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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex falls 400 pts, Nifty below 24,100; Rupee weakens beyond 96/$

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 0.37 per cent and 0.57 per cent down, respectively

Just Dial share price surges another 13% on strong Q1 show. Time to buy?

Just Dial share price opened 4.5 per cent higher, defying the weakness in the Indian stock market and extended gains to hit the day's high of ₹770 on the BSE. In just two trading days, the stock had g

Biocon surges 6%, nears 52-week high after block deals; Mylan likely seller

According to reports, Mylan, which is part of Viatris, planned to sell up to 5.64 per cent stake in Biocon, worth up to ₹3,481 crore in block deals today.

BlackRock, Goldman Sachs back SBI Funds Management IPO; should you bid too?

The anchor book witnessed participation from marquee institutional investors, including GIC, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, BlackRock, Fidelity Management, Goldman Sachs among others

HCL Tech shares fall 3% despite Q1 beat; deal wins keep analysts upbeat

HCL Tech reported a 20.3 per cent increase in net profit for the first quarter to ₹4,624 crore on a year-on-year basis. Revenue for the quarter was up 13.9 per cent to ₹34,579 crore.

Power sector: Equirus starts coverage on JSW Energy, Torrent; NTPC top pick

Equirus Securities has assigned a target price of ₹653 for JSW Energy, implying an upside of 15 per cent. Similarly, Torrent Power received a target price of ₹1,515, suggesting over 5 per cent upside

Alpine Texworld IPO kicks off today; GMP up 5%; should you place your bets?

Alpine Texworld IPO opens today: Check price band, lot size, GMP, review, allotment date, listing date, and other key details here

IFSCA sets eligibility norms for direct listings on GIFT City exchanges

Eligible companies may directly list shares on GIFT City exchanges without a public offer under an IFSCA framework covering financial thresholds, disclosures and pricing

Asian markets choppy as Trump's threat of Hormuz levy spooks traders

Asian markets traded mixed while oil climbed to a one-month high after Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping, heightening concerns over energy supplies and global inflation

Stocks to Watch today: HCL Tech, Asian Paints, PC Jewellers, Biocon & more

Gift Nifty futures were trading 168 points or 0.69 per cent lower at 24,050 levels, signalling a gap-down start. Meanwhile, shares of HCL Tech, Asian Paints and Biocon will be in focus today.

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: NBFCs; L&T Finance, Shriram top picks

India's Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector is well positioned for long-term growth, supported by healthier balance sheets, easing macroeconomic headwinds, and an improving funding environment

Top stocks to buy today: Anand James of Geojit bets on theses 3 shares

Anand James, chief market strategist at Geojit Investments, is bullish on the shares of CMS Info, Aurionpro Solutions, Ashapura Minechem today

Stocks to buy: Analyst at Kotak Sec bets on Deepak Nitrite, Ujjivan SFB

Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities continues to like Deepak Nitrite from a near-term perspective, as elevated phenol spreads and a stronger Q1FY27 should support robust earnings

Merchant banker registrations at highest level since FY2000, shows data

The IPO market, where companies typically sell shares to the public for the first time, raised a record ₹1.8 trillion in FY26 through 112 different companies on the mainboard of the stock exchanges

Stockbrokers, dealers leading recipients of UPI transactions, shows data

UPI payments to securities brokers surged 38.5% by value in June, while digital gold transactions jumped sharply, according to NPCI data

​Ample room for FII flows to return to India, says Goldman Sachs

While renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia are likely to keep markets choppy, the Nifty 50 could rise to 26,500 by June 2027, around 10 per cent upside from current levels, Goldman Sachs said.

Nifty Midcap 50, Nifty Smallcap 50 indices hit lifetime highs

The Nifty Midcap 50 and Smallcap 50 have gained 21 per cent and 29 per cent thus far in FY27 led by strong gains in BHEL, Laurus Labs, Prestige Estates, Aegis Logistics and Welspun Corp.

ICICI Pru AMC net up 23%; Laser Power & Infra IPO booked 38.94x on Day 3

The company had posted a net profit of ₹784 crore in Q1 FY 2026. The rise in profit was driven by a 18 per cent YoY growth in total income

Deal wins, growth rates likely to help IT major LTM outperform peers

LTIMindtree posted a strong Q1FY27 performance, with improving margins, healthy deal wins and management guiding for stronger growth than FY26 despite macroeconomic uncertainties

Gold ETFs fall up to 5% in a month; experts see up to 20% upside

Despite the recent decline in Gold ETFs, experts are advising investors to gradually increase their exposure. Gold ETFs can deliver healthy returns over the long term