India’s benchmark indices – the Nifty and the BSE Sensex – ended sharply lower on Friday, driven by broad selling pressure. Auto, financial services and FMCG stocks were among the top laggards, while the IT sector witnessed selective buying.In a volatile trading session, the broader Nifty fell 317.90 points, or 1.25%, to close at 25,178.65. […]
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced an additional 15% exposure margin on 18 stocks in the futures and options (F&O) segment of the March 2026 series, while easing margin requirements for gold and silver futures.According to the NSE circular, the additional exposure margin of 15% will apply to equity derivatives where the […]
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 374.03 crore for the third quarter of this fiscal. The public sector company reported an operating profit of Rs 141.89 crore in the same months of the previous fiscal.The improved profits are due to higher volumes, operating leverage and prudent financial management, […]
Indian equity markets are showing early signs of stabilization after weeks of volatility, with the Nifty consolidating around key support levels, said Nagaraj Shetti, Technical & Derivative Analyst at HDFC Securities.Speaking to ET Now, Shetti said the index has been witnessing high volatility near the 25,500-25,600 zone, but consistent buying from lower levels indicates a […]
India’s largest institutional investor, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), ended 2025 on a rather sour note, with 64% or 184 of its portfolio stocks underlined in red. The conclusion was drawn from an analysis of 288 stocks in which LIC invests. Moreover, its own performance during the year was moderate: the counter fell by […]