Juniper Hotels shares rise 2% on proposed Rs 248 crore acquisition of Novotel Imagicaa

Juniper Hotels shares rose on Thursday after the company proposed acquiring the operating Novotel Imagicaa hotel in Maharashtra for Rs 248 crore. The 287-key property, located in Khopoli, spans around 11 acres and includes restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Juniper’s presence in the Mumbai-Pune corridor.

Positive Breakout: These 7 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty200 pack, seven stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200-day moving averages (DMA) on September 16, 2026, according to StockEdge’s technical scan data. The 200-day moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend of a stock. As long as a stock’s price remains above its […]

New UPI MDR Explained: Impact on mutual funds, brokers & investors

The implementation of a new 0.02% merchant discount rate will influence certain UPI transactions, including one-time contributions to mutual funds and topping up broker wallets. Notably, recurring SIPs using UPI AutoPay will remain exempt from this fee. Discount brokerage firms may see a rise in operational costs, which could lead to indirect cost implications for […]

Bond yields could rise to 7.5% on crude, inflation and global debt costs

Domestic bond yields may rise as much as forty-five basis points. Elevated crude prices and rising inflation expectations weigh on sentiment. The Reserve Bank of India’s open market operation sales will increase bond supply. This action drains surplus liquidity from the financial system. Bond traders anticipate yields could reach around seven point five zero percent.

Retail investors pull Rs 5,674 crore from stocks, invest Rs 12,618 crore into IPOs

Indian retail investors sold equities in July and August. They then invested heavily in primary market IPOs during this period. This shift occurred after significant buying in the previous quarter. Analysts suggest this is a tactical allocation change for profit booking. Strong IPO activity and listing gains are attracting this capital.