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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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

India salary hikes to stabilise at 8–12% in 2026: Which skills can fetch up to 30%?

India’s salary growth may be cooling, but the premium for scarce skills is rising. While average annual increments are expected at 8–12% in 2026, professionals with specialised…

Vivo V80 India Launch: Date, Expected Price, Battery, Camera And More - What We Know

Vivo is preparing to launch the V80 in India on October 6, bringing a 7,200mAh battery, 144Hz OLED display and ZEISS-powered cameras. Here is what Vivo has confirmed about the…

Energy Transition

Elecon Engineering stock is one of the top gainers in Nifty 500 today - Check share price performance | Do you own it?

Elecon Engineering share price rallied as much as 10% on NSE, making it one of the top gainers in Nifty 500 index on Wednesday.

E-2W maker Ultraviolette raises $85 mn to scale production, expand presence

Ultraviolette Automotive has raised USD 85 million in a funding round led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures as it looks to scale up production of its existing and upcoming products…

GE Vernova’s order book faces a revenue conversion test

The Barmer HVDC project has lifted GE Vernova T&D India’s backlog to nearly five times FY26 revenue, but slow execution and a softer order pipeline put the focus on…

Quarterly Results

India ranks 4th among countries worst hit by heat-related deaths due to Super El Nino. Here's how

More than 451,000 heat deaths projected from Super El Niño with India projected to see more than 15,800 deaths between Sep 2026 and Feb 2027 compared to a normal year

Tips Music Ltd spurts 2.75%, rises for fifth straight session

Tips Music Ltd is quoting at Rs 680, up 2.75% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 16.73% in last one year as compared to a 6.42% slide in NIFTY and a 1.72%…

IndiGo Again Tops Domestic Aviation With 65% Market Share In August; Air India Group Second

This came as India's domestic air passenger traffic declined 6.34% year-on-year to 1.21 crore in August, amid a broader moderation in air travel demand.

Irumudi Box Office Collection Day 33: Ravi Teja Starrer Enters Final Leg, Can It Reach Rs 200 Crore?

'Irumudi' bounced back on Day 33 with a 145.2% growth, taking its India net collection to Rs 189.45 crore. However, its theatrical run has slowed following its OTT release.

Indian bosses can hire, but have little say when layoffs are decided: Survey says India is ‘cheaper and legally quieter’

An Oracle employee, cited anonymously in the survey, said India was hired for its cost advantage and was among the first to be cut when trimming became necessary, describing the…

Asian Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu bags silver medal in weightlifting, ends India’s 28-year drought

Chanu’s silver boosts India’s medal tally on Day 5 of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and provides a morale lift for the rest of the Indian contingent across shooting, hockey…

Avaada Ventures pays back Brookfield’s debt in ₹6,700 crore deal

Brookfield’s exit comes ahead of a ₹7,600 crore initial public offering by Avaada Ventures-promoted group company Avaada Electro Ltd.

Vedanta Power to join Nifty 500 index: What it means for investors? Check outlook

Vedanta Power shares rose nearly 5% ahead of inclusion in Nifty 500 and Nifty Smallcap 250. Despite a 25.9% decline since demerger, experts believe increased visibility may…

VEDLQuarterly Results

LG Electronics India share price target: BOB Capital sees 20% upside | What’s driving the call?

BOB Capital Markets has rated LG Electronics India as a ‘Buy’ with a target price of ₹1,980 per share, indicating a 20% upside. Strong brand recognition, product diversification…

Beyond The First Coat: How Are Birla Opus, JSW Dulux Winning Painter Loyalty Amid Late Festive Spike?

The paint sector's performance in the second half of the fiscal year will hinge on the execution of October festive campaigns and the ongoing margin impact of aggressive dealer…

Quarterly Results

Nifty Metal index up over 1%; SAIL, Welpsun Corp soar up to 4%; here's why

Analysts at Motilal Oswal say, steel industry pricing discipline will remain vital for margin sustenance, as the impact of current cost inflation is likely to become evident with…

Quarterly Results

Hero Motors shares hit 20% upper circuit after lackluster debut. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Hero Motors shares staged a dramatic recovery on Wednesday, surging 20% to hit the upper circuit at Rs 98.40 after listing at a 2% discount at Rs 82. Despite strong IPO demand…

2 outletsIPO & Listings

Skipper rises after bagging transmission projects worth Rs 797 crore

Skipper advanced 2.45% to Rs 575.25 after the company announced that it has secured fresh new order of Rs 797 crore for domestic & international power transmission & distribution…

Mahindra Thar OG launched at same ₹10.32 lakh starting price, gets more features

Mahindra has also added new convenience and safety features, while retaining the three-door layout and the SUV’s core off-road positioning.

Meesho shares drop 4% after block deal worth Rs 900 crore. Should you buy the dip?

Meesho shares witnessed a dip on Wednesday after 3.86 crore shares changed hands in a block deal worth Rs 899.71 crore on the BSE. The transaction came a day after the stock…

2 outletsOrder Wins & Contracts

Mac Mini And Mac Studio: Price, Performance, Availability And More

Apple has started selling its latest desktop computers in India. Here’s a look at the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, their prices, processor options, features and availability.

E20 debate: '100% ethanol car to be launched soon in India,' says Nitin Gadkari

At a Delhi event, Nitin Gadkari again backed ethanol, flex-fuel vehicles and bike taxi services. He linked the push to lower fuel costs, farmer income and wider employment…

Welspun Living Share Price Jumps Nearly 4%. Here's Why

Welspun Living shares have gained around 73% in 2026 and over 20.7% in the past month, with a Rs 525.88 crore block deal adding to market activity.

Institutional Flows

Silver Price Outlook: Future is bright with ₹3.25 lk/kg target in sight? Expert explains what could trigger next spark

With silver currently trading around the mid-$60s per ounce ( ₹2.40 lakh/kg), the key question for investors is what could push the precious metal towards the higher end of its…

Sensex jumps 350 points, Nifty above 23,400 as oil dips below $99/barrel. What can trigger the next sharp rally on D-Street?

Indian benchmark indices gain up to 0.5% as metal and financial stocks support the market, while elevated crude prices and bond yields remain key constraints. Analysts highlight…

2 outlets

Hero Motors share price hits 20% upper circuit after tepid listing | What investors should watch

Hero Motors share price surged 20% after a lackluster debut, trading at ₹98.40 on the NSE. Despite initial declines, analysts suggest a neutral outlook due to high valuations and…

Who Is Venu Srinivasan? TVS Group Veteran headlining the Tata Sons row

Who is Venu Srinivasan? A look at the TVS Motor chairman emeritus and Tata Sons director, now in the news over the Tata Sons IPO vote.

IPO & Listings