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Stock Markets Open Lower on January 19; Global Cues and Earnings Weigh on Sentiment
Indian equity markets opened the week on a weak note on Monday as investors turned cautious amid mixed global cues and ongoing corporate earnings announcements. Benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50, declined in early trade, reflecting a risk-averse mood across Dalal Street.
LTIMindtree Secures ₹3,000 Crore CBDT Deal to Build AI-Powered Tax Analytics Platform
LTIMindtree, the Indian IT services and solutions provider, has secured a significant government contract worth approximately ₹3,000 crore from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to design and develop an advanced artificial intelligence-based tax analytics platform. The project, named Insight...
Saudi Arabia Opens Markets to All Foreign Investors; Direct Investment Starts 1 Feb 2026
In a landmark move to attract global capital, Saudi Arabia has announced that its financial markets will now be open to all foreign investors. The decision allows international individuals and institutions to directly invest in the kingdom’s equities, bonds, and other financial instruments.
SEBI Proposes Netting Mechanism for FPIs’ Cash Market Transactions
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a netting mechanism for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the Indian cash market. Under this proposal, FPIs would be allowed to offset same-day buy and sell trades across multiple stocks, settling only the net cash obligation instead...
Feb 1 Budget Turns Sunday into a Trading Day for Indian Stock Markets
The presentation of the Union Budget on February 1 will turn an otherwise non-trading Sunday into an active trading day for Indian stock markets. According to an NSE circular, equity markets will remain open on Sunday, February 1, to facilitate live market reaction to the Budget announcements.
Wipro Q3 Results: Net Profit Falls 7% to ₹3,119 Crore, Dividend of ₹6 per Share Announced
IT major Wipro Ltd on Friday reported a 7% year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter, with earnings coming in at ₹3,119 crore, impacted by margin pressures and a challenging global demand environment.
SEBI Proposes Allowing Trade Netting for Large Foreign Investors to Cut Costs and Boost Market Appeal
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a change that would let foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) settle only the net value of their trades instead of settling every transaction separately. This proposal was announced in a consultation paper released by the markets regulator...
Indian Markets Drift After Early Gains; Sensex Slips from Highs, Nifty Holds Above 25,700 in Volatile Trade
Indian equity markets trimmed most of their early gains on Friday, with key indices retreating from intraday highs amid choppy trading. The Sensex gave up nearly 500 points from its peak and was trading around 83,618, while the Nifty 50 eased from its morning high and hovered near 25,714, indicating...
Supreme Court rules Tiger Global liable to pay tax on 2018 Flipkart stake sale
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark decision in the long‑running tax dispute involving U.S. investment firm Tiger Global Management LLC and its 2018 sale of a Flipkart stake to Walmart. The apex court held that Tiger Global’s $1.6 billion capital gains from the Flipkart deal are taxa...
Jio Financial Services Q3 Results: Profit Declines 9% YoY to ₹269 Crore Despite Strong Revenue Growth
Jio Financial Services has reported a mixed performance in its Q3 FY26 financial results, with net profit declining 9% year-on-year to ₹269 crore for the quarter ended December 31. In the corresponding quarter last year, the company had posted a profit of around ₹295 crore.
Oil prices drop ~3% as Trump’s comments on Iran ease geopolitical fears
Global oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude both dropping about 3%, following comments by U.S.
LIC Raises Stake in Sun Pharma Above 5% as Institutional Buying Picks Up
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, taking its stake above the key 5% threshold, as per the latest regulatory disclosure.
Closing Bell: Sensex and Nifty End Lower on Jan 14; Selling Pressure and Foreign Outflows Cloud Markets
Indian equity markets closed lower on January 14, as benchmark indices faced sustained selling pressure amid cautious investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended in the red, while the Nifty 50 closed below key technical levels, reflecting weakness across heavyweight stocks.
ITC Shares Plunge to 52‑Week Low, Down 17% in Nine Sessions Amid Tax Shock and Selling Pressure
Shares of ITC Ltd. extended sharp losses this week, sliding to a fresh 52‑week low as selling pressure intensified in the broader market. Over the past nine trading sessions, the stock has fallen approximately 17 percent, reflecting persistent volatility and negative investor sentiment tied to antic...
HCL Technologies Q3 Results: Consolidated PAT Falls 11% YoY to Rs 4,076 Crore, Revenue Rises 13%
HCL Technologies on Monday reported its third‑quarter (Q3 FY26) financial results, showing a mixed performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company’s consolidated net profit after tax (PAT) declined by 11 percent year‑on‑year to ₹4,076 crore, down from ₹4,591 crore in the same quarte...
TCS Q3 Results: Consolidated PAT Falls 14% YoY to Rs 10,657 Crore, But Revenue Rises 5%
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest information technology services company, on Monday reported its financial results for the third quarter of the 2025–26 financial year, ending December 31, 2025. The company’s consolidated net profit after tax (PAT) declined by 14 percent year‑on‑year...
Indian Markets Trade Mixed on January 12 as Investors Track IT Earnings and Global Cues
Indian equity markets witnessed mixed movement on January 12 as investors remained cautious amid global market cues and the ongoing Q3 earnings season. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 opened on a weak note, with pressure seen across IT, auto, and realty stocks. Shares of major IT companies such as TC...
Reliance Industries to announce Q3 results on January 16, 2026
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on January 16, 2026, to review and approve the company’s third‑quarter (Q3) financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025. An analyst meeting will follow the board meeting to discuss the quarter and n...