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Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Rs 1 Lakh Invested In This Stock Nearly 7 Years Ago Is Now Worth Over Rs 53 Lakh

HBL Engineering shares have risen from around Rs 15 in 2019 to around Rs 800, while consolidated profit rose from Rs 26.2 crore in FY20 to Rs 814.9 crore in FY26

WhatsApp Business users face new messaging charges from October 1: Will customers also pay?

The company has announced a new pricing structure for businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform in India, which will come into effect from October 1, 2026.

Nifty 50 down 13.5% in 2026, set for worst year in 15 years: Key factors weighing on market sentiment

The Nifty 50 index is facing its first annual decline since 2011, primarily due to weak global factors and ongoing selling by overseas investors. High oil prices and uncertain…

CPP Investments invests ₹3,000 cr in Prestige Hospitality Ventures

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has acquired a 27% stake in Prestige Hospitality Ventures for ₹3,000 crore, marking its first direct investment in India's hospitality sector…

IPO & Listings

Trade Setup For Sept 30: Nifty Support Slips To 22,600 As Weakness Persists

However, a decisive break below 22,600 could intensify selling pressure. Chouhan expects the index to potentially slip towards 22,50022,400 if the support gives way.

Noel Tata raises key Tata Sons listing concern: What if a group company gets into trouble?

Why we avoid listing is that we believe that it will fundamentally change the way the company has and the group has been run over the last 150 years, says Noel tata

Maruti Suzuki vs TVS Motor vs Mahindra: Which auto stock to buy ahead of festive season? Check target price

Motilal Oswal remains bullish on OEM auto stocks like Maruti Suzuki, TVS, and M&M due to increased vehicle sales ahead of the festive season. Car volumes saw a 20.4% rise…

MARUTI

India's Golden Women: Five Of Six Asian Games 2026 Golds Won By Female Athletes So Far

India's women athletes have won gold in cricket, shooting and athletics, with Neeru Dhanda becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games individual gold.

KKR buys majority stake in Cisternina Logistics

The KKR investment will support Cisternina’s proposed acquisition of Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd’s liquid storage terminal and rail business, as well as its expansion through further…

Infrastructure

Tata Electronics grows into strategically important arm of the Tata Group

From assembling iPhones to building semiconductor facilities, Tata Electronics has grown rapidly, with revenue rising from ₹1.9 crore in FY22 to ₹1.31 trillion in FY26

Transport Corporation buyback approved: From price per share to record date - what investors need to know

Transport Corporation of India announced its first-ever equity share buyback of up to 15.62 lakh shares at ₹960 each, totaling ₹150 crore. The buyback represents 2.03% of total…

Corporate Actions

Mumbai Weather Alert: IMD Issues Three-Hour Warning; IndiGo, Akasa, Other Flights Affected

The combination of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds could lead to temporary disruptions to road and air traffic, particularly if rainfall intensifies again.

Following SC order on forensic audit, IHH may raise Fortis stake to 51%

IHH says India remains a key strategic market as it plans to deepen its Fortis investment, despite a Supreme Court-ordered forensic audit into past transactions

Governance

Asian Games 2026: Pooja Singh Wins High Jump Bronze As India Add Another Athletics Medal

The 19-year-old cleared 1.84m to finish third in the women’s high jump final in Nagoya.

Nifty sees worst September series in 25 years. What does October hold?

Nifty posted its worst September derivatives series in 25 years, falling 6.7% and breaching its 200-week moving average. Foreign selling, elevated crude, a weak rupee and rising…

3 outlets

High derivatives activity lead to swings in Indian market on expiry day

Nifty's half-yearly reshuffle and monthly expiry send volumes into overdrive

Markets ride expiry-day seesaw as derivatives swings jolt Nifty

Nifty's half-yearly reshuffle and monthly expiry send volumes into overdrive

Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G Launched In India With 6,000mAh Battery, 50MP Camera: Price, Specs

The Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G runs Android 16 with one major OS upgrade, two years of security updates and Vayu AI, while offering IP64 protection against dust and splashes.

Energy Transition

India Crosses 50% Milestone In Sustainable Aviation Fuel Readiness: Boeing-RSB Report

India is also committed to joining the International Civil Aviation Organization's CORSIA programme from 2027, adding another policy dimension to its efforts to reduce aviation…

Oppo K14 Plus Debuts In India: 144Hz AMOLED Display, IP69K Rating, Starts At Rs 29,999

Oppo K14 Plus packs an 8,000mAh battery, 144Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 7360 Max chip and 50MP OIS camera, with IP69K, IP69, IP68 and IP66 ratings.

Energy Transition

Only 62 mn invest in MFs despite 500-550 mn UPI users in India: EY report

Investable household assets rose to nearly $5.2 trillion in FY25, while individual investors' share of the Indian equity market reached a two-decade high of 18.7%

IHH plans to raise Fortis stake to 51%, expand capacity to 10K beds by 2031

Malaysia-based IHH Healthcare has announced plans to hike its stake in Fortis Healthcare to 51 per cent over the next three to five years and expand total capacity to around…

Governance

CoinSwitch swings to profitability in FY26 as crypto platform’s revenue climbs 150% to Rs 324 crore

CoinSwitch achieved profitability based on Adjusted EBITDA for FY26, with revenue growth of 150%. The company's revenue reached Rs 324.19 crore, leading to an Adjusted EBITDA…

Quarterly Results

New Foreign Car Companies Aren't Localising | The Reason Why

VinFast, Tesla and BYD highlight a shift in India's auto industry, with newer entrants weighing imports, assembly and partnerships against deep localisation.

Asian Games 2026: India End Athletics Gold Drought With Women's 4x400m Relay Triumph; Bronze For Men In 4x400m Relay

Vithya Ramraj, Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma and Prachi clocked 3:29.69 to beat Bahrain and China and secure women's 4x400m relay gold.

Gold slips below ₹1.5 lakh per 10g in Delhi for the first time in 2 months

Gold falls ₹1,400 to ₹1.486 lakh per 10g in Delhi as weak local demand and a stronger US dollar weigh on prices

Asian Games 2026: India Win 4x100m Mixed Relay Bronze, Set New National Record

The Indian quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Sneha Shanuvali, Animesh Kujur and Harita Bhadra clocked 41.06 seconds to finish third in the final.

Shaktikanta Das flags need to cut India's oil import dependence, cites Rs 84,000-crore offshore push

The Union Cabinet had in July approved the Samudra Manthan, National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore through 2030-31

TVS Motor leases 529,533 sq ft office space in Bengaluru for 10 years

The 10-year lease at Gardencity IT Park in Hebbal commenced on September 22, with monthly rent of about ₹4.7 crore; Colliers advised on the transaction

India’s economy resilient, but Nifty falls 13% YTD: Why markets and macro are telling different stories

Despite robust GDP growth of 7.8%, India's Nifty 50 index has plummeted 13% YTD, highlighting a stark divergence between economic strength and market performance. What explains it?