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Wednesday, 21 October 2026

IREDA selloff: Stock hits 52-week low on Q2 earnings, analysts weigh in

IREDA stock fell 4% to a 52 week low of Rs 102.85 against the previous close of Rs 106.50. Market cap of the firm fell to Rs 28,991 crore.

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Netflix India revenue grew 18% in July-September, view hours grew 24%

The streaming platform said India recorded its largest-ever quarter of paid net additions, supported by a strong content slate and its Flipkart loyalty bundle

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Shashi Tharoor Reviews 'Dhurandhar', Says Ranveer Singh's Film Has Some Of The Most Disgusting Scenes In Indian Cinema

Shashi Tharoor praises the 'Dhurandhar' films for their filmmaking and performances but criticises their excessive violence, political messaging and portrayal of intelligence…

Wibbly wobbly Wednesday for stock market! Sensex, Nifty first soars, and then crashes from day's high - Fall reasons?

The Sensex dropped to an intraday low of 73,356.71, falling more than 1,300 points, or 1.8%, from the day's high. Nifty 50 crashed 1.8% from the day's high to drop to 22,702.85.

Three Reasons Why Markets Are Falling Today: Sensex Tumbles 1,200 Points From Day's High, Nifty Tests 22,700

Auto and realty stocks are weighing on the market, and Bajaj Finance, Eicher Motors and Eternal are among the biggest losers.

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Just Dial share price slides 6% as Q2 profit falls 10%, margins contract

For Q2FY27, Just Dial reported a 9.73 per cent Y-o-Y decline in its consolidated net profit to ₹107.8 crore, and Ebitda margin contracted 228bps to 26.4 per cent.

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Gold prices near Rs 1.47 lakh/10 grams, silver falls by Rs 1,144/kg as traders await Fed rate signals. What lies ahead?

Gold prices edged lower while silver fell on MCX as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision for clues on interest rates. Traders expect rates to remain…

Midcap 100, Smallcap 100 index down 1%; MRF, Biocon, Swiggy at 52-week lows

Yes Bank, PI Industries, MRF, Swiggy, Biocon, NMDC, Tube Investments of India, Vishal Mega Mart, Voltas and Max Financial Services from the Midcap 100 index hitting their…

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IT stocks on fire, rally up to 15% today; check performance of TCS, L&T Technology, Wipro, Infosys | Jefferies bullish

The Nifty IT index rose as investors welcomed strong results from L&T Technology Services and renewed hopes for traditional technology spending. Jefferies sees re-rating potential…

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The LaLiT earmarks ₹600 crore for hotel expansion, to add 1,000 rooms in five years

Bhart Hotels Limited will split its upcoming 1,000-room inventory between owned properties and management contracts as it steps up expansion

Rs 25 Lakh In Jewar Property Or An Equity Mutual Fund SIP: Which One Delivered Higher Returns Over Last 5 Years?

Jewar property appreciation is the latest example of how real estate continues to be a critical wealth generation tool.

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Parents liable for children's participation, ₹21 lakh fine for violence: After Milan protests, Giorgia Meloni reads the riot act

Italy has approved tougher penalties for violent demonstrations and ordered 500 troops into Milan. The crackdown comes amid unrest and wider protests over rising living costs.

Transrail Lighting shares rally 9% after bagging orders worth Rs 927 crore

Transrail Lighting shares rose nearly 9% after the company secured fresh orders worth Rs 927 crore, taking its financial year order intake to Rs 3,356 crore. However, foreign…

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Why are markets rising today? Sensex up 800 pts intraday, Nifty tops 23,100

VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments, said that the improving earnings growth, fair valuations of large-caps, and strong domestic liquidity are likely supporting the market on…

Quarterly Results

Market rally fizzles as Sensex cracks 1400 pts from day's high; key reasons

VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments said that elevated Brent crude prices and US bond yields are keeping markets under pressure.

Nifty IT index hits 10-month high; LTTS zooms 15% on Wednesday; here's why

Thus far in October, the Nifty IT index has rallied 16% as TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys and Mphasis surged in the range of 18-23% amid Q2 earnings cheer.

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Why is stock market rising today? Sensex surges 829 points, Nifty rises 1% - Key factors driving Dalal Street explained

The Sensex and Nifty 50 climbed about 1% in early Wednesday trading amid optimism over a possible India-US trade deal. IT stocks led sectoral gains. Investors also watched rising…

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The great bull-market in India is over; prefer bonds, cash: Marc Faber

Foreign investors, Faber said, will reduce their exposure to markets around the world. "That is one reason I am reasonably positive about the US dollar," he added.

Transrail Lighting shares jump 10% | ₹927 crore order wins, 990 MW solar deal in focus - what investors should know

Transrail Lighting shares rose nearly 10% after it announced ₹927 crore in new orders, taking annual order intake to ₹3,356 crore. The company also approved a ₹20 crore investment…

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Your First Rs 10 Lakh Corpus: SIP, Savings Or A Mix Of Both?

Keeping debt components in your portfolio can help balance it and protect you during market volatility even if you have a higher risk appetite.

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IT Stocks Rally: Wipro, Infosys, Birlasoft Shares Jump Over 3%; Jefferies Sees IT Re-Rating Potential

Wipro, Infosys and Birlasoft lead IT stock gains, while Jefferies sees selective upside in large- and mid-cap stocks and raises large-cap target prices by 1418%.

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Kalpataru bags orders worth ₹2,349 crore, FY27 inflows cross ₹22,000 crore

The engineering and construction company secured fresh projects in power transmission and distribution, and buildings and factories, in India, according to a regulatory filing

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Earnings growth, ROCE and cash flows are key to identifying future wealth creators: Aditya Khemani

Aditya Khemani, Head – Equity at Invesco Mutual Fund, discusses how investors can identify potential long-term compounders, why earnings growth, ROCE and cash-flow generation must…

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Who is Rahul Agarwal? Indian-origin inventor who secured a ₹3.3 crore deal on Shark Tank USA for reimagined spoons

Indian-origin inventor Rahul Agarwal secured a $350,000 deal from Lori Greiner and Mindy Kaling on Shark Tank USA for Polygons, his origami-inspired measuring spoons. The magnetic…

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ETMarkets Smart Talk| India’s next wealth creators may be hidden in specialised manufacturing and energy infrastructure: Paresh Bhagat

Paresh Bhagat, Chairman of Mangal Keshav Financial Services, discusses where India’s next wealth creators could emerge from, why several mid- and smallcap stocks remain priced for…

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ETMarkets Smart Talk | Investors want more than trading apps; they want a partner in their wealth journey: Shripal Shah

The transition to Kotak Neo builds on three decades of experience, with over ₹12,000 crore in net worth and ₹17 lakh crore in DP assets, the highest among stockbroker depository…

SP Group urges Tata Sons to prioritise proposal to buy back ₹25,000 crore shares: Report

The plan involves monetising part of the SP Group’s approximately 18.4% stake in Tata Sons, held through Sterling Investments Corp and Cyrus Investments.

Only 2.3% of wealthy family businesses are ready for succession. What’s holding them back?

Julius Baer–EY’s Family Barometer Report 2026 shows that 65.9% of families believe the next generation is not yet ready, while emotional attachment, informal decision-making and…

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty tops 23,000; Infosys, TCS lead gains

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a gap-up open. Asian markets advanced, tracking gains in global equities

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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 300 pts, Nifty tops 22,950; L&T Tech shares jump 15%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a gap-up open. Asian markets advanced, tracking gains in global equities

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