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Lovable Lingerie’s dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
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Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
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NSE becomes world’s sixth largest bourse with $47 billion m-cap
The National Stock Exchange of India has recently reached an impressive market capitalisation nearing $47 billion. Shares began trading at ₹1,800, slightly above the issue price of ₹1,785. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 43 times, it outperforms many global exchanges. Experts predict a strong growth in India’s capital markets, estimating an annual cash market turnover…
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Reliance to raise Rs 10,000 crore next week as companies rush to tap surplus bank liquidity
Reliance Industries Limited is planning to raise ₹10,000 crore next week through a ten-year maturity bond. Other firms, including Adani Airport Holdings, will raise significant funds as well this Friday. The increasing number of companies tapping debt indicates the surplus liquidity in the banking system. This trend is occurring ahead of the Reserve Bank of…
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Lower commissions could push Policybazaar into insurance manufacturing: Yashish Dahiya
PB Fintech is evaluating the possibility of entering insurance manufacturing as distribution commissions may decrease significantly. The proposed commission caps by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of India could impact the economic viability of their current distribution model. While these changes might make manufacturing more attractive, the company emphasizes the need for regulatory clarity. Additionally, PB…
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Credit card spending falls 2.8% in August as new card additions slow
In August, credit card spending decreased by 2.8% to ₹2.02 lakh crore from July’s ₹2.08 lakh crore. While year-on-year spending saw an increase of 5.9% compared to August 2025, the trend indicates moderation. Additionally, banks added 1.19 million new credit cards, down 5.6% from July’s figures. This brings the total credit card tally to 124.1…
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Stocks in news: Waaree Energies, PB Fintech, Lemon Tree Hotels and Dr Lal PathLabs
Indian equity markets saw significant declines, with the NSE Nifty 50 index dropping by over 380 points. PB Fintech experienced a sharp 36% plunge after regulatory changes. Waaree Energies expanded into the specialty gases business to supply semiconductor manufacturers. Dr Lal PathLabs approved the acquisition of a majority stake in SN Genelab Private Ltd. Several…
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Pre-market action: Here’s the trade setup for today’s session
Benchmark Nifty declined by 1.6% due to rising global uncertainties and elevated crude prices. Analysts predict weakness in Indian equities amid geopolitical tensions and market fluctuations. The immediate support level for the index is identified at 23,000, with resistance at 23,200. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth Rs 5,027 crore, while domestic investors bought shares…
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Sebi approves new rules to widen investment avenues
The board of Sebi has sanctioned new regulations aimed at portfolio managers, paving the way for innovative investment avenues. These guidelines enable investments in mutual funds, international securities, and diverse commodity derivatives. Portfolio managers now have the flexibility to direct client funds towards mutual fund direct plans and initial public offerings.
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Dalal Street slumps on oil spike, bond rout & Irda jolt
The US 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5.10%, while Brent crude remained above $102 a barrel, raising concerns over global liquidity, inflation and India’s import bill.