11 penny stocks plunge up to 81% in 6 months
Eleven penny stocks have declined sharply over the past six months, with losses ranging from 49% to 81%. The stocks were identified using a screen of companies with market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, share prices under Rs 20 and minimum recent trading volume of 5 lakh shares, based on ACE Equity data.
How will Nifty, Sensex behave on Monday? US Fed rate hike bets, among 4 factors to drive D-Street action
Indian equities may remain volatile as rising crude prices, elevated global bond yields and renewed US rate-hike bets weigh on sentiment. However, strong FPI inflows, resilient GDP growth, better-than-expected earnings and rupee stability offer some support.
Bank of India Flexi Cap among 5 flexi-cap funds that deliver over 15% annualised return in 3 years
Tata Motors launches tender offer for Iveco Group; deal values company at €3.82 billion
Tata Motors has launched a €14.1-per-share cash tender offer for Iveco Group, valuing the Italian commercial vehicle maker at €3.82 billion. Backed by Iveco’s largest shareholder Exor, the deal targets full acquisition and delisting, amid strong Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales.
ITC’s tobacco business is going cheap but Kotak Institutional Equities thinks market has it wrong
Kotak Securities estimates ITC’s tobacco business is valued at just 11X forward earnings, suggesting potential undervaluation. The brokerage sees stronger growth in non-tobacco businesses and believes splitting ITC’s tobacco and non-tobacco operations could unlock significant shareholder value.
Edelweiss MF’s Altiva Equity Long Short Fund to launch September 10, Radhika Gupta explains strategy
Edelweiss Mutual Fund will launch Altiva Equity Long Short Fund on September 10, targeting consistent large-cap alpha through derivatives. The strategy seeks Nifty 100 outperformance, lower drawdowns and steadier returns, while potentially sacrificing some gains during sharp market rallies.
Bitcoin trades at $79,000, next week’s US inflation data to test rate-cut hopes and crypto valuations
Bitcoin hovered near $79,000 as investors awaited US inflation data for clues on Federal Reserve policy. Softer inflation could revive rate-cut hopes, while hotter data may reinforce higher-for-longer expectations. Ethereum and major altcoins also declined, while institutional crypto demand strengthened through ETF inflows despite recent volatility and mixed macro signals.
HSBC Midcap among 5 midcap funds that delivered over 21% CAGR in 3 years. Do you own any?
Five midcap mutual funds delivered over 21% annualised returns in three years, led by HSBC Midcap at 25.1%. Invesco India, ICICI Prudential, WhiteOak Capital and Edelweiss Mid Cap also featured among top performers.
Abu Dhabi Investment Portfolio: 10 stocks rally up to 107% in CY26
ADIA’s Indian equity portfolio gained 2% in CY26 to Rs 3,792 crore, with six holdings rising 10%-107%. Paras Defence led gains, while Firstsource Solutions, DOMS Industries, Star Cement and Samhi Hotels declined. Jupiter Life Line was newly added.
FII money trail: Where did overseas investors put money in second half of August after $3 billion inflow?
Foreign portfolio investors poured over $3.2 billion into Indian equities in August, marking their strongest monthly inflow since September 2024. Consumer Services led buying, followed by Financial Services and Healthcare, while Telecom and Power continued facing significant FPI outflows.