Investors are turning to dividend stocks amid market volatility. Several companies offer attractive yields, providing regular returns. These payouts are based on past performance, but future dividends can be affected by economic factors and government policies. Investors should consider their tax implications for effective returns. Special dividends from sectors like IT are also noted.Read More

South Indian Bank has appointed Jose Joseph Kattoor as its non-executive part-time chairman, effective March 23, 2026, for a three-year term. Kattoor, a former executive director at the central bank, brings extensive experience from leading key departments including enforcement and corporate strategy.Read More

Investors are referencing 2022’s market behavior for insights into potential Iran war impacts. A key concern is an inflation shock that could increase stock index correlations and sustain higher volatility. This scenario, driven by rising oil and gas prices, is shifting trader focus from individual stocks to broader macroeconomic worries.Read More

Markets ended marginally higher after a volatile session, with analysts advising caution. Several companies like Vedanta, Tata Motors PV, and Dr. Reddy’s are in focus due to significant news. Vedanta challenged Adani’s bid for Jaiprakash Associates, while Tata Motors PV announced price hikes for its vehicles.Read More

We will convene multiple board meetings over the next month to get the views of all directors on decisions taken over time. We will re-examine them, evaluate the action points and see where we need to improve. This issue was not of our making; it was thrust upon us. We will take stock of past...Read More

The government may consider selling a stake in IDBI Bank through the Offer-for-Sale (OFS) route to increase public shareholding, after the unsuccessful attempt to divest stake in the LIC-controlled lender, sources said.Read More

Railway-focused EPC player Trenzet Infra Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).Read More

Godrej Properties Ltd and Lodha Developers Ltd are bullish on India’s housing demand, as both realty firms have acquired more than 25 land parcels so far this fiscal year to develop residential projects with a combined revenue potential of more than Rs 1 lakh crore.Read More

Markets regulator Sebi board is set to meet on Monday to deliberate on a wide-ranging agenda, including a proposal to ease fund settlement norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), and changes to regulatory frameworks for market intermediaries, people familiar with the matter said.Read More

Nifty rose on IT strength but volatility persisted amid crude swings; resistance near 21EMA. Analysts see bullish reversal, with upside potential. Aether Industries and Centum Electronics show breakout-driven buying opportunities.Read More