How not to upset investors after a listing: Samir Arora’s three-point checklist for IPO-linked cos

In an advisory he called a “free corporate advisory” to newly listed companies, prominent market voice Samir Arora outlined a clear three-point guide on how to avoid losing investor confidence post-IPO.The founder and fund manager of Helios Capital took to social media and urged companies to better align earnings returns with their communications strategy. Here’s […]

Japan’s Nikkei falls as investors book profits on technology stocks

Japan’s Nikkei stock fell on Friday as technology shares followed Wall Street peers’ overnight losses amid growing concerns about sky-high valuations. The Nikkei fell 1.8% to end the day at 50,376.53. The broader Topix lost 0.7% to 3,359.81. Artificial intelligence-linked companies led the decline, with chip testing equipment maker Advantest down 5.5%, start-up investor SoftBank […]

The outcome of the Bihar poll has already been priced in by the markets: Dipan Mehta

As election results trickle in in Bihar, markets appear largely unfazed, with most investors viewing the political event as a known variable rather than a trigger for volatility. Speaking to ET Now, Dipan Mehta, Director, Elixir Equities, emphasized that the outcome has already been absorbed by the Street.When asked if he expects turbulence on the […]

Bitcoin crashes below $100,000, causing panic in the market as the sell-off intensifies

Bitcoin fell more than 4% over the past 24 hours to trade at the $97,451 level on Friday, crashing below the $100,000 psychological barrier and causing panic in the markets as the sell-off intensifies.Ethereum fell more than 9% in the past 24 hours, trading at the $3,151 level. Among the major altcoins, XRP, BNB, Solana, […]

BDL shares rise 7% after strong Q2 gains and win of Rs 2,100 cr defense order

Shares of Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) rose 7.2% to hit an intraday high of Rs 1,628.60 on Friday after announcing robust earnings for the second quarter of 2026 and a major defense order from the Indian government.The state-owned defense manufacturer reported a 76.2% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 216 crore in […]

India Inc wins comeback! 108 companies double their profits. Time to rearrange your stock portfolio?

India Inc’s second-quarter earnings season has signaled a return to stability, with at least 108 companies, including Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Vikram Solar, Suzlon Energy, Nykaa and Waaree Energies, more than doubling their profits year-on-year, underscoring the broad resilience of demand across sectors.Notable players include renewable energy companies, public sector enterprises and select consumer projects, […]

Curis Lifesciences IPO is listed today. Check GMP prior to debut

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Curis Lifesciences will debut on the NSE SME platform on Friday, November 14 after an overwhelming response from investors and a modest gray market premium (GMP) ahead of the listing. The GMP stands at Rs 9 per share, or around 7% above the issue price of Rs 128, suggesting the stock could trade […]

Panic or cheer? Three possible useful responses on the volatile day of Bihar election results

As counting begins in Bihar today, traders on Dalal Street are preparing for what could be a volatile session. With the outcome likely to confirm or challenge the ruling alliance’s dominance, markets are preparing for three possible scenarios: a status quo victory for the NDA, a closer-than-expected contest (hung meeting) or an opposition upset. Each […]

Asian Paints rises 8% in two days thanks to a strong second quarter and the departure of its rival CEO

Mumbai: Asian Paints, one of the most ignored stocks in recent years, seems to be back in favor among investors. The stock rose 3.8% to close at ₹2,874.3 on Thursday, extending gains in the past two trading sessions to over 8%, boosted by the sudden departure of rival Birla Opus’ CEO and strong performance in […]

Sebi is planning a concise IPO document to engage investors

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed introducing a separate summary offer document containing summary information about the issuing company, along with streamlining the process for pre-IPO pledged shares. “The voluminous nature of the offer document may deter retail investors from reviewing such documents, which may lead to lack of involvement […]