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Nikita Vashisht is a business journalist tracking equity markets for Business Standard. She writes stories based on fundamental analysis of stocks of banking, aviation, FMCG, infrastructure, real estate, and new-age companies. Occasionally, she also writes on investment strategies for mutual fund investors. Nikita holds a degree in journalism, and business management, and is a certified fundamental and technical analyst for stocks and commodities.
Nikita Vashisht is a business journalist tracking equity markets for Business Standard. She writes stories based on fundamental analysis of stocks of banking, aviation, FMCG, infrastructure, real estate, and new-age companies. Occasionally, she also writes on investment strategies for mutual fund investors. Nikita holds a degree in journalism, and business management, and is a certified fundamental and technical analyst for stocks and commodities.
SBI plans to list SBI Mutual Fund and SBI General Insurance to unlock shareholder value, Chairman CS Setty said at BS BFSI Insight Summit 2025. SBI share hits record high
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India's bull run is expected to sustain in Samvat 2082 driven by earnings, consumption, and industrialisation, said Kailash Kulkarni,CEO, HSBC MF
HDFC Bank shares hit a 52-week high after strong Q2FY26 results, lifting markets, while ICICI Bank dipped slightly. Analysts stayed bullish on both lenders, citing robust growth and stable margins
Indian equities enter Samvat 2082 amid risks from US tariffs, high valuations, FII outflows, fiscal pressures, and geopolitical tensions, even as earnings recovery offers long-term optimism
Nitin Bhasin of Ambit Institutional Equities expects consolidation in Indian equities through Samvat 2082 amid earnings normalisation and rising risks.
Reliance Q2FY26 results may show muted earnings Q-o-Q. Jio & oil-to-chemicals could boost Ebitda, while upstream business may weaken. RIL Q2 results are due on Oct 17, 2025
ICICI Bank is likely to report muted Q2FY26 earnings on October 18, with net profit up 4-5% YoY and muted NIMs. Analysts expect steady loan growth, controlled credit costs, and high provisions
Goldman Sachs expects Nifty Bank to outperform Nifty50 in the near-term, aided by easing regulatory norms and better liquidity
Axis Bank share price today surged 4.2 per cent in the intraday trade on the BSE. Most analysts have maintained their ratings on the stock post its Q2FY26 results, released on 15 October, 2025
HDFC Bank Q2FY26 results may show flat profit growth, said analysts. They expect strong loan growth but pressure on margins. Results to be announced on Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Stock market crash: Indian stock markets crashed on October 14 as Sensex fell 792 points from day's high and Nifty fell 250 pts amid global sell-off, FII outflows, rupee weakness, and expiry pressure
BSE and GE Vernova T&D India are the only two stocks from Nifty 500 to have logged consistent gains in excess of 67% in each of the last three Samvat years; here's what to expect next.
Axis Bank Q2 results expectations: Axis Bank Q2 results on Oct 15 may show 20-24 per cent profit drop as margins shrink and provisions rise. Here's what brokerages expect for Q2FY26 performance
Mutual fund inflows slowed down in the past few months as investors turn cautious ahead of Samvat 2082. Should you stay invested in equity MFs or rebalance your portfolio?
Outlook: Gold & silver deliver best Samvat returns in 20 years. Learn how much to invest in precious metals in Samvat 2082, expected prices, and smart strategies
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