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Hidden pain! Why did investors lose money in 750 smallcaps when Nifty rallied 2500 points?
The Nifty has rallied nearly 13% in a month, but the recovery has bypassed hundreds of smaller stocks. ACE Equity data shows 769 stocks declined between October 8 and November 8, with several well-known companies losing over 20%. Here’s why the market rebound remains narrow and which stocks have suffered the steepest losses.
Q2 Earnings Scorecard: Which sectors outperformed and which fell behind?
The September quarter results indicate strong revenue and profit growth in sectors like automobiles and banking. In contrast, sectors such as IT and pharmaceuticals showed weakness amid inflationary pressures. Automobile sector leaders like Maruti Suzuki and Bajaj Auto reported significant growth in sales and exports. L&T's orders surged, while the cement sector faced challenges with fluctuating prices.
Pune teacher sells father's land to teach 10 poor students, all clear MPSC exams; now he runs a Rs 20 crore campus in his village but still lives in a rented house
After selling his inherited house and farmland in 2005, Pune-based teacher Yajurvendra Mahajan started educating 10 underprivileged students. All cleared MPSC exams. His Deepsthamb Foundation now supports around 600 students, including persons with disabilities, orphans and transgender people, offering free education, accommodation, counselling and employment assistance.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in Coal India, M&M, Indus Towers and 11 others in October
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increased its stake in Coal India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Indus Towers and 11 other stocks in October, according to its latest portfolio disclosure. The fund added shares of DLF, Petronet LNG and Indraprastha Gas, among others, while maintaining its exposure to several existing holdings.
Nifty soars 11% in 10 days, but why is your portfolio not moving up?
Nifty surged 10.75% in 10 sessions, crossing 25,000, but gains remained concentrated in large-cap stocks. Foreign investor inflows boosted heavyweight shares, while midcap, smallcap and microcap indices continued declining, disappointing retail investors.
AI selloff hits India too: TD Power, HFCL, Sterlite, other power capex-linked stocks crash up to 15%
Indian power capex and AI-linked stocks tumbled as a global technology sell-off spread across markets, with TD Power and Thermax plunging 15% each. Concerns that US midterm election results could slow data centre expansion and AI infrastructure spending triggered sharp losses across Asian technology stocks and domestic market-linked companies.
AI gains fail to cool rising staff costs at Indian IT services firms
Although artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are changing the traditional labour-intensive model of IT services, they have yet to bring down employee costs for the country’s top six IT services companies—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and LTM (formerly LTIMindtree).
Midterm results may slow US visa curbs, but no quick relief likely for IT
The opposition party’s takeover of both chambers of US Congress is expected to bring greater scrutiny of the administration’s policy decisions, potentially slowing further restrictions, industry experts told ET. However, any improvement in sentiment is unlikely to translate quickly into higher hiring or technology spending.
IT firms turn to acquisitions to boost revenue growth
The contribution rose to $147-148 million in the July-September period, reflecting a full quarter of consolidation. The acquisition has therefore become a significant part of the firm’s reported revenue base.
Coders out, VCs in: Investors bet billions on AI-first services
The AI-native services firms’ promise of high margins and rapid growth with fewer people has attracted the interest of VC firms. If Distyl AI raised $175 million at a $1.8 billion valuation a year ago, Wonderful raised $550 million at a $5 billion valuation in September.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian stock markets surged nearly 2% on November 2, with Sensex gaining 1,233 points and Nifty rising 388 points. Falling crude oil prices, strong corporate earnings, positive global cues and foreign investor buying boosted sentiment.
STT Global’s India biz on the block; micro occasions power qcomm
KKR, Singtel, and the Tatas are preparing to sell STT GDC India, a major data centre platform. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
FPI buying returns to Dalal Street as global investors rethink AI bets
Foreign portfolio investors have shifted from aggressive selling to net buying of Indian equities recently. They invested nearly $1.2 billion over the last ten trading sessions, particularly in large-cap stocks. This change in behavior may be attributed to concerns regarding the artificial intelligence trade influencing investor decisions. Globally, markets saw corrections, while Indian indices had a mixed performance in October.
Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, M&M, CDSL, ITC, NTPC, IOCL and Hero MotoCorp
Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Friday, with significant gains recorded in the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex. Several major companies, including Reliance Industries and Jio Platforms, published positive quarterly earnings results. Reliance Industries saw a 41% increase in net profit, supported by strong performances in various sectors. Other companies like Sun Pharma and Indian Oil Corporation also reported significant changes in their net profits.
Bonus issues, stock splits, dividends: Infosys, Asian Paints among over 40 stocks turning ex-date this week
More than 40 companies have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues, rights issues and stock splits during November 2–6, 2026. Major names include Infosys, Asian Paints, Coal India, Power Grid and Info Edge, while Sanofi India will offer the week’s highest announced dividend of Rs 75 per share.
ITC, RIL, HDFC Bank among top laggards as Nifty falls over 12% in 2026: Time to buy beaten-down stocks or wait for a recovery?
In 2026, the Nifty 50 index faced significant drops, with 34 out of 50 stocks plummeting by as much as 34%. Analysts believe that the sell-off is driven by foreign institutional investor exits and a conservative outlook on earnings. This decline presents potential opportunities for long-term investors as valuations dip below historical norms.
Infosys, TechM, TCS, other IT stocks plunge up to 5%, extend losses as global AI trade rebounds. What lies ahead?
Indian IT stocks fell sharply on Wednsday as renewed optimism around the global AI trade weighed on sentiment. Strong earnings from SK Hynix and Anthropic’s IPO filing fuelled gains in AI-linked stocks globally. However, concerns over an AI bubble persist, with analysts highlighting a potential advantage for Indian IT services firms.
IT firms navigate peak pessimism by prioritising growth in stable Q2
Analysts said that artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a significant revenue driver for the majority of Indian IT companies. However, they cautioned that near-term prospects remain muted due to pricing pressure and AI-driven deflation in traditional services.
Stocks in news: Jio Platforms, RIL, Infosys, L&T, Tata Capital, Waaree Energies and Vedanta Iron
Indian benchmark indices saw a volatile session amid the Nifty and Bank Nifty monthly expiry. Stocks like Jio Platforms made headlines following its IPO debut after raising significant funds. Reliance Industries remained a focus as its financial results and fundraising plans were announced. Infosys successfully implemented a transformation project for Syngenta, enhancing operations and governance. Tata Capital reported a substantial profit increase, driven by loan growth and higher interest income.
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