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'No opportunities to invest': Here's why fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya was sitting on 80% cash in late 2024

BUSINESS

'No opportunities to invest': Here's why fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya was sitting on 80% cash in late 2024

The popular market expert and managing director of Aequitas has passed away on Dec 31 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 47.

LIC loses Rs 11,500 crore as ITC shares decline up to 14% in two days: Here's why

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LIC loses Rs 11,500 crore as ITC shares decline up to 14% in two days: Here's why

The sharp selloff in ITC shares wiped out Rs 13,740 crore from three state-run insurers' portfolio in just two days.

Fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya passes away at 47: Here's why he recently said 'Indian equities in a bubble of epic proportions'

BUSINESS

Fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya passes away at 47: Here's why he recently said 'Indian equities in a bubble of epic proportions'

Aequitas confirmed the news, stating that Bhaiya passed away on December 31 while on a family vacation in New Zealand.

NTPC, JSW Energy rise up to 4% as Jefferies expects power stocks to rebound in 2026

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NTPC, JSW Energy rise up to 4% as Jefferies expects power stocks to rebound in 2026

Jefferies said that renewable energy purchase agreements and thermal power capacity additions will likely gather pace in 2026.

Olectra Greentech shares jump 6% as operations begin at Hyderabad EV plant; JBM Auto up 8%

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Olectra Greentech shares jump 6% as operations begin at Hyderabad EV plant; JBM Auto up 8%

The facility is expected to have an annual per shift production capacity of 2,500 buses.

Devyani Intl shares jump 8%, Sapphire Foods down 6% on merger deal; JM Financial sees up to 45% upside in combined m-cap

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Devyani Intl shares jump 8%, Sapphire Foods down 6% on merger deal; JM Financial sees up to 45% upside in combined m-cap

A shareholder owning 100 shares of Sapphire Foods as on the record date will get 177 shares of Devyani International after the conclusion of the merger.

Brokerages bearish on ITC as excise duty on cigarettes may hit earnings growth, slash target prices by up to 34%

BUSINESS

Brokerages bearish on ITC as excise duty on cigarettes may hit earnings growth, slash target prices by up to 34%

ITC share price: The sharp selloff has wiped off around Rs 72,000 crore from the company’s market capitalization in just two days.

MCX adjusts to 1:5 stock split: Here's why you should ignore the 80% plunge

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MCX adjusts to 1:5 stock split: Here's why you should ignore the 80% plunge

MCX share price: In reality the stock jumped around 4 percent to hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2,278 apiece, adjusting for the stock split.

Vodafone Idea shares jump 4% as report says AGR dues to be halved after reassessment

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Vodafone Idea shares jump 4% as report says AGR dues to be halved after reassessment

Vodafone Idea share price: Another report said that the company the AGR relief package recently approved by the Union Cabinet is setting the stage for the government’s exit from the telecom company.

Sapphire Foods set to merge with Devyani International: What it means for shareholders

BUSINESS

Sapphire Foods set to merge with Devyani International: What it means for shareholders

As part of the merger, Sapphire Foods will merge into Devyani International through a share-swap mechanism.

ITC shares fall 5% to fresh 52-week low on multiple rating downgrades: Check latest target prices

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ITC shares fall 5% to fresh 52-week low on multiple rating downgrades: Check latest target prices

ITC share price: The shares of ITC extended significant losses for the second consecutive session after the government notified new excise duty on cigarettes, effective from next month.

'Outlook for 2026 is cautious yet constructive': Here's what analysts expect for SME IPOs after subdued 2025 performance

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'Outlook for 2026 is cautious yet constructive': Here's what analysts expect for SME IPOs after subdued 2025 performance

Several of these IPOs resulted in either muted or even discount listings in 2025, resulting in sharp losses for investors as these issues come with large lot sizes in comparison to mainboard IPOs.

Zydus Wellness shares rise 10% in two days as Motilal Oswal gives 'buy' rating, sees up to 35% upside

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Zydus Wellness shares rise 10% in two days as Motilal Oswal gives 'buy' rating, sees up to 35% upside

Zydus Wellness share price: The domestic brokerage said that the company is a diversified health and nutrition company with leadership in several consumer wellness categories.

ITC shares crash 10%: Rajiv Jain's GQG, PPFAS are among leading institutions to have over 1% stake in the firm

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ITC shares crash 10%: Rajiv Jain's GQG, PPFAS are among leading institutions to have over 1% stake in the firm

ITC share price: A total of 46 mutual funds held 14.3% stake in the company at the end of September 2025 quarter

ITC share crash impact: Nifty FMCG index falls 3% to near 9-month low

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ITC share crash impact: Nifty FMCG index falls 3% to near 9-month low

FMCG stocks: ITC shares dropped 10% on Thursday after the government imposed new excise duty on cigarettes

Vodafone Idea shares jump 10% but Emkay still sees 44% downside: Here's why

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Vodafone Idea shares jump 10% but Emkay still sees 44% downside: Here's why

Vodafone Idea share price: Emkay said that the telco's financial position remains stressed despite repeated relief packages

Auto stocks rise up to 3%, Maruti Suzuki reports 22% rise in December sales

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Auto stocks rise up to 3%, Maruti Suzuki reports 22% rise in December sales

Auto stocks: Mahindra & Mahindra's sales of utility vehicles grew 23% YoY to 50,946 in the domestic market, while that of commercial vehicles rose 34% YoY to 24,786 in the month of December.

Power of conviction: Info Edge's Rs 86 crore investment in Eternal is now worth Rs 32,000 crore

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Power of conviction: Info Edge's Rs 86 crore investment in Eternal is now worth Rs 32,000 crore

Eternal share price: The stock rallied a whopping 808% in around three years to hit an all-time high of Rs 368.45 apiece in October this year.

IREDA shares gain 2% as loan disbursements rise 44% to Rs 24,903 crore in Q3

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IREDA shares gain 2% as loan disbursements rise 44% to Rs 24,903 crore in Q3

IREDA share price: IREDA's loan book at the end of the quarter stood at Rs 87,975 crore, marking a 28 percent YoY rise from the Rs 68,960 crore reported in the year-ago period.

ITC shares fall 10%, Godfrey Phillips down 19% as govt imposes new excise duty on cigarettes

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ITC shares fall 10%, Godfrey Phillips down 19% as govt imposes new excise duty on cigarettes

In December, the government approved a new law - the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025 - that replaces a temporary levy on cigarettes and tobacco products.

Do SIP in gold, silver ETFs in 2026 than waiting for bottom: Experts advise investors as precious metals' prices decline

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Do SIP in gold, silver ETFs in 2026 than waiting for bottom: Experts advise investors as precious metals' prices decline

After a record bull run, a sharp decline in gold and silver prices should be viewed as a positioning reset rather than a breakdown of the long-term thesis, an analyst said.

Vodafone Idea clarifies on buzz over AGR relief, says 'haven't received any communication from govt'

BUSINESS

Vodafone Idea clarifies on buzz over AGR relief, says 'haven't received any communication from govt'

Vodafone Idea AGR relief: Vodafone Idea issued a statement after stock exchanges sought clarification over the media reports, which led to significant volatility in the stock price today.

Vodafone Idea AGR dues: Here's why telco's shares fell 11% despite likely relief from Cabinet

BUSINESS

Vodafone Idea AGR dues: Here's why telco's shares fell 11% despite likely relief from Cabinet

Vodafone Idea share price: In September, Vodafone Idea had sought a waiver of penalty and interest on an AGR demand worth Rs 9,450 crore raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

Vodafone Idea shares drop 11% after telco likely got 5-year moratorium on Rs 87,695-crore AGR dues

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Vodafone Idea shares drop 11% after telco likely got 5-year moratorium on Rs 87,695-crore AGR dues

Vodafone Idea share price: A DoT committee will be formed to give relief to the telco by recalculating and revaluating the AGR dues, CNBC Awaaz reported.

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