Stocks to buy today: Nykaa, GAIL among top 9 trading ideas for February 5, 2025

The Indian market is expected to trade higher on Wednesday, following positive global cues. The Nifty50 closed 378 points up at 23,739 on Tuesday, with the India VIX dropping 2.33%. Technical indicators suggest a bullish trend, with resistance at 23,800–23,850 and support at 23,400–23,450. Experts recommend buying stocks like L&T Technology, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and […]

ITC Hotels to be removed from Sensex and BSE indices today

ITC Hotels share price: The newly demerged entity made its debut on the NSE and BSE at Rs 180 and Rs 188 per share, respectively, giving it a market valuation of Rs 39,126.02 crore at the time of listing. Since then, its valuation has decreased to Rs 34,266.48 crore.

Tata Power shares in focus after Q3 profit rises 10% YoY to Rs 1,188 crore

Tata Power reported a consolidated net profit increase of 10% year-on-year, reaching Rs 1,188 crore for Q4 2024, driven by higher revenues. The company plans to explore opportunities in small modular nuclear reactors, with a current operational clean energy capacity of 6.7 GW and 10 GW in progress.

CONCOR, Sun Pharma among 6 stocks set to trade ex-dividend on Thursday. Last day to buy

State-owned Container Corporation of India, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and four other companies will be the focus as February 6 is set as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for dividend payouts. Investors must purchase shares by February 5 to qualify. Dividends from these companies are a significant component of total shareholder returns.

Asian Paints flags weak urban demand as Q3 earnings fade

Raw material costs stood at 57.7% of the consolidated revenues-higher than the year-ago level of 56.5%. Other expenses, too, climbed to make up 16.2% of the revenues-much higher than the y-o-y level of 14.8%. These increased expenses, and a less favourable product mix, dented profitability.

Spandana Sphoorty Financial downgraded by CareEdge, ICRA after Q3 results

CareEgde Ratings: CareEdge and ICRA downgraded Spandana Sphoorty Financial’s debt ratings after weak Q3 results. The microfinance firm faced covenant breaches, early redemptions, and rising NPAs, posting ₹601 crore losses in FY25. Loan write-offs reached ₹971 crore, increasing credit costs.