Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting September 1, 2025) are Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care, and Adani Ports & SEZ. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care 433 530…
The HSBC report indicated that substantial domestic demand continued to support significant increases in factory orders. (AI image) In a big boost for the Indian economy, the manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to a 17.5-year high in August.The manufacturing sector demonstrated increased growth in August, with PMI rising to 59.3 from July’s 59.1,…
The rupee’s trajectory has become a key concern for financial markets. Banks have reduced trading exposures, while numerous importers with large unhedged positions are facing losses. Corporates engaged in over-the-counter forex derivative transactions, anticipating stable rupee levels, are reportedly worried as the currency crosses 89. The financial sector remains uncertain whether the Reserve Bank of…
MUMBAI: Tariff-related developments, the strong GDP numbers for the June quarter of the year that govt announced on Friday and the ensuing meeting on GST rejig are expected to have a balancing effect on Dalal Street investors during the week. With foreign funds continuing to sell Indian stocks, the rupee could come under renewed pressure,…
NEW DELHI: Direct-to-home operator Dish TV has been penalised again by leading bourses BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) over composition and lack of quorum on its board, according to a regulatory filing by the company. Dish TV was fined by the bourses in 2023 and 2024 for the same reason.It has received a latest…
MUMBAI: Banks reported an increase in their weighted average lending rates in July despite a 50-basis point reduction in the repo rate in June. Bankers said this was likely triggered by a rise in the share of high-yielding loans to MSMEs, which typically pick up after the first quarter before the festive season. According to…
The specialty fertiliser sector in India could potentially face new supply disruptions as China plans to reenforce export curbs starting October, with potential price increases affecting farmers, according to a senior industry representative.Chinese specialty fertiliser exports have temporarily resumed, offering momentary respite. However, this relief period will conclude as Beijing intends to strengthen export supervision…
The losses faced by Indian textile exporters due to steep reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States may be cushioned by rising exports to the United Kingdom under the recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), CareEdge Ratings said in a report.The ratings agency noted that ongoing negotiations with the European Union could further open…
Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Sunday flagged off a walkathon on cyber security awareness at Sukhna Lake here, stressing that banking services, especially digital platforms, are designed for public convenience and must be used responsibly.The walkathon, organised by the Bankers’ Club, Chandigarh, saw enthusiastic participation from bankers across the region,…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that nearly Rs 1,600 crore in pending GST refunds since 2019 will be released to traders before Diwali, enabling them to celebrate the festival with “greater joy and prosperity.”Gupta chaired a special meeting of the Department of Trade and Taxes at her Civil Lines camp office, which…