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Sebi seeks greater access to social media records to curb market violations
This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending
 "Sebi seeks greater access to social media records to curb market violations")
Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex ends flat at 76,139, Nifty at 23,031; pharma, financials shine
Stock Market Highlight: 27 out of the 50 constituent stocks of Nifty50 ended in the red, dragged down by Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Hero MotoCorp, Infosys, and Larsen & Toubro
 "Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex ends flat at 76,139, Nifty at 23,031; pharma, financials shine")
PI Industries hits 52-week low; down 11% in one week on poor Q3 earnings
PI Industries' steady Q3FY25 performance, cautious near-term outlook, and portfolio challenges are likely to affect the business dynamics in FY26 and FY27, according to analysts.
 "PI Industries hits 52-week low; down 11% in one week on poor Q3 earnings")
IPCA Laboratories share price jumps 7% after healthy Q3 results; details
Shares of IPCA Laboratories have yielded a return of 8 per cent in the last six months and nearly 30 per cent in the last one year for its investors
 "IPCA Laboratories share price jumps 7% after healthy Q3 results; details")
FDC hits 52-week low, stock slips 9% on weak Q3 results
EBITDA for Q3FY25 was impacted by lower sales in export formulation biz, price reduction in the Electral range of products, driven by NLEM price revisions changes in the product mix, and higher cost.
 "FDC hits 52-week low, stock slips 9% on weak Q3 results")
3 reasons why Jefferies says investors should 'Buy' ITC Hotels stock
ITC Hotels share price: Jefferies has estimated ITC Hotels share price target at Rs 240 in their base case, Rs 280 in bull case, and Rs 140 in bear case
 "3 reasons why Jefferies says investors should 'Buy' ITC Hotels stock")
Real estate firms dominate QIP market in 2024, raise Rs 22,320 cr: Report
Institutional investors 'extremely bullish' about sector's growth potential, it says
 "Real estate firms dominate QIP market in 2024, raise Rs 22,320 cr: Report")
Here's why Shilpa Medicare share price jumped 8% in trade on February 13
The spike in Shilpa Medicare's stock price came after the company announced the approval of its Investigational New Drug (IND) - Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets 500 mg, by CDSCO
 "Here's why Shilpa Medicare share price jumped 8% in trade on February 13")
India's consumption pivot to hurt smaller stocks, says Bank of America
This segment, dominated by infrastructure-related firms, beat the broader stock market handily in the past two years
 "India's consumption pivot to hurt smaller stocks, says Bank of America")
Gulf Oil Lubricants share price jump 4% as ex-dividend date looms; details
The northward movement in Gulf Oil Lubricants share price came a day ahead of its ex-dividend date, scheduled for February 14, 2025
 "Gulf Oil Lubricants share price jump 4% as ex-dividend date looms; details")
PFC share rises 5% as Q3 profit zooms 23%; Analysts positive on Q4 growth
Motilal Oswal sees decent visibility for loan and earnings growth, as well as continued progress on stressed asset resolutions
 "PFC share rises 5% as Q3 profit zooms 23%; Analysts positive on Q4 growth")
Shree Cement hits 52-week high; soars 15% in 3 weeks on good Q3 results
The management expects cement demand to grow on the back of likely increase in rural consumption aided by improved farm cash flows and sustained healthy demand for urban housing.
 "Shree Cement hits 52-week high; soars 15% in 3 weeks on good Q3 results")
Suven Pharma shares zooms 12% on strong Q3 nos; PAT up 78%, rev 39%
Suven Pharma reported a 78 per cent rise in consolidated net profit during the third quarter to Rs 83.29 crore, as compared to Rs 46.75 crore in Q3FY24
 "Suven Pharma shares zooms 12% on strong Q3 nos; PAT up 78%, rev 39%")
Muthoot Finance shares rise 7% on strong Q3; PAT up 22%, revenue 36% YoY
On Wednesday, after market hours, Muthoot Finance reported a 22 per cent rise in net profit during the third quarter to Rs 1,392 crore, as compared to Rs 1,145 crore in Q3FY24
 "Muthoot Finance shares rise 7% on strong Q3; PAT up 22%, revenue 36% YoY")
HAL share price rises 4% on healthy Q3 results, profit jumps 14% YoY
The uptick in HAL share price came after the company posted a healthy set of Q3FY25 results
 "HAL share price rises 4% on healthy Q3 results, profit jumps 14% YoY")
Nifty Metal index up 2%; SAIL, Tata Steel, JSPL, JSW Steel gain up to 5%
In the past six months, the Nifty Metal index has underperformed the market by falling 6 per cent as against a 4 per cent decline in the benchmark index
 "Nifty Metal index up 2%; SAIL, Tata Steel, JSPL, JSW Steel gain up to 5%")
Polycab, Voltas, KEI, Lodha can slide up to 18% as charts flag this warning
Technical charts of Polycab India, Voltas, KEI Industries and Lodha show the formation of a bearish pattern, namely 'Death Cross' on the daily scale; hence these stocks may see further downside.
 "Polycab, Voltas, KEI, Lodha can slide up to 18% as charts flag this warning")
Weak signals! Larsen & Toubro stock can crack another 16%; find out why
L&T share price outlook: L&T is trading below the 20-MMA, and now testing support at 100-WMA. Chart also shows formation of 'Death Cross'; trade below this key moving average can trigger a fresh fall.
 "Weak signals! Larsen & Toubro stock can crack another 16%; find out why")
Jubilant FoodWorks stock serves 7% gains to investors post healthy Q3
Jubilant FoodWorks share price surged as the company posted robust performance in Q3 given the current state of QSR chains
 "Jubilant FoodWorks stock serves 7% gains to investors post healthy Q3")
Mutual Fund SIP strategy: Continue to invest or hit the pause button?
For now, the market sell-off has not deterred investors who have kept the faith and continued with their SIP investments in equity mutual funds in January 2025
 "Mutual Fund SIP strategy: Continue to invest or hit the pause button?")