LIC stock edged higher after the insurer reported stronger-than-expected margins of 17.6% in 1H FY26, prompting JM Financial to reiterate its ‘Buy’ rating with a Rs 1,111 target. Analysts expect margin resilience, product diversification, and potential GST tailwinds to drive a stronger second half.Read More

Studds Accessories shares dropped 2% on debut amid weak market sentiment. Despite a 73x IPO subscription, strong demand and industry leadership underpin growth prospects and reasonable valuation.Read More

TVS Motor Company is selling its stake in Rapido for Rs 287.93 crore. This marks a strategic exit from the bike-taxi aggregator. The deal involves selling shares to Accel India VIII and MIH Investments One BV. TVS Motor had partnered with Rapido in 2022. This divestment occurs as Rapido’s shareholder mix changes.Read More

Amber Enterprises shares slumped up to 13% after the company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 32 crore in Q2FY26, compared to a profit last year, with revenue slipping 2% and EBITDA down 19%. Higher financing costs, elevated inventories and JV losses weighed on performance. Despite challenges, H1 revenue grew 25%. The stock was...Read More

Groww’s IPO saw 1.64x subscription by Day 2, driven by strong retail demand. GMP slipped to 11% as analysts maintained bullish views citing strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential.Read More

Global AI stocks are showing early signs of a slowdown, with major tech companies experiencing sell-offs. This caution is now impacting Indian companies linked to the digital and data ecosystem, leading to volatility. Analysts suggest this is a valuation reset rather than a structural issue, with long-term AI potential still intact but requiring patience.Read More

Gold and silver opened with small gains on MCX, trading near key resistance levels amid high volatility and profit-taking. Analysts expect the metals to remain range-bound, supported by safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions. A breakout above Rs 1,21,750 for gold and Rs 1,50,000 for silver could trigger a fresh rally, experts said.Read More

The Indian rupee faced depreciation against the US dollar on Friday, with foreign investors exiting the Indian capital markets. The domestic stock exchange experienced significant sell-offs. Concurrently, crude oil prices were on the rise in global markets. Notably, October saw a deceleration in growth within India’s services sector, leading to the rupee’s final settlement at...Read More

Studds Accessories share price: Studds Accessories, India’s largest helmet manufacturer, experienced a weak market debut, listing below its IPO price despite strong investor demand. The company, which raised Rs 455 crore through an OFS, saw its shares open lower on both NSE and BSE. Despite a blockbuster IPO subscribed 73.3 times, the stock’s initial performance...Read More

Financial planner Shweta Jain, Founder of Investography, reviewed investor portfolios on ET Now, cautioning against smallcap-heavy, high-risk allocations. She advised adding largecap or passive funds for stability, increasing SIPs for long-term wealth creation, and avoiding NFOs driven by low NAV hype. Her key message: invest strategically, diversify, and align portfolios with personal financial goals.Read More