NSE cuts Nifty derivatives lot size to 65, revises contract sizes for other key indices from Dec 30
The National Stock Exchange will reduce Nifty 50 futures and options lot size from 75 to 65, effective December 30, 2025, for contracts expiring thereafter. This revision, also impacting Bank Nifty and other indices, aims to balance contract values. Traders will need to adjust position sizes and margin requirements, while retail investors may find contracts […]
Bajaj Finance Q2 update: AUM grows 24% YoY, deposit book surges over 5%
Bajaj Finance delivered a robust operational performance in Q2 FY26, with Assets Under Management surging 24% year-on-year to Rs 4,62,250 crore. The company expanded its customer base to 110.64 million, adding over 4 million new customers, while new loan bookings jumped 26%. This strong growth follows a 22% profit increase in Q1, underscoring consistent financial […]
F&O Talk| Nifty ends week on a high, closes above 24,800 as pullback rally gains steam. Whats’s ahead? Sudeep Shah weighs in
Markets recovered last week. Nifty and Sensex gained nearly one percent. RBI kept the repo rate unchanged. GDP growth estimates were upgraded. Bank Nifty showed outperformance. Analyst Sudeep Shah provided an outlook. Nifty faces resistance at 25,050-25,100. Bank Nifty targets 56,200 and 57,000. DIIs supported markets amid FII outflows. Banking and PSU sectors lead.
Sebi rolls out validated UPI handles to safeguard investors from cyber frauds
SEBI introduced “Validated UPI handles” and a “SEBI Check” facility to combat cyber fraud. A unified investor app and voluntary trading account freezing were also launched. These steps, with mandated fund upstreaming and finfluencer monitoring, enhance market integrity and investor protection.
Tata Capital IPO to open on October 6; 98% of loan book under Rs 1 crore, says MD
Tata Capital Limited will launch its Initial Public Offering on October 6, 2025. The price band will be set between Rs 310 and Rs 326 per equity share. The subscription window will close on October 8. The offering will comprise 45.58 crore equity shares. This includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale.
FII outflows from Indian markets touch Rs 1.98 lakh cr in 2025; total selling hits Rs 3.19 lakh crore over 21 months
Foreign Institutional Investors have pulled out Rs 1,98,103 crore from Indian equities in 2025. September alone saw Rs 27,163 crore exit. This selling trend has continued for nearly two years, totaling Rs 3,19,313 crore over 21 months. Analysts point to valuation concerns and global allocation shifts. Outflows may slow as valuations stabilize and corporate earnings […]
Concurrent Gainers: 9 small-cap stocks that gained for 5 days in a row
During the last five trading sessions leading up to October 3, the Sensex stayed mostly flat with a mild upward tilt, inching up by just 47 points to close at 81,207. The benchmark index finished in the green on only two of those five sessions (from September 25 to October 3). Despite the broader market’s […]
Concurrent Gainers: 9 small-cap stocks that gained for 5 days in a row
Despite the broader market’s lackluster and somewhat volatile performance, nine small-cap stocks managed to post gains across all five sessions.
Wework India to Infinity Infoway: 5 IPOs that could offer up to 33% return next week
Grey Market Premiums (GMPs) offer a quick snapshot of sentiment, though they are unofficial and not always an indicator of listing-day performance.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 update: Avg deposits up 14% YoY, avg net advances rise 15%
Kotak Mahindra Bank announced strong provisional financial results for the second quarter ending September 30. The bank reported a 14.4% year-on-year growth in average total deposits, reaching Rs 5,10,138 crore, and a 14.6% increase in average net advances. Period-end net advances rose 15.8%, while CASA balances grew 11.2%. Following the announcement, the bank’s shares closed […]