Stock market investors lose nearly Rs 10 lakh crore in 2 days of sharp fall on US tariffs

Stock market investors lose nearly Rs 10 lakh crore in 2 days of sharp fall on US tariffs

Equity investors became poorer by Rs 9.69 lakh crore in two days of sharp fall in the stock markets, where the benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,555 points. The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on India came into effect on Wednesday, bringing the total amount of levies imposed on New Delhi to 50 … Read more

Motilal Oswal Securities bullish on India’s consumer sector; HUL, Marico among top picks

Motilal Oswal Securities bullish on India’s consumer sector; HUL, Marico among top picks

Motilal Oswal Securities has reaffirmed optimism on India’s consumer sector after a steady first quarter. Its top bets are Hindustan Unilever, Godrej Consumer, Marico, Page Industries, Titan, P N Gadgil, and Restaurant Brands Asia. Agencies The brokerage expects a broad-based recovery in FY26, driven by easing inflation, potential rate cuts, tax benefits, and a strong … Read more

Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms drops by Rs 2.22 lakh cr; Reliance biggest laggard

Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms drops by Rs 2.22 lakh cr; Reliance biggest laggard

The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms diminished by Rs 2.22 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark gauge declined by 294.64 points or 0.36 per cent. “Markets ended lower for the fourth straight … Read more

Positive Breakout: These 7 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs – Upside Ahead?

Positive Breakout: These 7 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs – Upside Ahead?

In the Nifty200 pack, seven stocks’ close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on July 9, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day … Read more

Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surges by Rs 2.34 lakh crore; Reliance biggest gainer

Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surges by Rs 2.34 lakh crore; Reliance biggest gainer

Nine of the top-10 most valued firms together added Rs 2,34,565.53 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer, in-line with a buoyant trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark surged 1,650.73 points or 2 per cent. From the top-10 pack, Infosys emerged as the only laggard, facing … Read more

HUL shares among 8 stocks will trade ex-dividend on Monday. Do you own?

HUL shares among 8 stocks will trade ex-dividend on Monday. Do you own?

Shares of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Samvardhana Motherson International, among 6 other companies, will likely remain in focus today as they begin trading on an ex-dividend basis from Monday, June 23, meaning today is the last day to purchase these shares to be eligible for the dividend. The record date is the cut-off set by the … Read more

What’s there in store for metal stocks? Amnish Aggarwal explains

What’s there in store for metal stocks? Amnish Aggarwal explains

Amnish Aggarwal, Head-Research, Prabhudas Lilladher, discusses the metal sector rally, noting raw material gains drove profits. Volume growth is crucial for further gains. Safeguard duties offer price support. MNCs are diluting stakes in Indian ventures due to valuation differences. Commitment levels and technology dependence are key factors. Stake reductions below 51% may signal reduced interest. … Read more

Eight of top-10 most-valued firms saw combined Rs 1.60 lakh cr erosion in mkt valuation last week

Eight of top-10 most-valued firms saw combined Rs 1.60 lakh cr erosion in mkt valuation last week

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1,60,314.48 crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in line with a sluggish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark dropped 1,047.52 points, or 1.30 per cent. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), … Read more

DMart, Trent, HUL among top UBS picks as brokerage bets on consumer sector rebound in FY26

DMart, Trent, HUL among top UBS picks as brokerage bets on consumer sector rebound in FY26

UBS has turned bullish on India’s consumer sector, projecting 13% earnings growth for FY26 and naming Avenue Supermarts, Trent, and Hindustan Unilever as its top stock picks. The brokerage upgraded multiple stocks in the space, betting on a rebound in demand, easing input cost pressures, and income stimulus from tax cuts and the forthcoming Eighth … Read more

5 of top 10 valued firms add Rs 84,559 crore in valuation last week; HUL major gainer

5 of top 10 valued firms add Rs 84,559 crore in valuation last week; HUL major gainer

New Delhi, The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 valued firms surged Rs 84,559.01 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Hindustan Unilever emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 207.43 points or 0.27 per cent. The NSE Nifty dipped 75.9 points or 0.33 per cent. Indian stock … Read more