Sensex ends choppy day 108 pts up; Adani group stocks tumble, defence rally

CLOSING BELL: The S&P BSE Sensex is now just 265 points shy from its all-time 62,245 registered on October 19, 2021.

3:33 PM

CLOSING BELL :: Nifty settles unchanged

3:26 PM

Sebi plans to put in place cyber security framework for stock brokers

Sebi is planning to come out with a cyber security framework for stock brokers that will help in reducing the impact of potential risks by cyber fraud, data leaks and hacking of trading accounts, a top official said on Wednesday. READ MORE

3:15 PM

Global Check:: US, UK stock futures marginally changed

Source: Investing.com

3:04 PM

Brokerages see margin expansion at auto firms as outlook turns positive

Brokerages expect margins of auto companies, particularly passenger vehicle makers, to expand in the quarters ahead due to softer raw material prices and higher volumes, as the chip shortage eases in the third quarter. Many of the companies have seen an upward revision in their estimates by the brokerages, as a result. READ MORE

2:54 PM

Market Check:: Nifty Metal index drops 2.7%; Adani Enterprises, SAIL slide

2:45 PM

Build an equity-heavy portfolio for your child's higher education goals

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court judgement that had quashed the state government’s decision to enhance the tuition fee in medical colleges to Rs 24 lakh a year, seven times the fee fixed earlier. READ MORE

2:34 PM

HAL gets LoI for 9 helicopters from Indian Coast Guard; stock rallies 7%

Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics jumped 7 per cent to hit an all-time high of Rs 2,697.70 in Wednesday’s intra-day trade amid heavy volumes after the company received a letter of intent (LoI) for nine more advanced light helicopters (ALH) Mk-III from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). READ MORE

2:25 PM

BSE 500:: Top losers so far

Metropolis Healthcare down 7.7 per cent was the top loser among the BSE 500 stocks so far. Apollo Tyres, Latent View, Star Cement and Indiabulls Housing were the ther major losers, down 4 - 6 per cent each.

2:15 PM

Market Check:: Broader indices in red; Midcap down 0.4%

2:06 PM

India takes over G20 presidency for 2023, PM Modi extends invitation

As the G20 Summit in Bali ended on Wednesday, Indonesia handed over the presidency for the coming year to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took over the "key" from Indonesian president Joko Widodo extended the invitation to all the member countries. India will officially assume the presidency on December 1. READ MORE

1:57 PM

BSE 500:: Top gainers so far

HUDCO has zoomed 16 per cent and was the top gainer among the BSE 500 stocks so far on Wednesday. It was followed by TCNS Clothing Company, Finolex Industries, Hindustan Aeronautics and Ircon International, up 6 - 8 per cent each.

1:47 PM

Sensex 30 Heatmap:: Pvt banks gain; Bajaj twins slip

1:40 PM

Global Check:: Asian markets mostly in red, down up to 0.5%

Source: Yahoo Finance

1:24 PM

ALERT :: Metropolis Healthcare slumps 7% amid reports of I-T search action

>> I-T Dept searches likely underway At Metropolis Path Labs in Mumbai

1:11 PM

Podcast | Why is the RBI governor worried about deposit growth?

Gauging the sustainability of the robust credit growth seen by the sector and examining the slow growth in deposits will be on the agenda. Against this backdrop, let us understand why deposit growth has become a cause for concern. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST