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Ola Electric shares rally 9% in two days on Centre's EV push ahead of Q2 results
Ola Electric shares have rallied 9% in two sessions, adding over Rs 1,400 crore to the company's market value after the Centre made EVs its preferred choice for government staff-car procurement. Investors are now awaiting the electric two-wheeler maker's Q2 results for signs of a recovery in its business.
Stocks in news: Tata Power, Cupid, Garden Reach, ITC, Aurobindo Pharma and Vodafone Idea
Indian benchmark indices have extended their winning streak, closing positively after the Muhurat trading session. Key stocks such as life insurance companies and Tata Power reported notable quarterly earnings results. HDFC Life and LIC showed healthy premium growth, while Tata Power recorded a record profit in Q2 FY27. Other companies like Cupid and Mishra Dhatu Nigam also reported impressive profit increases during the quarter.
Lenskart, Meesho deliver gains of nearly $400 million for SoftBank Vision funds
Lenskart saw returns of $273 million, the highest among the Vision funds' listed investments, while Meesho gained $121 million, according to SoftBank's earnings presentation released on Tuesday. The gains come as SoftBank continues to monetise its Indian investments, having sold shares worth more than Rs 9,300 crore in Lenskart and Meesho since June.
Vietnam’s Green SM set for Bengaluru debut by December, ruffling ride-hailing market
Senior government officials said Karnataka has granted Green SM an aggregator licence under the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, after the company fulfilled all regulatory requirements.
Smallcap mutual fund inflows drop 29% MoM to Rs 6,407 crore in October. Should investors be cautious or continue investing?
Smallcap mutual fund inflows declined 29% month-on-month to Rs 6,407 crore in October, amid market corrections and elevated valuations. However, experts say continued inflows reflect investor confidence in the segment's long-term growth prospects.
Govt raises price cap for electronic devices to Rs 1.8 lakh for officers; personal retention rights after 4 yrs
The Centre has raised the purchase ceiling for laptops, tablets and similar devices for eligible government officers to ₹1.5 lakh plus taxes, or ₹1.8 lakh for devices with more than 40% Make-in-India content. Officers in Pay Level 12 and above will be eligible, while departments can extend coverage to some lower pay levels, and employees may retain the devices after four years of use.
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Centre's EV push puts electric mobility stocks in the fast lane; M&M, Ola Electric lead rally with gains of up to 5%
Electric mobility stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Centre made EVs the default choice for government staff-car procurement and doubled the price ceiling for electric cars to Rs 20 lakh. M&M led the gains, followed by Ola Electric, Hyundai Motor India and TVS Motor Company.

Best flexi cap mutual funds to invest in November 2026
Flexi cap mutual funds have the freedom to invest anywhere depending on the view of the fund manager. For example, he or she might invest more in large cap stocks. Or in a bull market she might invest more in mid cap or small cap stocks. Investors should be extremely careful about this aspect. Investors should make sure that they are choosing a scheme that is in line with their risk appetite. For example, some flexi cap schemes may be more conservative than others. It is for you to identify the one that suits your temperament.

Microsoft market cap beats Nvidia's for first time since June 2025
Microsoft overtook Nvidia as the world's most valuable company on Tuesday, as the chip giant's shares fell on uncertainty over the outlook for AI and an investigation into whether

Jaguar Land Rover to launch its first electric vehicles in key growth market India in 2027: MD
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will enter India's luxury electric vehicle market in 2027 with the Range Rover Electric and Range Rover Sport Electric. The company will also launch the new Jaguar GT next year. JLR India plans to initially import the EVs to test demand, expand its retail network to 40 outlets and capitalise on India's growing premium car market.

Samir Arora-backed Helios Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in Eternal, ICICI Bank, MCX, and 7 others in October
Samir Arora-backed Helios Flexi Cap Fund increased exposure to 10 stocks, including Eternal, ICICI Bank and MCX, in October. The fund also added Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses as a new entrant, taking its portfolio to 72 stocks

HDFC Defence Fund raises stakes in BEL, BEML, Bharat Forge and 2 others in October
HDFC Defence Fund increased its holdings in BEL, BEML, Bharat Forge, Tata Motors and another stock in October, according to its latest portfolio disclosure. The fund also added three new stocks during the month, taking its total portfolio to 27 stocks. Here's a look at its latest stock additions, sector allocation and performance against its benchmark.

ETMarkets Fund Guide | Managing over Rs 8,000 crore: How Bajaj AMC's Sorbh Gupta picks winners in the Flexi Cap universe
In this edition of ETMarkets Fund Guide, Sorbh Gupta, Head – Equity at Bajaj Asset Management, who manages over Rs 8,000 crore through the Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund, shares his approach to picking the right stocks across large, mid and small caps.

These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
The FPIs that were selling in the Indian market all these months mostly owned large-cap stocks. And as they sold them, it was that segment which bore the brunt of the selling. The same logic will operate in reverse as they start buying, focusing once again on the safer and more liquid large-cap stocks.

Why cheap stocks offer more safety than strong inflows, says Sundaram AMC MD
Two years ago, seasoned asset manager Anand Radhakrishnan moved from a long, successful stint as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Franklin Templeton India to take over as Managing Director (MD) at Sundaram Asset Management Company. In this conversation with Sanket Dhanorkar, he shares his views on the market correction, shift in interest rate cycle, valuations and money flows, and more.

Samvat 2083: How should mutual fund investors rejig their portfolios?
As Samvat 2083 begins, mutual fund investors should review their portfolios, stay disciplined with SIPs and avoid timing the market. Financial advisors share strategies for choosing fund categories, handling underperformers, diversifying across asset classes, booking profits and rebalancing portfolios to align investments with long-term financial goals.

Best large & mid cap funds to invest in November 2026
Large & mid cap mutual funds are suitable for aggressive investors who are willing to invest in mid cap stocks. It may have more exposure to large cap or mid cap stocks, based on the market conditions and the outlook of the fund manager. So, you should get into these schemes only if you are willing to take extra risk.

For long- and medium-term investors: Cycles turn, principles don’t; 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%
These are the stocks that fell the most, so they may bounce back the most if the fund flows return. They are the ones FPI money will target first. And they tend to be the businesses with great track records, the ones that have been through bad patches like this before and have come out unscathed. Yes, we are talking about large-cap stocks.

Mercedes plans bigger India play with greater localisation of parts
Mercedes-Benz plans to increase its local manufacturing efforts while expanding its supplier base in India. The luxury carmaker expects to achieve record annual sales if the current trend continues. Ola Kallenius, the global chairman, highlighted the potential for Indian suppliers to support global operations. The company has committed an additional investment of ₹200 crore, raising total investments to ₹3,200 crore.

Smallcap SIP returns turn negative over 3 years despite high valuations. Should investors worry?
Smallcap SIP returns have slowed sharply, falling from nearly 40% in 2024 to mid-single digits in 2026 and approaching negative territory, according to a JioBlackRock Mutual Fund report. The decline comes despite elevated valuations and strong domestic investor positioning. The report highlights risks for investors entering at high market levels and underscores the need for caution when investing in smallcap funds.

SpaceX-Tesla merger could give Musk control without Mars, robotaxi milestones
Elon Musk's compensation packages at SpaceX and Tesla are tied to ambitious goals involving Mars and robotics. Recent discussions on a merger may provide Musk with greater voting control at Tesla. The current arrangement at SpaceX gives Musk significant voting rights without needing to achieve specified goals. Analysts suggest that Musk's plans may be adjusted post-merger to align with new market conditions.

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.

Electric two-wheeler sales hit record 2.24 lakh units in October on festive demand, new models
TVS Motor retained its leadership in October, nearly doubling registrations to 60,433 units and expanding its market share to 27% from 20.6% in the same month last year. Hero MotoCorp also gained ground, with its share rising to 13.4% from 10.9%, while Bajaj Auto maintained its market share at nearly 22%.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Sensex and Nifty ended the week up about 0.5%, supported by resilient large-cap, IT and healthcare stocks. However, midcap and smallcap indices fell as much as 2% amid rising crude oil prices, inflation concerns and a global technology sell-off.

Ola Electric’s Rs 1,000-crore rights issue fully subscribed ahead of closing date
The rights issue, which opened on Thursday, will close on October 30. Shareholders could sell or transfer their rights entitlement in the market until October 26. The company finalised the terms of the issue earlier this month, setting the price at Rs 27 per share, a 26% discount to its market value.

Cognizant eyes Sarvam stake; Ather aims for higher market share
Happy Wednesday! Cognizant has held discussions to invest in homegrown AI startup Sarvam. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

SoftBank sold 1.2% stake in Ola Electric between January-October
The investor also sold rights entitlements to subscribe to an additional 1.12 crore shares, according to a disclosure filed with the stock exchanges. Ola Electric is in the process of raising Rs 1,000 crore through a rights issue of partly paid-up equity shares.

SoftBank sells 1.21 crore Ola Electric rights entitlements as EV maker seeks to raise Rs 1,000 crore
SoftBank sold nearly 28% of its Ola Electric rights entitlements over two sessions as the company launched a Rs 1,000-crore rights issue. Meanwhile, Motilal Oswal entities applied for 2.39 crore shares amid declining revenue and persistent losses.
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