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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Constant rebalancing destroys the historical relevance of mid-cap indices, Kotak explains in its strategy note

New insights from Kotak Institutional Equities reveal that mid-cap indices, often seen as investment tools, suffer from constant rebalancing and sector concentration, undermining…

UP RERA approves 12 realty projects worth Rs 1,664 cr across six districts

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority has greenlit 12 new projects across six districts, promising an investment of Rs 1,663.85 crore, which substantially enhances…

Capex & Expansion

Top 2 stocks to buy for short-term: IKS Health, PB Fintech by Nagaraj Shetti - Check stop loss, targets

Indian benchmark indices rose on Sept 22 due to falling crude oil prices and easing energy cost concerns, despite ongoing Middle East conflict. Nifty 50 gained 0.5% while Sensex…

Domestic tourism: Nearly 1 in 2 overnight trips in India are for pilgrimage, religious purposes

Pilgrimage and religious travel accounted for 48% of domestic overnight trips in India during the year ended June 2026, making it the leading travel purpose, a MoSPI survey showed.

Kotak Alts raises ₹5,000 crore for private credit, real assets

Kotak Yield & Growth Fund was raised entirely from domestic investors, which includes institutional investors, family offices and Ultra High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNIs)…

Rupee slips as dollar gets Fed hike expectations tailwind

On September 23, the Indian rupee ended weaker at 95.74 against the dollar amid global financial trends. Expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes have increased the…

Nifty reclaims 23,400 as easing oil prices lift sentiment

The domestic equity benchmarks rebounded on Wednesday, supported by signs of easing tensions in the Middle East following US-Iran talks and a continued decline in oil prices. The…

Quick Wrap: Nifty Metal Index gains 2.40%

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Market wrap: Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Titan Company top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Wednesday

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Wednesday, with Nifty rising 0.50% and Sensex gaining 0.40% as buying emerged across sectors. Metal stocks led the gains, while IT stocks…

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Sensex slips over 11,000 points from record high in 10 months; 3 triggers that may fuel the Indian stock market

Sensex today: The 30-stock index hit a new peak of 86,159 on 1 December 2025

Euro Pratik Sales to acquire 56% controlling stake in Fab Wood

Euro Pratik Sales announced that it will acquire a 56% controlling stake in Fab Wood, a South India-focused timber and value-added wood products business. The transaction, with an…

Capex & Expansion

One Point to deliver Centre of Excellence for a leading power utility

The engagement will be delivered from the Company's Navi Mumbai and Indore delivery centres and will cover an integrated customer experience ecosystem comprising customer contact…

Asian Games 2026: India Beat Bangladesh 48-25, Storm Into Men's Kabaddi Semifinals

The win was India's third consecutive victory in the group stage and confirmed a medal for the team as it continues its bid for a ninth men's kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Games.

Air India gains share as Express expands flying in a slowing market

Air India is gaining domestic market share as capacity returns and Air India Express adds flights. But demand is weakening and planes are flying with fewer seats filled…

More than a decade after entering India, Amazon is putting boots on the ground to tackle counterfeits.

As India’s festive shopping season approaches, Amazon is taking its fight against counterfeit products beyond the screen and into the field.

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers closes yield & growth fund at Rs 5,000 crore, raises entire corpus from domestic investors

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers has closed its Kotak Yield & Growth Fund at Rs 5,000 crore, raised entirely from domestic investors. The Category II AIF attracted institutional…

Why can’t India just stop buying Russian crude oil? FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains

FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that India will choose to source its energy requirement from every corner of the world and that which suits India when it comes to availability.

Whirlpool of India stock soars 20% to hit upper circuit on promoter stake sale buzz

Whirlpool of India shares surged 20% to hit the upper circuit at Rs 865.35 after reports indicated promoter Whirlpool Mauritius may sell its entire remaining 39.76% stake. The…

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Glenmark Pharma gets EIR for Goa facility from US FDA

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said that it has received the establishment inspection report (EIR) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its formulations…

Awfis launches 1,00,000 sq. ft premium workspace at Aerocity, New Delhi

Awfis Space Solutions has launched a new centre under its premium workspace portfolio, Elite by Awfis, at Prestige Trade Centre, Aerocity, New Delhi. Spanning ~1,00,000 sq. ft. of…

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Nifty trades tad above 23,450; PSU bank share in demand

At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 364.34 points or 0.49% to 74,893.42. The Nifty 50 index added 124.90 points or 0.54% to 23,453.90.

Recently listed Manipal Payment zooms 20%; Asset Reconstruction soars 10%

Manipal Payment bounced back 26% from its listing day low, while Asset Reconstruction Company (India) recovered 23% on the BSE.

IPO & Listings

Whirlpool Shares Spike 20% On Report Of Promoter Stake Sale Plan

The sharp move came after reports said that Whirlpool Mauritius could exit its remaining holding, with potential buyers said to include large investors and a major multinational…

Promoter Activity

Why S&P, Fitch and Moody’s have all upgraded India’s FY27 growth outlook

India’s stronger-than-expected 7.8% GDP growth in the June quarter has prompted S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Ratings to raise their FY27 growth forecasts. The…

NSE Gets Nod To Trade On Metropolitan Stock Exchange Post Listing On Sept 24

The development comes as exchanges continue to facilitate broader market participation and connectivity across India's capital market ecosystem.

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Asian Games 2026: Deepika Sehrawat's record 9-goal haul powers India to 20-1 win over Thailand

Deepika was virtually unstoppable from penalty corners, converting all nine of her attempts to script a remarkable individual record

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Hurun Rich List 2026: Gautam Adani reclaims top spot as AI adds 15 new entrants, India gets 27 billionaires

Gautam Adani and family have reclaimed the top spot on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, while India’s dollar billionaire count rose to a record 391. AI emerged as a new…

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How Delhi HC's Fortis Healthcare order safeguards investors, making listed firms answerable for promoters' personal debt

The Delhi High Court's order for a forensic audit of Fortis Healthcare raises corporate governance questions about the liability of listed companies related to former promoters'…

Governance

Garware Hi-Tech Films gains on Lubrizol MoU for TPU film solutions

Garware Hi-Tech Films rose 2.46% to Rs 6,521.75 after the company announced a collaboration with Lubrizol for the development and manufacturing of thermoplastic polyurethane…

Capex & Expansion

HAL, Bharat Dynamics, BEML, BEL: Which defence stock to buy for maximum gains amid next expansion phase | Target price

India's defence sector, led by HAL, BEL, and BEML, is set for growth backed by policy support and rising exports. Emkay Global forecasts production at ₹1.8 trillion and exports at…

Defence