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Indian equities tumble as heavyweight stocks, Fed rate worries trigger selloff

Indian equities declined sharply on Friday, with benchmark indices recording their steepest fall since Budget day as losses in heavyweight stocks and fading hopes of an imminent US Federal Reserve rate cut triggered a broad-based selloff. Continued weakness in information technology stocks further dampened market sentiment. The Sensex closed at 82,627, down 1,048 points or […]

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Bharat Coking Coal IPO Subscribed Over 8 Times on Day One

The initial public offering (IPO) of Bharat Coking Coal Limited was subscribed 8.09 times on the first day of bidding on Friday, January 9, 2026, driven by strong demand from retail investors, non-institutional investors and existing shareholders. The issue received bids for 2,80,61,36,400 equity shares against an offer size of 34,69,46,500 shares, according to data

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Budget 2026: Why Raising the LTCG Exemption Could Benefit Investors More Than Cutting Tax Rates

As expectations build around Budget 2026, long-term capital gains (LTCG) taxation has once again come into focus. While many investors hope for a reduction in the LTCG tax rate, experts suggest that increasing the exemption limit could provide far greater relief, especially to small and retail investors. At present, long-term capital gains from listed equities

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Nifty Pulls Back After Nearing Record High; Analysts See Fresh Highs Ahead

The NSE Nifty 50 index eased on Friday after coming close to its all-time high in the previous session. At 11:20 AM, the benchmark was down 100 points, or 0.40%, at 26,090. On Thursday, the index hit 26,246.65 — just shy of its September 27, 2024 record of 26,277. Analysts say the broader trend remains

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India’s Investor Base May Double in 3–5 Years, Says Sebi Chief

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said India’s unique investor base could double over the next three to five years, driven by rising household participation and strong economic growth. Speaking at the CII National Financing Summit, he noted that equity ownership in India remains underpenetrated despite steady market expansion. Pandey said sustained economic growth

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Mcap of 7 of Top-10 Firms Falls by ₹88,635 Crore Amid Weak Market Sentiment

Seven of India’s top-10 most valued companies saw their combined market capitalisation decline by ₹88,635.28 crore during the holiday-shortened trading week, as equity markets remained under pressure. Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were the worst hit. During the week, the BSE Sensex fell by 722.43 points (0.86%), while the Nifty dropped 229.8 points

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Stock Market Holiday: Is the Indian Stock Market Open or Closed Today?

The Indian stock market will remain closed on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, on account of Diwali Balipratipada. This closure follows a strong performance in the special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Tuesday, October 21, when markets extended their winning streak amid optimism over corporate earnings and easing global trade tensions. During the Muhurat session, Sensex

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Small-Cap Stocks Shine as Sensex, Nifty Extend Winning Streak; Banco Products Jumps 35%

Indian equities ended the week higher, with benchmark indices registering a third straight weekly gain, supported by upbeat domestic cues and favorable global developments. The Sensex added 0.9% to close at 82,626, while the Nifty 50 advanced 0.8% to 25,327. Sentiment was lifted by the recent GST rate cuts, hopes of stronger consumption, renewed India–US

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PhysicsWallah Files Updated IPO Papers to Raise ₹3,820 Crore for Expansion and Growth

Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah has submitted updated draft documents to market regulator SEBI to raise ₹3,820 crore through an initial public offering (IPO) aimed at expansion and growth. The IPO will consist of a fresh equity issue of ₹3,100 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹720 crore by the promoters, according to the updated

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