HCC shares crack over 8% on record date for Rs 1,000 crore rights issue
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) shares dropped as the stock turned ex-rights ahead of its ₹999.99-crore rights issue. The company will issue up to 79.99 crore shares at ₹12.50 each, in a ratio of 277 rights shares for every 630 held. The offer opens on December 12 and closes on December 22, with rights renunciation allowed […]
Asit Bhandarkar advises basket approach for investors amid improving valuations
Investors should be selective in exports, financials, and midcaps. Textiles, pharmaceuticals, and IT offer potential. Private and PSU banks show promise with credit growth. Midcaps and smallcaps are showing earnings recovery. Festive season demand is expected to boost future performance. Opportunities exist for long-term investors.
Consumption, Quick Commerce, and Financials: Asit Bhandarkar on where investors should focus
Asit Bhandarkar identifies consumption, financials, and exporters as prime investment areas. Consumption is seen as a medium-term growth story. Financials offer attractive valuations and pristine asset quality. Exporters may also present opportunities. Investors are advised a balanced approach to navigate the current market complexities.
Sebi bans influencer Avadhut Sathe from stock market and orders return of Rs 601 crore
Sebi has cracked down on Avadhut Sathe and his firm, Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy. They are banned from the stock market and must return Rs 601.37 crore. This money was collected from over 3.37 lakh investors. Sathe provided unregistered investment advice and stock tips. Sebi’s investigation covered activities from July 2017 to October 2025.
Positive Breakout: These 9 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, nine stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on December 4, 2025, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is […]
Asian stocks snap three-day gains, Japan leads drop
Asian markets opened lower today. This follows a subdued session on Wall Street. Investors are now keenly awaiting key US inflation data. This report will influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Tech stocks and bonds are under pressure. The market remains cautious ahead of this crucial economic release.
Half of big IPOs since 2023 now trade below issue price, exposing post-listing weakness
A recent analysis reveals that over half of Indian IPOs launched since 2023, with issue sizes of ₹500 crore and above, are now trading below their issue price. This trend challenges the traditional advice of long-term holding, as many companies struggle to sustain post-listing momentum, with some experiencing significant drops in value.
Is Wakefit’s IPO a good long term bet for high-risk investors?
Wakefit Innovations plans to raise over ₹1,288 crore via IPO for expansion and operational needs. The direct-to-consumer home furnishing company, profitable in the six months to September 2025 after prior losses, faces raw material price volatility. Investors with a high-risk appetite can consider the IPO for its long-term potential.
Will a breakout above $60 spark the next leg of global silver rally?
Silver prices are poised for further gains, nearing a historical high. Analysts suggest a 10-15% allocation to precious metals, with silver outperforming gold. Demand from industries and investors is tightening supply. Investors are advised to buy on dips, with potential price targets of $75-80 per ounce. Retail investors should manage exposure due to volatility.
BAT to offload ITC Hotels shares worth Rs 2,948 crore via a block deal
British American Tobacco plans to sell approximately 7% of ITC Hotels shares, valued at around ₹2,948 crore, via a block deal on December 5. The sale, which represents a portion of BAT’s 15.3% stake, will occur at a floor price of ₹205.6 per share. This secondary transaction follows ITC Hotels’ demerger from ITC Limited.