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BUSINESS NEWS · 4 HOURS AGOInsurers and NPS funds reduce quarterly equity purchases by 45%Allocations to Indian shares fell to ₹22,714 crore in the September quarter as rising fixed-income yields and market drops prompted institutional shifts toward debt.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 17 HOURS AGOGovernment approves strategic restructuring and sale of IDBI Bank stakeThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared a major transaction involving IDBI Bank, marking a significant milestone for foreign investment in the financial sector.2 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 20 HOURS AGORupee gains extend to third session despite importer hedging pressureThe Indian currency reached a one-month peak following regulatory changes and hawkish comments from the central bank, though gains halted below 95 per dollar.2 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 22 HOURS AGOBlackstone aims to double its total deployment in India to $100 billionThe global alternative asset manager views India as its top performing market and plans to expand investments across multiple sectors over a five-year horizon.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 23 HOURS AGOBarclays prepares to relaunch equity advisory operations in IndiaThe UK-based lender aims to re-enter the local equity capital markets space to capture growing demand from share sales and initial public offerings.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGOTata Elxsi shares rise on strong Q2 earnings despite analyst cautionTata Elxsi shares surged after reporting higher second-quarter net profit and revenue, though multiple brokerages retained bearish stances due to valuation concerns.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGOHero motors shares rise 8 percent following quarterly profit jumpHero Motors shares advanced on the BSE after posting strong quarterly earnings, alongside plans to increase its stake in a UK-based subsidiary.3 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGOBond yield spikes and deposit inflows to restrain Indian bank profit growth in September quarterProjections indicate solid interest income gains for Nifty 50 lenders, but rising bond yields and liquidity deployment lags from foreign currency deposits threaten net profit margins.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGONew trade pacts could boost India's gross domestic product by billionsGlobal trade shifts and expanding free-trade agreements offer potential economic tailwinds for India despite rising protectionist barriers.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGOIrcon International shares gain 7% after securing Rs 862 crore railway orderThe engineering firm was awarded a domestic EPC deal by East Central Railway to build track lines within 365 days, lifting market sentiment.2 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 DAYS AGOGlobal markets brace for IMF meetings, US inflation and bond selloffInternational financial markets face a critical week driven by multilateral meetings in Bangkok, major US inflation releases, bank earnings, and persistent sovereign debt pressure.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 2 DAYS AGOGoodluck India advances corporate overhaul with defence and green energy mergersThe company's board has granted in-principle approval to absorb two key operating arms, driving its stock to a new 52-week peak on the NSE.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 2 DAYS AGOAeroflex Industries shares rise nearly 13% ahead of board meeting on capacity expansionAeroflex Industries' stock gained 12.92% on Monday as investors anticipated an upcoming board discussion on capacity growth and company expansion.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 3 DAYS AGOAdani Green Energy operational capacity reaches 20,763 MW as first-half energy sales climb 32%The company expanded its operating portfolio by 24% year-on-year in H1 FY27, backed by greenfield additions and battery storage deployments.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 3 DAYS AGOForeign portfolio investors sell Indian equities worth over Rs 45,000 crore in OctoberCapital flight from the domestic market intensifies as elevated US Treasury yields make fixed income returns more attractive to global funds.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOAvenue Supermarts posts 8.5% rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 743 crore as margins narrowAvenue Supermarts recorded an 8.5% year-on-year increase in second-quarter profit to Rs 743 crore, alongside an 18% revenue jump, while entry-level wage pressures squeezed operating margins.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOEdelweiss Mutual Fund highlights role of specialised investment funds amid demand for post-tax yieldsRadhika Gupta notes specialised investment funds have reached around Rs 38,000 crore in assets during their first year, driven by demand for tax-efficient income.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOUS banks and inflation data prepare to test stock market strengthImpending quarterly earnings from major American financial institutions and fresh consumer price figures are set to give corporate leaders key signals regarding economic health and future interest rate movements.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGORBI moves to drain rupee liquidity through bond sales and stricter cash reserve rulesIndia's central bank will sell 250 billion rupees of bonds and raise daily cash reserve ratio requirements to remove excess liquidity from the financial system.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOSebi updates settlement guidelines and introduces fast-track systemIndia's capital markets regulator has revised its framework for calculating settlement payments and established a streamlined route for smaller penalty cases.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 5 DAYS AGOCupid shares hit fresh 52-week high after company lifts FY27 targetsCupid shares rose over 3% to reach Rs 368 on the NSE, driven by repeated upward revisions to the manufacturer's annual financial outlook.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 5 DAYS AGOITC shares rebound 2% following a Rs 9,395 crore block deal selloff by GQGShares of ITC climbed after Rajiv Jain-backed GQG sold nearly 37 crore shares, concluding a turbulent stretch marked by excise tax increases, inflation, and a fresh 52-week low.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 5 DAYS AGOHospital shares rise following government cap on cancer drug trade marginsIndian hospital equities advanced up to 5% after the government restricted trade margins on non-scheduled oncology medicines to 30%, while analysts project a manageable earnings impact.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 6 DAYS AGODelhi plans modifications to ease traffic on newly opened Barapullah Phase-III corridorAuthorities are preparing lane alterations and digital navigation reviews after severe vehicle bottlenecks emerged along the newly opened infrastructure link.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 6 DAYS AGOCorporate earnings show stark split as 46 firms face double-digit profit declinesMotilal Oswal projections highlight a sharp divergence in Q2 performance, with headline market strength masking severe profit pressure across multiple sectors.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 6 DAYS AGOUS and European electric vehicle markets diverge as policy shifts steer buyersWhile European consumers embrace electric vehicles amid high fuel prices and supportive policies, US buyers are shifting toward hybrids and used models following the end of a key federal tax credit.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 7 OCT 2026RBI allows Sebi-regulated depositories to include customer deposit details in statements: What changes for…The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday approved measures to allow Sebi-registered depositories to include bank deposit details in their consolidated account statements (CAS)."We are also facilitating SEBI-regulated depositories to include information related to deposit accounts in…1 min readYou are all caught up. 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