Page 6 - Latest Updates on Stock Market
BSE 100 companies boost R&D spending, but innovation challenges persist
R&D spend grows 152% in 5 years to Rs 63,072 crore in FY24
 "BSE 100 companies boost R&D spending, but innovation challenges persist")
Higher e-auction share key for Coal India stock; 15% target boosts outlook
Given predictable demand and steady growth, if e-auction at 15 per cent is achieved, the outlook is positive
 "Higher e-auction share key for Coal India stock; 15% target boosts outlook")
Stock Market Highlights, Oct 4: Sensex sheds 808pts; Nifty ends near 25,000; FMCG drags, IT shines
Share Market Highlights: The day ended in favor of bears as 37 out of 50 constituent stocks of Nifty50 ended in the red
 "Stock Market Highlights, Oct 4: Sensex sheds 808pts; Nifty ends near 25,000; FMCG drags, IT shines")
'Work in progress': TotalEnergies CEO Pouyanne on plans for NY listing
The company's plan to turn its American depositary receipts into ordinary shares is "work in progress," Pouyanne said during the company's annual investor day in New York Wednesday
 "'Work in progress': TotalEnergies CEO Pouyanne on plans for NY listing")
Stock brokers to offer UPI-based fund blocking or 3-in-1 account from Feb 1
Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) must offer one of these two options, in addition to the current mode of trading
 "Stock brokers to offer UPI-based fund blocking or 3-in-1 account from Feb 1")
Brokerages revise charges as Sebi's true-to-label norms take effect
Angel One has revised upwards its charges, while Zerodha has maintained the status quo on rates for now
 "Brokerages revise charges as Sebi's true-to-label norms take effect")
Sebi tightens rules for booming equity derivatives market effective Nov 20
Sebi said that existing regulatory measures have been reviewed to ensure investor protection and the orderly development and strengthening of the equity derivatives market
 "Sebi tightens rules for booming equity derivatives market effective Nov 20")
Chinese stock market enters bull market after biggest surge since 2008
The CSI 300 Index jumped 8.5% Monday, marking the most since 2008 as traders rushed to buy shares in the last session before a week-long holiday
 "Chinese stock market enters bull market after biggest surge since 2008")
After board meeting, Indian Oil withdraws Rs 22,000 crore rights issue
The decision came after a communication from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, which said that no funds had been earmarked for capital support to Oil Marketing Companies in the 2024-25 Budget
 "After board meeting, Indian Oil withdraws Rs 22,000 crore rights issue")
Stock Market Crash Highlights, Sept 30: Sensex sheds 1,272pts, Nifty ends near 25,800; RIL slumps 3%
Stock Market Crash: Indian equity benchmark indices settled in the red on Monday, tracking mixed cues from major global markets.
 "Stock Market Crash Highlights, Sept 30: Sensex sheds 1,272pts, Nifty ends near 25,800; RIL slumps 3%")
Metals, auto stocks drive indices to fresh highs; Sensex jumps 666 pts
Supportive fund flows, Chinese stimulus keeps bullish sentiment intact
 "Metals, auto stocks drive indices to fresh highs; Sensex jumps 666 pts")
Icon Facilitators plans to raise funds via IPO; eyes Rs 100 cr revenue
Khambatta Securities Limited has been appointed as the book-running lead manager to oversee the IPO process, a company statement said
 "Icon Facilitators plans to raise funds via IPO; eyes Rs 100 cr revenue")
NSE plans to triple colocation rack capacity to 4,000 at Mumbai HQ in 3 yrs
Co-location facility allows stock brokers to place their servers at a stock exchange in consideration of a fee, giving them access to price data a fraction of second before other participants
 "NSE plans to triple colocation rack capacity to 4,000 at Mumbai HQ in 3 yrs")
Bourses call for better checks by merchant bankers on IPO-bound SMEs
Over 80 merchant bankers apprised about discrepancies, lack of background checks on firms
 "Bourses call for better checks by merchant bankers on IPO-bound SMEs")
A losing proposition: Odds are against individuals in F&O trading
A vibrant F&O market enables better price discovery, and participants can hedge more efficiently. In aggregate, traders help generate the volumes, which ensure high liquidity and low spreads
 "A losing proposition: Odds are against individuals in F&O trading")
Markets hit fresh highs on optimism after Federal Reserve rate cut
The NSE Nifty rose 148.10 points, or 0.57 per cent, to close at a record peak of 25,939.05
 "Markets hit fresh highs on optimism after Federal Reserve rate cut")
Bajaj now third most valued finance group; overtakes State Bank of India
Bajaj Housing Finance, which more than doubled on listing day, added Rs 1.36 trillion to the group's mcap
 "Bajaj now third most valued finance group; overtakes State Bank of India")
Leela hotels owner Schloss files IPO papers to raise for $599 million
The company has 12 operational hotels across ten cities in India and is planning to add eight new hotels through 2028, Schloss said in its IPO prospectus
Spice brand MTR's owner Orkla exploring IPO in 2025, says top executive
The company is looking to expand its play in the international market-with a focus on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
 "Spice brand MTR's owner Orkla exploring IPO in 2025, says top executive")
Shorter LTCG holding period seen boosting gold exchange traded-fund inflows
Strong outlook for gold, absence of SGB issuances also among factors
 "Shorter LTCG holding period seen boosting gold exchange traded-fund inflows")
