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  • October 18, 2023 14:33

    Stock Market Live Updates: LTIMindtree Ltd stock declines by 1.26%

    LTIMindtree Ltd has informed the exchange regarding allotment of 2,000 securities pursuant to ESOP/ESPS. The stock declines by 1.26% on the NSE, trading at ₹5,148.30.

  • October 18, 2023 14:28

    Stock Market Live Updates: IRM Energy IPO has been subscribed 0.88 times

    IRM Energy IPO has been subscribed 0.88 times as of 2:15 pm on the opening day – October 18, 2023. The NII portion has been subscribed 1.34 times, retail 1.22 times, and those reserved for employees 0.24 times. The issue closes on October 20.

  • October 18, 2023 14:27

    Stock Market Live Updates: Polycab India reports net profit at ₹449.75 crore

    Polycab India reported its standalone net profit for the quarter ended September 2023 at ₹449.75 crore as against ₹260.54 crore in the same quarter previous year. The stock declines by 1.09% on the NSE, trading at ₹5,408.35.

  • October 18, 2023 14:22

    Stock Market Live Updates: Bharti Airtel announced the launch of Airtel CCaaS

    Bharti Airtel announced the launch of Airtel CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) – an industry first omni-channel cloud platform that offers a unified experience for all contact center solution required by an enterprise. The stock trades at ₹955.15 on the NSE, up by 0.16%.

  • October 18, 2023 13:44

    Stock market live updates: Ratnamani Metals & Tubes stock surges by 9.67% on the NSE, trading at ₹2,845.

  • October 18, 2023 13:28

    Stock market live updates: TIPS Industries stock rises by 3.09% on the NSE, trading at ₹353.10. The company declared Interim Dividend of ₹2 per equity share.

    It recorded net profit for the quarter ended September 2023 at ₹39.64 crore as against ₹20.82 crore in the same quarter previous year.

  • October 18, 2023 13:27

    Stock market live updates: RBL Bank has approved the grant of 7,29,000 stock options convertible into 7,29,000 equity shares of ₹10 each to the eligible employees.

    The stock slides down by 0.81% on the NSE, trading at ₹243.70.

  • October 18, 2023 13:27

    Stocks in news: Heritage Foods reported its net profit for the quarter ended Sept. 2023 at ₹22.52 crore as against ₹21.10 crore in the same quarter previous year.

    The stock declines by 2.14% on the NSE, trading at ₹248.75.

  • October 18, 2023 13:26

    Stock market live updates: Godha Cabcon & lnsulation Limited has received an expression of interest from Ducab, a global leader in the wire and cable industry.

    The latter expressed intention to acquire 22.5% stake in company via a preferential issue priced at ₹1.50 equity share. Godha stock rises by 5.56% on the NSE, trading at ₹0.95.

  • October 18, 2023 13:21

    Stock Market Live Updates: Cosmo First stock rises by 2.12%

    Cosmo First informed the exchange regarding project for manufacture of Metallized Film for Capacitors. The commercial operation has commenced from October 18, 2023. The stock rises by 2.12% on the NSE, trading at ₹698.80.

  • October 18, 2023 13:20

    Stock Market Live Updates: NHPC stock trades at ₹52.80, down by 0.56%

    NHPC informed that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Limited’s Teesta-VI HE Project, Sikkim (500 MW) was affected due to flash flood in Teesta Basin on Oct. 4. Expected quantum of loss/ damage caused due to the natural calamity/ other force majeure events ₹233.56 crore approx.

    NHPC stock trades at ₹52.80, down by 0.56% on the NSE.

  • October 18, 2023 13:11

    Stock Market Live Updates: Shriram Housing Finance announces signing of a co-lending agreement with PSB

    Shriram Housing Finance Ltd (SHFL), a leading affordable housing finance company, today announced the signing of a co-lending agreement with public sector lender Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) for business loans against affordable homes. The two entities will jointly service the self-employed customers as per the co-lending model (CLM) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

  • October 18, 2023 13:05

    Stock Market Live Updates: Le Lavoir Ltd has signed a contract with K Raheja Corp

    Le Lavoir Ltd has signed a contract with K Raheja Corp (The Resort) Aksa Beach, Madh-Marve Malad (W) up to April 30, 2024 to provide laundry services for the resort hotel and the contract being renewable on an annual basis from April 2024.

  • October 18, 2023 12:59

    Stock Market Live Updates: Top losers of Nifty Realty stocks

    • Godrej Properties (-2.26%)
    • Sobha (-1.79%)
    • Oberoi Realty (-1.71%)
    • Phoenix Mills (-1.45%)
    • Brigade (-1.09%)

  • October 18, 2023 12:48

    Mr. Vaibhav Shah, Fund Manager at Torus Oro PMS on Windfall tax cut on crude oil

    The windfall tax was imposed on account of the supernormal profits earned by energy companies because of lower crude prices. However the recent rise in crude prices on account of Israel-Hamas conflict, led to Government cutting down on windfall tax. Reduction in windfall tax may help to maintain the margins which were affected on account of rising crude prices.

  • October 18, 2023 12:43

    Stock Market Live Updates: Marine Electricals stock declines by 2.47%

    Marine Electricals (India) has paid GST due on sale of solar equipment as per the rates defined in Goa state where Company facilities are situated. The stock declines by 2.47% on the NSE, trading at ₹73.

  • October 18, 2023 12:41

    Stock Market Live Updates: Bharti Airtel announced that it has over 3 million 5G customers in Telangana

    Bharti Airtel announced that it has over 3 million 5G customers in Telangana. The company also announced that Airtel 5G Plus service is available across all the districts in the state within just 12 months of the launch.

    The stock trades at ₹954.60, up by 0.10% on the NSE.

  • October 18, 2023 12:40

    Stock Market Live Updates: Divgi Torqtransfer: RS 114.82CR NSE Block Trade; For ~1035505 shares, at RS 1108.85

    Divgi Torqtransfer: RS 114.82CR NSE Block Trade; For ~1035505 shares, at RS 1108.85

  • October 18, 2023 12:32

    Stock Market Live Updates: India permits exports of 10.43 lakh tonnes of rice to 7 countries on G2G basis

    India permits exports of 10.43 lakh tonnes of rice to 7 countries on G2G basis. Cooperative firm NCEL will handle these shipments. The Philippines, Malaysia, Cote D’Ivoire, Nepal, Cameroon, Guinea and Senegal will benefit from this. A DGFT notification has been issued in this regard this morning.

  • October 18, 2023 12:22

    Stock Market Live Updates: IRM Energy IPO has been subscribed 0.53 times

    IRM Energy IPO has been subscribed 0.53 timesas of 12:15 pm on the opening day – October 18, 2023. The NII portion has been subscribed 0.63 times, retail 0.80 times, and those reserved for employees 0.18 times. The issue closes on October 20.

  • October 18, 2023 12:17

    Stock Market Live Updates: Welspun Investments stock down by 0.03%

    Welspun Investments and Commercials reported its net profit for the quarter ended September 2023 at ₹2.85 crore as against ₹2.93 crore in the same quarter previous year.

    The stock trades at ₹591, down by 0.03% on the NSE.

  • October 18, 2023 12:16

    Stock Market Live Updates: PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery stock down by 0.97%

    PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery has opened its new retail brand store at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium, Wakad, Pune. The stock trades at ₹310 on the BSE, down by 0.97%

  • October 18, 2023 12:15

    Stock Market Live Updates: Birlasoft stock down by 0.22%

    Birlasoft has appointed Selvakumaran Mannappan as the chief operating officer. The stock trades at ₹553.30 on the NSE, down by 0.22%.

  • October 18, 2023 12:13

    Stock Market Live Updates: FibreConnect partners with Tejas Networks

    FibreConnect partners with Tejas Networks to successfully deploy an end-to-end optical network in Italy. Tejas Networks stock rises by 2.27% on the NSE, trading at ₹896.25.

  • October 18, 2023 12:07

    Stock Market Live Updates: Major gainers and losers on the NSE at 12

    Major gainers: Cipla (3.46%); Dr Reddy (1.87%); Sun Pharma (1.59%); Hindalco (0.79%); Tata Motors (0.70%)

    Major losers: Bajaj Finance (-2.16%); Bajaj Finserv (-1.72%); LTIMindtree (-1.56%); Axis Bank (-1.42%); ICICI Bank (-1.40%)

  • October 18, 2023 12:06

    India exported 22.76 lakh tonnes of oilmeals during April-September of 2023-24 against 17.62 lt in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, registering a growth of 29.15 per cent.

  • October 18, 2023 12:05

    Stock Market Live Updates: Stocks advanced on BSE at 12 noon

    Stocks advanced on BSE at 12 noon on October 18, 2023, were 1,344 against 2,183 stocks that declined; 174 stocks remain unchanged. Total stocks traded were 3,701. The number of stocks that recorded a 52-week high was 264, and those that hit a 52-week low was 18.

  • October 18, 2023 11:56

    Stock Market Live Updates: The latest cut in windfall tax by the government is more of realigning itself to the crude prices.

    Windfall tax: The latest cut in windfall tax by the government is more of realigning itself to the crude prices. It is actually reversing a part of the tax that was raised last month when Crude had crossed $97.

    Windfall tax has now been a regular feature to generate additional revenues for the Centre as oil producing companies make extraordinary profits when crude moves up —- Kaushik Dani Fund Manager – PMS, Abans Investment Managers

  • October 18, 2023 11:54

    ESAF Small Finance Bank gets SEBI nod for IPO

    Esaf Small Finance Bank Ltd has received final observation from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).

    The company had re-filed preliminary IPO papers with SEBI in July 2023. The IPO includes a fresh issue up to ₹486.74 crore and an offer for sale of up to ₹142.30 crore by Promoter and other selling shareholders.

    The offer for sale comprises of up to ₹119.26 crore by Esaf Financial Holdings Private Limited, up to ₹12.67 crore by PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited, up to ₹10.37 crore by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited. Read more

  • October 18, 2023 11:51

    Stock Market Live Updates: 3i Infotech Ltd stock rises by 1.26%

    3i Infotech Ltd has announced their partnership with Databricks, the Data and AI company. The partnership aims to drive business value by unifying data and artificial intelligence (AI) on a single platform. The stock rises by 1.26% on the BSE, trading at ₹39.41.

  • October 18, 2023 11:49

    Stock Market Live Updates: Avalon Technologies Ltd stock trades at ₹538.55, up by 0.60% on the NSE

    Avalon Technologies Ltd has informed the exchange regarding appointment of Shriram Vijayaraghavan as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company w.e.f. October 18, 2023. The stock trades at ₹538.55, up by 0.60% on the NSE.

  • October 18, 2023 11:48

    Stock Market Live Updates: Cement volumes are expected to rise by 9-10% in FY24

    Cement volumes are expected to rise by 9-10% in FY24 supported by demand from infrastructure and urban housing sectors. In H1 FY24, the volumes increased by 11-12% YoY. Nevertheless, the below normal monsoons could impact the overall crop output in 2023, adversely impacting farm incomes and demand for rural housing in some markets, says Icra.

    Also, with the upcoming State Elections, the release of funds towards ongoing infra projects may slow down, posing some downside risks to cement volume off-take in H2 FY2024. The cement prices in FY2024 are expected to sustain at previous-year levels. ICRA’s outlook on the cement sector is Stable, it adds.

  • October 18, 2023 11:41

    Major stocks that hit 52 week high

    • GKW (20%)
    • Signet Industries (15.21%)
    • Sastasundar Ventures (14.19%)
    • Apollo Micro Systems (13.05%)
    • Orient Cement (10.13%)

  • October 18, 2023 11:34

    Stock Market Live Updates: Emami Ltd stock trades at ₹499.90, down by 0.16%

    Emami Ltd has completed the acquisition of 26% shareholding of Axiom Ayurveda Private Limited and its associates, Axiom Food & Beverages Private Limited and Axiom Packwell Private Limited. Emami stock trades at ₹499.90, down by 0.16% on the BSE.

  • October 18, 2023 11:18

    L&T Technology Services shares fall 4% as company cuts revenue guidance for FY24

    Shares of L&T Technology Services declined 4 per cent on Wednesday after the company lowered its revenue growth guidance for the current fiscal.

    The stock fell four per cent to ₹4,429.15 on the BSE.

    At the NSE, it dropped 3.97 per cent to ₹4,430.

    L&T Technology Services on Tuesday posted a five per cent increase in the September-quarter net profit at ₹315.4 crore but lowered its revenue growth guidance for the current fiscal. Read more

  • October 18, 2023 11:12

    Stock Market Live Updates: Tata Metaliks stock down by 0.57%

    Tata Metaliks reported its net profit for the quarter ended September 2023 at ₹44.16 crore as against ₹14.29 crore in the same quarter previous year. The stock trades at ₹952.55, down by 0.57% on the NSE.

  • October 18, 2023 11:08

    Stock Market Live Updates: IRM Energy IPO has been subscribed 0.33 times

    IRM Energy IPO has been subscribed 0.33 times as of 11:03 am on the opening day – October 18, 2023. The NII portion has been subscribed 0.39 times, retail 0.52 times, and those reserved for employees 0.12 times. The issue closes on October 20.

  • October 18, 2023 11:07

    Stock Market Live Updates: Major gainers and losers on the BSE at 11 am

    Major gainers: Orient Cement (11.65%); IRB (9.95%); Astra Microwave (8.77%); Newgen (7.80%)

    Major losers: MMTC (-9.99%); Housing Urban (-9.01%); KIOCL (-8.21%); Syngene (-6.50%); Vakrangee (-6.33%)

  • October 18, 2023 10:47

    Stock Market Live Updates: Tata Elxsi stock rises by 2.42%

    Tata Elxsi stock rises by 2.42% on the NSE, trading at ₹7,625.75. For the quarter ending September 2023, company reported ₹881.7 crore of operating revenue, a growth of 15.5% over the same quarter of previous year (YoY).

  • October 18, 2023 10:46

    Stock Market Live Updates: Syngene International stock falls by 6.52%

    Syngene International stock falls by 6.52% on the NSE, trading at ₹728.55. The company reported revenue from operations for the quarter was up 18.5% year-on-year to ₹910 crore.

  • October 18, 2023 10:46

    Stock Market Live Updates: Major gainers of Nifty Pharma stocks

  • October 18, 2023 10:43

    Crude oil up as unrest in West Asia escalates

    Crude oil futures traded higher on Wednesday morning following the fears of escalation in the conflict in the West Asia and the reports of a decline in the crude oil inventories in the US.

    At 9.53 am on Wednesday, December Brent oil futures were at $91.84, up by 2.16 per cent, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $87.44, up by 2.34 per cent. Read more

  • October 18, 2023 10:41

    Stock Market Live Updates: Sastasundar Ventures stock jumps 17.04% on the NSE, trading at ₹357.50

  • October 18, 2023 10:31

    Stock market live updates: Newgen Software Technologies stock jumps 10.75% on the NSE, trading at ₹1,153.30.

    The company has been positioned as a Niche Player in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms for its ability to execute and completeness of vision.

  • October 18, 2023 10:14

    Sensex, Nifty fall in early trade on sluggish global trends, spike in Brent crude oil prices

    Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Wednesday amid sluggish global market trends and spike in Brent crude oil prices.

    After a day’s breather, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 161.41 points to 66,266.68. The Nifty skidded 36.7 points to 19,774.80.

    Among the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, NTPC and Larsen & Toubro were the major laggards.

    Tata Motors, JSW Steel, Tata Steel and Sun Pharma were among the gainers. Read more

  • October 18, 2023 10:13

    Stock Market Live Updates: BLS International stock is down by 0.88%

    BLS E-Services Ltd (BLS E-Services), a subsidiary of BLS International Services Ltd (BLS International), has entered into a Master Business Correspondent Agreement with Kotak Mahindra Bank. The stock is down by 0.88% on the BSE, trading at ₹254.

  • October 18, 2023 10:08

    Stock Market Live Updates: Orient Cement stock jumps by 8.94% on the NSE, trading at ₹206

  • October 18, 2023 10:08

    Stock Market Live Updates: Aptech announces launch of holistic end-end virtual production academy

    Aptech Ltd has announced the launch of holistic end-end virtual production academy in Mumbai. The stock trades at ₹288.35 on the NSE, down by 0.05%.

  • October 18, 2023 10:04

    Rupee rises 2 paise to 83.23 against US dollar on FII inflows

    The rupee appreciated by 2 paise to 83.23 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday on the back of a weaker American currency and inflow of foreign funds in the domestic equity markets.

    Forex traders said surging crude oil prices and negative trend in equity markets, however, capped the rise in the domestic currency. Read more

  • October 18, 2023 10:03

    Reliance Industries’ luxury real estate bet gets HSBC financing boost

    HSBC Holdings Plc has nearly doubled the size of a loan arrangement to part of Mukesh Ambani’s business empire, bolstering its bet on Asia’s richest person.

    The London-based bank originally provided a £60 million ($73 million) loan facility to a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd. shortly after it acquired the Stoke Park estate in southeast England for £57 million in 2021, according to UK registry filings. Read more

  • October 18, 2023 10:02

    Stock Market Live Updates: IRCTC ties up with Zomato Ltd for supply and delivery of pre-ordered meals

    IRCTC has tied up with Zomato Ltd for supply and delivery of pre-ordered meals through IRCTC’s E-catering portal as a Proof of Concept (PoC) in the first phase at five Railway stations i.e. New Delhi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Lucknow & Varanasi.

    IRCTC stock trades at ₹715.10 on the NSE, up by 0.07%. Meanwhile, Zomato stock slides down by 0.40% on the NSE, trading at ₹113.40.

  • October 18, 2023 10:00

    Stock in Action: Kotak Mahindra Bank

    Arm Kotak Securities signs agreement with Delente Technologies for sale of entire shareholding (7.50% equity) in Entroq Technologies at Rs 508.06/Sh

  • October 18, 2023 09:59

    Stock in Action: Mahanagar Gas: The company formed 51:49 JV with Baidyanath LNG Private for LNG business.

  • October 18, 2023 09:59

    Stock in Action: Bajaj Electricals: The company received Rs 347.29 crore service contract from Power Grid Corp.

  • October 18, 2023 09:59

    Stock in Action: Lemon Tree Hotels: The company signed agreement for 45 rooms hotel in Vadodara, Gujrat.

  • October 18, 2023 09:58

    Stock in Action: Hudco

    Government to sell up to 7% stake in HUDCO via offer for sale. The OFS includes optional 3.5% additional stake sale. Floor price of OFS set at Rs 79 per share, at a discount of 12.17% to the previous close.

  • October 18, 2023 09:57

    Stock in Action: L&T Technology Services: The company’s board declared an interim dividend of Rs 17 per equity share.

  • October 18, 2023 09:56

    Stock in Action: ITI: ITI’s Bangalore EMC lab gets NABL accreditation for electrical testing.

  • October 18, 2023 09:56

    Stock in Action: Exide Industries: The company will invest Rs 100 crore in unit Exide Energy Solutions.

  • October 18, 2023 09:55

    Stock in Action: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

    The company signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for construction and delivery of one training ship for Indian Coast Guard at a cost of Rs 310 crore.

  • October 18, 2023 09:54

    Stock in Action: CIE Automotive

    The company’s board appointed Shriprakash Shukla, a Non-Executive Director, as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors with immediate effect.

  • October 18, 2023 09:54

    Stock Market Live Updates: Sprayking Agro Equipment Ltd stock up by 1.52%

    Sprayking Agro Equipment Ltd has created and introduced a new forging product that will be used in a sensor part. The stock is up by 1.52% on the BSE, trading at ₹201.

  • October 18, 2023 09:53

    Stock Market Live Updates: Biocon stock declines by 3.71% on the NSE, trading at ₹245.45.

  • October 18, 2023 09:52

    Stock Market Live Updates: Easy Trip Planners stock is down by 0.07%

    Easy Trip Planners has announced its continued partnership with the World Tennis League (WTL) for the second consecutive year as the Official Associate partner of the highly anticipated ‘Greatest Show on Court,’ EaseMyTrip is set to exalt the world of tennis and entertainment from December 21 to 24.

    The stock is down by 0.07% on the BSE, trading at ₹41.99.

  • October 18, 2023 09:51

    Stock Market Live Updates: Bajaj Electricals stock rises by 1.32%

    Bajaj Electricals stock rises by 1.32% on the NSE, trading at ₹1,104 after the receipt of contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, aggregating to ₹347.29 crore.

  • October 18, 2023 09:50

    Stock Market Live Updates: Exide Industries stock inches up by 0.54%

    Exide Industries stock inches up by 0.54% on the NSE, trading at ₹270.25 following the investment of over ₹100 crore in the equity share capital of its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited.

  • October 18, 2023 09:50

    Stock Market Live Updates: Lemon Tree Hotels stock inches up by 0.29%

    Lemon Tree Hotels stock inches up by 0.29% on the NSE, trading at ₹122.40 after the company signed a Franchise Agreement for upcoming hotel in Vadodara, Gujarat under the Company’s brands – ‘Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels’.

  • October 18, 2023 09:41

    Stock in Action: Grasim Industries

    The cement maker restarted operations of Carbon Disulphide refining on Tuesday after obtaining approval from Department of Industrial Safety and Health, Kalyan. Company also obtained other permissions and deposited Bank Guarantee of Rs 2 lakh with Kalyan (MPCB)., which shall be forfeited for re-starting the operations.

  • October 18, 2023 09:41

    Stock in Action: Tejas Networks

    The company partnered with FIbreConnect to deploy end-to-end optical network in Italy. It is the sole supplier of optical networking and broadband access products for FIbreConnect.

  • October 18, 2023 09:40

    Stock in Action: IDFC, IDFC First Bank

    The Competition Commission of India approved the merger of IDFC with IDFC First Bank.

  • October 18, 2023 09:40

    Stock in Action: Spandana Sphoorty Financial

    Management is set to meet on Oct. 20 to consider and approve the issue and offer of non-convertible debentures on private placement basis.

  • October 18, 2023 09:39

    Stock in Action: ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank

    The RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 12.19 crore on ICICI Bank and Rs 3.95 crore on Kotak Mahindra Bank for non-compliance of certain regulatory norms.

  • October 18, 2023 09:39

    Stock in Action: HPCL

    The company updated on collaboration with Petromin Corp., Saudi Arabia, who will be setting up 1000 Petromin Express Stations (Quick Service Vehicle Care) at HPCL Retail outlets across India in 5 years.

  • October 18, 2023 09:38

    Stock Market Live Updates: Kotak Mahindra Bank receives order from RBI imposing a monetary penalty of ₹3.95 crore

    Kotak Mahindra Bank received an order dated October 17, 2023, passed by the Adjudication Committee of Executive Directors of the Reserve Bank of India imposing a monetary penalty of ₹3.95 crore on the Bank for non-compliance with RBI Directions.

  • October 18, 2023 09:36

    Stock Market Live Updates: Happiest Minds establishes its latest business unit, Generative AI Business Services

    Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd has established its latest business unit, Generative AI Business Services (GBS). The new unit will offer full-scale Generative AI offerings across multiple domains. Sridhar Mantha, currently serving as the company’s EVP & CTO, has been appointed as the President & CEO of GBS with immediate effect, and will be reporting to Executive Board Member, Rajiv Shah.

    The company has declared Interim Dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share.

  • October 18, 2023 09:34

    Stock Market Live Updates: Major gainers and losers on the NSE at 9:30 am

    Major gainers: Cipla (1.84%); Hindalco (1.49%); JSW Steel (0.99%); Tata Motors (0.88%); Dr Reddy (0.83%)

    Major losers: Bajaj Finance (-0.85%); Apollo Hospital (-0.83%); Tata Consumers (-0.77%); LT (-0.73%); LTIMindtree (-0.67%)

  • October 18, 2023 09:33

    Stock Market Live Updates: Omaxe receives Occupancy Certificate from Municipal Corporation of Delhi

    Omaxe’s wholly-owned subsidiary Omaxe Heritage Pvt. Ltd. has received the ‘Occupancy Certificate (OC)’ from Municipal Corporation of Delhi for its multi-level parking and commercial project i.e. “Omaxe Chowk” situated in the heart of Delhi at Chandni Chowk.

  • October 18, 2023 09:30

    Stock Market Live Updates: Bharat Road Network informs exchange search proceedings, conducted at GIPL

    Bharat Road Network informed the exchange that Officers of the Directorate of Enforcement conducted search proceedings u/s 17(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) at the office premises of Guruvayoor Infrastructure Private Limited (GIPL), one of the subsidiaries of the Company and at the premises of the Company since the Company is a major shareholder in GIPL.

  • October 18, 2023 09:26

    Stock Market Live Updates: Biocon Sdn Bhd receives communication from the USFDA

    Biocon Sdn Bhd., a step-down subsidiary of Biocon Biologics, has received a communication from the USFDA pursuant to its July 2023 cGMP inspection at its insulins manufacturing facility at Johor, Malaysia. The FDA has determined the inspection classification as “OAI” (Official Action Indicated).

  • October 18, 2023 09:24

    Stock Market Live Updates: Glenmark Pharma launches FDC in India

    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has launched in India the first triple-drug fixed-dose combination (FDC) of the widely-used Teneligliptin with Dapagliflozin and Metformin.

  • October 18, 2023 09:16

    Stock Market Live Updates: Concalls Today

    9:00 AM Happiest Minds

    Dial: 022 6280 1144

    12:30 PM CIE Automotive India

    Dial: 022 7195 0000

    3:00 PM Can Fin Homes

    Dial: 022 6280 1245

    3:00 PM Syngene International

    Dial: 022 6280 1279

    3:00 PM Som Distilleries

    Dial: 022 6280 1527

    4:00 PM Tips Industries

    Dial: 022 6280 1550

    5:00 PM TCI Express

    Dial: 022 6280 1143

    5:30 PM IndusInd Bank

    Dial: 022 6280 1102

    6:00 PM LTIMindtree

    6:30 PM Bajaj Auto

    Dial: 022 6280 1510

    7:00 PM Wipro

    Dial: 022 6280 1120

  • October 18, 2023 09:12

    Stock Market Live Update: Crude oil futures traded higher on Wednesday mornin

    Crude oil futures traded higher on Wednesday morning following the fears of escalation in the conflict in the Middle East and the reports of a decline in the crude oil inventories in the US. At 9.09 am on Wednesday, December Brent oil futures were at $91.58, up by 1.87 per cent; and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $87.21, up by 2.07 per cent. October crude oil futures were trading at ₹7351 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday morning against the previous close of ₹7192, up by 2.21 per cent; and November futures were trading at ₹7261 as against the previous close of ₹7095, up by 2.34 per cent.

  • October 18, 2023 08:55

    Stock Market Live Updates: Bajaj Finance Ltd. reported a healthy quarter: Shreyansh Shah, Research Analyst, StoxBox

    Bajaj Finance Ltd. Q2FY24 Result First Cut – Decent Quarterly Profits Inline with Street Estimates; Significant AUM Growth and New Customer Additions

    • Bajaj Finance Ltd. reported a healthy quarter across all financial and portfolio metrics and healthy AUM growth.
    • Net interest income (NII) stood at Rs. 7,197 crores in Q2FY24, up 7.1% QoQ / 30.0% YoY.
    • Loan losses and provisions for Q2FY24 were Rs. 1,077 crores as against Rs. 734 crores in Q2FY23.
    • Consolidated Profit after Tax increased to Rs. 3,551 crores in Q2FY24, up 3.3% QoQ / 27.7% YoY, in line with market estimates of Rs. 3,550 crores.
    • Gross NPA marginally increased to 0.91% in Q2FY24, up 4bps QoQ / down 26bps YoY.
    • Net NPA remained constant at 0.31% in Q2FY24 sequentially and down 20bps YoY.
    • Deposits book stood at Rs. 54,821 crores (up 39% YoY / up 9.8% QoQ) as of 30 September 2023. In Q2FY24, the net deposit growth was Rs. 4,877 crores. Deposits contributed 21% of consolidated borrowings as of 30 September 2023.
    • Assets under management (AUM) grew to Rs. 2,90,264 crores as of 30 September 2023 from Rs. 2,70,097 crores as of 30 June 2023 and Rs.2,18,366 crores as of 30 September 2022.
    • Capital adequacy ratio (including Tier-II capital) as of 30 September 2023 was 23.19%.

  • October 18, 2023 08:40

    Mastek has announced the appointment of Senior Management Personnel Arvind Jonnalagadda as Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

  • October 18, 2023 08:30

    Stock market live updates: Dividend Dates

    Ex-Dividend 19 October 2023 (Tomorrow)

    Last date for Cum-Dividend Today

    Brand Concepts Ltd

    Dividend Per Share Rs.0.5

    Previous day Closing Price – Rs. 508

    Semac Consultants Ltd

    Dividend Per Share Rs.5

    Previous day Closing Price – Rs. 2362

    Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

    Dividend Per Share Rs.9

    Previous day Closing Price – Rs. 3506.65

  • October 18, 2023 08:30

    Stock market live updates: Who’s Meeting Whom

    • Bajaj Finance: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 20.
    • Lloyds Metals and Energy: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 25.
    • Bosch: To meet analysts and investors on Nov. 9.
    • Elecon Engineering: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 23.
    • Voltas: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 20.
    • Lakshmi Machine Works: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 27.
    • UGRO Capital: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 27.
    • Poonawala Fincorp: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 21.
    • Transport Corporation of India: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 31.
    • Havells: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 20.
    • Castrol India: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 30.
    • Zaggle Prepaid: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 20.
    • Gland Pharma: To meet analysts and investors on Nov. 6.
    • RBL Bank: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 21.
    • Tube Investments: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 31.
    • Central Bank of India: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 21.
    • Sun Pharma: To meet analysts and investors on Nov. 1.
    • Bajaj Finance: To meet institutional investors on Oct. 20.
    • Chalet Hotels: To meet analysts and investors on Oct. 25

  • October 18, 2023 08:24

    Stock market live updates: Sensex, Nifty set to open lower on West Asia tension, US rate jitters

    Indian shares are set to open lower on Wednesday, as intensifying conflict in the West Asia and worries of a prolonged high interest rate regime after a better-than-expected US retail sales data hurt sentiment.

    India’s GIFT Nifty was down 0.07 per cent at 19,797 as of 8:09 a.m. compared to its overnight close, indicating that the Nifty 50 will open below Tuesday’s close of 19,811.50. Read more.

  • October 18, 2023 08:10

    Stock market live updates: Securities in F&O ban for trade: 18-Oct-2023

    • BALRAMPUR CHINI
    • BHEL
    • DELTACORP
    • GNFC
    • HINDCOPPER
    • IBULHSGFIN
    • INDIACEM
    • MANAPPURAM
    • MCX
    • SAIL

  • October 18, 2023 07:50

    Stocks in news: AKI India

    AKI India Limited has entered into Joint Venture arrangement with NPS Shoes Limited Company incorporated under the appropriate laws of the United Kingdom intend to co-operate in manufacturing/dealing in and exporting Leather Shoes in India and abroad for mutual benefit by setting up a new manufacturing company.

  • October 18, 2023 07:50

    Stocks in news: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders gets new order

    Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has signed a contract with the acquisition wing of the Ministry of Defence for the construction and delivery of one training ship for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost of Rs 310 crore

  • October 18, 2023 07:49

    Stocks in news: Tiger Logistics (India) Ltd

    Tiger Logistics (India) Ltd., a BSE-listed international logistics company, has signed an alliance partnership agreement with ICICI Bank to facilitate integrated banking and end-to-end logistics for exporters and importers. NPS Shoes will hold 75 per cent and AKI India Limited – 25 per cent.

  • October 18, 2023 07:49

    Stocks in focus: Torrent Power, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Gujarat Lease Financing

    SEBI has exempted four family trusts linked to promoters from making open offers to the shareholders of three companies – Torrent Power, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Gujarat Lease Financing – following their proposed indirect share acquisition in these firms. The orders came after four Mehta Family Trusts filed applications with the regulator in July 2023, and sought exemption from certain provisions of takeover regulations. In order to facilitate succession planning, Sudhir Uttamlal Mehta and Samir Uttamlal Mehta created four trusts to streamline the family’s shareholding in Torrent Investments Private Limited (TIPL).

  • October 18, 2023 07:47

    Stock market live updates: Thermax Ltd has appointed Shyamak R Tata as an additional, non-executive–independent director of the company for a period of five years effective October 17, 2023.

  • October 18, 2023 07:47

    Stock market live updates: Hindustan Zinc upgrades its software

    Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta group firm, has migrated from its current software to a more upgraded version. The move will result in more agility and mobility of the business processes, the company said in a statement.

  • October 18, 2023 07:46

    Stock market live updates: RBI penalises ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has penalised ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra after it found serious violations of its various directions.

    ICICI Bank has been slapped with a ₹12.19 crore monetary penalty for sanctioning/committing loans to companies in which two of its directors were also directors, marketing and engaging in the sale of non-financial products, and failing to report frauds to RBI within the prescribed timelines, per a central bank statement. Read more.

  • October 18, 2023 07:45

    Stock market live updates: Govt to sell up to 7% stake in HUDCO

    The government will sell up to 7 per cent stake in Housing & Urban Development Corporation (Hudco) through open offer for sale mechanism. The floor price is fixed as ₹79 a share. The OFS for over 14.01 crore shares or 7 per cent stake will open for institutional investors on Wednesday. Retail investors can place bids for Hudco shares on Thursday. Read more.

  • October 18, 2023 07:42

    Stock market live updates: Fund Flow Activity: 17 October 2023 (In Cr)

    Turnover : (NSE + BSE)

    Cash Volume: 67587.03 + 4934.78 Total : 72521.81

    F&O Volume: 366864.24 + 79913.65 Total : 446777.89

    Provisional Cash Rs. In Crs.

    FII/FPI: NET BUY: +263.68

    (8517.96 – 8254.28)

    DII: NET BUY: +112.55

    (6492.43 – 6379.88)

  • October 18, 2023 07:42

    Stock market live updates: India to double infrastructure spending in next seven fiscals through 2030: Crisil

    – India plans to double infrastructure spending to Rs 143 lakh crore over the next seven fiscal years (until 2030).

    – In the previous seven years (2017-2023), India spent Rs 67 lakh crore on infrastructure.

  • October 18, 2023 07:42

    Stocks in focus: ONGC, OIL India

    The Finance Ministry has lowered the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED), better known as windfall gain levy on domestically produced crude, to ₹9,050 a tonne from ₹12,100. The change will take effect on October 18.

    This decision has been taken as crude prices saw some moderation earlier. The reduction will likely impact oil exploration companies such as ONGC and Oil India. Read more.

  • October 18, 2023 07:41

    Stock market live updates: Here are the views of VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, on reports of govt’s plan to shut down MMTC, STCI and PRC

    The canalising agencies like MMTC, STCI and PRC served a purpose during the era of shortages, high tariffs and import restrictions. They have outlived their utility and need to be shut down.

  • October 18, 2023 07:40

    Stocks in focus: IRCTC and Zomato

    IRCTC has tied up with Zomato for supply and delivery of pre-ordered meals through IRCTC e-atering portal as a proof of concept in the first phase at five railway stations–New Delhi, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow and Varanasi.

  • October 18, 2023 07:38

    Market live updates: SIDs for 5 NFOs have been filed with SEBI Mutual Funds

    • Edelweiss Technology Fund
    • Baroda BNP Paribas Nifty 50 Index Fund
    • Quant commodities fund
    • Quant consumption fund
    • Quant PSU fund

  • October 18, 2023 07:32

    Stock market live updates: Stocks that will be in focus today

    Hudco, Bajaj Auto, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, ICICI Lombard, UTI Asset, Persistent Systems, Hindustan Zinc, Thermax, IDFC, IDFC First Bank, Torrent group, Titagarh Rail, Graphite, AKI India. Click here to know more details related to stocks in focus.

  • October 18, 2023 07:28

    Stock market live updates: Dabur gets GST notice for Rs 320.60 crore

    Dabur has received a GST demand notice of Rs. 320.60 crore. The company added that it will challenge this by making submissions to the relevant authorities, in a BSE filing. The company said it has received this notice from Directorate General of Good and Services Tax Intelligence, Gurugram Zonal Unit

  • October 18, 2023 07:28

    Stocks in focus: HAPPIEST MINDS

    HAPPIEST MINDS Q2:

    CONS. NET PROFIT UP 0.2 % AT 58 CR (QOQ) , DOWN 1.6 % (YOY)

    REVENUE UP 4 % AT 406 CR (QOQ) , UP 14.5 % (YOY)

    EBIT DOWN 15 % AT 68.3 CR (QOQ) , DOWN 9 % (YOY)

    MARGINS AT 16.8 % V 19.25 % (QOQ) , 22.7 % (YOY)

    DIVIDEND: Rs 2.5; RECORD DATE: 30 OCT

    Board approved the establishment of its latest Business Unit, Generative AI Business Services (GBS) which will offer full-scale Generative AI offerings across multiple domains.

    Also approved the formation of the Product and Digital Engineering Services (PDES) Business Unit by combining the Product Engineering Services (PES) and Digital Business Services (DBS) Business Units.

  • October 18, 2023 07:24

    Stock market live updates: IRM Energy IPO opens today

    The ₹545-crore IPO of IRM Energy Limited, a city gas distribution (CGD) company, opens for public subscription today (October 18) and ends on Friday (October 20). The company, which is in the business of laying, building, operating and expanding the city or local natural gas distribution network, has fixed the price band at ₹480 to ₹505 a share for its initial public offer.

    Investors can bid for a minimum of 29 shares and in multiples of 29 Shares thereafter.

    The public Issue of face value of ₹10 a share is entirely a fresh issue of equity shares up to 1.08 crore shares. The offer also includes a reservation for eligible employees, who can enjoy a discount of ₹48 a share. Read more.

  • October 18, 2023 07:22

    Stocks in news: Lemon Tree Hotels

    Lemon Tree Hotels signed pact for – ‘Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels’ in Vadodara. The property will be franchised by Lemon Tree Hotels. It is expected to open in FY26.

  • October 18, 2023 07:21

    Stock market live updates: Tiger Logistics ties up with ICICI Bank

    Tiger Logistics (India) Ltd., a BSE-listed international logistics company, has signed an alliance partnership agreement with ICICI Bank to facilitate integrated banking and end-to-end logistics for exporters and importers. NPS Shoes will hold 75 per cent and AKI India Limited – 25 per cent.

  • October 18, 2023 07:21

    Stock market live updates: IDFC-IDFC First Bank gets CCI nod

    The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved the merger of IDFC Ltd with IDFC FIRST Bank. IDFC FIRST Bank is in the business of providing banking services, while its parent IDFC Ltd (IDFCL) is an RBI-registered non-banking financial company. The deal is subject to conditions, including the merger of IDFC Financial Holding into IDFC Ltd in the first step and subsequently, the amalgamation of IDFCL with IDFC FIRST Bank. Read more.

  • October 18, 2023 07:20

    Stock market live updates: Graphite India sees IT attack in Germany unit

    Graphite India has informed the exchanges that an information security incident has occurred at the Company’s German operations and the impacted IT assets have been isolated. The company is investigating the matter and appropriate containment and remediation actions are being taken in a controlled manner to address the incident.

  • October 18, 2023 07:20

    Stock market live updates: Offer For Sale: HUDCO

    • Name of Seller: Government of India (Promoter)
    • Non Retail Investors: 18th October 2023
    • Retail Investors: 19th October 2023
    • Floor Price: Rs 79/Share (12.1% Discount versus today’s close Rs 89.95)
    • Base Offer Size: 7.006 Crore shares (3.50% of Equity)
    • Oversubscription Option: 7.006 Crore shares (3.50% of Equity)
    • Total offer size with Oversubscription: 14.1 shares (Rs 1113.9 cr at Floor price)

  • October 18, 2023 07:19

    Stock market live updates: Cello World, ESAF SFB, ASK Automotive get SEBI nod for IPO

    Cello World, ESAF Small Finance Bank, and ASK Automotive have received capital market regulator SEBI’s go-ahead to mobilise funds through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

    The three companies, which filed their respective preliminary IPO papers with Sebi during June and August, obtained the regulator’s observation letters on October 9, an update with the markets watchdog showed on Tuesday.

  • October 18, 2023 07:18

    Stock market live updates: Today’s results

    5paisa Capital, Astral, Bajaj Auto, Bandhan Bank, Heritage Foods, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, IndusInd Bank, IIFL Finance, LTIMindtree, Oracle Fin Serv Software Limited, Persistent Systems, Polycab India, RPG Life Sciences, Shoppers Stop, Tips Industries, Titagarh Rail Systems, UTI Asset Management Company, Wipro and Welspun Investments

  • October 18, 2023 07:18

    Stock market live updates: Major U.S. listed stocks result calendar 18.10.2023

    • Procter & Gamble Company (Pre market) (Sector- Consumer Staples)
    • ASML Holding N.V. (Pre market) (Sector-Technology)
    • Abbott Laboratories (Pre market) (Sector- Healthcare)
    • Morgan Stanley (Pre market) (Sector- Financial)
    • Elevance Health, Inc. (Pre market) (Sector-Healthcare)
    • U.S. Bancorp (Pre market) (Sector-Financial)
    • The Travelers Companies, Inc. (Pre market) (Sector-Insurance)
    • Nasdaq, Inc (Pre market) (Sector- Financial)
    • State Street Corporation (Pre market) (Sector-Financial)
    • M&T Bank Corporation (Pre market) (Sector-Financial)
    • Northern Trust Corporation (Pre market) (Sector-Financial)
    • Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (Pre market) (Sector-Financial)
    • Tesla, Inc. (Post market) (Sector- Automobile)
    • SAP SE (Post market) (Sector-Technology)
    • Netflix, Inc. (Post market) (Sector-Technology)
    • Lam Research Corporation (Post market) (Sector-Technology)
    • Crown Castle Inc. (Post market) (Sector-Real Estate)
    • Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Post market) (Sector-Energy)
    • Las Vegas Sands Corp. (Post market) (Sector-Hotels)
    • PPG Industries, Inc. (Post market) (Sector-Chemicals)
    • Discover Financial Services (Post market) (Sector-Financial)
    • Equifax, Inc. (Post market) (Sector-Technology)
    • Steel Dynamics, Inc. (Post market) (Sector-Metals)

  • October 18, 2023 07:17

    Stock market live updates: Economic Calendar – October 18, 2023

    07:30 CHINA Industrial Production y/y (Expected: 4.3% versus Previous: 4.5%)

    07:30 CHINA GDP y/y (Expected: 4.5% versus Previous: 6.3%)

    11:30 U.K. CPI y/y (Expected: 6.5% versus Previous: 6.7%)

    18:00 U.S. Building Permits (Expected: 1.45M versus Previous: 1.54M)

  • October 18, 2023 07:16

    Stock market live updates: ED freezes properties worth Rs 125.21 crore of Bharat Road Networks’ subsidiary

    Bharat Road Networks informed the exchanges that the Officers of the Directorate of Enforcement conducted search under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) at the office premises of Guruvayoor Infrastructure Private Limited (GIPL), one of the subsidiaries of the company and at the premises of the Company, since it is a major shareholder in GIPL.

    Further, the ED has passed an Order against GIPL to freeze the movable properties (including bank balance and fixed deposits) to the tune of approx. Rs. 125.21 crore.

  • October 18, 2023 07:14

    Stock in focus: Biocon’s Malaysia arm gets USFDA notice

    Biocon Sdn Bhd, a step-down subsidiary of Biocon Biologics Limited has received a communication from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pursuant to its July 2023 cGMP inspection at its insulins manufacturing facility at Johor, Malaysia.

    The FDA has determined the inspection classification as “OAI” (Official Action Indicated). The OAI status may cause delay and/or withholding of pending product approvals or supplements from the facility.

    “We submitted a comprehensive Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plan to the FDA in response to observations from the July inspection and believe we are on track to complete all actions as committed. The company will continue to engage with the Agency to understand any outstanding concerns and work closely to address them expeditiously,” the company said in a notice to the stock exchanges.

  • October 18, 2023 07:10

    Global markets live updates: Asian stocks muted as US equities struggle and bonds slump

    Asian stocks were muted after US equities struggled and bonds slumped following data reinforcing the case for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer. Oil climbed as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensified. Benchmark indexes were little changed in Australia and Japan, while South Korean shares edged lower. US futures fell after the S&P 500 erased gains Tuesday, with Nvidia Corp. leading a slump in technology stocks as the US restricts the sale of chips the company designed for the Chinese market.

  • October 18, 2023 07:06

    Stock to buy today: Blue Star (₹910.45)

    The outlook is bullish for Blue Star. The 2.4 per cent rise on Tuesday indicates that a new leg of upmove has begun. Prior to this rise, the stock was in a corrective fall for more than three weeks.

    The 21-Day Moving Average (MA) halted that fall by providing support. The bounce from this moving average support strengthens the bullish case to see more rise. Supports are at ₹890 and ₹878 – the 21-Day MA. Read more.

  • October 18, 2023 07:05

    Day trading guide for October 18, 2023: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

    Here are the intraday supports and resistances for widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, ITC, ONGC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS and SBI



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