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Sebi proposes tighter IPO proceeds monitoring, fines for defaulting firms

Sebi proposes mandatory monitoring agencies for all issuances, with stock exchanges empowered to levy fines and freeze promoters' demat accounts for persistent non-cooperation

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 9:11 PM IST

IT stocks post best day in 17 months; markets log biggest gain in 4 months

HCLTech results spark 5.22% surge in IT index, most in 17 months; FM's remarks on LTCG tax lift broader sentiment, too

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Earnings upgrades for Info Edge hinge on profitability gains at 99acres

Billings by 99acres, Info Edge's real estate bookings website, grew 21.2 per cent Y-o-Y in Q2FY27, compared with 16.5 per cent Y-o-Y in Q1FY27

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 8:04 PM IST

HCLTech's next test: Sustaining margins, deal momentum amid rich valuations

Healthy new deal wins and traction in its artificial intelligence (AI) business also lifted investor sentiment. The stock was the top gainer in both the Nifty 50 and the Sensex, closing at ₹1,321

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex zooms 1,109 pts after FM's comments on LTCG, STT; Nifty ends at 22,722

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: The benchmark indices closed sharply higher after the Finance Minister said she would be keen to hear market participants' views on LTCG and STT

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Shriram Finance rallies 7%; what's driving NBFC stock price?

Shriram Finance stock corrected 10% over the past month amid a combination of factors, including renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict, a sharp rebound in crude prices and elevated bond yields.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

ICICI Life Insurance share price drops 4% from day's high post Q2 results

ICICI Life Insurance on Tuesday reported 25% YoY jump in Q2FY27 net profit at ₹374.22 crore, backed by 16.6% YoY growth in net premium income at ₹13,803.90 crore.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Nestle India Q2 preview: Strong volumes to drive growth; PAT may top ₹1k cr

Nestle India could outperform peers, supported by strong brand franchises, resilient demand, efficient distribution networks and disciplined cost management, said brokerages.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Paytm, Mobikwik, Pine Labs rebound even as NPCI defers MDR on UPI; read why

The MDR, which was to be applicable from October 15, will now come into force after Diwali, according to a notification by NPCI.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

PNB Gilts stock zooms 12%; pares gains post Q2 results

PNB Gilts on Tuesday reported a turnaround in Q2 net profit on a YoY basis, but PAT was down 44% on a QoQ basis.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Cable & Wire stocks: Polycab, KEI, R R Kabel, Quadrant Future slip up to 5%

As of Tuesday, Polycab, KEI Industries, R R Kabel and Quadrant Future Tek were down up to 24% from their respective 52-week highs touched in September.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

Mirae Asset: Oil volatility to rise ahead of midterm; Brent may test $120

Mohammed Imran of Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects Brent to become more volatile ahead of the US midterm election. Brent futures may test the resistance of $120/b in the near term.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki tanks 33% in calendar year 2026; stock hits 18-month low

Maruti Suzuki: The stock traded at its lowest point since April 2025 amid worries that profitability could take a hit owing to high commodity prices in the near term.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

SMIDs rally heats up bets in IPO & secondary market; raises bar on earnings

Smaller IPOs delivered stronger returns than larger issues in the six months, while retail money increasingly flowed into small- and mid-cap funds

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Nifty at 26,500 in 4-5 months: What's behind Monarch Capital's bull call?

Nifty target: Monarch Networth Capital expects the index to hit new all-time highs of 26,000-26,500 within the next 4-5 months, suggesting an upside of 18 per cent from the last close.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

F&O alert: Polycab to exit NSE's Futures & Options segment; stock dips 5%

The NSE's decision to exclude Polycab India from the F&O segment follows its admission to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) framework by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Stocks to watch: HCLTech, RBL Bank, IRCON, TMPV, Hero Motors, Nazara Tech

Tata Elxsi, Hero Motors, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, Den Networks, GTPL Hathway, PNB Gilts, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance will announce their quarterly earnings on October 13.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

DMart extends slide, hits new 52-week low; stock down 12% in October

Avenue Supermarts (DMart) stock declined 5% in the last two trading sessions, and traded lower for the fourth straight day, falling up to 8% in the period.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Buzzing stock: Why is Bandhan Bank share price up 8% in trade today?

Kranthi Bathini said that the news about marquee investors investing in Bandhan Bank could generate interest among investors, given the bank's current valuation.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Max Healthcare slips 20% in 3 weeks, stock hits over 2-year low; here's why

Max Healthcare share price: In the past three days, the stock price of the hospital company slipped 7% on reports that the government plans to extend the 30% price caps to non-scheduled cancer drugs.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 11:32 AM IST