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Bajaj Group turns 100 - From shores of independence to 21st century business behemoth

Bajaj Group marks 100 years, with Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Auto in Nifty 50, leaders in NBFC and two wheelers, centenary event held in Mumbai with top dignitaries

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Beyond Nifty: The 10 smallcap stocks that doubled investor wealth in the first 25 sessions of FY27

Indian smallcap stocks are delivering impressive returns early in FY27. Over ten stocks have doubled investor wealth in just 25 sessions. This surge is driven by genuine earnings growth, with many companies exceeding expectations. While the Nifty shows modest gains, these smaller companies are benefiting from domestic capex and infrastructure spending. Investors are finding opportunities in these selective stocks.

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Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard

The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...

India's protein supplements market reaches $912.9 million in 2025 as demand grows for gut-friendly, additive-free formulations

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], India's protein supplements market reached approximately USD $912.9 million in 2025, according to IMARC Group, and is projected to grow to USD $1,578.1 million by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6.27% during 2026-2034. The broader protein market in India is estimated at USD $1.62 billion in 2026, with plant-based protein identified as the fastest-growing segment, according to Mordor Intelligence.

Midcaps outperform Nifty, smallcap stocks in Q4, deliver 29% earnings growth: Motilal Oswal

Midcap companies emerged as the strongest performers in the March quarter earnings season, with profit growth outpacing both largecaps and smallcaps, according to MOFSL. Strong contributions from BFSI, technology and utilities supported performance, while analysts cautioned that volatility linked to West Asia tensions and elevated commodity prices may persist.

Nifty Midcap 100 hits record high, surges 9% in a month to outperform Nifty 50; can the rally sustain?

On May 8, the Nifty Midcap 100 hit a new high of 62,113, extending its winning streak to five sessions. Strong earnings growth from mid-cap stocks contrasts with the Nifty 50's modest gain, highlighting market preference for broader indices amid elevated valuations.

Bajaj Auto Ltd spurts 1.14%, rises for third straight session

Bajaj Auto Ltd is quoting at Rs 10725.5, up 1.14% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 39.61% in last one year as compared to a 0.68% jump in NIFTY and a 20.66% jump in the Nifty Auto index.

Sensex options can be as large as Nifty's by FY29, says Jefferies but has a warning for BSE investors

Jefferies expects Sensex weekly options on BSE to match Nifty’s scale by FY29, driven by strong derivatives growth. However, it warns that much optimism is already priced in, citing valuation concerns, regulatory risks and heavy reliance on a single product. The brokerage maintains a cautious ‘Hold’ stance on BSE.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends losses, hints at gap-down start

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brent is back above $100 a barrel. The big trigger of the day though, would be results from India's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), and while most banks have already reported results, the lender's guidance on credit and deposit growth for FY27 will be keenly watched by the street.

Bajaj’s export strength may not be enough to justify steep valuation premium over Hero

Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp reported impressive Q4FY26 earnings, with Ebitda growth of 36% and 31%, respectively. Both companies successfully navigated high input costs through strategic pricing and robust sales. What factors contributed to their strong performance and what challenges lie ahead?