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A rising tide lifts all boats: Market breadth indicator hits 16-year high

Advance/decline ratio for April 2025 currently at 1.59, a level last seen in May 2009

Government appoints Rahul Bhave as MD and CEO of IFCI for three years

The government has approved the appointment of Rahul Bhave as Managing Director and CEO of financial institution IFCI. Bhave, serving as Deputy Managing Director, has been appointed as MD and CEO for three years from the date of taking over, a government order said. The appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by the Prime Minister. The Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) was set up by the government on July 1, 1948, as the first development financial institution in the country. The finance ministry, in November 2024, in principle approved the 'Consolidation of IFCI Group', which entails the merger/amalgamation of IFCI Ltd and StockHolding Corporation of India Ltd and other group companies. As per the proposal, StockHolding Corporation of India Ltd, IFCI Factors Ltd, IFCI Infrastructure Development Ltd, and IIDL Realtors Ltd will merge with IFCI Ltd. Further, StockHolding Services Ltd, IFCI Financial Services Ltd, IFIN ..

Nayara Energy to make a buyback offer to its minority shareholders

Company board decides on buyback at Rs 731 per share

Nifty 50 hits record losing streak, longest since 1996 inception

Between December 28, 1995, and January 10, 1996, the Nifty had previously declined by about 6 per cent over 10 straight sessions of losses

Muted near term outlook likely to cap Schaeffler India' outperformance

The company reported a 14 per cent Y-o-Y increase in revenues aided for growth across the key verticals

Baptism by fire for new stocks in mkt slump; many fell below issue price

On average, stocks that debuted last year are down 37 per cent from their peak levels

Smallcap stocks slip further into bear grip as sell off continues

Despite a 23% drop from the peak, valuations still above long-term averages

Smallcap funds tap into 'microcaps' as AUM expands, market gains depth

Average smallcap exposure beyond top 500 stocks rises to 31% from 22% in three years

Union Budget 2025: What is LTCG and STCG

The July Union Budget introduced significant changes to LTCG and STCG taxes, and with Union Budget 2025 approaching, it’s time to revisit what they mean. Watch the video for more.

Adani group stocks rally, market capitalisation up by Rs 1.04 trillion

However, Adani group companies are still trading significantly below their all-time highs

Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing

Realisation growth for Dr Lal PathLabs and Vijaya Diagnostic Centre is projected to remain flat compared to the previous year

Markets gain a day after worst 1st-day fall in 3 months; Sensex up 234 pts

Going forward, the earnings season, which starts this week, will provide further cues to the market

Hotel stocks hit record highs, driven by strong growth expectations

>> A 5x returns upgrade: Hotel stocks trump Nifty 50 >> Luxury margins boost: 100-150-bp hike likely

More young adults now prefer investing in stocks over mutual funds

Significant percentage of young adults are increasingly preferring to directly invest in equity markets rather than opting for the mutual fund route, a report has said. According to the report by Fin One, an initiative of fintech brokerage firm Angel One, 93 per cent of young adults are consistent savers, with the majority saving 20-30 per cent of their monthly income. Additionally, stocks have emerged as the preferred investment choice, with 45 per cent of respondents favoring them over more traditional options such as fixed deposits or gold, Fin One, an initiative of Angel One Ltd, said in its report. As much as 58 per cent of young Indian investors currently invest in stocks, while 39 per cent favor mutual funds. Safer options like fixed deposits (22 per cent) and recurring deposits (26 per cent) see relatively lower adoption, the brokerage firm said in its report. This indicates a balanced approach between high returns and stable savings among the youth, it said. The report d

Samvat 2081: Top 10 Diwali picks for stocks

As we step into the festive season and prepare to welcome Samvat 2081 with Diwali festivities, watch the video to know the top stock picks for the upcoming year.

Nvidia's stock skyrockets amid AI boom: Will Apple fall from the top?

Nvidia, which briefly held the title of the most valuable company in June, saw its market value surge to $3.39 trillion on Monday

Bandhan Bank's shares jump over 12% as key overhangs get resolved

The bank informed the exchanges that it has received RBI approval to appoint career PSU banker Partha Pratim Sengupta as MD&CEO of the bank for a period of three years

Tidal shift: BSE hoists the sails for Sensex's 'offshore' voyage

IFSCA's July nod opens the route for derivatives on the 30-share index: Sources

Warren Buffett's Berkshire halves stake in Apple, now has $270 bn cash pile

With the recent sell-offs, Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway has raised its cash position relative to total assets in the June quarter to 25 percent

Keeping close watch on competition, says Berger Paints India MD & CEO

Roy's comments come in the wake of the entry by the Aditya Birla group into the decorative paints segment