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FII holding in Eternal declines for 7th straight quarter. Is recent correction a buying opportunity?

Foreign institutional investor holding in Eternal has declined for seven consecutive quarters, falling from 54% to 36.2% due to a 49.5% foreign ownership cap aimed at maintaining Indian ownership status for Blinkit's inventory-led model.

Did Kotak Mahindra Bank shares really tank 80%? Here’s why investors do not need to panic

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares appeared to crash over 80% in early trade, but the decline was solely due to a technical adjustment as the stock traded ex-split after its 5:1 split. The price reset reflects the revised capital structure and does not affect the bank’s fundamentals, market value or investor wealth.

PayU Payments' loss narrows to Rs 248 Cr in FY25

The consolidated revenue from operations of PayU increased by about 23% to Rs 5,562.98 crore in FY25.

UPI user base can more than double to 1B: RBI Deputy Governor

About 50% of global retail payment transactions are done in India but, in terms of the number of digital transactions per person, it has to catch up with many advanced economies.

Copper hits new peak as supply concerns outweigh dollar strength

Copper and tin prices surged to record highs on Wednesday, driven by persistent supply worries and a speculative buying spree amidst escalating geopolitical tensions. Despite a stronger dollar, copper's rally was fueled by mine disruptions and anticipated U.S. tariffs. Tin also saw significant gains, with other base metals also trading higher.

Bharat Coking Coal IPO: Why a small PSU drew Rs 1.1 lakh crore bids and what investors should expect from listing?

Bharat Coking Coal's IPO attracted massive investor interest, securing bids worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore for its Rs 1071 crore offering. This overwhelming response was fueled by the company's dominant position in coking coal production and attractive valuations. Investors are anticipating a strong listing performance. The company's focus on expanding beneficiation capacity also signals future growth prospects.

Tata Motors PV banks on Punch, Sierra to outsell the wider SUV market in 2026

All three cylinders in Tata Motors PV's SUV segment are doing well, CEO Shailesh Chandra says referring to the Punch, Nexon-Curvv-Sierra and Harrier-Safari.

Anand Rathi Wealth nears Rs 1 lakh crore AUM as inflows and markets drive growth, says CEO Rakesh Rawal

Anand Rathi Wealth has been inchin closer to ₹1 lakh crore AUM as strong client inflows are matching market gains. CEO Rakesh Rawal explains all about growth drivers, margin discipline, ROE sustainability and also why it's guidance has remained unchanged despite hitting targets early, even as market volatility keeps caution high.

ChrysCapital get CCI's nod to acquire stake in Nash Industries

Mumbai-based ChrysCapital is acquiring stakes through its three affiliates, ChrysCapital Fund X, Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Ltd.

Oil India among 5 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest

Several NSE F&O stocks, including Oil India, witnessed a sharp rise in futures open interest on January 13, signalling increased trader participation and fresh position-building. The trend points to heightened activity across select stocks in the derivatives segment.

Tata Elxsi shares shed 3% after Q3 profit declines 45% YoY

Tata Elxsi shares fell over 3% after the company reported a sharp 45.3% year-on-year drop in Q3 net profit, hit by a one-time exceptional charge linked to changes in India’s labour laws. Revenue grew marginally, while adjusted profit declined 5.4%, reflecting continued pressure on margins despite steady demand in software services.

Rupee rebounds! Currency rises 11 paise in early trade; reaches 90.12 against US dollar

The Indian rupee opened weaker on Wednesday, continuing its downward trend against the US dollar. This decline is attributed to rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and foreign fund outflows. While global risk aversion and weak domestic markets are pressuring the currency, optimism around a potential India-US trade deal and a possible rate cut may offer support.

Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are BSE, NSE closed tomorrow for Maharashtra municipal elections?

NSE Holidays 2026: Indian stock markets will be closed on January 15 due to municipal elections in Maharashtra, a change from the initial settlement holiday classification. This revision means trading will not occur across all segments on that day. The exchanges have also adjusted the expiry date for certain equity derivative contracts.

Asahi India Glass among 5 stocks closed crossing above VWAP

5 stocks from the Nifty500 universe closed more than 1% above their respective VWAPs (Volume Weighted Average Price).

RailTel shares drop after Bihar education projects worth over ₹600 crore cancelled

RailTel Corporation of India informed the bourses about the cancellation of multiple work orders with a combined value of approximately ₹609.56 crore.

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 25,700; BSE Sensex down over 100 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the equity benchmark indices, started Wednesday on a negative note, slipping in trade. While Nifty50 was near 25,650, BSE Sensex was down over 120 points.

3one4 completes partial exit from Dhan’s parent company

The exit from Raise Financial Services realised about 65% in internal rate of return for the venture capital firm.

Asian stocks today: Markets rise after Wall Street tumbles; HSI adds 180 points, Nikkei up 1%

Asian markets mostly rose, led by Japanese stocks extending a record rally amid a weaker yen. US stocks retreated as banking shares fell after JPMorgan's earnings missed guidance. Investors await a Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs and a heavy bank earnings slate, while inflation data reinforces expectations of a Fed rate pause.

US approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China with some conditions

Trump administration approved Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China with export caps, and security checks, sparking debate over US national security and enforcement challenges.

Neural Dispatch: AI’s most useless skill right now — taking responsibility

The biggest AI developments, decoded. 14 January 2026.

Hornbill, Dragon Funds, others eye KreditBee stake ahead of IPO

Hornbill Capital and MUFG-backed Dragon Funds are among investors evaluating a stake in KreditBee as the fintech plans a $100–120 million largely primary fundraise ahead of its IPO.