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Sebi reviews margin framework to improve commodity market efficiency

The regulator is also considering wider FPI access, simpler settlement rules and lower participation costs while retaining safeguards in the commodity derivatives market

Sebi reviews margin framework to improve commodity market efficiency
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

Nifty PSU Bank index surges 2% in weak market; PNB, UBI gain up to 5%

At 11:31 AM on Wednesday, the Nifty PSU Bank index was the top gainer among sectoral indices up 1.6 per cent, as compared to a 0.74 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Nifty PSU Bank index surges 2% in weak market; PNB, UBI gain up to 5%
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

Senco Gold share price plunges 10% on lower Q1 profit, weak margins

Post quarterly earnings, analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services have retained a 'Neutral' rating on Senco Gold with a target price of ₹404.

Senco Gold share price plunges 10% on lower Q1 profit, weak margins
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex extends losses, drops 600 pts; Nifty IT declines 2% as TCS, Infosys drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 0.3 per cent and 0.21 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex extends losses, drops 600 pts; Nifty IT declines 2% as TCS, Infosys drag
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

Tata group stocks may shrug off Chandra's exit in the long run: Analysts

Most of the group stocks such as TCS, Titan, Tata Communications and Tata Motors PV traded with cuts of up to 4 per cent in intraday deals on Wednesday.

Tata group stocks may shrug off Chandra's exit in the long run: Analysts
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

Concentrated rally? 46 Nifty Midcap stocks 20-110% away from 52-week highs

DSP Mutual Fund said that despite their long-term earnings trajectory and current trailing valuations, there is room for SMIDs to underperform before they present broad investment opportunities.

Concentrated rally? 46 Nifty Midcap stocks 20-110% away from 52-week highs
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Tata group stocks fall up to 4% as Chandrasekaran resigns; TCS top loser

Most of the group stocks traded with cuts of up to 4 per cent following the report. Crown jewel Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was the top loser with a 4.12 per cent decline.

Tata group stocks fall up to 4% as Chandrasekaran resigns; TCS top loser
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Kalpataru Projects jump 6% post Q1; brokerages bullish on strong order book

The company reported a 974 per cent Y-o-Y rise in consolidated net profit to ₹430.60 crore for the quarter, compared with ₹218.17 crore in the year-ago period.

Kalpataru Projects jump 6% post Q1; brokerages bullish on strong order book
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Finolex Cables zooms 30% in 2 days, stock hits 52-week high; here's why

With the past two-day rally to ₹1,375, Finolex Cables' market price has bounced back 96 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹701 touched on January 27, 2026.

Finolex Cables zooms 30% in 2 days, stock hits 52-week high; here's why
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Godrej Consumer Products CEO Sitapati's exit triggers 10% slide in stock

Analysts believe the unexpected leadership transition could weigh on Godrej Consumer Products stock in the near term, but do not expect any change in the company's core strategy.

Godrej Consumer Products CEO Sitapati's exit triggers 10% slide in stock
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Ardee Industries makes strong debut, shares list at 39% premium

Ardee Industries shares opened at ₹72 on the NSE, up ₹19 apiece or 35.85 per cent, compared with the IPO issue price of ₹53. On the BSE, the shares debuted at ₹73.60, up ₹20.60 or 38.87 per cent.

Ardee Industries makes strong debut, shares list at 39% premium
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 10:07 AM IST

Manappuram Finance up 3% as Q1 PAT jumps 4x; gold loan AUM nearly doubles

Manappuram Finance reported consolidated profit of Rs 585 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to a profit of Rs 132 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Manappuram Finance up 3% as Q1 PAT jumps 4x; gold loan AUM nearly doubles
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

India's retail traders lose $9.6 billion in options despite curbs

The losses eased slightly from ₹1.1 trillion a year earlier, while the number of traders fell to fewer than 8 million from 9.8 million, according to a written reply by MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary

India's retail traders lose $9.6 billion in options despite curbs
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

Stocks to watch: Tata Motors, Glenmark Pharma, IRCTC, Senco Gold, BEML

Tata Motors, Petronet LNG, Apollo Hospitals, IRCTC among companies set to announce Q1FY27 results today.

Stocks to watch: Tata Motors, Glenmark Pharma, IRCTC, Senco Gold, BEML
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Tata Capital, Orient Electric: HDFC Securities shares trading strategy

Technical picks: Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities has recommended two stocks to buy today -- Tata Capital and Orient Electric.

Tata Capital, Orient Electric: HDFC Securities shares trading strategy
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 8:04 AM IST

Nifty faces 24,500 hurdle; Divi's Labs, MCX, Eternal on analyst radar

Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal Financial Services has recommended three stocks to buy today: Divi's Laboratories, MCX, and Eternal.

Nifty faces 24,500 hurdle; Divi's Labs, MCX, Eternal on analyst radar
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

Medium-term growth outlook remains healthy for Bharat Forge stock

Brokerages expect growth to strengthen in the second half of FY27, supported by defence order execution, recovery in Class-8 truck demand and domestic CV momentum

Medium-term growth outlook remains healthy for Bharat Forge stock
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Sebi plans wider vaulting norms for bullion ETFs and derivatives

Move will extend Vault Managers Regulations beyond EGRs to ETFs, derivatives

Sebi plans wider vaulting norms for bullion ETFs and derivatives
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Naukri, 99acres power Info Edge growth as Q1FY27 operating margins improve

Recruitment billings rose 17.5 per cent year-on-year, while 99acres moved close to breakeven as competitive intensity eased and billings grew 16.5 per cent

Naukri, 99acres power Info Edge growth as Q1FY27 operating margins improve
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

CAS may cause near-term drag in index-options trading: Bernstein

India is one of the world's largest equity-derivatives markets and the National Stock Exchange was the largest derivatives exchange by the number of contracts in 2025

CAS may cause near-term drag in index-options trading: Bernstein
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 10:27 PM IST