Duroflex, Premier Industrial Corporation, 3 more companies get Sebi nod to launch IPO
Securities and Exchange Board of India approved IPO plans of Premier Industrial Corporation, Duroflex Limited, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition and Om Power Transmission. Issues include fresh equity and offer-for-sale components, with proceeds earmarked for expansion, capex, working capital and partial promoter exits.
Morgan Stanley said to consider $500 million India fund, shifts some assets
Morgan Stanley Investment Management is exploring shifting eight India healthcare assets into a continuation vehicle, targeting $500 million from investors. Investments include Omega Hospitals and RG Scientific, reflecting rising secondary-market activity, according to Jefferies Financial Group data.
EIL Q3 profit soars over 3x YoY to Rs 302 crore
State-owned Engineers India Ltd (EIL) reported an over 3-fold on-year jump in net profit to Rs 302 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong execution and higher revenues.
Cut the noise, back conviction: Madhusudan Kela on investing through volatility
Market veteran Madhusudan Kela advises investors to focus on wealth creation and ignore market noise, viewing volatility as an opportunity. He emphasizes the importance of identifying resilient Indian entrepreneurs and the power of compounding for long-term gains, highlighting the growing role of domestic retail investors.
AI-led selloff weighs on markets, but earnings revival could shift mood: Vinit Sambre
Despite a recent global AI-driven market shift, domestic equities are poised for recovery. Improved Indian macros, including interest rate and tax benefits, are creating a constructive outlook. Experts highlight the need for renewed earnings growth, with banking and consumer discretionary sectors expected to lead the charge. Valuations are seen as reasonable, with a focus on […]
Kumar Rakesh bets on select IT names amid AI-led volatility
AI’s impact on India’s IT sector is unfolding in two phases: near-term automation causing deflationary pressure, followed by longer-term business transformation creating inflationary opportunities. Analyst Kumar Rakesh suggests markets may be overreacting to the front-loaded disruption, with a potential neutral long-term outcome.
AI disruption, metal momentum and defence opportunity: Ajay Bagga maps the market landscape
Market expert Ajay Bagga advises caution on Indian IT due to AI disruption, favoring a constructive view on metals and long-term optimism for defence and autos. He stresses differentiating short-term volatility from structural trends, highlighting AI’s rapid evolution and the need for concrete IT use cases before investor confidence returns.
HUL shares down 3% as Q3 PAT falls 30% YoY to Rs 2,118 crore
Hindustan Unilever’s shares fell 2.5% after reporting a 30% drop in Q3 FY26 net profit from continuing operations to Rs 2,188 crore. Despite this, overall net profit surged 121% to Rs 6,603 crore due to one-off portfolio transformation impacts. Revenue from continuing operations saw a 5.6% year-on-year increase.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Not rock-bottom yet, but India looks attractive vs mid-2024 excesses: Rahul Singh
Indian stock markets are showing more reasonable valuations after recent volatility. This positioning is expected to attract emerging market investment flows. Earnings growth is showing signs of revival across various sectors. Investors are advised to consider a broader range of commodities beyond gold and silver. Opportunities are emerging in mid and small-cap segments as valuation […]
Negative Breakout: These 14 stocks close below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, 14 stocks’ closing prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on February 12, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock’s price is below its long term trend line. The 200 DMA is used as […]