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Diamonds in the dust? Retail investors unleash Rs 17,500 crore on 8 battered bluechip stocks
Retail investors pumped an estimated Rs 17,539 crore into eight battered Nifty bluechip stocks during the March 2026 quarter, betting aggressively on market leaders despite steep declines in portfolio values. HDFC Bank, ITC, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Reliance Industries and L&T emerged as top retail picks even as their shares fell sharply.
Who was Toshifumi Suzuki? All about the founder of Japan’s iconic Seven‑Eleven stores who died at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki, the former chairman of Seven & i Holdings and founder of Seven-Eleven Japan, has died at 93. Credited with transforming Japan’s retail industry, Suzuki introduced the convenience store franchise model in 1973 and helped build Seven-Eleven into a global retail giant.
Central Bank of India OFS opens for retail investors today — All you need to know
Among public shareholders in Central Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has a 3.26% stake, while over 7 lakh retail investors have a 3.42% stake.
Reliance Industries, TCS, among 10 stocks with sharpest decrease in retail shareholding in Q4 - The Economic Times
Reliance Industries, TCS, among 10 stocks with sharpest decrease in retail shareholding in Q4The Economic Times
Reliance Industries, TCS, among 10 stocks with sharpest decrease in retail shareholding in Q4
Ten major stocks, including HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and ITC, experienced the sharpest decrease in retail shareholding value, corresponding with significant stock price declines during the quarter.
Retail players can skip Central Bank of India OFS, say analysts, cite margin and earnings concerns
Retail investors are being urged by market analysts to steer clear of the government's shares sale in Central Bank of India. The bank's current margin issues and uncertain future profitability raise red flags. Despite the attractive discount on the offer price, experts forecast further share sales needed for compliance, leading to persistent sales pressure on the stock.
Upper Circuit Stocks: Digital Public Infra stock surges 20% but remains 70% below peak
As many as 2.1 lakh retail shareholders, or those with authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, own over 45% of Protean eGov Technologies. For retail investors with authorized share capital of above ₹2 lakh, they own a 9.6% stake.
No Fuel Shortage, Says HPCL, Calls Viral Claims 'False And Misleading'
The company said all 87 of its retail outlets in Nandurbar are operational and serving customers.
Sebi mulls easing compliance rules for research analysts on call records
The proposed relaxation will apply only to institutional investors, while the requirement to maintain all records, including call recordings, will continue for retail clients, Sebi suggested.
Pharmacy associations to skip strike, major medicine disruption unlikely
India's drug regulator is actively reviewing concerns from retail chemists about e-pharmacies. The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists had called for a strike. However, many pharmacy associations have stepped back, citing public interest and patient access. The regulator assures that issues are under consideration. Dialogue is seen as key to ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services for citizens.
INR hits record low beyond 96 per dollar mark during intraday moves
The Indian rupee crashed below the 96/USD mark on Friday before closing at an all-time low of 95.86 (provisional) against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and inflation concerns added to the downside pressure on the rupee. Indian shares also reversed early gains to end modestly lower on Friday as Hormuz concerns persisted and the Trump-Xi summit yielded little progress on the war in Iran. The domestic currency has registered over 6 per cent losses so far this year, and in the past six trading sessions, it has depreciated nearly 2 per cent as Iran war risk escalation pushed crude oil prices higher. The dollar index moved northwards after strong US retail sales and stable labour market data reduced expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Global uncertainties, relatively high valuations, and the lack of AI-led investment opportunities have weighed on capital flows.
Zydus Life Share Buyback: All you need to know as a shareholder
As many as 4.01 lakh retail investors, or those with authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, had a 4.8% stake in Zydus Life at the end of the March quarter.