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ER&D companies may face further pressure after KPIT Tech's share rout

KPIT Technologies' weak outlook reflects slowing demand from European automakers, raising concerns over earnings and growth prospects for the broader engineering R&D sector

Cash market turnover declines in June after touching 22-month high in May

Average daily cash market turnover across the NSE and BSE fell 7 per cent in June, while derivatives activity edged up on higher volumes during the month's final expiry sessions

Bernstein, Macquarie rejig India stock portfolio as West Asia tensions ease

While retaining HDFC Bank, Bernstein has added Axis Bank to its portfolio amid hopes of an improvement in asset quality and a more favourable trajectory for credit costs.

Delhi HC rules National Stock Exchange a public authority under RTI

The Delhi High Court ruled that the NSE is a public authority under the RTI Act, holding that the stock exchange is controlled by the government through its statutory framework

Rupee posts biggest one-day fall in over three weeks amid stronger dollar

The rupee weakened 59 paise against the US dollar as broad dollar strength, weaker Asian currencies, importer demand and foreign portfolio outflows weighed on sentiment

Vizhinjam deal triggers next growth wave for Adani Ports and SEZ

The $1.4 billion stake sale in Adani Vizhinjam Port is expected to accelerate cargo volumes, support capacity expansion and strengthen APSEZ's long-term revenue and earnings growth, analysts say

Jana Capital downgrade unlikely to have bearing on Jana Small Finance Bank

Sources said there is no cross-default linkage between the debt of Jana Small Finance Bank and Jana Capital, with the holding company continuing to pare its stake in the lender

Benchmark indices snap two-day decline as easing crude oil lifts sentiment

The Sensex and Nifty gained 0.6 per cent on Wednesday as easing crude oil prices, gains in financials and auto stocks, and strong domestic institutional buying lifted market sentiment

Sebi bars over 200 entities for alleged manipulation in five companies

The regulator imposed penalties of Rs 47.7 crore and ordered disgorgement of illegal gains after finding large-scale price and volume manipulation, with promoters allegedly involved in some cases

Edelweiss AMC crosses ₹1 trn milestone in equity assets under management

The asset manager attributed the milestone to consistent fund performance, wider distribution and sustained retail participation through systematic investment plans across market cycles

India's top companies are no longer driving the market: What comes next?

As the influence of India's biggest firms weakens, markets may depend more on manufacturing, financialisation and digital businesses to drive the next phase of returns

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 444 pts, Nifty ends at 24,006; realty, banks, FMCG shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.34 per cent and 0.36 per cent higher, respectively

Vedanta Group stocks: Oil & Gas, Iron & Steel, Power zoom up to 20%

Vedanta Iron & Steel up 10%, and Vedanta Power up 17% hit record highs in Wednesday's intra-day trade. Vedanta Oil & Gas was locked at the 20% upper circuit.

RailTel Corp gains 6%, up 32% from 52-wk low; what's aiding Navratna stock?

The Navratna stock has gained nearly 32 per cent from its 52-week low touched earlier this year on March 30, 2026.

Gold's outlook hinges on US payrolls, Fed policy; may test $3,800

Domestically, MCX gold remained relatively resilient, seeing a 5 per cent decline in the June quarter, supported by the depreciation of the Indian rupee and higher import duties.

Management churn in banks: Business as usual, or should you be worried?

Kotak Institutional Equities said that the recent management changes at HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Bandhan Bank appear to be driven by individual career considerations rather than bank-specific concerns

BSE 500 stocks: Adani Ports, Marico, Ather, Piramal Finance hit new highs

Adani Enterprises, Aurobindo Pharma, GMR Airports, Gujarat Flurochemicals, Oracle Financial Services and Star Health Insurance from BSE 500 stocks registered 52-week highs on Wednesday.

Bharti Airtel: Tariff hike key trigger; Morgan Stanley 'OW' for 34% upside

Airtel share price target: Morgan Stanley said the key catalyst for stronger earnings remains a tariff hike, which may be announced in November or December this year.

Sensex in July: 23-year history suggests index can deliver a solid return

July has also been traditionally good for foreign inflows, which aided market performance. According to data compiled from the NSDL, FPIs have been net buyers of Indian stocks in 9 out of 12 years.

F&O Update: 5 key takeaways from monthly rollovers to July series

Analysts at Axis Securities believe Nifty's strong June rollovers suggest a likely bullish conviction for the July series.