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Tracking the outliers: 10 stocks zoom ahead amid weak and volatile markets

Just about 38% of BSE 500 stocks have delivered positive returns in the past year

Tracking the outliers: 10 stocks zoom ahead amid weak and volatile markets
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

Systematic investing in individual stocks: Things to know before starting

Automating stock investments removes emotion from buying, yet without regular research, it can easily lead to costly complacency

Systematic investing in individual stocks: Things to know before starting
Updated On : 26 Sep 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

UPI MDR: These stocks could be the winners | New UPI charges | Digital payments

NPCI’s new 0.4% MDR on select UPI merchant payments opens up a new revenue pool for payment companies. Here’s what brokerages estimate for Paytm and Pine Labs.

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Updated On : 21 Sep 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

Kanohar Electricals shares make positive debut, list at nearly 9% premium

Kanohar Electricals shares made a positive debut on the bourses on Wednesday, listing at a premium of nearly 9 per cent.

Kanohar Electricals shares make positive debut, list at nearly 9% premium
Updated On : 16 Sep 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

Bluechip valuation slump offers value bets amid weak investor sentiment

The BSE Sensex has fallen 6.8% since the end of September 2025, with its trailing P/E multiple down 10.8%

Bluechip valuation slump offers value bets amid weak investor sentiment
Updated On : 14 Sep 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Crypto, gold or stocks? What’s the better bet for the next decade? | Investing Tips

Bitcoin, gold or stocks — where should you put your money? Each asset plays a different role, but which one is best for long-term wealth creation? Here’s what experts say about returns, risk.

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Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Rising bond yields make largecaps attractive; mid, smallcaps may lag

Nifty 50's equity risk premium looks attractive

Rising bond yields make largecaps attractive; mid, smallcaps may lag
Updated On : 03 Sep 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Gains for power stocks hinge on project execution, valuations and demand

Utilities are expanding renewable, hydro and storage capacity as power demand rises, but project execution, regulatory uncertainty and valuations remain key

Gains for power stocks hinge on project execution, valuations and demand
Updated On : 01 Sep 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

First monthly expiry under CAS sees a minor fall in derivatives turnover

Derivatives turnover across indices and stocks stood at Rs 569 trillion, down nearly 4 per cent from the previous monthly expiry, as the new CAS mechanism settles in

First monthly expiry under CAS sees a minor fall in derivatives turnover
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Stocks vs mutual funds: What’s better if you don’t have time to invest? | Investment tips

For busy professionals, the choice between direct stocks and mutual funds depends on more than returns. It comes down to your financial goals, risk appetite, investing knowledge

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

FIIs dump $5.2 billion in FMCG stocks: What could bring them back?

FMCG stocks are often seen as a defensive bet, but foreign investors have been steadily pulling money out of the sector. FIIs have sold around $5.25 billion worth of FMCG stocks over the past 12 month

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Using MTF? Keep sufficient cash for margin calls, avoid forced selling

Investors should restrict margin trading facility use to liquid stocks, maintain adequate cash buffers for margin calls, and avoid excessive leverage during periods of market stress

Using MTF? Keep sufficient cash for margin calls, avoid forced selling
Updated On : 09 Aug 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Direct stocks vs mutual funds: Which route suits a busy professional

Choosing between individual stocks and mutual funds simply boils down to how much personal control you want compared to how much you're willing to hand off to expert managers

Direct stocks vs mutual funds: Which route suits a busy professional
Updated On : 08 Aug 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Technocraft Ventures IPO fully subscribed on Day 1; gets 2.5x subscription

The initial public offering (IPO) of infrastructure company Technocraft Ventures Ltd received 2.59 times subscription on the first day of share sale on Friday. The company's IPO garnered bids for 2,15,61,120 shares against 83,17,190 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The category for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) fetched 4.47 times subscription, while the quota for non-institutional investors received 3.80 times subscription. Retail investors portion got fully subscribed. Technocraft Ventures Ltd on Thursday raised Rs 75.55 crore from anchor investors. The company's IPO will conclude on August 11. It has fixed a price band of Rs 200-212 per share for the issue. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 95.05 lakh equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 23.76 lakh shares by promoter Kartikey Constructions. At the upper end of the price band, the total issue size works out to about Rs 251.88 crore. Of the fresh issue proceeds, Rs 150 crore will be used to fund the

Technocraft Ventures IPO fully subscribed on Day 1; gets 2.5x subscription
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 6:43 PM IST

Inside the meltdown of an AI wunderkind's high-flying hedge fund

AI hedge fund Situational Awareness survived a massive sell-off after leveraged bets unravelled, exposing the risks behind the artificial intelligence investment boom

Inside the meltdown of an AI wunderkind's high-flying hedge fund
Updated On : 02 Aug 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Market shifts in favour of high-growth, quality stocks: PGIM India MF

Investors are shifting to high-quality, high-growth stocks as stronger sales, RoE and improving macro conditions drive market outperformance in FY27

Market shifts in favour of high-growth, quality stocks: PGIM India MF
Updated On : 26 Jul 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

Sebi warns investors against trading unlisted stocks on unauthorised sites

The market regulator said investors using unregistered platforms for transactions in unlisted securities would not have access to regulatory safeguards or dispute-resolution mechanisms

Sebi warns investors against trading unlisted stocks on unauthorised sites
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

Rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peak

India's rice stocks hit a record high and wheat inventories reached a five-year peak, boosting food security and giving the government room to manage prices

Rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peak
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

EM stocks post biggest rise in two months as investors buy AI dip

South Korea's Kospi erased Monday's 8.3 per cent drop, continuing the wild swings that have pushed its 10-day rolling volatility to an annualised 81 per cent

EM stocks post biggest rise in two months as investors buy AI dip
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Angel One picks 5 stocks under ₹100; NMDC, HCC among top bets | Investment Tips | Stock market

Among stocks that are traded below ₹100, Angel One recommends to buy NHPC, NMDC, HCC, South Indian Bank and Lloyd Engineering based on the analysis of present technical charts.

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Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 3:19 PM IST