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Bessent signals Christmas timeline for new Fed Chief
The race to select the next Federal Reserve Chair has intensified as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent concludes second-round interviews. Kevin Hassett is viewed as the frontrunner, though the White House calls reports speculative. Five candidates remain, with betting markets split as rate cuts and economic risks shape the decision.
India heading for biggest-ever IPO year as Meesho, Fractal lead Rs 40,000 crore December pipeline
India's primary market is poised for a record-breaking year in 2025, with a robust December pipeline estimated between Rs 35,000-40,000 crore. This surge, driven by marquee listings like Meesho and Fractal Analytics, is set to push the year's fundraising well beyond previous highs, reinforcing India's position as a leading global IPO market.
Sensex jumps over 200 pts, Nifty nears 26,000 as metal, PSU bank stocks shine
In a thrilling turnaround, the Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, experienced a notable upswing on November 26. Leading the recovery were metal and PSU bank stocks, successfully reversing a three-day downward trend. The positive energy stemmed from encouraging signals across global markets, particularly from Wall Street and Asia.
Federal Bank among 4 stocks that witnessed 5-year swing high breakout
4 stocks with a market cap that surged over Rs 10,000 crore, 5-year swing high at the closing on November 25.
Zydus Lifesciences shares in focus after USFDA nod for Verapamil Hydrochloride ER Tablets
Zydus Lifesciences will be in focus on Wednesday after receiving final USFDA approval for its Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets in 120 mg, 180 mg, and 240 mg strengths. The drug, a generic version of Calan SR, is used to treat high blood pressure. The approval strengthens Zydus US portfolio and supports its ongoing expansion in the regulated markets.
HCLTech shares in focus on strategic collaboration agreement with AWS
HCLTech shares will be watched after the company announced a strategic collaboration with AWS to accelerate digital transformation in the financial services sector. The partnership aims to modernise legacy systems, enhance customer experiences, and deploy AI-driven, industry-compliant solutions across banking, wealth, and insurance, strengthening long-standing ties between both companies.
India's stock market facade: 576 stocks down over 30% as Sensex, Nifty near record high
Indian stock market presents a dual reality. While Sensex and Nifty approach record highs, a significant number of BSE-listed stocks have seen sharp declines. Over 576 stocks are down by at least 30% from their peaks. This divergence is attributed to valuation excesses and concentrated investment flows into select large-cap companies.
Rupee unlikely to ride dollar dip spurred by mounting Fed rate cut conviction
The rupee briefly strengthened past the 89 mark on Tuesday, only to be forced back by persistent dollar demand
Godrej Consumer Products among 6 stocks that closed above VWAP
As of November 25, six Nifty500 stocks closed more than 1.5% above their VWAP levels, indicating improving intraday sentiment and strengthening buying interest. A close above VWAP often reflects that the stock traded mostly at lower levels throughout the day but ended with upward momentum.
Piper Sericas Abhay Agarwal says Indias next market rally will be powered by high-growth sectors like pharma and autos, while low-growth FMCG and IT remain unattractive despite cheaper valuations. He expects a strong earnings revival next year but believes FPI inflows will return only after a US market correction. Small and midcaps will drive most of Indias next $5 trillion market-cap expansion.
Dont be surprised if Nifty trades crosses 27,000 in 2026: SAMCO's Apurva Sheth
SAMCO Securities' Apurva Sheth anticipates a liquidity-driven Nifty rally to 24,500-27,500 by 2026, fueled by low inflation, potential RBI rate cuts, and global stimulus. Robust domestic SIP flows and renewed investor optimism are expected to support this upside surprise, despite muted earnings.
Vedanta among 4 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
An uptrend signal is generated when the RSI value crosses above 50 from below.
Orient Electric, Carraro India among 7 stocks flashing bullish signals
A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis. It forms when the opening price is the lowest for the period and the closing price is the highest.
Apollo Micro Systems shares in focus on MoU with IIT-Chennai, Indian Navy to fast-track defence tech
Apollo Micro Systems is set for active trade following a significant collaboration. The company, along with IIT-Chennai and the Indian Navy, will focus on developing advanced homegrown defence technologies. This partnership aims to meet the operational needs of the Armed Forces through indigenous research and development.
Bharti Airtel shares are under scrutiny as promoter ICIL plans to sell a 0.56% stake for approximately $806 million. This follows a similar divestment by Singtel. The deal occurs after Airtel's strong Q2 results, with robust EBITDA growth and rising ARPU. Analysts remain optimistic, citing potential tariff hikes and operational strength.
The market-moving factors that are likely to push these stocks today
Adani Ent Share Price Live Updates: Adani Enterprises' stock performance takes a hit
Asian Paints Share Price Live Updates: Asian Paints showcases remarkable monthly growth
HUL Share Price Live Updates: HUL faces a setback with negative returns
Infosys Share Price Live Updates: Infosys shows modest monthly returns
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Britannia Share Price Live Updates: Britannia's performance reflects a negative return
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Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance's recent market performance
Divis Labs Share Price Live Updates: Divis Labs' monthly returns show a decline
Hindalco Share Price Live Updates: Hindalco's monthly returns indicate a setback
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Tata Steel Share Price Live Updates: Tata Steel's recent returns signal market challenges
Grasim Inds Share Price Live Updates: Grasim Industries sees negative returns in the last month
JSW Steel Share Price Live Updates: JSW Steel's monthly return indicates a decline
UPL Share Price Live Updates: UPL's strong performance in the last month
Axis Bank Share Price Live Updates: Axis Bank's Performance Snapshot
Bajaj Finserv Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finserv's monthly return signals challenges
Power Grid Share Price Live Updates: Power Grid faces challenges with negative returns
RIL Share Price Live Updates: RIL achieves notable monthly gains
Eicher Motors Share Price Live Updates: Eicher Motors enjoys impressive monthly performance
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BPCL Share Price Live Updates: BPCL's Strong Monthly Returns
Dr Reddys Share Price Live Updates: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories faces a monthly decline
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LTIMindtree Share Price Live Updates: Solid monthly performance for LTIMindtree
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Apollo Hospital Share Price Live Updates: Apollo Hospital's Monthly Performance
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Nifty heading for 100 points gain at open
Global sentiment to anchor market movement
Sudeep Pharma sees healthy GMP: How to check IPO allotment on MUFG Intime India and BSE?
Investors will know their Sudeep Pharma IPO allotment status on Wednesday. The offering saw strong demand. Grey market activity suggests a listing premium. Shares may list higher than the issue price. Refunds and demat credits are scheduled for November 27. The company is set to list on November 28 on NSE and BSE. A positive debut is expected.
Negative Breakout: These 9 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
The 200 DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock.
Alphabet on pace to hit $4 trillion market value as AI gains momentum
Alphabet was poised to reach a historic $4 trillion market valuation on Tuesday, driven by a strong year-long surge in its stock. This rally is attributed to the Google parent's intensified focus on artificial intelligence tools, positioning it among Big Tech leaders in the AI race.
Dollar slips as investors bet on US rate cuts; kiwi jumps after RBNZ decision
The dollar weakened as U.S. economic data suggested a December rate cut, with a potential dovish Fed chair nominee further pressuring the currency. The New Zealand dollar surged on a hawkish outlook, while the Australian dollar saw a brief boost from inflation figures. Sterling remained steady ahead of a significant budget announcement.
Gold drifts higher on US rate cut expectations
Gold prices are rising in early Asian trade. This is due to optimism about a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December. Markets are now pricing in a high chance of this happening. Recent economic data from the US has also supported these expectations. Gold tends to perform well when interest rates are low.
Wall Street ends higher as Federal Reserve rate cut bets gather momentum
Wall Street rallied Tuesday as economic data suggested a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Softness in tech, particularly Nvidia, limited Nasdaq's gains. Investors are now pricing in an 84.7% chance of a rate reduction, up from 50.1% last week, driven by dovish Fed remarks and weakening economic indicators.
Asian stocks extend gains on Fed rate-cut bets
Asian markets are rising for a third day, following Wall Street's lead. Weak US consumer data has boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month. Investors are closely watching Chinese equities. US Treasury yields have eased, and the dollar has weakened.
Sebi panel mulls overhaul of promoter definition for IPO-bound companies
Sebi's primary market reforms panel is reviewing how company promoters are defined for IPOs. The committee proposes companies must justify their promoter identification in offer documents. This aims to prevent misleading investors by clarifying who truly controls a company. The panel suggests focusing on actual control rather than just shareholding. Upcoming discussions will shape new regulations for IPO disclosures.
PFC, Nabard scrap Rs 10,000-crore bond issues as auction yields exceed expectations
State-owned Power Finance Co (PFC) and Nabard cancelled bond issuances totalling 10,000 crore due to higher-than-expected yields. Issuers are now awaiting the December 5 monetary policy meeting, anticipating a potential rate cut that could lead to lower pricing for their bonds.
Will Blackstones Rs 6,196-crore infusion plan propel Federal Banks next phase of growth?
Federal Bank's shares surged 27% in three months, driven by Blackstone's 6,000 crore investment and management's guidance of net interest margin expansion. The capital infusion will fuel growth and potential inorganic opportunities. The bank anticipates NIM improvement due to repricing term deposits and strong CASA momentum.
Greenko raises Rs 600 crore via privately placed rupee bonds
Greenko has secured approximately 600 crore through privately placed rupee-denominated bonds, subscribed by Broad Peak Investment Advisors and JP Morgan. The funds will be utilized for repaying inter-company loans and general corporate purposes. This capital infusion coincides with Greenko's commissioning of significant storage assets, including a large-scale integrated renewable energy storage project in Rajasthan.
Life insurers seek doubling of tax-free limit to Rs 10 lakh to boost long-term bond demand
Life insurers are urging the government to double the tax-exempt investment limit for guaranteed plans to 10 lakh. This move aims to address a demand shortage in the long-duration government bond market, where traditional buyers like pension funds have shifted to equities. The increased demand from insurers could help stabilize yields on long-term sovereign debt.
GIFT Nifty up 110 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Nifty experienced consolidation in the first half of expiry day, but succumbed to heavy selling pressure in the latter half, settling on a bearish note at 25,885. Analysts noted a significant bearish candle on the daily chart, indicating continued weakness as the index remains below the 26,280 level.
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors PV, HCL Tech, Jayant Infratech, NCC
Indian markets closed marginally lower on monthly expiry day amid cautious sentiment due to global headwinds and geopolitical concerns. Several stocks like Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors PV, and HCL Tech are in focus due to significant news developments, including block deals, new product launches, and strategic collaborations.
Ex-HDFC Bank exec Krishnan to lead Spandana Sphoorty
Spandana Sphoorty Financial welcomes Venkatesh Krishnan as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Krishnan, a seasoned professional with 34 years of experience in financial services, previously led the microfinance division at HDFC Bank. He will assume his new role on November 27 for a three-year term.
Most sectors trading below 5-year P/E even as Q2 shows a bounce
Metals, consumer durables, and oil & gas sectors showed strong profit growth in the September quarter. Two of these sectors now trade above their long-term average valuations. Other sectors saw modest profit increases or declines. Investors are advised to consider PSU banks, banks, BFSI, IT, and select steel companies for potential upside.
Sebi to simplify process for issue of duplicate share docs
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is proposing to simplify the process for investors to obtain duplicate share certificates. The regulator suggested increasing the simplified documentation limit for duplicate securities to 10 lakh from 5 lakh, acknowledging the growth in market capitalization and investor portfolios. This move aims to reduce procedural burdens and enhance convenience for investors.
Sunil Mittal entity likely to divest close to 0.56% in Airtel
Sunil Mittal-led Indian Continent Investment plans to sell approximately 0.56% of its Bharti Airtel stake, valued at around 7,200 crore, via a block deal. The entity will offload 3.43 crore shares, potentially at a 3% discount to Tuesday's closing price. This move follows a similar stake sale in August.
ASK Auto promoter sells Rs 373-crore stake in a bulk deal
Mumbai promoter Kuldip Singh Rathee divested shares of ASK Automotive valued at 373 crore in a significant bulk deal on NSE. He sold 78.85 lakh shares, representing 4% of the company's equity. SBI Mutual Fund was noted as one of the buyers in the transaction.
Rupee settles 6 paise lower at 89.22 against greenback
The Indian Rupee saw a slight dip on Tuesday, closing 6 paise lower against the US Dollar at 89.22. Domestic equity market weakness weighed on the currency. Falling crude oil prices offered some support. However, foreign fund outflows kept the Rupee under pressure. This follows a significant recovery on Monday after hitting a lifetime low on Friday.
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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Analysts said selling pressure is visible near the 26,000 level, though downside appears limited given strong domestic fundamentals, including a solid earnings outlook for H2. PSU banks and real estate stocks outperformed, supported by a strong revival in home loan demand and rising market share for PSU banks.
Nifty logged a third straight decline amid pressure in IT, auto and consumer stocks, with analysts flagging 26,000 as a crucial breakout level and identifying support near key moving averages while recommending select stocks for Wednesdays trade setups
What are sectoral mutual funds? Strategy, concentration risk and overlap explained
Sectoral mutual funds offer targeted investments but can lead to overexposure in familiar stocks. They provide opportunities for high-risk investors and diversify portfolios while allowing commitment to specific themes. However, they are risky as performance heavily relies on one sector's success
Sebi has proposed raising the limit for simplified duplicate securities documentation from 5 lakh to 10 lakh, introducing a common affidavit-cum-indemnity form, clarifying stamp duty norms, and standardising procedures across RTAs and listed firms to reduce investor hardship
SEBI orders debenture trustees to ring-fence activities not under its purview
Debenture trustees must move non-SEBI functions into separate business units; proposal was earlier paused by the board
Attention pensioners! Submit life certificate by November 30 or miss pension payments
All pensioners in India are required to submit Life Certificate each year on November 30, with the authorised pension disbursing authority in order to continue receiving regular pension payments. Here's how you can submit LC in person and online and check your pension status.
22K & 24K gold price today, November 25, 2025 across Indian cities
US stocks open mixed as investors assess data, Alphabet shines
Wall Street's main indexes were mixed at the open on Tuesday as investors took stock of a series of delayed economic data to gauge the health of the U.S. economy, while Alphabet gained after a report said Meta was in talks to spend billions on the Google parent's chips.
ICIL to sell 0.56% stake in Bharti Airtel for $806 million
ICIL held 1.48 per cent stake in Airtel at the end of September
SEBI moots simpler rules for duplicate securities
Proposal raises threshold to 10 lakh, introduces single affidavit-cum-indemnity and formalises company-issued newspaper notices
SIB has launched SIB Power CONSOL, a new loan product aimed at simplifying debt management through lower interest rates and single EMI payments. It targets individuals aged 30-55, offering consolidation loans from 10 lakh to 3 crore with minimal documentation and zero processing fees.
Robotics start-up Xlogic Labs set to raise $5 million in new funding round
The proceeds from the new round will be used to further operationalise and expand the companys fabrication services
Bharti Airtel promoter to sell Rs 7,200 crore stake via block deal
Bharti Airtel's promoter entity, Indian Continent Investment Ltd (ICIL), is set to offload approximately 3.43 crore shares, representing 0.56% of the company's equity. This block trade, valued at around $806 million, will reduce ICIL's stake to below 1%.
