Ketan Parekh, who was debarred by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) two decades back after his conviction in the infamous stock market scam 2000, is back in the market regulator’s bad books. On Thursday, in an interim order, SEBI debarred Parekh, Singapore-based Rohit Salgaonkar and 20 other entities, besides impounding Rs 65.77
At a time when market experts have been advising investors to prune returns’ expectations from 2025, the benchmark indices’ 2.3% surge in the first two days has raised hopes that the stock market may deliver strong returns this calendar year. Market experts, however, aren’t impressed, pointing out that the fundamental concerns of expensive valuations, earnings
The Indian stock market has been going through tough times, but the good news is that retail investors have continued to invest in systematic investment plans (SIPs), says Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Company. Gupta tells Akshata Gorde that the SIP book, currently at Rs 25,000 crore a month, will rise
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Board (PNGRB) has called out Petronet LNG for “profiting at the expense of gas consumers”, a move that sent the company’s stock plunging 8.5% in intra-day trade on the BSE on Thursday. The shares later closed at Rs 323.2, down 6.95%. Also ReadITC Share demerger: When will you get the
Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Ltd, has announced the launch of Axis Max Life Sustainable Wealth 50 Index Fund. This fund, developed by Axis Max Life, plans to invest in companies that generate consistent cash flows based on the proprietary Sustainable Yield Index. This customised Index will be
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a Vedanta group company, on Thursday announced that the company reported a drop of 2 per cent on-year in mined metal production at 265kt during the third quarter of FY25. The decrease, it added, was due to lower ore production at Agucha and SK mines partly offset by improved mined metal
From condoms to aloo bhujia, soft drinks, chips and ice cubes packets, and even men’s underwear, New Year’s Eve (NYE) witnessed record-breaking orders for major quick commerce platforms including Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart. The year came to close on a high note for both the platforms, as Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa and Swiggy Co-founder Phani
The Indian stock markets ended the day on a green note on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The Sensex soared by 1436.30 points, or 1.83%, closing at 79,943.71, while the Nifty gained 445.75 points, or 1.88%, ending at 24,188.65. The Nifty Bank index also ended the day in the green, ending the day at 51,605.55, up
The Q3 results season is underway in full swing and a host of important numbers will be announced today. All eyes are on the Infosys Q3 results for better clarity on the demand situation across the IT sector. RIL results are important as the street is watching out for potemtial announcement with regards to the
Gold and silver prices are something many people keep an eye on, whether they’re buying jewelry, investing, or just curious about market trends. In India, these prices tend to change daily and are influenced by factors like global market movements, the strength of the rupee against the dollar, and demand during festivals and wedding seasons.
The GIFT Nifty indicates that the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 are likely to open higher on Thursday, January 16. Indian equity markets wrapped up the January 15 trading session on a positive note, showcasing steady gains. The BSE Sensex climbed 0.29% to close at 76,724.08, while the NSE Nifty 50 edged up by
A global equities gauge rallied on Wednesday while U.S. Treasury yields fell after data showed core U.S. inflation rose less than expected in December, raising hopes that the Federal Reserve could ease rates further. Oil prices rallied with support from a large draw in U.S. crude stockpiles and potential supply disruptions from new U.S. sanctions
Department store chain Shoppers Stop on Wednesday said that it was at the end of its store closure cycle that had been initiated over the last few months to improve profitability. In an earnings’ call on Wednesday, which came a day after it reported a 41% rise in Q3FY25 net profit and 11% rise in
