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Sebi proposes Rs 20,000 crore threshold to consider a benchmark as 'Significant Indices'
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed an asset under management (AUM) threshold of Rs 20,000 crore to consider a benchmark or index as 'Significant Indices'.
Punjab National Bank among 9 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 16% in a month
Even as the Sensex fell over three hundred points, nine BSE two hundred stocks touched fresh fifty two week highs, signalling strong momentum. Banking, metals, pharma and IT names led the breakouts, reflecting selective bullish sentiment despite broader market weakness.
LTIMindtree Q3 results: PAT falls 11% YoY to Rs 971 crore impacted by new labour code, revenue up 12%
LTIMindtree reported an eleven percent YoY decline in Q3 net profit due to one-time labour code costs. Excluding this impact, profit and revenue grew strongly, supported by AI-led deals, margin expansion, steady dollar growth and a rising base of large clients.
INDIA BONDS-India bonds fall, tracking U.S. Treasuries as demand lags
Indian government bonds fell on Monday as weaker U.S. Treasuries set the tone for a market still feeling the sting of missing out on inclusion in Bloomberg's Global Aggregate bond index, while investors largely ignored a reduction in the week's state bond issuance.
LKP Finance: Multibagger stock with 400% return in last one year announces 4:1 bonus issue
LKP Finance approved a four-for-one bonus share issue and a sharp increase in authorised capital, rewarding shareholders after a massive stock rally. The NBFC’s move signals balance sheet strength and confidence amid strong investor interest in finance stocks.
Havells India Q3 Results: Net profit rises 8% to Rs 300 crore
Consumer electrical goods maker Havells India on Monday reported a 7.9 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 300.05 crore in the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Rupee ends 14 paise lower at 90.92 against U.S. dollar
Despite weak American currency and lower crude oil prices, selling pressure in domestic equities pushed the Indian currency downward, forex analysts said
IMF world economic outlook report: Global growth resilient despite trade and geopolitical risks; top points to know
Global growth is projected to remain resilient at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, buoyed by strong technology and AI-driven investment. Despite easing inflation, risks persist from trade tensions, geopolitical instability, and potential reassessments of AI productivity gains, highlighting a fragile economic balance.
IPO-Bound Astrotalk Finds New Revenue Driver In Ecommerce
It took over six years for spiritual tech startup Astrotalk to cross the INR 1,000 Cr revenue mark. In FY25,…
D2C Lifestyle Brand Salty Raises INR 30 Cr To Expand Product Portfolio
D2C lifestyle brand Salty has raised INR 30.1 Cr (about $3.3 Mn) in a funding round led by MG Investment,…
Gold Price Surge: Analysts see further gains as safe-haven demand rises; key levels for investors
Gold price prediction today: Manav Modi of Motilal Oswal Financial Services is of the view that gold prices may continue to scale fresh peaks in the coming days on ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
IMF upgrades India’s 2025-26 growth to 7.3% from earlier estimate of 6.6%
The report projects global growth to remain “resilient” at 3.3% in calendar year 2026 and at 3.2% in 2027, largely the same as the 3.3% estimated for 2025.
AssetPlus raises Rs 175 Cr led by Nexus Venture Partners to strengthen assisted wealth management
AssetPlus will use the new capital to strengthen its technology infrastructure, expand its product suite, and advance initiatives supporting comprehensive wealth management.
Silver rate today: Futures breach ₹3 lakh per kg on strong global cues
Silver prices in India soared to over ₹3 lakh per kg for the first time, driven by strong global trends and a weaker US dollar.
Gainers & Losers: RIL among 8 stocks that moved most on Monday
Indian markets closed lower as RIL, Wipro and ICICI Bank dragged benchmarks after Q3 earnings. Several stocks saw sharp moves on results, acquisitions and guidance updates, with Netweb Technologies and Hindustan Zinc gaining while banking and IT stocks declined.
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Stock-picking on your own? Kotak Equities flags more pain in top 20 retail-heavy stocks
Among these stocks, Reliance Infrastructure, where retail investors hold around 45%, slipped 13% from June 2024 to December 2025. Olectra Greentec fell 34% over the same timeframe, and Tata Technologies declined 36%.
11:11 | Davos 2026; Trump’s Greenland tariff gambit; Silver's rally; AI worsening global wealth gap & more
Today’s edition of 11:11 unpacks Trump’s Greenland tariff gambit ahead of Davos, WEF’s calls for quadrupling clean-fuel investment, and the $600-billion AI buildout reshaping capital. Also inside: a looming $200-billion global health gap, rising geoeconomic risks, silver’s ₹3-lakh milestone, AI widening inequality, Central Asia strategy, markets this week, and an ICICI Pru vs HDFC AMC comparison.
Everstone said to sell stake in India's Burger King operator Restaurant Brands Asia
The family office of Ajanta Pharma is seen picking up some of the stake that Everstone Capital is offloading in Restaurant Brands India.
Sensex, Nifty succumb to selling pressure in blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank
Reliance Industries dropped 3.04%t after the company reported a flat net profit for the third quarter
Rupee fall: Currency breaches 91 per dollar again; FII outflows, trade jitters bite
The rupee weakened for the fourth consecutive session, closing at 90.92 against the US dollar due to sustained foreign fund outflows and global trade uncertainties. Domestic equities also declined, with the Sensex and Nifty falling, further denting investor sentiment amid geopolitical tensions and warnings of new tariffs.
