Footwear stocks rise up to 7% as GST slashed to 5% on pairs below Rs 2,500

Footwear company stocks surged following the GST Council’s decision to reduce the GST rate on shoes priced up to Rs 2,500 from 12% to 5%. This tax cut, effective September 22, is anticipated to boost demand, particularly in semi-urban and rural markets, leading to investor optimism and significant gains for companies like Campus Activewear, Liberty […]

Sequent and Viyash Life merger plan gets shareholder approval

The proposed merger of Sequent Scientific and Viyash Life Sciences, backed by Carlyle, has received overwhelming shareholder support. This ₹8,000-crore merger aims to create a global entity, combining Sequent’s animal health focus with Viyash’s human health expertise. Hari Babu Bodepudi, the proposed group CEO, highlights opportunities in animal health generics and leveraging synergies between the […]

Positive Breakout: These 7 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty200 pack, seven stocks’ close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on September 3, 2025, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is […]

Asian stocks rise as weak US jobs fuel Fed bets

Asian equities rose, mirroring Wall Street’s gains, as weak US job openings data fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut. Markets are pricing in a September cut and anticipating at least two reductions this year.

Metal stocks surge as CLSA predicts recovery amid China’s steel capacity cuts

Metal stocks saw gains on Wednesday. CLSA suggests the sector’s downturn might be ending. China’s planned steel capacity reduction could boost Indian metal companies’ profits. Tata Steel and Jindal Steel experienced significant surges. Analysts predict further upsides for metal stocks. The Nifty Metal Index outperformed the benchmark Nifty. Experts highlight potential for sustained rally with […]

Can agro-pesticide stocks sustain their remarkable growth?

Agro-pesticide stocks have surged recently due to rural demand, stable pricing, and strong earnings. While NACL Industries led gains, analysts caution that this rapid growth may not be sustainable. Factors like favorable monsoons and higher MSPs have boosted demand, but investors should monitor rainfall, China’s policies, and raw material costs. Rallis India and Sharda Cropchem […]

Why are mid- and small-cap stocks underperforming despite heavy mutual fund inflows?

Despite substantial inflows into mid- and small-cap funds this year, these segments are underperforming compared to the Nifty 50. Significant share sales by promoters, private equity investors, and increased IPO activity are absorbing much of the investment. This supply, coupled with cautious institutional allocation, is pressuring mid- and small-cap stock performance.

Compliance with insider trading rules moral responsibility: Sebi chief

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized that banks’ management holds a moral responsibility for insider trading compliance, urging stronger internal controls. His remarks follow Sebi’s action against IndusInd Bank’s former CEO and executives for alleged insider trading related to accounting discrepancies. Sebi places responsibility on the board of directors, MDs, and compliance officers to ensure […]