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Geopolitics, crude oil prices likely to drive stock market movements

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 468.42 points, or 0.60 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 114 points, or 0.46 per cent

Mcap of 4 of top-10 most valued firms erodes ₹87,960 cr, Airtel worst hit

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 468.42 points, or 0.60 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 114 points, or 0.46 per cent

FPIs add ₹23,544 cr to Indian equities in Aug on earnings, rupee stability

The inflow comes after FPIs invested ₹20,200 crore in July, marking a sharp turnaround from four consecutive months of heavy selling and signalling renewed confidence in Indian equities

South Korean traders chase 40% coupons as risk appetite survives rout

Equity-linked securities dangling annualized coupons of 40% to 50% have attracted renewed interest from mom-and-pop traders

Juicy yields pull junk bond 'tourists' towards high-grade AI debt

The fact that investment-grade rated projects are tapping junk debt investors to get at least some bond deals done underscores the feverish competition for capital

Sebi proposes channel partners to expand retail access to bonds in India

The proposal aims to improve access to fixed-income products in Tier-II, Tier-III cities and rural areas, according to a consultation paper issued by Sebi on Friday

Sebi proposes tighter curbs on promotional claims by online bond platforms

The proposed code would operate alongside a common advertisement code applicable to specified Sebi-regulated entities

Framework for monitoring utilisation of issue proceeds under review: Sebi

Sebi chairman said transparency is not merely about the volume of information disclosed by a company but about whether the information helps investors understand what matters

Execution delays, margin pressures weigh on road infrastructure companies

Strong order pipelines and comfortable balance sheets offer support, but project delays, commodity inflation and higher input costs continue to weigh on execution and margins

Religare takeover: SAT dismisses Danny Gaekwad's plea on exemptions

SAT has rejected Danny Gaekwad's bid to make a competing open offer for Religare, saying he missed the 15-day deadline under Sebi's takeover rules

Stock Market Close: Sensex settles flat, Nifty ends at 24,252; IT, FMCG, auto shares weigh

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.1 per cent and 0.69 per cent, respectively.

SME stock Technocrats Plasma Systems zooms 83% against IPO price on debut

SME stock, Technocrats Plasma was locked at the 5 per cent upper circuit at ₹242 on the BSE on debut, zooming as much as 83 per cent against the issue price of ₹132 per share.

Kabra Extrusiontechnik skyrockets 181% from June low; hits 52-week high

Kabra Extrusiontechnik's share price hit a 52-week high of ₹575, soaring 9% on the BSE in Friday's intra-day deals. The stock has skyrocketed 236% from its 52-week of ₹171 hit on March 30, 2026.

MCX share price up 102% in a year; can the rally sustain? Analysts weigh

Analysts attributed the rise in MCX shares to its leadership position in the commodity segment. Notably, MCX has maintained over 98 per cent market share by value in commodity derivatives.

Hindustan Copper rises nearly 4% as copper prices gain on weak dollar

LME copper spot price is currently trading near its all-time high of $14,594/t, reached on 17 Aug 2026. At the current level of $14,113/t, spot copper price is up 46.3 per cent Y-o-Y on the LME.

Bajaj Finance: Why Nomura is bullish despite competition, regulatory risks

Bajaj Finance shares have gained 12.56 per cent so far in 2026 and 22.18 per cent in a year. On Friday, the blue-chip NBFC stock was trading flat.

IIFL Finance soars 8%, hits new high on huge volume; what's driving stock?

Gold-backed loans expanded rapidly in recent years, benefiting from tighter industry underwriting standards for unsecured loans, said Fitch Ratings.

Small-cap index up 13% YTD; do valuations warrant caution? Analysts explain

The inflows into the small-cap mutual funds category have been net positive since April 2024, with July 2026 clocking the highest inflows during this period at ₹7,768 crore

Geojit flags 'Rising Channel' pattern in GPIL stock since 2 yrs; what next?

Godawari Power and Ispat (GPIL) stock is seen trading within a well-defined 'Rising Channel' structure since 2024, highlighting a strong underlying uptrend, says Anand James of Geojit Investments.

Why are BSE, Groww stocks falling in trade on Friday? Analysts explain

Analysts attributed the weakness to capital market regulator Sebi's latest study, which showed a decline in active derivatives traders in FY26 following tightened regulations.