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Cognizant mulls primary share offering, secondary listing in India: CFO

US-based IT major Cognizant, which has a substantial number of employees in India, is actively exploring the possibility of a primary offering and a secondary listing in India, a top company official said. A primary offering typically involves raising new capital by issuing new shares, thereby increasing the company's share capital, whereas a secondary listing involves selling already issued shares in a new market. The potential secondary listing would enable NASDAQ-listed Cognizant to offer its shares on Indian stock exchanges, increasing its visibility among Indian investors and potentially enhancing market liquidity. Cognizant's board and management team regularly assess opportunities to enhance shareholder value. Towards this end, we have been assessing a potential primary offering and a secondary listing in India with our legal and financial advisors. "As part of this comprehensive review, which is still in its early phase, we are engaging various stakeholders from both India

Studds Accessories IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, dates, review

Ahead of its IPO, Studds Accessories raised ₹137 crore from 9 institutional investors via an anchor book on October 29

Varun Beverages up 10% as Q3 PAT zooms 19%; announces pact with Carlsberg

Varun Beverages stock was trading at ₹496.5, up 9.3 per cent compared to the previous session's close of ₹454.15 on the NSE

Chennai Petroleum posts strong Q2; analysts upbeat on GRM, earnings outlook

Chennai Petroleum posted PAT of ₹732 crore in Q2FY26 against a loss of ₹629 crore in Q2FY25, on account of higher GRM at USD 9.1/bbl

Can Indian equities still deliver big returns this year? | Samvat 2082 | Investment tips | Stocks

Samvat 2082 is here, but what does it mean for Indian equities? From cautious optimism to sector-wise opportunities, we break down what investors can realistically expect this year.

Lenskart IPO opens soon: Imp dates, price band & key financials | IPO news | IPO analysis

Eyewear giant Lenskart is heading to Dalal Street with one of the most awaited IPOs of the year. Here’s a clear breakdown of what the public issue looks like, how the funds will be used

Pace Digitek falls 4% after weak operational performance in June 2025 qtr

Pace Digitek reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹367.07 crore, up 7.3 per cent from ₹342.16 crore in the year-ago period

Tamil Nadu overtakes Gujarat in new investor registrations for September

Rising investor numbers hint at a shift, yet broad household uptake stays low

Wall Street hits record highs as cool inflation fuels Fed rate cut hopes

The Fed is set to cut rates by 25 basis points in its policy meeting scheduled on October 29

Is Carysil your next growth stock? Anand Rathi says 'Buy', 28% upside eyed

Carysil is expanding beyond quartz and stainless steel sinks into built-in kitchen appliances and engineered surfaces

From Bharti Airtel to ICICI Bank: 10 cracker stocks for Samvat 2082

Brokerages expect modest market gains as earnings stay weak, but Diwali stock picks point to brighter prospects for select consumer, lending, and capital goods firms

India rapidly emerging as global hub for services exports, says NSE

India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for services exports with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8 per cent outpacing goods exports, which grew at 9.8 per cent, NSE officials said. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) highlights robust growth in the services sector, structural reforms, and demographic advantages driving the country's economic transformation. "India will be to services, what China has been to manufacturing. It is emerging as global hub for services exports," NSE Chief Economist Tirthankar Patnaik said. India's services exports have grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8 per cent over the past three decades, outpacing goods exports which grew at 9.8 per cent, the official, who made a presentation before a visiting media team from Jammu and Kashmir, said. With a 4.3 per cent share in global services exports, India now ranks 7th globally, led by telecom, IT, and business services that contribute nearly three-fourths of total service exports. Technolo

Gold prices consolidate after record rally, focus on US-China talks

Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,259.84 per ounce, as of 0951 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery climbed 1.5% to $4,275 per ounce

Stock Market Highlights: RIL helps Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day; benchmarks rise 6% in Samvat 2081

Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday, October 20, 2025: BSE Sensex ended at 84,363.37 levels, up 411.18 points or 0.49 per cent.

Top 10 Diwali stock picks: Where brokerages see the biggest fireworks this Samvat 2082

As the markets light up this Diwali, leading brokerages have revealed their top stock recommendations for Samvat 2082, the Hindu New Year on Dalal Street.

Samvat 2082: When is Muhurat Trading 2025? Check date, time, key details

This year, the Muhurat trading 2025 session is scheduled for October 21, running from 01:45 PM to 02:45 PM, with a pre-opening window from 01:30 PM to 01:45 PM

Silver shortage hits India: What it means for investors and markets this festive season | Investment

Silver prices are skyrocketing, imports are plunging, and India’s silver market is in turmoil.

Poonawalla Fincorp slides 4% post Q2; Anand Rathi retains 'Buy'; here's why

Poonawalla was trading 3.3 per cent lower at ₹509 compared to the previous day's close of ₹526.4 on the NSE

RBL Bank hits 52-week high as Emirates NBD eyes 60% stake in $3bn deal

Emirates NBD Bank (PJSC) and RBL Bank have entered into a definitive agreement for ENBD to acquire a majority stake in the private lender through primary infusion of approximately $3 billion

Will stock market remain closed on Oct 20 for Diwali? All you need to know

For the stock markets, BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain open for regular trading on October 20