The proposed share buyback framework is intended to benefit small shareholders, not promoters

To protect minority shareholders and curb tax arbitrage by promoters, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a major overhaul of the tax regime for share buybacks. Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman said buybacks will be taxed as capital gains for all categories of shareholders. β€œIn the interest of minority shareholders, I propose to […]

Nifty needs a break at 25,900 for fresh upside potential amid volatility: Analysts

Chart patterns across different time frames reflect indecision and increasing volatility, indicating exhaustion of the recent correction phase rather than a clear trend reversal. Analysts view a decisive close above the 25,880–25,900 zone as key to reviving upside momentum, while a break below 25,400–25,500 could deepen short-term weakness.NAGARAJ SHETTI SENIOR TECHNICAL RESEARCH ANALYST, HDFC SECURITIES […]

IPO Pipeline Swells; Two dozen companies made public offers of Rs 40,000 cr in December and January

The IPO momentum shows no signs of slowing down as another 20 companies, including ICICI Prudential AMC, Meesho and Juniper Green Energy, prepare to launch their public offerings that could collectively raise nearly Rs 40,000 crore in the next two months, investment bankers said.This robust pipeline will add prominent names such as artificial intelligence company […]