LIC, New India Assurance take opposite tacks on NSE IPO
Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and The New India Assurance Company outperformed the market on Thursday after the National Stock Exchange of India filed draft papers for its IPO, with LIC choosing not to sell and New…
NSE IPO to unlock ₹30,000 crore, PSU gains in focus
The National Stock Exchange of India has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for a proposed ₹30,000 crore initial public offering, entirely via offer for sale, positioning it as India’s largest IPO and a major value unlocking event…
PSU Bonds 2026: REC, PFC, NHAI – How to Evaluate and Buy the Best Deals
Why PSU Bonds Deserve a Place in Every Fixed Income Portfolio PSU bonds offer a compelling risk-reward for fixed income investors: yields 80–150 basis points above G-Secs, near-zero default risk (implicit government backing), and regular semi-annual interest payments. For investors…
Stock Buybacks in India: How They Create Shareholder Value
What is a Share Buyback? A share buyback (repurchase) occurs when a company uses its cash to purchase its own shares from the market. The purchased shares are extinguished (cancelled), reducing total shares outstanding. This increases Earnings Per Share (EPS)…
Oil slips as US‑Iran deal boosts global risk appetite
Brent crude fell a little over 1 percent to below 79 dollars a barrel in Asian trade on Thursday after the United States and Iran signed an interim peace agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz,…
Nifty Jumps, Sensex Soars: Top Reasons Behind Today’s Market Move – 18th June 2026
Indian equities opened largely flat on Thursday, with Nifty 50 hovering just below 24,100 and Sensex near 77,100, as lower crude prices and easing West Asia tensions offset a hawkish US Federal Reserve tone. Market Overview Index 18 Jun 2026…
IFCI, Tata Motors, HFCL among key stocks to watch
Indian equities extended gains for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 closing above 24,000, as stock-specific triggers around IFCI, Tata Motors, HFCL, Corona Remedies and General Insurance Corporation of India are set to guide Thursday’s trade.…
Nifty 50 seen flat as Fed hawkish tone tempers risk
Indian equities are expected to open largely unchanged on Thursday, with Nifty 50 near 24,000, as a hawkish US Federal Reserve stance and weaker Wall Street offset support from the US Iran peace deal and softer crude. The domestic market…
Today’s Stock Market Trade Setup for 18 June 2026 | Can Nifty Build On Crude-Led Tailwinds?
Indian equities are set for a mildly positive start on Thursday, with GIFT Nifty trading about 0.5% higher near 24,085 in early deals, tracking gains in Asian markets and a sharp fall in crude oil prices. Traders will watch whether…
