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Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Rupee sways with oil and intervention cues, keeping traders light-footed

Traders pointed to media reports stating that Iran had offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy artery,if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade.

CAS chaos: Nifty’s indicative price drops 1% in seconds to fall below 23,150 on F&O expiry day, Sensex closes 330 pts lower

Indian equities ended lower on Tuesday after morning gains faded, with Sensex dropping 330 points and Nifty witnessing a sharp closing-auction swing on expiry day. Broader markets…

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Samsung India profit falls 36% to ₹7,228 crore in FY26, revenue up 1.2%

Samsung India Electronics profit declined 36 per cent to Rs 7,228.10 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, according to a RoC filing by the consumer electronics…

Quarterly Results

Stock Market Highlights: Nifty Settles At 23,329 Amid F&O Expiry, Sensex Down 330 Points; IT, Healthcare Shares Top Drag

Broader markets also ended lower, with the Nifty Small Cap 100 index settling 0.21% lower and the Nifty Mid Cap index closing 0.09% lower.

RBL Bank, Engineers India, Syrma, JSW Infra rally up to 7%; log 52-wk highs

ACME Solar, Aegis Logistics, Aegis Vopak Terminals, Apar Ind, Ipca Labs, Laurus Labs, Shyam Metalics and Welspun Corp from the BSE 500 index also hit their respective 52-week…

Energy Transition

Can Tata Capital stay ahead of rising funding costs?

At a recent analyst meeting, Tata Capital expressed confidence that its AUM would grow 23-25%, supported by healthy demand in retail and SMEs, which together account for 85-87% of…

Sajjan Jindal’s new challenge: selling Ampstar electric trucks to fellow industrialists

Jindal is betting ₹2,000 crore that industrial customers will make electric trucks commercially viable, starting with the predictable routes of steel, cement and port operators.

Infrastructure

India's first mineral exchange likely to begin operations by FY28: Official

India's first mineral exchange, which would create a transparent, electronic delivery-based trading platform for minerals, is likely to be registered and operationalised by the…

Noel Tata's latest proposal offers alternative to Tata Sons' listing but Shapoorji Pallonji Group supports going public

Tata Sons listing: Noel Tata has suggested restructuring of the Tata Group holding company, an alternative to avoid going public

Parag Milk Foods to invest ₹100 cr to expand paneer production capacity

Parag Milk Foods on Tuesday said the company plans to invest around Rs 100 crore to expand its paneer (cottage cheese) manufacturing capacity by adding a 60 MT per day capacity…

Capex & Expansion

SpiceJet Under Financial Scrutiny As DGCA Reviews Airline's Finances, Says Ram Mohan Naidu

Government says Rs 150 crore has already been disbursed to SpiceJet, while the airline must work with banks to address its financial issues.

PC Jeweller allots 74.07 lakh equity shares on conversion of warrants

Rs 1 Crore From SIP? Why The Number On Your Calculator May Not Be Your Final Corpus - Here's The Math

An SIP calculator can offer a useful snapshot of how regular investing and the power of compounding may build wealth over the years.

Mutual Funds

Asian Games 2026: Indian women's cricket team strike first gold, beat Sri Lanka in final

India’s women cricketers have delivered the country’s first gold medal in Japan. With this historic triumph, India is currently placed 12th in the overall medal standings.

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Optiemus Infracom zooms 20% on huge volumes as CMF expands partnership

CMF by Nothing and Optiemus Group expanded its partnership to build India's first end-to-end R&D Smartphone capability.

Stock Market Live: Nifty Falls Near 23,300 Amid F&O Expiry, Sensex Drops Nearly 400 Points; IT Stocks Extend Declines

Nifty Realty rose 1%, while Nifty Defence gained 0.95%. Nifty Energy and Auto advanced 0.65% and 0.48%, respectively. Nifty IT was the only sectoral loser, falling 1.04%.

Defence

'Tata Group Must Be Protected': Sharad Pawar weighs in on Tata Sons-Tata Trusts row

A dispute has emerged between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts following N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as executive chairman, with the Trusts challenging its validity. The conflict…

Governance

Penny stock under 10 rupees close to 5% upper circuit | Here's why

Elitecon International shares opened at ₹8.14 per share today on BSE, as compared to previous close of ₹8.38 on Monday

Puravankara enters national capital region with ₹5,200-cr Greater Noida project

Puravankara's entry into NCR comes after Mumbai-based luxury home developer Oberoi Realty Ltd recently made a strong debut in Gurugram, with ₹8,109 crore of sales bookings from…

Mankind Pharma shares up 10% in just 4 sessions; Kotak upgrades the stock - Target, share price trend

Mankind Pharma shares rose more than 2% in intraday trade on the BSE on Tuesday, 22 September, defying weak stock market sentiment. At the price of ₹2,481, Mankind Pharma stock…

Tata Trusts vs Tata Sons: Sharad Pawar Calls For Dialogue, Stresses Need To Protect Group's Trust-Based Legacy

In a statement published on X on Tuesday, Pawar said the Tata Group's ownership structure was deliberately designed around philanthropy, with Tata Trusts holding about 66% of Tata…

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RailTel Corp gains after securing 5-year work contract from UPUMS

RailTel Corporation of India added 1.42% to Rs 264.10 after the company announced the receipt of a work order from Uttar Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences (UPUMS) worth Rs…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd spurts 0.5%, gains for fifth straight session

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd is quoting at Rs 2462.3, up 0.5% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 22.09% in last one year as compared to a 7.25% slide in NIFTY…

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd spurts 0.6%, up for five straight sessions

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd is quoting at Rs 1168, up 0.6% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 11.79% in last one year as compared to a 7.25% fall in NIFTY and a…

Varun Beverages Ltd soars 1.45%, rises for fifth straight session

Varun Beverages Ltd is quoting at Rs 431.15, up 1.45% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 5.97% in last one year as compared to a 7.25% drop in NIFTY and a…

Most expensive residential unit: All about Dinesh Thakkar who bought ₹711 crore Juhu tower

Dinesh Thakkar said he picked the development as he was looking for privacy, spaciousness, great views and a sanctuary that could become his family home.

Nifty trades below 23,400 level; PSU Bank shares decline for 2nd day

PSU Bank shares witnessed selling pressure for the second consecutive trading session.

India's Aviation Sector To Support 20 Million Jobs By 2040, Says Rammohan Naidu

Naidu said the government is working to expand India's aviation ecosystem, with the modified UDAN scheme having ambitious targets for connectivity and infrastructure development.

Infrastructure

Small-cap stock under ₹100: Aastha Spintex declares bonus shares record date, share hits 10% upper circuit

Aastha Spintex shares rose 9.9% to hit the upper circuit after announcing a 1:1 bonus issue, with September 28 set as the record date for eligibility. The stock has increased…

Corporate Actions

BSE SME Vama Wovenfab comes under pressure after debut

Vama Wovenfab traded at Rs 323.95 on the BSE, down 5% from its issue price of Rs 341.