Business

08

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Muhurat Trading: Sensex ends below 81,000, Nifty settles under 25,000 on Diwali

The eight-day winning streak ended on Sunday, with Indian equity benchmarks closing flat in special Muhurat trading on Diwali this year.  The 30-share BSE Sensex had opened green, jumping over 400 points to 81,406 in the Muhurat session. However, it tanked 28.62 points to settle at 80,999.40. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty had climbed around 79.15 points to open at 25,109.40, but it was down by 43.95 points to close at 24,986.40. With this, the nine-year winning streak on Muhurat trading has ended. Among the 30 Sensex stocks, Sun Pharma was the top gainer, which rose by 2.96 per cent. It…

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08

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Muhurat Trading 2026 today: Check NSE, BSE timings and full stock market schedule

The domestic stock market will hold its annual Muhurat Trading session on Sunday (November 8), on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The country's leading stock exchanges, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), will conduct the special trading session to mark the festival. Both exchanges had announced the timings for Muhurat Trading through separate circulars on October 19. Muhurat Trading from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM According to the separate circulars issued by the BSE and NSE, the Muhurat Trading session will take place from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. A 15-minute pre-opening session will be…

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06

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Healthcare stock in focus as company announces financial results, revenue up by 16% YoY

Shares of cancer-focused healthcare service provider Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG) are in focus as the company has announced its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September 2026. According to information shared with exchanges, the company's consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 731 crore during the quarter, up 15.8 per cent from Rs 632 crore a year earlier. However, it reported a 55.22 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 9.25 crore, dragged down by exceptional items. The company had reported a profit after tax of Rs 20.66 crore in the year-ago period, the company…

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06

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Dhanteras bonanza as stock market rally, FII inflows and falling gold prices bring festive cheer

The festive season has kicked off with Dhanteras, or Dhantrayodashi, bringing cheers for investors as domestic benchmark indices continue a sharp rally despite a deep global market sell-off triggered by a rout in tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Adding to the festive cheer, precious metals including gold and silver dipped, offering much-needed respite to common people, as buying gold or silver today is considered auspicious and symbolises lasting prosperity. Stock markets defy global sell-off Benchmark indices registered their seventh day of rally on Friday, defying a global market rout, with the Sensex climbing 1,718 points and the Nifty regaining…

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06

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Real estate stock ends session higher as company’s revenue rises over 2-fold, check details

Shares of realty firm Signature Global Ltd ended today's trading session in the green amid a rally in the stock market and strong quarterly results. The stock ended the session at Rs 742.65, up Rs 11.30, or 1.55 per cent, from the previous close of Rs 731.35 on the BSE. The market cap of the company stood at Rs 10,448.05 crore. During the day, the stock touched the intraday high of Rs 760.05 and the intraday low of Rs 707.10. The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 1,150, touched on December 22, 2025, and a 52-week low of Rs…

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06

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Bull run continues, Sensex surges over 1,700 points, Nifty reclaims 25,000 on strong FII comeback

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their upward momentum for the sixth straight session amid strong foreign institutional investor (FII) buying during the festive season. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 1,718.01 points, or 2.17 per cent higher, at 81,028.02. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 81,028.02 and a low of 79,016.05, gyrating 2,011.97 points. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty added 492.75 points or 2.01 per cent to close at 25,030.35. However, the broader market ended the session mixed. While the BSE MidCap Select Index added 41.70 points or 0.23 per cent, the BSE SmallCap Select Index…

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06

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Pharma stock on investors’ radar as net profit jumps 93%, board approves NSE listing proposal

Shares of pharma company Fredun Pharmaceuticals will be on investors' radar after the company informed exchanges that its board approved a proposal to list its equity shares on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). The pharmaceutical and healthcare company has also announced its financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. It posted a robust 93.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone net profit. Q2 revenue of the company  The company's consolidated revenue from operations surged 85.15 per cent YoY to Rs 265.85 crore for the July–September 2026 quarter, compared to Rs 143.59 crore…

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06

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Critically ill 18-month-old elephant calf Maya to be airlifted to Vantara for specialised treatment

To preserve wildlife, the Kerala Forest Department has ordered the immediate transfer and airlifting of an ailing 18-month-old female elephant calf, named Maya, from the Abhayaranyam Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Kaprikkad to Vantara’s advanced elephant healthcare and hospital facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Kerala’s Chief Wildlife Warden, Dr P Pugazhendi, IFS, issued the official transfer directive after unanimous recommendations from a specialised Medical Board. To minimise trauma during transit, Vantara arranged a specially equipped charter airlift featuring embedded life-support systems, continuous monitoring tools, emergency medication, and hydraulic lifting frameworks. Maya's survival story A newborn calf was found abandoned near Kaprikkad in the…

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06

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Stock under Rs 400 opens in green as shares list on National Stock Exchange, check details here

Shares of Bright Outdoor Media opened in green despite some volatility in the benchmark indices in the early session amid a sell-off in the global markets. The action comes as the shares of the company got listed on the mainboard of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock opened green at Rs 385, a gain of Rs 10.1 or 2.69 per cent from the previous close of Rs 374.90 on the BSE. It gained to touch an intraday high of Rs 385.25 before profit booking and fell to touch a low of Rs 375. Last seen, the stock was trading…

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06

Nov

By The Press Editor

Business

Dhanteras 2026: Are banks open or closed today, November 6, 2026? Check RBI’s list of holidays

The festive season has kicked off with Dhanteras, or Dhantrayodashi, being celebrated today, on Friday, November 6, 2026. The day is considered auspicious, and buying precious metals like gold, silver, or utensils is especially auspicious, symbolising lasting prosperity. It is considered to be one of the biggest days, boosting sales manyfold in sectors like jewellery, real estate, electronics, and automobiles. That is why many people also visit banks to complete finance-related work. If you plan to visit the bank for important work on Dhanteras, be sure to check whether banks are open first. According to the Reserve Bank of India's…

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