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Indigo shares decline over 4 pc on promoter offloading stake

Indigo shares decline over 4 pc on promoter offloading stake

They have been reducing their stake in the airline since Rakesh Gangwal left the board in February 2022; as of 2025, they have sold almost 9 per cent of the company. By reducing their ownership of InterGlobe Aviation, Rakesh Gangwal and his family have raised more than Rs 45,300 crore since 2022. Aug 28, 2025
State-run firms pay big dividends; Coal India, PFC lead the pack

State-run firms pay big dividends; Coal India, PFC lead the pack

Dividend yield refers to the annual dividend income expressed as a percentage of the stock's current market price -- an important metric for income-focused investors. Power Finance Corporation (PFC) rewarded shareholders with Rs 19.5 per share -- reflecting a yield of 5 per cent, while REC Limited paid Rs 19.1 per share, also translating into a 5 per cent yield. Aug 27, 2025
Indian stock market to remain shut on Ganesh Chaturthi

Indian stock market remain shut on Ganesh Chaturthi

Further, US tariffs on India are set to increase significantly as new tariffs of 25 per cent will take effect on Wednesday, raising total duties on exports to the US to 50 per cent. Its impact on the Indian stock market will be seen on Thursday. India's top exports to the US include engineering and electronic goods, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and gems and jewellery, as per government data. Aug 27, 2025
Nifty could touch 27,609 in the next 12 months: Report

Nifty could touch 27,609 in the next 12 months: Report

The data compiled by PL Capital in its latest India strategy report said multiple factors, including benign inflation, government tax cuts, normal monsoons, and recent rate reductions by the Reserve Bank of India, are creating conditions for broad-based consumption growth. Aug 26, 2025
GST Authority sends tax demand, penalty of over Rs 40 cr to Eternal

GST Authority sends tax demand, penalty of over Rs 40 cr to Eternal

"The Company has received 3 orders on 25 August 2025 for the period July 2017 to March 2020 passed by Joint Commissioner, Appeals-4, Bengaluru, confirming total demand of GST of Rs 17,19,11,762 with interest of Rs 21,42,14,791 and penalty of Rs 1,71,91,177, " Eternal said in an exchange filing. Aug 26, 2025
Indian stock market rally continues for 3rd consecutive day, Sensex jumps 213 points

Indian indices close higher amid US Fed rate cut expectations

Sensex ended the session at 81,635.91, up 329.06 or 0.40 per cent. After a sharp decline in the last session, the 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 81,501.06 against the previous session's closing of 81,306.85. The index further escalated the momentum to touch an intraday high at 81,799.06 but remained range-bound. Aug 25, 2025
Gold falls by Rs 600 this week, silver also declines

Gold falls by Rs 600 this week, silver also declines

According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold now stands at Rs 99,358 per 10 grams, compared to Rs 1,00,023 a week ago -- a decline of Rs 665. Prices of 22-carat gold fell to Rs 91,012 from Rs 91,621 per 10 grams, while 18-carat gold dropped from Rs 75,017 to Rs 74,519 per 10 grams. Aug 24, 2025
Indian stock market opens lower amid fresh US tariff concerns

8 of top 10 most valued firms add Rs 1.72 lakh crore in market cap

Their market values saw sharp increases, boosting overall investor wealth. Hindustan Unilever's valuation jumped by Rs 34,280.54 crore to Rs 6,17,672.30 crore. Bharti Airtel added Rs 33,899.02 crore, taking its market cap to Rs 11,02,159.94 crore, while Bajaj Finance's valuation rose by Rs 20,413.95 crore to Rs 5,55,961.39 crore. Aug 24, 2025
SEBI clears LIC's reclassification as public shareholder in IDBI Bank

SEBI clears LIC's reclassification as public shareholder in IDBI Bank

This means LIC will now be treated like any other public investor in IDBI Bank. As per SEBI's rules, LIC's voting rights in the bank will be limited to 10 per cent of the total voting power. "The voting rights of LIC shall not exceed 10 per cent (ten per cent) of the total net effective voting rights of the IDBI Bank," the company said in its regulatory filing. Aug 24, 2025
Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

GST Reforms Fuel Market Confidence Despite Global Headwinds

"However, the rally lost momentum toward the end of the week as investors turned cautious due to profit booking and external headwinds. A spike in the 10-year Indian government bond yield also raised concerns about the fiscal position in light of the GST reforms," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd. Aug 23, 2025
India's forex reserves jump $1.49 billion to $695.11 billion

India's forex reserves jump $1.49 billion to $695.11 billion

An increase in the country's foreign exchange kitty gives the RBI more headroom to strengthen the rupee vis-a-vis the US dollar. Adequate forex reserves enable the RBI to intervene in the spot and forward currency markets by releasing more dollars to prevent the rupee from going into a free fall and curbing its volatility. Aug 22, 2025
Stock market ends 6-session winning streak amid weak global cues

Stock market ends 6-session winning streak amid weak global cues

Sensex ended the session at 81,306.85, down 693.86 points or 0.85 per cent. Ending upward momentum, the 30-share index opened the session in negative territory at 81,951.48 against last session's closing of 82,000.71. The index further extended the losing momentum to hint intra-day low at 81,291.77 amid overall selling. Aug 22, 2025
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