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Elevation Capital sells Rs 964 crore Paytm Shares via block deals

Elevation Capital has sold Rs 964 crore worth of Paytm shares through block deals, continuing a pattern of significant stake reductions. The transaction underscores ongoing investor exits from the fintech company and reflects broader sentiment among early backers.

NTPC Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 34% YoY to Rs 10,615 crore; Rs 3.5/share dividend announced

NTPC reported consolidated profit after tax of Rs 10,615 crore in Q4, up 34% year-over-year, alongside a final dividend of Rs 3.5 per share for FY26. The earnings growth was driven by improved operational performance and sequential revenue gains, though full-year revenue remained flat despite continued fuel and finance cost pressures.

Gokaldas Exports posts 9% sequential rise in Q4 revenue

Gokaldas Exports reported a 9% sequential increase in Q4 revenue alongside strong profit growth, driven by improved productivity and cost controls despite global trade headwinds. The performance demonstrates the apparel exporter's ability to maintain resilience in its India operations while benefiting from a recovery in African markets.

Bitcoin faces fresh selling pressure despite U.S.-Iran easing; over $400 million liquidated in 1 day

Bitcoin and Ethereum extended losses as macroeconomic concerns, ETF outflows, and geopolitical uncertainty pressured markets, with over $400 million in leveraged positions liquidated in a single day. The selloff reflects broader investor anxiety around inflation, Federal Reserve policy shifts, and elevated market volatility in crypto markets.

June quarter earnings to determine market direction, says Sunil Subramaniam, warns on risks in near term

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam has advised caution due to geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs, while identifying consumer durables, capital goods, and public sector banks as favored sectors. He expects elevated volatility in coming months, with Q1 earnings, crude oil prices, and RBI policy decisions serving as key determinants of market direction.

FIIs sell over Rs 30K crore worth of Indian equities in May as outflows swell to Rs 2.22 lakh crore. What lies ahead?

Foreign institutional investors sold over Rs 30,000 crore worth of Indian equities in May, bringing year-to-date outflows to Rs 2.22 lakh crore amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The sustained selling underscores sensitivity to external factors including crude oil volatility and US-Iran negotiations, though domestic institutional investors are providing some market support.

Nifty stays range-bound as resistance near 23,800 caps upside move

Indian markets concluded the week with limited gains as the Nifty index remained range-bound, with resistance capping advances near the 23,800 level and volatility declining. Technical indicators reflect neutral-to-cautious sentiment, suggesting consolidation will likely persist until the index achieves a decisive breakout above the established resistance zone.

Vedanta, MCX, among 10 stocks that saw highest increase in retail shareholding in Q4. Do you own any?

According to reports, Vedanta and MCX were among ten stocks that experienced the largest increases in retail investor shareholding during the fourth quarter. The development highlights shifting retail participation patterns in Indian equities during the period.

Explained! Modus operandi and how Sebi cracked whip in alleged pump-and-dump scheme involving 82 stocks

India's Securities and Exchange Board (Sebi) has exposed a stock manipulation network that used social media to artificially inflate prices of 82 SME stocks, employing a classic pump-and-dump strategy across Telegram, WhatsApp, and X platforms. The regulator barred seven individuals and impounded Rs 20.25 crore in unlawful gains, signaling heightened enforcement against retail-targeted manipulation schemes.

Divi's Laboratories Q4 Results: Cons PAT grows 13% YoY to Rs 751 crore, revenue up 10%; Rs 30 per share dividend announced

Divi's Laboratories reported consolidated profit after tax growth of 13% year-on-year to Rs 751 crore for Q4, with revenue from operations rising 10% to Rs 2,831 crore, while announcing a final dividend of Rs 30 per equity share. Full-year profit after tax reached Rs 2,568 crore, signaling steady profitability across the fiscal year.

Contrarian Tactics: How to survive market volatility and generate steady returns

Michael Price advocates a contrarian approach to navigating market volatility, emphasizing intrinsic value analysis and emotional discipline over trend-following. The strategy prioritizes deep research into undervalued assets and business-owner mentality to generate consistent returns.

F&O Talk: Weak market breadth to keep Nifty in sideways trend. Sudeep Shah's take on Amber, Tata Comm and 4 more stocks

Indian markets closed higher on Friday driven by financial stocks, but weak breadth and limited sector participation are expected to keep the Nifty confined to a narrow trading range. Analysts anticipate consolidation will persist until a decisive breakout emerges, with banking and IT sectors under close observation.

Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission files updated DRHP with Sebi for IPO, to raise Rs 1,400 crores via fresh issue

Dhoot Transmission, a Bain Capital-backed supplier specializing in two/three-wheeler components and electric wiring harnesses, has filed an updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Sebi for a ₹1,400 crore initial public offering via fresh equity issuance. The company plans to deploy IPO proceeds toward debt repayment and capacity expansion in Haryana and Tamil Nadu, targeting growth in the high-margin electric vehicle wiring harness segment.

Concurrent Losers: 13 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

Thirteen stocks listed on the BSE 500 index experienced losses across all five trading sessions in the week ending May 22, with Afcons Infrastructure and Alok Industries posting the steepest declines of 11% each. The broad-based weakness in consumer, metal, and industrial sectors contrasts with modest gains recorded by the headline Sensex index during the same period.

Nomura picks 6 stocks with up to 49% upside potential that can benefit from India’s EV push

Nomura identified six Indian stocks including Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS Motor, and UNO Minda as beneficiaries of accelerating electric vehicle adoption, citing an approaching inflection point driven by rising fuel prices and supportive government policies. The selection reflects growing institutional confidence in India's EV transition across passenger cars and two-wheeler segments.

Why organized players like Titan Company could emerge bigger winners in India’s evolving gold market

India's gold market is undergoing formalization despite elevated prices and increased taxation, with organized retailers like Titan Company expected to capture disproportionate growth. The shift favors established players with strong brand positioning and infrastructure over unorganized competitors.