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‘Discoms’ poor fin health poses risks for traders’
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
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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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Sebi, RBI join hands to make onboarding easier for FPIs
In a proactive move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has teamed up with the Reserve Bank of India to enhance various regulatory procedures. Their primary focus is on making it easier for foreign portfolio investors to enter the market. The launch of the India Market Access portal in September 2025 marked a significant…
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Can October turn the tide for Indian stocks after September rout?
As investors approach October, the landscape is shaped by high crude oil prices, increasing bond yields, and continued foreign selling. Historically, October has favored positive market returns, yet recent downturns could challenge this pattern. With the earnings season on the horizon, corporate profitability, particularly within large-cap stocks, will be under scrutiny.
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Rating upgrades moderate in H1 as India Inc faces multiple headwinds
Rating upgrades moderated in the first half of the financial year as companies faced headwinds from the West Asia conflict, rising crude prices, higher input costs and evolving US tariff measures. Downgrades also declined, though rating agencies cautioned that this may not capture cases where issuers do not cooperate with adverse reviews.
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Claude, New Yorker, Bandcamp: RBI rules leave international card payments in grey area
New regulations from the Reserve Bank of India will mandate reporting of international credit card transactions starting October 1. Consumers may need to provide details on all payments for services purchased abroad, leading to potential compliance challenges. The existing framework lacks clarity on how individuals will report these transactions to banks. While international credit card…
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IPO Rush: 50-plus firms file DRHPs ahead of Sebi deadline
September 2025 marked a significant increase in Draft Red Herring Prospectuses submitted to Sebi with 55 submissions. Companies with a March 31 fiscal year end rushed to file before the September 30 deadline. Failing to meet this deadline could complicate their IPO plans, requiring updated audits and due diligence. The IPO market has surged since…
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Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed as bond yields, oil keep investors on edge
Contracts for the S&P 500 Index rose 0.5% after the underlying gauge erased its gains to close 0.2% lower in the final hours of Wednesday trading. Asian shares edged lower after Micron Technology Inc. gave an upbeat forecast, but warned that rising compensation costs would weigh on profit margins. Alphabet Inc.’s shares rose after Google…
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Hospital stocks slip after SC query on steep cancer drug markups
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India highlighted troubling markups on cancer drugs enforced by hospitals, urging a probe into reports of patients being directed to specific pharmacies for their medications. Following this announcement, the BSE Hospitals Index faced a steep 5% drop, leading to notable losses for industry giants like Apollo Hospitals…
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Stocks in news: Infosys, HDFC Bank, Jio Financial, IRFC, NCC and Blue Dart
Indian equity benchmarks experienced a decline over two sessions due to profit booking and rising oil prices. The Nifty 50 index closed down by 95.75 points, reaching 22,620.45. Jio Financial Services and Allianz Europe B.V. have invested in their joint venture for business operations. Infosys has expanded its partnership with ABN AMRO for AI-driven transformation…