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DMart needs consistent growth metrics to support premium valuations

Revenue growth improved in Q2FY27, but inconsistent same-store sales, rising quick-commerce competition and premium valuations remain key concerns for DMart

Nifty's eight-week slide puts 2001 low back in sight amid oil spike

Rising crude prices, firm US yields, global risk aversion weigh on Indian equities

TCS to buy US retailer Best Buy's India GCC, develop an AI-native centre

Best Buy's India entity will transition to TCS under a multi-year agreement, combining its retail knowledge with technology and AI capabilities to build an AI-native centre

Sebi to make investor awareness messages mandatory on broker apps, sites

Market watchdog Sebi has asked stock brokers to display investor awareness messages on their websites and trading apps under its initiative Project Jagrook. This is part of Project Jagrook -- Sebi's nationwide investor awareness initiative -- and the upcoming World Investor Week 2026. From October 5 to 31, all stock brokers will be required to display the "investor awareness message(s)" shared by Sebi and the 'Risk disclosures' on their websites, the regulator said in its circular on Thursday. From November 1 onwards, they will be required to display the specified investor awareness messages on the landing page of their websites. Regarding trading apps, Sebi said all stock brokers may display the investor awareness messages on their trading apps on a voluntary basis from October 5 to October 31.During this period, if on any day, the stock broker chooses to display the specified investor awareness messages on its trading app, the display of the risk disclosures will be optional. Fr

Nityas Gems IPO: What makes it a good long-term bet? Analysts weigh in

Nityas Gems and Jewellery IPO price band is set at ₹70 to ₹75 per share. The lot size for the offer is 200 shares.

Nomura sees earnings resilience, but oil, geopolitics weigh on valuations

Nomura expects earnings growth excluding oil and gas at 11-12% over the remaining nine months of FY27, while sustained crude above $100 could trigger earnings cuts

Expanding innovative portfolio may drive gains for Sun Pharma stock

Lerodalcibep licensing deal, growth in the US portfolio and tariff relief offer triggers, while the proposed Organon acquisition could broaden its global reach

Gold slips below ₹1.5 lakh per 10g in Delhi for the first time in 2 months

Gold falls ₹1,400 to ₹1.486 lakh per 10g in Delhi as weak local demand and a stronger US dollar weigh on prices

Crude oil, bond yields squeeze markets as risk-off mood deepens

Nifty tumbles 1.56% as oil nears $108 and rising yields hammer rate-sensitive banks

Nifty IPO index up 19.5% in 2026 as broad market slips, shows data

SME Emerge has risen 4.34% this month, 5.55% in CY26

Self-listing 'in the realm of feasibility': NSE chairman Srinivas Injeti

Chairman Srinivas Injeti says concerns over potential conflicts in self-listing need careful management; describes NSE as 'family silver' for long-term investors

Irdai's proposed commission cuts threaten PB Fintech's online economics

Analysts say PB Fintech's core online insurance revenue could take a nearly 30 per cent hit, though cost optimisation and higher volumes could cushion the impact

PB Fintech faces up to 46% earnings risk from Irdai's draft rules: Analysts

Jefferies noted that Irdai's proposed changes could have a "material adverse impact on PB Fintech's near-term earnings".

Ola shares snap 4-day rally, crash 9% ahead of board meet to raise funds

Ola shares remain 4 per cent higher in 2026 so far, but have lost 30 per cent in a year.

CJ Darcl expects growth to continue, expands into new logistics verticals

IPO-bound CJ Darcl is expanding into a trucker marketplace, alternative fuels, EVs and warehousing as it looks to sustain its revenue growth momentum

Macquarie sees low growth, market share losses for Angel One; here's why

Macquarie remains 'neutral' on Angel One stock as it believes continued market-share losses, with the need to increase marketing spend, will weigh on growth and profitability.

Nifty breakout from 23,000-23,600 range to set market trend: Sachin Gupta

Among the broader indices, Sachin Gupta of Choice Broking expects Nifty Smallcap to outperform, based on the current chart setup. Among sectors, he sees relative strength in pharma and healthcare.

Adani Ports may outperform on volume, profit growth expectations for FY27

Volume recovery, port capacity expansion and diversification into logistics and marine services could support growth, stock trades at around 23 times FY28 earning

Sebi plans review of merchant banking rules, IPO cost structure soon

Markets regulator will also review ICDR norms, including price bands and advertising requirements, as it seeks to simplify processes and lower public issue costs

NSE IPO: 20 investment bankers earn ₹186 crore in fees, commissions

Banker fees accounted for nearly half of NSE's Rs 392.12 crore offer-related expenses, while advertising and marketing emerged as the second-largest cost head