Transrail Lighting shares rally 9% after bagging orders worth Rs 927 crore
Transrail Lighting shares rose nearly 9% after the company secured fresh orders worth Rs 927 crore, taking its financial year order intake to Rs 3,356 crore. However, foreign institutional investors trimmed their stake in the company during the September 2026 quarter.
Why L&T Technology shares jumped 11% to hit the Rs 4,000 level afterQ2 results
L&T Technology Services shares rose sharply past Rs 4,000 after Q2 results beat expectations, driven by margin expansion, AI-led deal wins and strong sustainability business growth. Management expects a stronger second half of FY27, while Motilal Oswal, Nuvama and Nomura raised their target prices but maintained cautious ratings.
Piramal Finance shares jump 4% as Q2 profit rises 67% YoY to Rs 545 crore, NII jumps 35% YoY
Piramal Finance shares rose nearly 4% after Q2 FY27 net profit surged 67% year-on-year to Rs 545 crore. Assets under management grew 24%, while retail disbursements increased 34%. The company strengthened its capital base, expanded AI adoption, improved operational efficiency, and appointed former SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara as Independent Director.
Bajaj Finance shares fall 3% after Q2 results. What Jefferies, Nomura, other brokerages now expect?
Bajaj Finance shares dropped on Wednesday after the NBFC reported a 29% year-on-year rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 6,367 crore. Nomura and Jefferies retained Buy ratings, with Jefferies cutting its target price, while 360 One WAM upgraded the stock to Buy, citing improving risk-reward and strong growth.
Oil Price Today (October 21): Crude oil crosses $110 amid Middle East supply concerns. What lies ahead?
Brent crude futures jumped more than $1 to trade at around $110 per barrel. WTI Crude futures also gained more than a dollar to trade at around $99 per barrel
Jio IPO opens with 22% GMP: Check brokerage views, allotment chances and other details
The Rs 30,213 crore IPO, priced between Rs 1,065 and Rs 1,119 per share, will remain open until October 23. At the upper end of the price band, Jio Platforms is seeking a valuation of Rs 10.3 lakh crore, making it one of India’s most valuable companies.
Rupee to weaken further despite narrower current account deficit
The Indian rupee has depreciated significantly this year and is expected to weaken further due to global conditions. Despite improvements in the current account deficit, ongoing foreign portfolio outflows create pressure on the currency. High crude oil prices continue to inflate the import bill, exacerbating the rupee’s depreciation. Recent interventions by the Reserve Bank of […]
NSE exit triggers sharp slowdown in unlisted share trading
Following the National Stock Exchange’s recent listing, the unlisted share market has encountered a substantial reduction in trading activity, with brokers reporting nearly a 50% drop in average daily transactions. Despite a rise in interest for companies like API Holdings and PPFAS, none compare to the NSE’s allure. Still, investor curiosity persists, hinting at bright […]
Global Market Today: Asian shares, US futures rise on AI-trade revival
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed 0.6% with shares gaining in South Korea and Japan. The Kospi Index rose 1.9%, rebounding after one of the country’s worst IPO debuts on record.
Investing Rs 10 lakh? Experts decode the right mix
Investors are facing challenges in allocating a lump sum investment due to uncertainty in equity markets. Wealth managers suggest a combination of equities, debt, and gold for varying risk appetites. For conservative investors, a safer asset mix is recommended, while moderate and aggressive strategies differ significantly. Allocation strategies are tailored according to individual investor profiles […]