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Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Nifty’s seven-week losing streak: Is a relief rally next?

History offers hope of a rebound, but the current sell-off is far milder than past seven-week declines, making a sustained recovery harder to call.

Indian markets are not vulnerable: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey remains optimistic even as Sensex, Nifty bleed

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said Indian markets remain resilient despite once-in-a-decade global headwinds, including elevated oil prices and bond yields, citing the…

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'He reminded me that...': As 'Hanuman Ansh' tops ₹400 crore worldwide, producer Anupriya Nagar meets Narayana Murthy

Nagar’s latest Instagram post highlights another notable moment in the film’s journey, this time through her conversation with one of India’s best-known business leaders.

JSW Cement to merge with Shiva Cement, board approves 5:41 swap ratio

JSW Cement Ltd, part of Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group, will merge with its listed subsidiary Shiva Cement, a move that will create a "single unified cement platform" and unlock…

Infrastructure

Nifty rejig: BSE in, Wipro out in index reshuffle - what lies ahead for exchange stock investors? Experts show roadmap

BSE shares fell nearly 4% as it entered the Nifty 50 index, replacing Wipro, which moved to the Nifty Next 50. Analysts offer mixed views on BSE's future, with Macquarie…

WIPROQuarterly Results

Aequs rallies 5%, trades higher for fourth straight day; here's why

The board of directors of Aequs on September 25, 2026, approved the preferential issue of up to 28.07 million warrants, to the Promoter Group, aggregating approximately ₹650 crore.

Promoter Activity

Tata Sons merger proposal faces questions from Tata Trusts trustees: Report

Trustees of Tata Trusts are questioning a proposed merger involving Tata Sons that could prevent a public listing. They claim no board resolution has approved the merger, and the…

Q2 earnings: Can India Inc repeat Q1, or will Q3 erase the base-effect tailwind?

India Inc is likely to see a dip in earnings performance for Q2 in comparison to Q1, with analysts forecasting a growth slowdown of roughly 13-14%. Rising costs and margin…

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Who is Dhanraj Nathwani, Ambani family confidante tapped by Samajwadi Party for UP Rajya Sabha poll

With a resume spanning business, cricket administration, and now politics, Dhanraj Nathwani's nomination has triggered speculation about SP's strategy and possible…

Will RBI rate hikes intensify selloff in bank stocks? Analysts explain why fears may be overdone

Bank shares have endured steep declines as investors brace for imminent interest rate hikes from the RBI. Some analysts suggest that the recent selloff may be excessive…

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Upper circuit bonanza! STL Networks, Sterlite Tech rally 5% - What's fuelling surge and what lies ahead for investors

STL Networks and Sterlite Technologies shares rose nearly 5% on September 30, driven by optimism surrounding new contracts, including a major order from Railtel Corporation worth…

As brands demand more ads, Omnicom turns India into a ‘content factory’

As AI speeds up and lowers the cost of ad production, Omnicom Production is moving more global work to India, where its teams are scaling content across multiple markets and…

Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam In Delhi Riots UAPA Case

The Delhi High Court denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the UAPA case linked to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots.

Jefferies stock recommendation India: Multibagger defence stock jumps 600% in 5 years! Brokerage sees 43% more upside

Jefferies stock recommendation India: The global brokerage believes that nearing Tejas Mk1A deliveries a positive development for the multibagger defence stock

Defence

Sun TV Share Price On A September Sprint: Up Over 30% In A Month, What's Fueling The Rally?

Sun TV has a market capitalisation of around Rs 21,000 crore, making the valuation of its cricket and core television businesses an important part of how investors assess the…

GE Shipping rides high freight rates, builds cash for the next cycle

GE Shipping is benefitting from elevated freight rates and limited time-charter exposure, while its ₹8,000 crore cash reserve gives it room to make counter-cyclical fleet…

US 30-yr yield rises to highest level since 2002: What this means for rupee

̌US 30-year Treasury yield hits its highest level since 2002 amid inflation concerns and higher oil prices

Monetary Policy

Rs 80 Lakh To Rs 2.5 Crore: The Residential Price Band Driving New Housing Supply

Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) launched the most homes, about 37,500 units, up 27% year-on-year, with over 30% priced above Rs 1.5 crore.

Mandaadi Box Office Collection Day 20: Soori-Starrer Sees Dip, Eyes Rs 100 Crore India Net

'Mandaadi' earned Rs 1.22 crore net in India on Day 20, taking its total India net collection to Rs 92.87 crore. Its India gross stands at Rs 108.36 crore.

Landmark Cars To Co-Fund Used Cars With OLX, Target Pan-India Expansion: Aryamann Thakker

The company plans to use the partnership to build a larger pre-owned car business, although used cars currently remain a relatively small contributor to Landmark Cars' overall…

Festive crash ahead? Nifty bulls stare at 4 bearish signs as October series begins

Nifty enters the October series after a 6.7% fall in the September series, its worst in 25 years. Foreign investors sold Rs 25,662 crore of Indian equities, while bearish futures…

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STL Networks shares jump 5% after emerging as L1 bidder for RailTel contract worth Rs 250 crore

STL Networks shares rose 5% after emerging as the lowest bidder for a Rs 249.8 crore RailTel contract to deploy cloud infrastructure at data centre and disaster recovery sites.…

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Buying baby food in Maharashtra? Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA bans ads, freebies and influencer promotions

The directive, issued by Commissioner of Food Safety Tukaram Mundhe, came into force immediately, and violations can attract prosecution with fines of up to ₹10 lakh.

KSB shares rally 7% after securing Rs 118 crore export order for boiler feed pumps

KSB shares gained 7% after the company secured a $12.4-million export order from Dangote Projects Free Zone Enterprise for 18 boiler feed pump packages.

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India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Live Streaming, Telecast, Probable XI, Venue, Head-To-Head And More

India face West Indies in the 2nd ODI in Guwahati today, looking to seal the series after an eight-wicket win in the opener.

KPI Green Energy gains 4% after ₹2,410 crore wind asset acquisition

The transaction is expected to close by 28 February 2027. The scale of the project stands 507.9 MW of operational wind capacity, 301.4 MW held by AEPL and 206.5 MW by NWPL

Molbio Diagnostics shares rally 9% as Jefferies initiates 'high conviction top pick' call for recently listed stock. Why is it bullish?

Molbio Diagnostics shares jumped after Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and named it a high-conviction top pick. The brokerage set a Rs 1,600 target price, implying…

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Cupid shares surge 17% in 2 days to record high; what's behind sharp rise?

The multibagger stock will enter the small-cap index as part of the Nifty semi-annual rejig. According to Nuvama Alternative &Quantitative Research, Cupid could see inflows of…

Metals relief rally: As investors count losses, six stocks trading at 52-week highs; price targets and more

The metal sector has created immense wealth for investors at a time when Sensex and Nifty have fallen up to 14% in two years.

Venu Srinivasan challenges Noel Tata’s chairmanship of Tata Trusts, seeks scrutiny of perpetual trustee status

Tata boardroom tussle: Venu Srinivasan is learnt to have questioned the appointment and continued status of Noel Tata as a perpetual trustee.