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Statsguru: Rupee woes signal renewed stress on external accounts

The rupee's slide past 95 per dollar reflects renewed stress on India's external accounts amid rising trade deficits and forex outflows

Fund Pick: Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund's sharper focus boosts returns

Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund delivers consistent outperformance with a sharper focus on mid- and small-cap opportunities

Proprietary derivatives trading share shrinks after STT hike, shows data

Higher STT rates squeezed arbitrage margins in April, reducing proprietary trading activity in India's equity derivatives market

Street signs: Rigging claims rock commodity trade, Blue chips & red faces

Market whispers: Sebi review, commodity trading complaints, and the large-cap reality check

Smallcap funds generate alpha despite uncertainty in equity markets

Most active equity schemes managed to outperform benchmarks over the past year amid heightened volatility

Gold, silver may remain rangebound as US-Iran talks near key stage

Gold may stay range-bound amid US-Iran talks, while silver could retain gains on geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices

Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers

Qatar Holding sells 0.4% stake in Adani Energy; Birla MF buys for ₹644 cr

Qatar Holding LLC offloaded 48,05,974 shares, representing a 0.40 per cent stake in Adani Energy Solutions, as per block deal data executed on Friday

Sebi reviews PMS framework; starts consultations on MF gifting, donations

Addressing the Wealth and Capital Market Summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Singh said SEBI would soon float a consultation paper on the proposed reforms

Rupee ends roller-coaster week with gains; forex kitty shrinks $8 bn

Rupee rebounds sharply over the last two sessions amid aggressive RBI intervention and easing crude oil prices, while forex reserves decline by $8 billion

RBI net-sold record $53.13 billion in FY26, shows monthly bulletin

RBI records highest-ever net dollar sales in FY26 as the rupee remains under pressure from global uncertainty, capital outflows and rising crude prices

Concerns over cigarette biz may cap gains in ITC despite FMCG growth

Given the likelihood of continuing consumer shifts to smuggled brands, the earnings pressure in cigarettes may offset growth in FMCG and Paper

Bernstein says Adani Group's 'hard-bank' phase may be over as risks ease

Bernstein says leverage, pledged-share and overseas funding concerns around Adani Group have eased after recent US-related legal overhangs were resolved

Sebi allows employees to WFH, advises departments to defer conclaves

Advisory issued in light of geopolitical situation and energy conservation measures

Sebi bars 7 from markets for 'fraud' trades, directs ₹20 cr disgorgement

The individuals gained by manipulating prices in several stocks through recommendations on social media

Sensex and Nifty end week in green amid US-Iran peace 'progress'

Sensex and Nifty ended higher for the week as IT stocks rebounded amid hopes of easing West Asia tensions and improving global sentiment

Central Bank of India OFS fully subscribed; Qatar Holding sells 0.4% stake

The government's Rs 2,250 crore share sale in Central Bank of India was fully subscribed, while large block deals were executed in Paytm and Adani Energy

LIC share price jumps 5% as brokerages raise target prices after strong Q4

LIC share price rose nearly 5% after Q4FY26 results beat estimates. Strong VNB margins and product mix prompted brokerages to raise targets

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 232 pts, Nifty ends at 23,719 as Rupee strengthens; bank stocks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap ended 0.14 per cent up, and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.15 per cent

Aditya Birla Group stocks: Grasim hits new peak; Voda Idea up 46% in 1-mth

Grasim is the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, which is led by Kumar Mangalam Birla; while, the group holds substantial stake in Vodafone Idea.