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Vodafone Idea slips 12%, hits new low as rights issue shares start trading

About 20,000 million new shares of Vodafone Idea have started trading at National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE with effect from today.

Essel Group shares under pressure; Zee Entertainment, Dish TV down over 6%

While Zee Ent slipped 7 per cent to Rs 343 on Wednesday, falling 21 per cent in past five trading days, Dish TV India plunged 8 per cent to Rs 29.15, down 19 per cent during the same period.

Once darling FMCG stocks turn sour as India's consumption engine sputters

A cash crunch caused by the crisis in the shadow-banking sector has curbed spending even on staples after hurting demand for cars and homes

Rupee opens 12 paise lower at 69.55 against US dollar

The domestic unit on Tuesday settled at 69.43, down 3 paise due to fag-end dollar demand from banks and importers amid sustained foreign fund outflows.

Vedanta, Titan, Escorts, Vakrangee and Neogen Chemicals top stocks to watch

Here's a look at the top stocks that may trade actively in today's trade -

Market Ahead, May 8: Top factors that are likely to guide markets today

Weak global cues amid escalated trade tension between the US and China is likely to keep the Indian indices edgy on Wednesday.

SBI's new interest rate plan brings more transparency but is more volatile

SBI customers will need to be alert to changes in interest rates of savings account and overdraft facility

High-single digit volume growth key for FMCG stocks to sustain valuation

Demand slowdown and high base compound concerns, though some companies views them as temporary headwinds

Overseas funds making investments into India directly from home countries

Equity investments on or after April 1, 2019 will be taxed 10% for investments greater than one year, and at 15% for those below a year

We'd rather look at buying portfolios than a firm: M&M Financial MD & CEO

While the liquidity crunch continues to haunt NBFCs, Ramesh Iyer feels the current fiscal could turn out to be marginally better

Investors likely to be tight-fisted as private banks look to raise capital

As a clutch of private banks set out to raise capital, the quality of assets and governance will hold the key more than ever before as to how the sector is seen from hereon

Market Wrap, May 7: Last-hour selling drags Sensex lower by 324 points

Among sectoral indices, only Nifty IT ended in green. The Nifty Media index was the top loser, down 2.74 per cent while the Nifty PSU Bank index also slipped 2.2 per cent

Last-hour selling drags Sensex lower by 324 points, Nifty ends below 11,500

All that happened in the markets today

VIP Industries slips 3% after Q4 earnings announcement

The company's profit decreased 28 per cent to Rs 25.3 crore while earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) slumped 27 per cent to Rs 39.6 crore

10-yr bond yield drops as RBI mulls injecting more cash into economy

RBI plans to conduct more open market operations of up to Rs 500 billion over the next two months

US-China trade tension to dent global growth, India GDP to slow too: Report

Slowdown in global growth and trade is likely to dent GDP growth in India as well, with analysts at Nomura expecting it to slow to 6.8% in FY19

Vedanta gains over 1% ahead of Q4 results; here's what brokerages expect

While Nifty50 has gained 8.23 per cent between May 7, 2018 and May 6, 2019, Vedanta has slipped 41.5 per cent. Nifty metal index has also fallen by 18.32 per cent over the same period.

Top stocks and sectors to bet on ahead of general election outcome

Analysts at Elara Capital recommend infra-based sectors, as they will remain in focus over the long run, irrespective of the election outcome.

Marico jumps 8% on strong Q4 results; brokerages maintain bullish stance

The company on Monday posted over two-fold increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 405 crore for the fourth quarter of 2018-19, aided by one-time write-back of tax provisions.

Bharti Airtel hits seven-month high after surprise Q4 profit; stock up 2%

The telecom operator earned a net profit of Rs 107.2 crore in January-March, a jump of 29 per cent from the year-ago period. This is the first rise in profit after several quarters for the company.