Dividends & bonus issues: LIC, Asian Paints among 35 stocks turning ex-record date this week. How many do you own?
Around 35 companies, including LIC, HUL, Asian Paints and IndusInd Bank, have fixed record dates for dividends, bonus issues and buybacks in the upcoming week. Investors must hold shares before the record date to qualify for corporate actions, though additional announcements may follow.
A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’
As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a key market variable. From agriculture and energy to insurance and financials, the weather event could reshape sector outlooks, affect inflation trends and influence investment decisions globally.
Will Sensex, Nifty bounce back on Monday? Iran peace deal risks among 5 factors to drive D-St this week
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, breaking a five-day winning streak. Key factors influencing Dalal Street next week include potential US-Iran peace deal risks, volatile oil prices, a significant sell-off in IT stocks, the rupee’s performance against the dollar, and a return of foreign institutional investors as net buyers. These elements will […]
Will Nifty hit 25,000 this month? Key levels to watch in the week ahead
Nifty eyes a potential up move, with immediate targets at 24,300–24,600, though a dash to 25,000 this month appears uncertain. The IT index remains technically weak, while the defence index shows strong momentum, hitting a 52-week high. Experts recommend buying Radico Khaitan and Redington, citing bullish continuation setups and recovery signs respectively.
Warsh’s gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is significantly reducing the central bank’s communication, particularly “forward guidance” on interest rates. This move, aimed at making markets less reliant on Fed signals, has already caused market volatility. Analysts warn this could lead to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, contrasting with previous chairs who used guidance […]
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Lower volatility signals calm, but resistance looms large
Indian markets concluded the week on a strong note, driven by consistent buying interest and a significant drop in volatility. The Nifty index, while trading within a defined range, showed resilience by defending key support levels. However, a formidable resistance zone overhead suggests a cautious approach. Investors are advised to focus on stock-specific opportunities and […]
NSE’s Rs 30,000 crore IPO set to spotlight exchange’s dominance in Indian markets, dependence on options trading: Zerodha analysis
The National Stock Exchange’s proposed initial public offering (IPO), expected to raise nearly Rs 30,000 crore through an offer-for-sale, could become India’s largest-ever public issue, while also highlighting the exchange’s dominant position in the country’s capital markets and its heavy reliance on derivatives trading revenues, according to an analysis by Zerodha’s Daily Brief.
Jio Platforms plans $3 billion debt reduction from IPO proceeds
Jio Platforms is gearing up for its IPO, planning to allocate a significant portion of the funds to repay nearly $3 billion in external commercial borrowings for its telecom arm. This move aims to slash debt, reduce interest expenses, and bolster the company’s financial standing. The deleveraging will empower Jio to pursue strategic growth in […]
Monsoon risk, younger investor base, and skewed trading activity define NSE outlook: NSE data
India’s 2026 macro outlook will hinge on monsoon performance, while the investor base continues to get younger and more geographically dispersed, and trading activity remains heavily concentrated among large investors, NSE data showed in its latest report.
BSE subsidiary ICCL adopts new brand identity as BSE Clearing
The company said the transition marks a significant milestone in strengthening alignment with parent entity BSE Ltd and reinforces its role within the broader BSE ecosystem.