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Q3 Results impact: Havells India shares drop 7% as profit misses estimates; Aarti Surfactants, Tips Music jump up to 20%

BUSINESS

Q3 Results impact: Havells India shares drop 7% as profit misses estimates; Aarti Surfactants, Tips Music jump up to 20%

Along with the Q3 results, Havells India announced an interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share.

Sensex falls 3,800 pts in 7 weeks, Nifty down 4%: Should you stop your SIP for a while? Here's what market experts say

BUSINESS

Sensex falls 3,800 pts in 7 weeks, Nifty down 4%: Should you stop your SIP for a while? Here's what market experts say

SIP allocations during lower market levels allows investors to accumulate more units at reduced prices, which incrementally improves long-term returns and compounding, an analyst explained.

Gold ETFs surge up to 9% to fresh record highs as yellow metal’s Feb futures cross Rs 1.5 lakh/10 grams: What lies ahead?

BUSINESS

Gold ETFs surge up to 9% to fresh record highs as yellow metal’s Feb futures cross Rs 1.5 lakh/10 grams: What lies ahead?

The future contracts with April and June expiries meanwhile surged around 5% each to hit new all-time highs of Rs 1,58,200 per 10 grams and Rs 1,62,299 per 10 grams respectively.

Bank Nifty extends decline for 2nd day; PSU bank index falls 1.4%: What should investors do?

BUSINESS

Bank Nifty extends decline for 2nd day; PSU bank index falls 1.4%: What should investors do?

Axis Securities said that Bank Nifty is centered around the 60,000 level, which is acting as a key pivot for the current expiry

Real estate stocks see worst day in six months; Oberoi Realty falls 9% over weak Q3 results: What lies ahead?

BUSINESS

Real estate stocks see worst day in six months; Oberoi Realty falls 9% over weak Q3 results: What lies ahead?

The sharp fall in the share prices pushed the Nifty Realty index down more than 4% to emerge as the top sectoral loser today and recording decline for the third consecutive session.

Silver ETFs soar up to 10% to record highs as precious metal's March futures cross Rs 3.2 lakh/kg: Should you buy now?

BUSINESS

Silver ETFs soar up to 10% to record highs as precious metal's March futures cross Rs 3.2 lakh/kg: Should you buy now?

For those looking at fresh investment, the main risk right now is valuation and sentiment, an analyst said.

Strong market debut: Avana Electrosystems shares list at 31% premium to SME IPO price, beat GMP estimates

BUSINESS

Strong market debut: Avana Electrosystems shares list at 31% premium to SME IPO price, beat GMP estimates

Avana Electrosystems IPO GMP: Ahead of listing, the unlisted shares of the company were trading with 18-19% GMP over the IPO price.

Shadowfax IPO subscribed 47% on Day 1, retail portion fully booked: Analysts highlight long-term potential despite GMP drop

BUSINESS

Shadowfax IPO subscribed 47% on Day 1, retail portion fully booked: Analysts highlight long-term potential despite GMP drop

Shadowfax Tech aims to raise Rs 1,907.2 crore through its IPO, which comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an OFS of shares worth Rs 907.2 crore by several investors.

Hindustan Zinc shares jump 5% as soaring silver prices boost Q3 results: Should you buy, sell or hold?

BUSINESS

Hindustan Zinc shares jump 5% as soaring silver prices boost Q3 results: Should you buy, sell or hold?

Hindustan Zinc share price: HSBC expects Q4 results to be even stronger due to higher volumes and sharply higher silver prices.

Can IT sector see market re-rating amid positive AI commentary by Infosys after TCS? Analysts say 'evidence of monetisation' needed

BUSINESS

Can IT sector see market re-rating amid positive AI commentary by Infosys after TCS? Analysts say 'evidence of monetisation' needed

IT stocks carry a significant share in benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty, and are closely tracked by investors globally, an analyst said.

Realty stocks snap 7-day losing streak on Godrej Properties, Prestige's strong Q3 biz updates: What lies ahead?

BUSINESS

Realty stocks snap 7-day losing streak on Godrej Properties, Prestige's strong Q3 biz updates: What lies ahead?

Prestige Estates were the top gainer on the index, rising nearly 2% after the company announced that its Q3 pre-sales has risen 30% YoY to Rs 4,183.6 crore.

HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares jump up to 4% over oil price decline as US-Iran tensions ease

BUSINESS

HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares jump up to 4% over oil price decline as US-Iran tensions ease

Oil prices have extended losses after US President Donald Trump signaled that he may hold off on attacking Iran for now.

IT stocks surge up to 6% on strong Infosys Q3 results, Nifty IT index hits three-week high

BUSINESS

IT stocks surge up to 6% on strong Infosys Q3 results, Nifty IT index hits three-week high

Axis Securities remained ‘cautiously optimistic’ for the Indian IT sector. It noted that Infosys’ sequential growth trajectory suggests a stable environment rather than an improving one.

Bank Nifty reclaims 60,000 after 4 days, ahead of ICICI, HDFC Bank Q3 results: Check key resistance levels

BUSINESS

Bank Nifty reclaims 60,000 after 4 days, ahead of ICICI, HDFC Bank Q3 results: Check key resistance levels

Analysts had suggested that 60,000 was the key breakout level, which the index has now crossed.

Q3 Results impact: ICICI Pru AMC shares jump 9% to highest level since listing, HDFC AMC gains 6%

BUSINESS

Q3 Results impact: ICICI Pru AMC shares jump 9% to highest level since listing, HDFC AMC gains 6%

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company shares surged nearly 9% to trade at Rs 2,972 apiece, the highest level seen by the stock since its market debut after IPO in December last year.

Amagi Media Labs IPO closes with 30x subscription on Day 3, NII portion booked 37x: Check latest GMP

BUSINESS

Amagi Media Labs IPO closes with 30x subscription on Day 3, NII portion booked 37x: Check latest GMP

Amagi Media Labs IPO GMP: The price band for the IPO was set at Rs 343-361 per share.

Will March silver futures fall to Rs 2.5 lakh/kg before hitting Rs 3 lakh-mark? Analysts say short-term consolidation is possible

BUSINESS

Will March silver futures fall to Rs 2.5 lakh/kg before hitting Rs 3 lakh-mark? Analysts say short-term consolidation is possible

The market is technically overextended after a sharp run-up, and short-term consolidation or volatility cannot be ruled out, an analyst said.

ICICI Prudential AMC Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 45% to Rs 917 crore, newly-listed firm declares Rs 14.85 dividend

BUSINESS

ICICI Prudential AMC Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 45% to Rs 917 crore, newly-listed firm declares Rs 14.85 dividend

The newly-listed firm’s revenue from operations meanwhile rose around 23.5% to Rs 1,514.67 crore during the quarter under review.

HDB Financial Services Q3 Results: Net profit rises 36% to Rs 644 crore, revenue up 13%

BUSINESS

HDB Financial Services Q3 Results: Net profit rises 36% to Rs 644 crore, revenue up 13%

HDB Financial Services Q3 Results: The firm's net interest income rose 22.1% YoY to Rs 2,285 crore, buoyed by a 12.2% increase in gross loans which stood at Rs 1,14,577 crore during the quarter under review.

L&T shares extend fall as JM Financial trims firm's order inflow forecast on $8.7-bn Kuwait tender uncertainty

BUSINESS

L&T shares extend fall as JM Financial trims firm's order inflow forecast on $8.7-bn Kuwait tender uncertainty

Larsen & Toubro share price: JM Financial still expects L&T to meet its FY26 order inflow growth guidance of 10% YoY due to the firm’s April-December order inflows of Rs 3.2 trillion and strong prospects for Q4 FY26.

Real estate stocks fall for 7th straight day: Analysts say D-Street is factoring in a likely slump due to IT layoffs

BUSINESS

Real estate stocks fall for 7th straight day: Analysts say D-Street is factoring in a likely slump due to IT layoffs

Realty stocks: IT layoffs are likely to be the major reason for the low demand in the luxury segment of urban centers like Bangalore and Hyderabad as they will be discouraging the high-income buyers, an analyst said.

Q3 Results impact: Tata Elxsi shares drop 3% as new labour codes impact profit; 5paisa Capital tumbles 7%

BUSINESS

Q3 Results impact: Tata Elxsi shares drop 3% as new labour codes impact profit; 5paisa Capital tumbles 7%

5paisa Capital reported a 24% YoY drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 12.3 crore for the third quarter of FY26.

Weak listing: Yajur Fibres shares list at 20% discount to SME IPO price

BUSINESS

Weak listing: Yajur Fibres shares list at 20% discount to SME IPO price

Yajur Fibres share price: Ahead of listing, the unlisted shares of the company were trading flat at the IPO price with zero grey market premium.

Hindustan Zinc shares jump 6% as silver futures cross Rs 2.8 lakh/kg; silver ETFs at record highs

BUSINESS

Hindustan Zinc shares jump 6% as silver futures cross Rs 2.8 lakh/kg; silver ETFs at record highs

Hindustan Zinc share price: The sharp rise in the precious and industrial metal came after US inflation data boosted hopes for more rates cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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