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Dividend stocks! BPCL, NTPC, Gillette India, 43 others go ex-date next week
Here is the complete list of stocks set to trade ex-dividend next week along with their dividend details and record dates
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IPO Calendar: SME segment to see 3 new issues, 6 listings next week
In the SME space, IPOs of NFP Sampoorna Foods, Grover Jewells, and Biopol Chemicals are scheduled to open for public subscription
 "IPO Calendar: SME segment to see 3 new issues, 6 listings next week")
Stock Market LIVE: D-St set for worst month since Feb 2025; Nifty down 100 pts; Metal stocks tumble
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets were trading on a mixed note on Friday. The Nifty Midcap 100 was down 0.08 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap 100 index was up 0.42 per cent
 "Stock Market LIVE: D-St set for worst month since Feb 2025; Nifty down 100 pts; Metal stocks tumble")
Strides Pharma jumps 12% on healthy Q3 operational performance
The management said Strides continues to deliver a strong performance in Q3FY26 with growth primarily driven by the Other Regulated Markets and Growth Markets.
 "Strides Pharma jumps 12% on healthy Q3 operational performance")
Nestle India share jumps 4%, hits new 52-week high on healthy Q3 results
Nestle India shares gained after the company reported a healthy set of results for the December quarter of FY26 (Q3FY26).
 "Nestle India share jumps 4%, hits new 52-week high on healthy Q3 results")
Govt's plan to allow bond lending remains stalled over tax uncertainties
No trades have been executed on a portal set up in July 2024 by the nation's sovereign debt clearing house, as market players await clarity
 "Govt's plan to allow bond lending remains stalled over tax uncertainties")
Cupid shares surge 13% on strongest-ever quarterly results, bonus issue
The stock jumped 13.3 per cent to ₹442 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
 "Cupid shares surge 13% on strongest-ever quarterly results, bonus issue")
Laxmi Organic share price hits record low on weak Q3 operational performace
The scrip fell 3.82 per cent to a new low of ₹134.33 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
 "Laxmi Organic share price hits record low on weak Q3 operational performace")
Aurobindo Pharma soars 6% on huge volumes; here's what triggered the rally
Aurobindo Pharma stock up on Friday: The government has imposed a Minimum Import Price fixed at ₹2,216/kg for Penicillin G and is expected to provide a significant benefit to the company.
 "Aurobindo Pharma soars 6% on huge volumes; here's what triggered the rally")
Gold price outlook: Huge volatility seen amid geopolitical uncertainty
Spot gold slumped to $5,104 before finding a bid. US equities slumping on tech spending and RoI concerns also weighed on the precious metals
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Oil prices expected to end around $52-$54/barrel this year, says analyst
The recent surge in oil prices to a 4.25-month high, with Brent briefly touching $70.50, is largely driven by a shift in US policy
 "Oil prices expected to end around $52-$54/barrel this year, says analyst")
Why Sensex, Nifty fell today ahead of Budget 2026? Key reasons explained
Stock markets will remain open on Sunday, February 1, as the government is scheduled to present the Budget for 2026-27 (FY27) that day
 "Why Sensex, Nifty fell today ahead of Budget 2026? Key reasons explained")
Markets mostly rebound after pre-Budget corrections: SBI Securities
One- and three-month performance strong on three occasions when markets fell 3% or more ahead of the Budget
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Stock market to stay open on Sunday, February 1, for Union Budget 2026
The exchanges will conduct their pre-market operations between 9:00 AM and 9:08 AM, with the normal operations running from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
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Last day! Msafe Equipments IPO ends today; subscription rises 81x, GMP 21%
Msafe Equipments IPO received bids for around 284.92 million shares against an offer size of 3.87 million shares
 "Last day! Msafe Equipments IPO ends today; subscription rises 81x, GMP 21%")
Mamata Machinery jumps 10% on securing EU patent for 'Cross Sealing Device'
The buying on the counter came after Mamata Machinery announced that it has been granted a patent in the European Union (EU) for its invention "A Cross Sealing Device".
 "Mamata Machinery jumps 10% on securing EU patent for 'Cross Sealing Device'")
Manappuram Finance drops 9% after mixed Q3 show; brokerages retain 'Hold'
Manapuuram Finance's consolidated asset under management (AUM) grew 18.1 per cent to ₹522 billon in Q3FY26 against ₹442 billion in the year-ago quarter
 "Manappuram Finance drops 9% after mixed Q3 show; brokerages retain 'Hold'")
GRSE shares zoom 11% in 2 days after strong Q3; brokerages split on outlook
GRSE share price today: GRSE shares advanced following a strong Q3FY26 performance. Total income rose 46 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹1,958 crore in Q3FY26 from ₹1,343 crore in Q3FY25.
 "GRSE shares zoom 11% in 2 days after strong Q3; brokerages split on outlook")
Walchandnagar Industries shares zoom 14% on healthy Q3 show; revenue up 37%
In Q3, Walchandnagar Industries reported a net profit of ₹4.66 crore, as compared to a net loss of ₹17.13 crore a year ago
 "Walchandnagar Industries shares zoom 14% on healthy Q3 show; revenue up 37%")
Maruti Suzuki hits over 4-month low; stock down 18% from January high
The stock price of Maruti Suzuki was quoting lower for the 8th straight trading day on Friday, falling 12 per cent during the period.
 "Maruti Suzuki hits over 4-month low; stock down 18% from January high")