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Titan, Trent lead in Q1, outlook mixed for top Tata group companies

Tata group stocks fell up to 4% after N Chandrasekaran declined reappointment as Tata Sons chairman, raising concerns over succession, strategy and capital allocation

Titan, Trent lead in Q1, outlook mixed for top Tata group companies
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

How a company can grow 200% and still get demoted from India's large caps

A company can grow its market value and still lose its large-cap status. Since 2017, the price of a top-100 seat has more than tripled, so growth alone no longer guarantees a place

How a company can grow 200% and still get demoted from India's large caps
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Sebi meets mutual funds to boost participation in closing auction session

The regulator is seeking stakeholder feedback on the new auction mechanism as fund houses flag closing-price uncertainty, settlement constraints and initial operational issues

Sebi meets mutual funds to boost participation in closing auction session
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

Leadership transition may weigh on GCPL's near-term business outlook

Sudhir Sitapati's sudden exit has raised concerns over execution and strategy, though GCPL has retained its guidance and appointed internal executives to key roles

Leadership transition may weigh on GCPL's near-term business outlook
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

GIFT City commodity trading proposal under govt review: IFSCA chief

IFSCA is discussing with the government a proposal to classify commodity trading as a financial product in GIFT IFSC, potentially boosting India's role in global commodity markets

GIFT City commodity trading proposal under govt review: IFSCA chief
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 8:55 PM IST

SAT reserves order on interim relief pleas filed by Zee and Punit Goenka

Zee has sought permission to proceed with its ₹3,143 crore preferential warrant issue and access mutual fund units, while Goenka has challenged Sebi's restraining order

SAT reserves order on interim relief pleas filed by Zee and Punit Goenka
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Embassy REIT set to enter Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150 from September 30

The office REIT expects its inclusion in key NSE indices to improve visibility and investor access while attracting greater institutional and retail participation.

Embassy REIT set to enter Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150 from September 30
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

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 | 8:09 PM IST

NaBFID eyes $3-4 billion via ECBs in FY27, plans 10-year dollar bond issue

The infrastructure lender plans to issue $500 million-$1 billion in 10-year bonds by September-end and expects a multilateral-backed loan of nearly $1 billion

NaBFID eyes $3-4 billion via ECBs in FY27, plans 10-year dollar bond issue
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

SBI may tap overseas bond market again depending on liquidity needs

The lender raised $500 million through five-year dollar bonds at 88 bps over US Treasuries and could return to the overseas market depending on its funding and liquidity needs

SBI may tap overseas bond market again depending on liquidity needs
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex extends losses to 2nd day, drops 188 pts; Nifty ends at 24,436

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was up 0.28 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap was down 0.18 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex extends losses to 2nd day, drops 188 pts; Nifty ends at 24,436
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

Sensex falls 656pts intraday, Nifty at 24,265 as Tata stocks, crude weigh

Analysts said the key factor restraining a market rally was the strengthening Brent crude price, which once again has moved above $89 per barrel in the absence of a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Sensex falls 656pts intraday, Nifty at 24,265 as Tata stocks, crude weigh
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

PI Industries plunges 10%, hits 52-week low on disappointing Q1 results

The average trading volume at the PI Industries counter jumped over nine-fold with a combined 2.1 million equity shares changing hands on the NSE and BSE till 02:58 PM on Wednesday.

PI Industries plunges 10%, hits 52-week low on disappointing Q1 results
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

202% rally in 1 year: Why this multibagger stock zoomed 19% today

TD Power Systems shares have been on a strong run on Dalal Street in recent years. According to NSE data, the stock has more than doubled investors' money in 2026 so far, gaining 122 per cent.

202% rally in 1 year: Why this multibagger stock zoomed 19% today
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

4 Tata group stocks jump over 1,000% under Chandra's term; full list here

Four stocks, namely Trent, Nelco, Tata Investment Corporation and Titan Company, have seen a whopping 1,707 per cent to 1,018 per cent rise in almost 9.5 years.

4 Tata group stocks jump over 1,000% under Chandra's term; full list here
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

Hospital stocks trade weak: Max Healthcare, Fortis, Apollo fall up to 7%

At 2 PM on Wednesday, the BSE Hospital index was the top loser among sectoral indices, down 3 per cent, compared to a 0.77 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Hospital stocks trade weak: Max Healthcare, Fortis, Apollo fall up to 7%
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

Oil outlook: Brent may rise to $95-97 amid Hormuz risks, says Kotak Sec

If negotiations continue to lose momentum, Brent could move towards $95-97 a barrel. However, any credible diplomatic breakthrough could quickly unwind part of the premium and trigger a sharp reversal

Oil outlook: Brent may rise to $95-97 amid Hormuz risks, says Kotak Sec
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Piccadily Agro shares crash 18% as Q1 expenses outpace revenue growth

Total expenses of Piccadily Agro stood at ₹245.44 crore in the June quarter, up 19.84 per cent year-on-year.

Piccadily Agro shares crash 18% as Q1 expenses outpace revenue growth
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

TCS, TMPV, Tata Steel: Analyst flags key levels to track in Tata group stks

Virat Jagad, technical research analyst at Bonanza identifies key support and resistance levels in 5 prominent Tata group stocks amid Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran's resignation on Wednesday.

TCS, TMPV, Tata Steel: Analyst flags key levels to track in Tata group stks
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Sebi sees no manipulation in closing auction session: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The closing auction is a separate 20-min session introduced in which exchanges collect buy and sell orders to determine a stock's closing price at a level where the maximum volume can be executed

Sebi sees no manipulation in closing auction session: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 1:15 PM IST