Why CEA Anantha Nageswaran says India is facing a ‘Live Balance of Payments Stress Test’
India faces significant external sector challenges due to rising oil prices, foreign investor exits, and a weakening rupee. Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran describes this as a “live balance of payments stress test,” highlighting pressure on imports, currency stability, and foreign exchange flows. The situation is exacerbated by heavy oil import dependence and regional […]
IPO investors brace for 73 lock-in expiries worth $34 billion
India’s stock market is set for a wave of IPO lock-in expiries over the next three months, with shares worth $34 billion from 73 recently listed companies becoming eligible for trading, according to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research. The expiry only makes these shares tradable and does not necessarily mean shareholders will sell them.
Urban Company among 8 smallcaps with promoter stake cuts in March qtr
JM Financial in its latest ‘strategy’ report listed out companies which saw a fall in promoter shareholding in the January-March quarter of the financial year 2026. Hindustan Zinc and IRFC were the two large-cap companies, while BHEL, Lloyds Metals, Coromandel International and Vishal Mega Mart were the four midcap companies which were part of the […]
FIIs cut allocation in the top 10 bluechip stocks. Time to worry?
Foreign institutional investors have significantly reduced their allocation to India’s top blue-chip stocks, nearly halving their exposure in the last four years. This shift is part of a global capital reallocation, with India losing ground to markets like Taiwan and South Korea, driven by AI-led investment narratives.
Missed the bus? 11 penny stocks that delivered 10,000%+ gains
Eleven penny stocks have delivered over 10,000% returns since May 2021, transforming Rs 1 lakh into over Rs 21 crore for some investors. These rallies were fueled by sectors like power, defence, and infrastructure, alongside a surge in retail participation. However, experts caution about the extreme risks associated with these volatile, thinly traded stocks.
Laurence Balanco flags 5% downside risk for Nifty amid global yield surge
Global financial markets are experiencing a risk-off shift driven by rising sovereign bond yields, impacting equities and commodities. Market strategist Laurence Balanco notes that bond yields, not oil, are now the primary risk signal, tightening liquidity and pressuring risk assets. This trend is particularly evident in technology and semiconductors, with potential downside risks emerging as […]
Small & midcaps tumble! Hindustan Copper, Devyani, PI Industries, other stocks fall up to 7%
Smallcap and midcap stocks came under pressure on Wednesday as broader markets weakened amid a record low rupee, elevated bond yields, and cautious investor sentiment. Several stocks across sectors declined sharply after earnings and valuation concerns, while rising inflationary pressures fuelled worries over possible earnings downgrades for Q1FY27.
Mankind, other pharma stocks rally up to 7%; Nifty Pharma scales fresh peak. What lies ahead?
Pharma stocks surged on Wednesday, supported by strong earnings and a weakening rupee, even as Sensex and Nifty traded lower. The Nifty Pharma index rebounded from early losses to rise nearly 1%, crossing the 25,000 mark and hitting a fresh 52-week high of 25,043.
GE Vernova T&D India shares jump 8% after Q4 profit surges 89% YoY to Rs 352 crore
GE Vernova T&D India shares jumped after the company posted a strong Q4FY26 performance. Net profit surged 89% year-on-year to Rs 352 crore, while revenue rose 42% to Rs 1,640 crore. EBITDA also climbed 77% to Rs 440 crore, supported by robust operational growth and strong order inflows.
BPCL shares fall 2% despite 28% YoY jump in Q4 net profit to Rs ,5625 crore
Bharat Petroleum Corporation shares slipped despite the company reporting a 28% year-on-year rise in Q4FY26 consolidated net profit to Rs 5,625 crore. Revenue from operations increased 6.3% to Rs 1.35 lakh crore during the quarter.