow.

15,410% rally in 5 years! Multibagger Cupid shares jump 3% to hit fresh 52-week high

Cupid shares jumped more than 3% to hit a fresh 52-week high on Friday, extending gains in the multibagger stock, which has delivered nearly 8,700% returns over three years and more than 15,410% over five years.The stock rose to Rs 368 apiece on the NSE, extending its rally for the fourth consecutive session. Cupid shares have gained more than 16% in a week, 30% in a month and 246% so far in 2026. The stock has surged 657% over the past year despite broader market weakness.Also read | Cupid raises FY27 revenue, profit guidance againCupid FY27 outlookEarlier this month, the condom-maker announc

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 879 Points Higher, Investors' Wealth Increases By Rs 3.6 Lakh Crore

Sensex Today, Stock Market, Nifty, Share Market Live News Updates

Q2FY27 Growth Holds Firm, Rising Costs Test Margins: Anand Rathi

Bulls Return To Dalal Street Ahead Of Navaratri, Sensex Jumps 879 Points And Nifty Crosses 22,500

Adani Ports, Ambuja Jump Over 3%, Reliance And BSE Miss Market Rally

Half of India’s MTF book is in smallcaps; Nithin Kamath flags liquidity risks

Nithin Kamath, founder of Zerodha, has highlighted the growing concentration of India’s margin trading facility (MTF) book in small-cap stocks, pointing to the liquidity risks these stocks face when markets fall or move sideways.In a post on X, Kamath shared charts showing the distribution of the industry’s funded amount across stocks classified by market capitalization. According to the data, small-cap stocks account for around 50% of the funded amount, while large-cap stocks make up 32% and mid-cap stocks account for 18%.The charts classify stocks based on Association of Mutual Funds in Indi

Explained: How mutual fund SIPs harness the power of compounding to build wealth

Compounding is one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth. When paired with Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in mutual funds, it allows investors to grow their money over time through regular investments and reinvested returns. This approach can help them work towards key financial goals, from retirement planning and buying a home to funding a child’s education.What is compounding?Compounding lets investors earn returns not only on their initial investment but also on gains they've accumulated over time. This creates a snowball effect, as those returns generate further gains. T

Should you continue your mutual fund SIPs during a market correction? Here is what investors should know

Nifty bulls regain momentum, but can bears strike back? 5 factors to decide D-Street’s fate next week

Indian equities staged a sharp rebound on Friday, October 9, bringing an end to the Nifty 50 and Sensex’s eight-week losing streak, with buying across information technology (IT), FMCG, auto and financial stocks lifting benchmark indices.The Nifty 50 gained 288.65 points, or 1.30%, to close at 22,520.45, while the Sensex advanced 879.09 points, or 1.23%, to settle at 72,472.33.However, the rebound comes against a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, with crude oil prices above $100 a barrel, sustained foreign investor outflows, a weaker rupee and tighter monetary policy continuing to weigh on s

JioBlackRock MF sees value in equities after correction, favours target maturity funds for debt investors

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund sees an attractive risk-reward opportunity in equities following the recent market correction, but cautions that a sustained recovery remains uncertain. In fixed income, it favours target maturity funds for investors with defined investment horizons, while recommending cash and money market funds for those with near-term liquidity needs.In its September 2026 CIO note, JioBlackRock Mutual Fund highlighted how Indian markets performed in the said period.The fund house said that Indian equity markets faced pressure in September amid rising crude oil prices, geopolitical t

Quant Small Cap Fund exits ICICI Bank and 5 others, reduce stake in Zydus Wellness and 5 more in September

Quant Small Cap Fund, the largest fund managed by Quant Mutual Fund, made a complete exit from ICICI Bank and five other stocks in September, whereas it reduced its stake in Zydus Wellness and five more stocks in the same period, according to the monthly portfolio disclosed by the fund house.The monthly data further showed that the fund sold 42.65 lakh shares of ICICI Bank from its portfolio. Apart from ICICI Bank, the fund sold a maximum number of shares of Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals from its portfolio. The fund sold 33.76 lakh shares of this stock from its portfolio in the said

Concurrent Gainers: 14 smallcap stocks that gain for 5 days in a row

FIIs dump Indian stocks for eight straight weeks: Is a reversal on the cards or more pain ahead?

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) extended their selling streak in Indian equities to eight consecutive weeks, offloading shares worth Rs 30,294 crore in the last trading week, even as domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stepped up purchases to absorb the outflows.While the Nifty 50 snapped its 8-week losing streak to close marginally higher, elevated crude oil prices, a weakening rupee and volatile global bond yields continued to weigh on sentiment.DIIs bought equities worth Rs 30,313 crore during the week, absorbing the FII selling and helping the benchmark recover from its weekly l

Bitcoin reclaims $82,500 as improved ETF flows lift market sentiment. Here is what experts say

Bitcoin traded above $82,500 on Saturday after falling below $81,000 earlier in the week to hit a nearly 3-week low amid a broader decline in US stock indices. The cryptocurrency was seen trading at $82,757.Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin gained 0.3%, while Ethereum fell 0.2% to around $2,492. Among major altcoins, BNB, XRP, Dogecoin and Cardano rose by up to 5.5%, while Solana, Tron and Hyperliquid declined by up to 1.7%.Also Read |Quant Small Cap Fund exits ICICI Bank and 5 others, reduce stake in Zydus Wellness and 5 more in SeptemberThe global crypto market capitalisation was up 0.9% to $2

Abakkus MF, JioBlackRock MF file draft documents with SEBI for 3 funds each

Sunil Singhania-founded Abakkus Mutual Fund and JioBlackRock Mutual Fund have filed draft scheme documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for three funds each, taking the total number of proposed launches to six.Together, these two fund houses will launch three active funds and three passive funds. Abakkus Mutual Fund will launch three hybrid funds and JioBlackRock Mutual Fund will launch two target maturity index funds and one ETF.Abakkus Mutual FundAbakkus Mutual Fund will launch Abakkus Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund, Abakkus Aggressive Hybrid Fund and Abakkus Arbitra

Bonus, dividends, rights issues and stock splits: TCS, Vedanta, Ola Electric among 14 stocks turning ex-record date this week

Around 14 companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Vedanta and Ola Electric Mobility, have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues and other corporate actions during the week of October 12 (Monday) to October 16 (Friday).To be eligible for these corporate actions, investors must hold the shares in their demat accounts as of the respective record dates. The list is tentative, as more companies may announce record dates for dividends, bonus issues, stock splits and rights issues during the week.Here is the day-wise list of corporate actions to watch out for this week:Octo

9 penny stocks surged up to 315% in 6 months; 3 turned multibaggers

FII selloff intensifies! Foreign investors sell Indian equities worth Rs 45,000 crore in just 6 sessions

FII selloff has intensified in October, with foreign investors net selling Indian equities worth Rs 45,125 crore in just six sessions in October so far, nearly the same as the total Rs 45,536 crore outflows recorded in the entire month of September. Analysts have listed factors that could change the trend and ease pressure on the market.The Indian stock market snapped a record eight-week-long losing streak last week, ending with gains despite strong upswings and downswings. Yet, FIIs remained bearish and continued selling Indian equities in every session so far in October. The foreign investor

FPIs Dump ₹44,166 Crore In October, 2026 Equity Outflows Cross ₹3 Lakh Crore

IPO Boom Continues, Jio Platforms And 11 Others Set To Hit Market In October

Nifty Sinks 11% Between Two Navratris, 31 Stocks Bleed As Global Pressures Hit Markets

Q2 Earnings, Inflation And Oil Prices In Focus, Know- Will Nifty Extend Its Recovery This Week?

Inflation data, IT earnings, crude oil to steer stock markets this week, say experts

Anticipation is high in Indian stock markets as volatility and consolidation loom, particularly with September's inflation data on the horizon. These figures will shed light on price movements and may sway the Reserve Bank of India's policy decisions. The week also promises notable quarterly earnings from key corporations, adding another layer of influence on market behavior.

Stock market is crashing, yet IPOs attract billions: What’s happening here?

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested $1 billion (Rs 9,676 crore) in IPOs in September even as they sold $4.8 billion (Rs 45,537 crore) worth of listed equities, the highest monthly outflow since April 2026, when they withdrew $6.7 billion (Rs 63,167 crore). So, amid rising crude oil prices and US bond yields, why are investors exiting stocks but retaining interest in IPOs? Let’s understand:

Good time to raise equity allocation: UTI AMC CEO

Sensex Opens 299 Points Higher But Falls 400 Points Within An Hour, Softer Oil Lifts Nifty Above 22,590

SEBI Plans To Bring Share Buybacks, Tender Offers And OFS Under Clearing Interoperability By Next Month

Sensex Crashes 1,000 Points From Day's High, Know- 5 Key Reasons Behind Nifty's 200-Point Fall

Equity MF Inflows Jump 31% To ₹38,307 Crore In Sep; SIP Contributions Hit Record High

Sensex Bleeds At 548 Points, Nifty Slips Below 22,400 As Oil And Yields Weigh

Sensex finds four reasons to fight back after rout

Sensex Rebounds To 72,594, HCLTech Jumps Nearly 5% As IT Stocks Lead Gains

Bandhan Bank shares jump 7% as Abu Dhabi’s IHC explores stake in promoter Bandhan Financial Services

Bandhan Bank shares jumped nearly 7% on Tuesday, hitting an intraday high of Rs 167.90 on the NSE, after reports that Abu Dhabi-based IHC was among the parties in early-stage discussions to acquire a stake in the lender’s promoter, Bandhan Financial Services (BFSL).IHC is the investment company of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s deputy ruler and national security adviser. BFSL owns a little over a third of Bandhan Bank, according to an ET report.According to the report by ET, the move is aimed at giving early-stage financial investors an opportunity to sell stakes, and ET was f

Ircon International shares jump 7% on Rs 862 crore railway EPC contract win

Shares of Ircon International rallied 7% to hit an intraday high of Rs 111.68 during Tuesday’s trading session after the company secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth around Rs 862.46 crore from East Central Railway.In a regulatory filing, the company said it had received a Letter of Acceptance to execute track-related works for the construction of the third and fourth railway lines under the Son Nagar–Andal project.The scope of work includes the supply of ballast and permanent way (P.Way) materials, laying and linking of tracks designed for a 32.5-tonne axl

HCLTech jumps over 5%, TCS up 4%: Why are IT stocks rallying

Dalal Street saw a surge as IT stocks soared following strong quarterly earnings from industry giants. HCLTech and Tata Consultancy Services were at the forefront, with their share prices climbing significantly. However, this rally comes amidst a tougher year for IT stocks, which have dipped by 23%. Investor concerns remain about inflation and fluctuating crude oil prices, with the global tech landscape also impacted by chip industry developments.

FPI Outflows Hit Record ₹3 Lakh Crore In 2026 As US Bond Yields, AI Rally Trigger Foreign Selling

KPIL Adds ₹2,031 Crore In T&D Business, FY27 Orders Cross 30% Growth

Suzlon Energy Shares See Unusual Price Movement, Know - What Has The Company Revealed About The Sudden Activity?

Gujarat giant finds a rare $30-billion ‘Key'

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Investors Earn Rs 4 Trillion As Sensex Closes 1,100 Points Higher

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Sensex Soars 1,109 Points, IT Rally Powers Nifty Above 22,700

A ‘little boy’ is keeping Tata titan on its toes

Sensex Falls 376 Points After Noon, Inflation And Financial Stocks Weigh On Markets

Gold Falls ₹1,800 To ₹1.5 Lakh Per 10 Grams As Stronger Rupee, Weak Global Cues Weigh

US stocks: AI shares tumble, erasing $80 billion as hot US inflation fuels rate fears

Major AI stocks slumped on Wednesday following the latest hot US inflation report, highlighting investor concern about the risks posed by rising borrowing costs in this capital-intensive sector.Among the leading decliners were data center operator CoreWeave, which fell 16%, AI infrastructure provider Nebius, off 11%, cloud computing giant Oracle, down 9%, and AI server seller Dell Technologies, down 11%. Together the declines erased some $80 billion of market value.The declines reflect the impact of tightening financial conditions, as well as the outsize gains scored by some of the biggest ben

Insurance, NPS equity investments plunge 45% to Rs 22,714 crore in September quarter

Mumbai: Flows from insurance companies and National Pension System (NPS) funds into Indian equities dropped in the September quarter, with their combined investments falling 45% to ₹22,714 crore from ₹41,465 crore in the previous quarter, according to data from NSE. Higher bond yields and falling stock prices prompted these domestic institutions to consider higher allocations to debt instruments in their portfolios.The decline was the steepest in their combined quarterly investments in five quarters. Insurance companies invested around ₹8,013 crore in equities during the September quarter, whi

Stock selloff extends to Asia as chip rout deepens

Markets To Crash Before Diwali? Key Nifty, Sensex Levels, Trends Investors Must Watch

Sensex, Nifty News: Avoid treating every market decline as a buying opportunity.

Beware! Blind investing in smallcaps won’t make you money as 148 of 250 stocks tumble in 2026

Investing in smallcap stocks alone has not been enough to make money in 2026. As many as 148 of the 250 stocks in the Nifty 250 have delivered negative returns this year, with losses stretching as much as 70%. Yet, the index has gained more than 7%, underscoring a growing disconnect between index-level gains and the returns investors would have earned from individual stocks.The contrast with the past three years is striking. As many as 45 stocks in the index delivered multibagger returns over that period, with gains reaching up to 963%. But the rally has been far from broad-based in 2026. Whil

Sensex Gains 211 Points, IT Buying Supports Markets Despite Global Sell-Off

Rupee Gains 31 Paise To 94.86, RBI Measures And Softer Oil Support Recovery

Sensex jumps 1,000 points, Nifty50 inches near 23,000 - top reasons behind the rally

Stock market rally today: Buying in IT, banking and consumer stocks lifted the stock market sentiment. At 10:36 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 22,915.15, up 292 points or 1.29%. BSE Sensex was at 73,777.19, up 995 points or 1.37%.

Stock Market Rally: Sensex Surges 1,140 Points, Nifty Nears 23,000 As IT Stocks Lead Recovery; 4 Key Reasons Behind The Jump

Rs 82,500 crore rally in 3 days: Why TCS, HCL Tech, other IT stocks jumped up to 12% in 3 days and will the boom last?

Shares of information technology companies, including TCS, HCLTech, Infosys and Wipro, have rallied up to 12% over three sessions. The rebound follows a selloff in AI-linked stocks across Asian and US markets, which raised concerns over stretched valuations, concentration risks and the time required for heavy investments in artificial intelligence to generate returns.The Nifty IT index has gained 8% over the past three sessions, adding Rs 82,500 crore to the sector’s market capitalisation. HCLTech led the gains, rising 12%, followed by TCS at 11% and Tech Mahindra at 10.60%. Infosys and Wipro

Stock Market Rally, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 1,500 Points Higher Despite Negative Global Cues

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Mid-Navaratri Bull March On D-Street With Sensex Surging Over 1,500 Points, Nifty Ends Just Below 23,000 As IT And Banks Rally

Markets Rally Near 23,000, Jio Platforms Files Mega IPO, Draft BS VII Rollout

Markets Rally Near 23,000, Jio Platforms Files Mega IPO, Draft BS VII Rollout

Gold Falls ₹900 To ₹1.50 Lakh Per 10 Grams As ; Silver Slumps ₹6,000 Per Kg

MFs stop fresh inflows into gold fund of funds

NSE, BSE, Groww, other capital market stocks rise up to 3% as Sebi revises CAS framework. What traders must know

Shares of NSE, BSE, Groww, Angel One, other broking and capital market firms gained up to 3% on Friday following a circular issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) late Thursday evening regarding the Closing Auction Session (CAS).Global brokerage Jefferies says the revised framework should reduce expiry-day volatility under the Closing Auction Session (CAS), benefiting brokers whose orders remain below pre-CAS levels. "With premium turnover for exchanges back to pre-CAS levels, earnings upside may be limited. We recommend buying Groww”.The market regulator revised the CAS f

Market Begins On Red Note As Sensex Slides 222 Points, RIL Falls Nearly 1% As IT Stocks Resist Sell-Off

Rupee Gains 20 Paise To 94.79, Softer Dollar And RBI Measures Offer Support

Rupee gains 20 paise against US dollar as RBI support kicks in, greenback weakens

On Friday, the Rupee showcased a solid performance, climbing 20 paise to hit 94.79 against the US dollar, building on gains from the previous day aided by a softer dollar and actions by the Reserve Bank of India. Nevertheless, escalating crude oil prices curtailed further advancements, even as domestic equities remained upbeat.

SEBI Revises CAS Rules: New Trading Timings, VWAP Settlement And Iceberg Order Changes From Dec 7

HFCL’s AI, data centre exposure drives Nuvama’s Buy call; target implies 56% upside

Nuvama has initiated coverage on HFCL with a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 380, against its reference price of Rs 244. The brokerage expects the company’s shift towards telecom and networking products, along with rising demand from data centres and exports, to drive strong earnings growth.HFCL has been moving away from its earlier focus on turnkey contracts towards optical fibre, telecom products and data centre connectivity. Products accounted for 83% of revenue in Q1FY27, compared with 27% in FY21, according to Nuvama.The brokerage expects HFCL’s revenue, EBITDA and adjusted profit t

Tech Mahindra jumps 8%, IT firm adds Rs 11,000 crore to market cap after Q2 earnings

Tech Mahindra witnessed an impressive surge of over 8% in its shares following the announcement of remarkable quarterly earnings. The IT giant recorded a 32.74% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, buoyed by robust volume growth and effective cost management. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the company also proposed a bonus issue.

10 stocks held by 100+ MF schemes in September rally up to 205% in CY26; 6 turn multibaggers

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 400 Points Higher, Tech, Metal Stocks Rally

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Bulls Dominate D-Street Ahead Of Weekend As Sensex Rises 414 Points, Nifty Tops 23,100 And Tech Mahindra Surges 8.45%

US stocks: US market ends down sharply; worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Friday, with CoreWeave, Broadcom and other AI-related technology stocks under renewed pressure, while a jump in oil prices spooked traders heading into the weekend.The Nasdaq extended losses from earlier in the week, hammered by concerns that debt-laden AI infrastructure companies may not turn profits in time to repay debts, particularly with borrowing costs expected to rise.Nvidia-backed CoreWeave slumped, also adding to recent losses. The data center operator's bonds sold off sharply this week, pushing yields above 15%.Broadcom fell and the PHLX chip index

IT's time to celebrate when chips are down; Nifty IT soars 11.7% to log biggest weekly rally since 2008

Indian IT stocks staged their biggest weekly rally in 18 years, dating back to the days preceding the collapse of Lehman Brothers, as a secular and precipitous fall in AI-related semiconductor stocks elsewhere in Asia boosted battered legacy outsourcing powerhouses with proven revenue streams and decent operating margins.Better-than-expected September quarter earnings mirroring Accenture's stellar performance and robust future guidance, steady deal flows, and inexpensive valuations after a spell of prolonged correction drew investors back to the sector that is typically over-owned by overseas

REC and Cochin Shipyard among top 5 midcap stocks that saw highest mutual fund selling in September

Concurrent Gainers: 15 stocks gain for 5 days in a row

F&O Talk: Nifty’s break above 23,450 could push index to 23,650; Sudeep Shah picks Tech Mahindra, TCS strategy

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a second consecutive session on Friday. Continued strength in IT stocks, which rose for a fourth straight session, along with buying in auto, metal and PSU banking stocks, supported the rally.Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty IT, FIIs, and an index strategy for the upcoming week. The following are the edited excerpts from his chat:Nifty closed the week on a high, gaining for 2 straight days. What’s your outlook

10 smallcap stocks surge up to 65% in 3 months despite market weakness

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Shrugs Off AI Stock Market Crash, Says Technology's Long-Term Growth Remains Strong

Nifty reclaims 200 WMA; eyes further gains as key resistance shapes next move

Indian equity markets staged a strong recovery during the week, reversing some of the weakness seen in previous weeks. The Nifty began the week on a positive note and extended its recovery, although the broader technical setup remained challenging. The Index traded in a range of 861.40 points. Weekly volatility cooled by 2.23% to 14.06. The headline Index eventually ended the week with a net gain of 625.70 points (+2.78%).The most significant technical development of the week was Nifty reclaiming its 200-week Moving Average, currently at 22,651.47, after slipping below it in the preceding week

Can Nifty, Sensex rally further or will bears reign in? 5 factors to steer market this week

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a second consecutive session on Friday. Continued strength in IT stocks, which rose for a fourth straight session, along with buying in auto, metal and PSU banking stocks, supported the rally.Looking ahead, the 22,800–22,750 zone remains a crucial support. As long as Nifty sustains above 22,750, the recovery is likely to extend. On the upside, 23,400–23,450 remains the immediate resistance zone, a decisive breakout above which could propel the index towards 23,650, coinciding with its 100-day EMA.Here are 5 factors that investors need to wa

Top 10 Firms Add ₹3.65 Lakh Crore In Market Value, TCS Leads Rally With ₹1.08 Lakh Crore Gain

FPIs Withdraw ₹52,100 Crore From Indian Equities In October, 2026 Outflows Surge To ₹3.12 Lakh Crore Amid Global Pressures

Market recap: Top-10 firms add Rs 3.65 lakh crore in mcap; TCS leads the gains

This past week witnessed a remarkable surge in the stock market, with India's top-10 firms enjoying a collective increase of Rs 3.65 lakh crore. TCS emerged as the star performer, enhancing its market capitalisation by Rs 1,08,542.63 crore. Both Bharti Airtel and Infosys also registered significant growths, while Larsen & Toubro was the sole entity to face a drop in value.

HDFC Mutual Fund Lists FTSE India Equity ETF On NSE, Offers Exposure To Nearly 90% Of Indian Market Capitalisation

FPIs hit the sell button again: Rs 3.12 lakh crore exits Indian equities in 2026

In October, foreign investors pulled out Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equity markets, contributing to overall outflows this year. Escalating crude oil prices and elevated US bond yields have swayed this selling behavior. Although there was a momentary resurgence in buying, the cautious investor sentiment prevails against a backdrop of global economic volatility.

Stock Market Next Week: Jio Platforms ₹30,213 Crore IPO, Q2 Earnings & Crude Oil Prices To Drive Investor Sentiment

Stock market outlook: Geopolitical cues, earnings, FIIs to keep Dalal Street busy

This week, Indian stock markets will likely be influenced by the quarterly earnings reports from key banks including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank, showcasing different profit trends that are capturing investor interest. Traders will also keep a close eye on crude oil price shifts, geopolitical events, and foreign institutional investor movements, as well as the rupee-dollar exchange rate, to determine if the recent market resurgence is sustainable.

Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE To Remain Closed On October 20 For Dussehra, Check Upcoming Trading Holidays

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PSU bank stocks soar up to 8%, but HDFC, Axis and other private lenders fall up to 5% after Q2 results. Why the sharp divide?

Shares of public sector banks surged up to 8% on Monday, buoyed by Punjab National Bank’s strong Q2 results. In contrast, private sector lenders fell up to 5% as earnings from HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and others failed to impress investors.The Nifty PSU Bank index rose more than 2%, while the Nifty Private Bank index fell over 1%. The Nifty Bank index, meanwhile, traded marginally lower amid subdued market sentiment.PSU bank stocks rallyPunjab National Bank (PNB) led gains among the PSU lenders, with its shares soaring 8% as brokerages hiked target prices after the bank’s Q2 earnings b

NSE Announces New Trading Timings, Gold Receipts & Commodity Contracts To Trade Until 11:55 PM From November 2