Devyani-Sapphire merger: What the 3,000 restaurant deal means for your shares

Devyani International and Sapphire Foods will merge through a near-parity share-swap to create one of India’s largest QSR players with over 3,000 outlets and revenue above Rs 7,800 crore, bringing all KFC and Pizza Hut operations under one operator, with limited arbitrage and equal synergy benefits for shareholders.

SBI, HDFC Bank among Axis Securities 15 stocks to buy in 2026 for up to 54% upside

January 2026 is poised to see significant IPO activity, with five major offerings totaling approximately Rs 18,000 crore expected to test investor appetite. These include prominent companies in AI, renewable energy, coal, lending, and hospitality, signaling a potentially active start to the year for India’s primary market.

Global bull run leaves Dalal Street playing catch-up in 2025

2025 marked a year of sharp divergence in global markets, with overseas equities and precious metals delivering outsized returns, driven by easing financial conditions, strong earnings and risk appetite, while Indian benchmarks underperformed peers despite stable macro fundamentals.

PSU dividend stars: MSTC, Coal India among top 10 stocks in yield chart. Check more

Dividend-focused investors found several public sector stocks delivering attractive income in FY25, with yields calculated on the basis of December 31, 2025 closing prices and restricted to companies that have consistently paid dividends over the last three financial years (FY23–FY25). Here’s the list of top 10 dividend paying PSU stocks:

India bonds dip before debt sale; state supply eyed

Indian government bonds saw a slight dip early Friday. Traders are cautious due to upcoming debt sales and a large state borrowing schedule. New Delhi will sell benchmark 10-year bonds today. Indian states are expected to announce their borrowing plans for January to March. Investors anticipate a record quarterly supply. The Reserve Bank of India […]