Swiggy gets another buy call, this time from Nomura, with Rs 550 target price

Swiggy’s stock receives a ‘buy’ rating from Nomura, setting a target price of Rs 550, citing disciplined execution and improved breakeven visibility. Ongoing product innovations like Bolt are helping Swiggy gain market share against Zomato. Motilal Oswal also upgraded Swiggy to ‘BUY’, anticipating multiple tailwinds and raising food delivery growth estimates for FY26-27.

Vikram Solar shares zoom 7% after securing 336 MW module supply order from L&T

Vikram Solar’s shares are set to gain attention following a significant 336 MW high-efficiency solar module order from Larsen & Toubro Construction. The modules, utilizing advanced Hypersol G12R N-type technology, will be deployed in Gujarat’s Khavda Renewable Energy Park. This project is expected to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of solar energy.

Anand James’ weekly market playbook: Nifty, autos, and stocks on his radar

Anand James from Geojit Investments analyzes Nifty’s new expiry, noting high contract volumes and volatility. He observes FII shorts capping gains despite GST optimism and DII bullishness. Auto sector’s rally may face profit booking, while M&M remains bullish. Top stock picks for the week are TDPOWERYS and FIRSTCRY, with specific targets and stop-loss levels.

Dividend stock investing: How ICICI Prudential MF’s Mittul Kalawadia balances growth with yields

ICICI Prudential AMC’s dividend yield strategy, led by Mittul Kalawadia, balances yield sustainability with growth potential across market caps. The fund dynamically adjusts sector exposure based on business cycles and valuations, focusing on long-term wealth creation. This approach has delivered strong returns, making it a core component for investors seeking diversified equity allocation.

Oil prices climb as OPEC+ agrees to raise output at slower pace from October

Oil prices saw a slight increase in early trading following OPEC+’s decision to moderately raise output from October, a response to anticipated weaker global demand. This decision, while surprising given potential winter oversupply, contrasts with larger previous monthly increases. Market sentiment is also influenced by potential U.S. sanctions on Russia and ongoing geopolitical tensions, including […]

Asian stocks gain on rate cut optimism, yen dives after Ishiba resigns

Following weak U.S. jobs data, stocks rose amid expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, while the dollar weakened. Japan’s yen declined due to political uncertainty after Prime Minister Ishiba’s resignation, raising concerns about future monetary policy. Gold prices remained near record highs as investors awaited U.S. inflation data and monitored political developments in France.

Sebi may ease FPI entry with ‘automatic window’ to boost capital inflows

Sebi plans to ease Foreign Portfolio Investors entry into India. The regulator will consider an automatic window for simplified registration. This move aims to boost ease of business amid ongoing equity exits. The automatic window will cover 70% of registered FPIs. Sebi will also review quota for domestic insurance firms in IPO anchor books.

Banks’ lending to brokers surged on rising market activity

Institutional lending to stockbrokers witnessed a significant surge of 28% in FY25, fueled by increased trading activity and greater investor participation in the equities market. Punjab National Bank experienced the most substantial growth, while ICICI Bank remained the leading lender. Conversely, State Bank of India reduced its exposure to this sector during the same period.