Nestle India’s Q2FY26 profit is likely to rise just 1% YoY, with sales up around 4%, as GST destocking and rising input costs weigh on margins, according to the average of five brokerage estimates. Analysts expect volume growth to remain modest, while festive-quarter demand may support a recovery.Read More

AAA-rated corporate bonds are the safest investment-grade options, offering minimal credit risk, predictable returns, and portfolio stability. Highly rated by SEBI-regulated agencies like CRISIL and ICRA, these bonds serve as a reliable fixed-income choice for conservative investors seeking security and liquidity.Read More

SKF India shares appeared to drop 54% intraday on October 15 due to the demerger of its automotive business, but the actual decline was 5%, with the stock hitting its lower circuit at ₹2,276.10 after adjustment.Read More

The Midwest IPO is trading at an 11.74% grey market premium over its ₹1,065 issue price. The IPO includes a ₹250 crore fresh issue and a ₹201 crore OFS, with subscription closing on October 17, allotment by October 20, and listing on BSE and NSE on October 24.Read More

Renowned investor Vijay Kedia has made significant moves in the September quarter. He has acquired a 1% stake in Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services. Kedia also increased his holding in Global Vectra Helicorp, the country’s largest private helicopter operator. Yatharth Hospital has shown strong returns since its IPO.Read More

Kotak Securities has identified seven stocks poised for outperformance in the upcoming festive season, anticipating a cautious rebound in Indian equities. Supported by improving earnings visibility and fiscal measures, these picks are expected to benefit from strong growth prospects and strategic market positioning.Read More

Sebi has passed an interim order against Nirman Agri Genetics Ltd (NAGL) and promoter Pranav Kailas Bagal, restraining them from the securities market. Nearly 93% of the Rs 20.3 crore SME IPO proceeds were allegedly diverted to bogus and promoter-linked entities. The probe revealed conflicting fund disclosures and missing agreements, raising serious concerns about corporate...Read More

RBL Bank shares rose sharply on Wednesday after Emirates NDB Bank PJSC entered into advanced talks to invest Rs 15,000 crore, potentially becoming the largest shareholder in the private sector lender. The investment will be in the form of preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants, to be followed by an open offer for an...Read More

Motilal Oswal projects a strong silver rally in India, forecasting prices up to ₹2.40 lakh by end-2026, driven by structural supply deficits, rising demand from solar and EV sectors, and a weakening rupee. Supported by five consecutive years of global supply shortfalls, robust industrial consumption, and silver’s dual role as an industrial and safe-haven asset,...Read More

Market expert Dipan Mehta highlights selective opportunities in the IT sector, favoring new-generation companies like Persistent Systems over traditional players. He is positive on LG Electronics due to strong consumer sales and GST cuts. Mehta maintains a neutral stance on insurance but is very optimistic about the healthcare diagnostics sector, citing strong recent results and...Read More