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Retail investors bet big on these 11 small-caps, 5 turn multibaggers
Retail investors boosted stakes in 386 small-caps for two quarters, with 11 stocks—including Sri Adhikari Brothers, SML Mahindra and TD Power Systems—surging 50–370% and five turning multibaggers.
Hindustan Copper Q3 Results: Cons PAT soars 149% YoY to Rs 156 crore; interim dividend declared
Hindustan Copper Q3 Results: Hindustan Copper reported a 149% YoY jump in Q3 net profit to Rs 156 crore, with revenue doubling to Rs 687 crore. Sequentially, profit dipped 16% on softer topline. The company declared a Re 1 interim dividend with February 13 as the record date for the payout.
India’s single-specialty healthcare chains are set to triple by 2030
Organised single-specialty healthcare platforms, from dialysis and fertility clinics to oncology, dental and eyecare networks, are on track to nearly triple in size to more than $12 billion by 2030.
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 5, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Why Bessemer is swimming against the PE tide in India healthcare
Central to Bessemer’s thesis is the expectation that category leaders in single-speciality care will acquire smaller clinics to broaden their footprint.
Airtel vs Jio: How India’s telecom market became a duopoly
India’s telecom market has narrowed to a Jio–Airtel duopoly. Here’s how price wars, scale, 5G and strategy reshaped competition and locked it in.
IOC Q3 results: Profit jumps over 4x YoY to Rs 12,126 crore; revenue rises 7%
Indian Oil Corporation reported a strong rebound in Q3FY26, with profit after tax surging over four-fold to Rs 12,126 crore, aided by higher refining margins and improved operations. Revenue rose 7% to Rs 2.31 lakh crore, driven by petroleum products, petrochemicals, and gas, highlighting a sharp turnaround from last year’s muted earnings.
Andhra Pradesh sanctions over ₹500 crore to acquire 2,000 acres of land for port, ship building cluster
In Tirupati district, 251 acres have been identified for acquisition in Pathetipalem village, followed by Vagarru (530 acres), Valamedu (724 acres) and Pamanji (489 acres), totalling 1,995 acres. Likewise, 176 acres have been identified in Nellore's Kota mandal -- 46 acres in Kothapatnam village and 129 acres in Puchalapalli.
Sensex tumbles 504 pts, Nifty snaps 3-day gaining streak. 5 triggers behind the decline
Benchmark indices halted a three-day winning streak on Thursday as Nifty and Sensex slipped amid a broad market selloff. Metals, global tech weakness, profit booking, caution ahead of the RBI policy, and Sensex expiry dragged sentiment, with smallcaps and midcaps also ending lower.
BlackBuck Q3: Posts ₹32 Cr Profit, Revenue Zooms 50% YoY
Logistics company BlackBuck maintained its profitability streak in the third quarter of FY26 (Q3 FY26), posting a consolidated net profit…
IndiGo shares tumble! InterGlobe Aviation stock plunges 3% as CCI launches detailed probe
InterGlobe Aviation shares tumbled as the Competition Commission of India (CCI) launched a detailed probe into IndiGo for alleged unfair business practices. The regulator suspects the airline misused its dominant market position by cancelling thousands of flights, creating artificial scarcity and restricting consumer access to air travel.
PVR Inox Q3 Results: Multiplex chain rides Dhurandhar wave as profit soars 167% YoY to Rs 96 crore; revenue rises 9%
PVR Inox Q3 Results: PVR Inox saw profits surge by 167 percent in the December quarter. Revenue also climbed, boosted by strong box office collections. The Hindi film industry achieved its highest ever earnings in 2025. Overall box office figures surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Several films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark, indicating a robust recovery for the cinema sector.
UNO Minda Q3 Results: Net profit rises 18% YoY to Rs 300 crore
Auto components maker UNO Minda Ltd on Thursday reported an 18.13 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 300.48 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, riding on robust sales.
Buy stocks or follow grandmother's wisdom of investing in gold? What BlackRock CEO said
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said gold remains a reliable diversifier but argued that long-term wealth creation lies in Indian equities, which he believes could double or triple over the next two decades. While acknowledging “grandmother’s wisdom” behind gold buying, he noted that investing in equities supports India’s economic growth in a way gold cannot.
AI disrupts Indian IT: Why TCS & Infosys face pain while niche players surge
India's top IT companies are not leading the AI revolution. Market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay warns of restructuring and margin pressure for giants like TCS and Infosys. Newer, specialized IT firms are succeeding by focusing on high-growth areas like travel and electric vehicles. Investors should look to these niche players for future growth opportunities.
Suzlon Energy Q3 Results: Cons PAT rises 15% YoY to Rs 445 crore; revenue zooms 42%
Suzlon Energy Q3 Results: Suzlon Energy reported a 15% year-on-year profit increase to Rs 445 crore for the December quarter, with revenue soaring 42% to Rs 4,228 crore. The company achieved a record orderbook of 6.4 GW and highlighted a strong domestic demand outlook for renewables, projecting wind energy to significantly outpace overall power growth.
The Next Big Startup Hubs: Inside India’s New Innovation Engines
For nearly two decades, India’s startup story has centred around three cities — Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai — which…
Godrej Properties Q3 Results: Profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 194 crore
Realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd on Thursday reported a 23 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 193.87 crore for the quarter ended December despite lower income.
'Limitless potential!': Sergio Gor hails India-US ties; points to ongoing high level engagements
India and the US are set to deepen their bilateral ties, with Ambassador Gor highlighting readiness for elevated engagement. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent meetings with US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, covered trade, energy, defense, and critical minerals, signaling a robust economic and strategic partnership ahead.
D2C Nutrition Brand Good Monk Raises ₹33 Cr at ₹175 Cr Valuation
D2C nutrition brand Good Monk has raised ₹33 Cr (about $3.6 Mn) in its pre-Series A funding round at a…
Japan's Nikkei falls as tech shares drag; Astellas surges
Japan's Nikkei index saw red on Thursday as technology stocks faltered, raising flags over the hefty investments tied to Artificial Intelligence. The decline was accentuated by a steep fall in shares of SoftBank Group, following Arm Holdings' disappointing revenue report. In contrast, the pharmaceuticals sector maintained its resilience, spurred by an optimistic forecast from Astellas Pharma which uplifted its stock.
'Software-mageddon' leaves investors bargain-hunting but wary
Wall Street's software sector is experiencing a significant downturn, dubbed "Software-mageddon," as investors grapple with the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence. This selloff, marked by substantial market capitalization losses, has led some to consider buying beaten-down stocks, while others await clearer signals of AI integration and its impact on future software sales.
AI job fears trigger IT selloff; Unmesh Sharma sees opportunity for Indian IT, not doom
Indian technology stocks experienced a sharp decline following AI breakthroughs. However, an expert highlights that India's strength lies in AI implementation rather than core innovation. Electronics manufacturing services are identified as a multi-year growth sector. Investors are advised to navigate volatility with a focus on structural themes and disciplined positioning for future gains.