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Venezuela's Caracas Stock Exchange rises nearly 50% in one day: Here's why

BUSINESS

Venezuela's Caracas Stock Exchange rises nearly 50% in one day: Here's why

Venezuela's stock market is now up 74% since President Maduro was captured

This media firm, whose shares rose 89,000% in last 5 years, announces 1:10 stock split

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This media firm, whose shares rose 89,000% in last 5 years, announces 1:10 stock split

The record date for the purpose of split of equity shares shall be decided after obtaining shareholders’ approval, said Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network

IEX shares rise up to 13% on likely APTEL relief on CERC market coupling norms

BUSINESS

IEX shares rise up to 13% on likely APTEL relief on CERC market coupling norms

APTEL observed, 'We were told that this (coupling order) was done only for some officers to make money'

Emmvee Photovoltaic hits 10% upper circuit as Jefferies sees up to 70% upside for stock in next 12 months

BUSINESS

Emmvee Photovoltaic hits 10% upper circuit as Jefferies sees up to 70% upside for stock in next 12 months

Jefferies cited company's early adoption of TOPCon solar cell tech, strong policy tailwinds from domestic content requirements, robust balance sheet as key drivers for growth

Cupid shares rise 9%, extend two-day gains to 26% after falling 36% in two days: Here's why

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Cupid shares rise 9%, extend two-day gains to 26% after falling 36% in two days: Here's why

Fresh buying in Cupid shares was seen after the company shared its Q3 business update in the post-market hours on January 2

Venezuela's Caracas Stock Exchange rises nearly 17% in one day as markets react to US capturing Maduro

BUSINESS

Venezuela's Caracas Stock Exchange rises nearly 17% in one day as markets react to US capturing Maduro

The magnitude of the move suggests investors are interpreting recent developments as a potentially constructive shift for Venezuela’s political and economic outlook

IIT Hyderabad student lands Rs 2.5 crore offer from Jane Street-rival Optiver: All about the HFT firm's India plans

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IIT Hyderabad student lands Rs 2.5 crore offer from Jane Street-rival Optiver: All about the HFT firm's India plans

India and China markets are among those growing rapidly for Optiver, which has more than 2,000 people worldwide, reported Bloomberg last year

Cupid shares, which rose 550% in 1 year, hit 20% lower circuit after being placed under ASM framework: What lies ahead?

BUSINESS

Cupid shares, which rose 550% in 1 year, hit 20% lower circuit after being placed under ASM framework: What lies ahead?

The stock is currently trading below its 20-day EMA, which reflects short-term weakness in price structure, said an analyst

Coal India shares rise 6.5% as company permits direct foreign participation in its e-auction

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Coal India shares rise 6.5% as company permits direct foreign participation in its e-auction

Coal India allows Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal to participate in e-auction

ITC shares fall 14% in two days, here's why GQG's Rajiv Jain called the firm a 'great growth story' two years ago

BUSINESS

ITC shares fall 14% in two days, here's why GQG's Rajiv Jain called the firm a 'great growth story' two years ago

ITC's valuation is 'incredibly attractive' and the stock should see lower double-digit earnings as well, Jaim had said in January 2024

ITC shares fall 10%: Firm may hike cigarette prices by at least 15% to offset new excise duty, says brokerage

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ITC shares fall 10%: Firm may hike cigarette prices by at least 15% to offset new excise duty, says brokerage

This will be a clear negative as volumes will be impacted and concerns would also re-emerge on risk of losing some volumes to illicit industry, says Jefferies

Best year for Eicher in a decade, worst for TCS since 2008: How Indian largecap stocks fared in 2025

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Best year for Eicher in a decade, worst for TCS since 2008: How Indian largecap stocks fared in 2025

Sensex and Nifty gained 9% and 10.5%, respectively, in 2025, underperforming Asian peers and global market indices

Defence stocks rise up to 2% as MoD inks Rs 4,666-cr contracts for battle carbines, torpedoes

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Defence stocks rise up to 2% as MoD inks Rs 4,666-cr contracts for battle carbines, torpedoes

Bharat Forge's shares rise after the company signed its largest small arms contract with the Ministry of Defence worth Rs 1,667 crore for supplying indigenously designed and developed close quarters battle carbines

'Math changes but not discipline,' analysts advise F&O traders amid reduction in lot sizes of four NSE indices

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'Math changes but not discipline,' analysts advise F&O traders amid reduction in lot sizes of four NSE indices

Just because contracts are smaller doesn’t mean one should trade more of them, an analyst advised F&O traders

PSU Bank index rises 2% from day's low as Punjab & Sind Bank board to mull raising up to Rs 3k cr via QIP

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PSU Bank index rises 2% from day's low as Punjab & Sind Bank board to mull raising up to Rs 3k cr via QIP

The bank has announced to the stock exchanges about the Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled to be held on January 21, 2026

IndiGo shares fall nearly 2% as airline sees market share loss, hikes pilot allowance

BUSINESS

IndiGo shares fall nearly 2% as airline sees market share loss, hikes pilot allowance

The hikes, ranging from as little as Rs 25 to Rs 2,000, will be for various allowance categories, including domestic layover, deadhead and night

Reminder for F&O traders: Lot sizes of Nifty, Bank Nifty, two other NSE indices change from tomorrow

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Reminder for F&O traders: Lot sizes of Nifty, Bank Nifty, two other NSE indices change from tomorrow

The Nifty 50 lot size will be revised from 75 to 65, Nifty Bank from 35 to 30, Nifty Financial Services from 65 to 60, and Nifty Midcap Select from 140 to 120

PNB shares fall up to 3% as PSU bank reports Rs 2,434-cr loan fraud against ex-promoters of Srei Group to RBI

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PNB shares fall up to 3% as PSU bank reports Rs 2,434-cr loan fraud against ex-promoters of Srei Group to RBI

The bank has reported a case of borrowing fraud to the RBI against the erstwhile promoters of SEFL and SIFL, amounting to Rs 1,240.94 crore and Rs 1,193.06 crore, respectively

Hindustan Copper shares rise 8%, hit 15-year high as copper scales fresh peak: Should you book profit?

BUSINESS

Hindustan Copper shares rise 8%, hit 15-year high as copper scales fresh peak: Should you book profit?

As India’s demand for critical minerals grows in the renewable-energy and technology sectors, Hindustan Copper continues to be central to the country’s mineral security and long-term resource planning, says HDFC Securities

Defence shares rise for 5th day ahead of DAC meeting today; Paras Defence, Mazagon Dock lead gains

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Defence shares rise for 5th day ahead of DAC meeting today; Paras Defence, Mazagon Dock lead gains

US ordered increased economic pressure on Venezuelan oil shipments and carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government

Kajaria Ceramics shares fall for 7th day even as Emkay says 'buy' amid Rs 20-crore fraud

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Kajaria Ceramics shares fall for 7th day even as Emkay says 'buy' amid Rs 20-crore fraud

While the event has negative implications for the overall governance and controls, the management has handled it effectively; we do not see this event impacting valuations, said Emkay

Bharti and Warburg Pincus announce investment in Haier India, to collectively own 49% stake

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Bharti and Warburg Pincus announce investment in Haier India, to collectively own 49% stake

The new capital infusion will enhance Haier India’s competitiveness across the entire value chain, the firms said.

BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 bn, Castrol India shares rise up to 8%

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BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 bn, Castrol India shares rise up to 8%

Total net proceeds will be fully utilised to reduce net debt, said BP

Ajanta Pharma shares rise 5% on Biocon weight-loss drug marketing pact

BUSINESS

Ajanta Pharma shares rise 5% on Biocon weight-loss drug marketing pact

Biocon will supply Semaglutide to Ajanta Pharma for exclusive marketing in 23 countries and semi-exclusive marketing in three countries across Africa, West Asia, and Central Asia

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