A short squeeze or sentiment rally? Here’s why SAIL shares surged 14% today
Shares of Steel Authority of India (SAIL) jumped 14% on Wednesday, driven largely by a short squeeze as traders with heavy bearish derivative positions were forced to cover shorts. Extremely high MWPL utilisation and concentrated bets among a few clients amplified the rally as stop-loss triggers accelerated buying pressure.
PFC Q4 Results: Profit rises 24% to Rs 6,325 crore as interest income grows
Power Finance Corp reported a strong rise in fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for FY26, supported by higher interest income, improved fee income and a reversal in impairment provisions. Lower credit costs and steady growth in core lending operations helped the state-run power sector financier deliver improved profitability despite higher finance costs.
SBI extends fall to 20% from peak after Q4 NIMs contraction rattles investors
SBI shares have fallen over 20% from their peak after Q4 earnings revealed margin contraction and a sequential drop in net interest income. Despite this, brokerages maintain a positive outlook, citing strong fundamentals and recommending a ‘Buy’ rating with revised price targets.
Manappuram Finance, IIFL Finance, other stocks rally up to 11% as gold prices soar after import duty hike
Shares of gold financiers Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance rallied sharply after the government raised import duty on gold to 15%, triggering a surge in domestic gold prices. Higher gold prices improve collateral value for gold loans, potentially boosting lending demand and benefiting companies focused on gold-backed financing businesses.
HFCL, Ideaforge, among 10 smallcap stocks that more than doubled in the first 25 sessions of FY27
The shares of CIAN Agro Industries, Indo Tech Transformers, HFCL, Ideaforge Technology and others more than doubled in the first 25 sessions of FY27 which began on April 1 this year. This came while benchmark index Sensex jumped 7% during the period, recovering some losses after the sharp selloff in March triggered by the skyrocketing […]
Cipla Q4 Results: Profit falls 55% YoY to Rs 555 crore; co declares Rs 13/sh dividend
Cipla Ltd announced a significant 55% year-on-year drop in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching Rs 555 crore. This contrasts with Rs 1,222 crore reported in the same period last year. The company’s Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 13 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Rupee hits all-time low of 95.74 vs USD as outflows wipe comfort from gold duty hike
The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low on Wednesday, falling 0.1% to 95.7450 per dollar. This decline was driven by consistent overseas debt repayments and importer hedging, overshadowing any relief from increased duties on precious metal imports. The ongoing U.S.
Vodafone Idea shares jump 7% as telco set to consider fundraise on May 16. What lies ahead?
Vodafone Idea shares surged 7% to a four-month high after announcing a board meeting on May 16 to consider a fundraise via equity and warrants. This follows a significant reduction in its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues by the government, boosting investor confidence.
Hindustan Zinc shares surge 5% as silver prices near Rs 3 lakh/kg after import duty hike; Vedanta shares jump 4%
Government has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15 percent. This move has caused precious metal prices to surge. Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta shares saw significant jumps following the announcement. The government aims to curb imports and stabilize the rupee. Hindustan Zinc, India’s largest silver producer, is expected to benefit from higher silver […]
Gold and silver ETFs rally up to 15% after government raises import duty. What should investors do?
Gold and silver ETFs rallied on Wednesday after prices of the precious metals surged on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India, following goivernemt announced higher import duties. Most gold and silver ETFs logged broad gains, while experts urged investors to avoid timing the spike and instead use SIPs to navigate the volatility.