Markets

Markets

SEBI to issue consultation paper on derivatives settlement price methodology on Saturday

The Securities and Exchange Board of India will issue a consultation paper to refine settlement price methodology for derivative contracts. Following the Closing Auction Session’s impact, SEBI seeks to improve market practices.

2 min read11 Sep 2026
Markets

Investors flock to small, mid-cap funds, lured by strong recent gains

Small-cap funds recorded their highest monthly inflow in two years at ₹7,973 crore in August. Mid-cap funds also saw strong inflows of ₹6,989 crore, their highest in two years. Large-cap funds saw an outflow of ₹1,147 crore in August, following a net outflow of ₹1,321 crore in July.

2 min read10 Sep 2026
Markets

US Treasury triples bond buyback to $6 billion: Why markets saw the move as a disappointment

The US Treasury tripled the initial size of its next buyback of longer-dated government debt, in an announcement that was met with initial disappointment by investors.

3 min read9 Sep 2026
Companies

India is a blueprint for Unilever's emerging markets: global CEO Fernando Fernandez

Meanwhile, Hindustan Unilever CEO Priya Nair highlighted how superior quick-commerce profitability and targeted brand acquisitions are giving the FMCG major a structural edge.

2 min read9 Sep 2026
Markets

HAL, BEL, Bharat Dynamics, Data Patterns, Solar Industries, Astra Microwave - Jefferies shares price targets | Full list

Jefferies predicts the defence sector's sales will rise from 27% in FY26 to 40% by FY30, with a 31% earnings CAGR. Additionally, it highlights significant growth potential for several defence companies, including Solar Industries and Astra Microwave, in the coming years.

4 min read9 Sep 2026
Opinion

Luxury houses are looking for American buyers to make up for flagging Chinese consumption

With Chinese shoppers turning away from high-end purchases, maisons like Louis Vuitton and Burberry are eyeing the US. They are counting on the famous ‘wealth effect’ of enlarged stock portfolios. But what happens if America’s AI bubble bursts and sends that dynamic into reverse?

3 min read9 Sep 2026
Markets

Is Hindustan Unilever stock undervalued?

While HUL trades at a discount to its historical valuation multiples, its stock continues to command a significant premium over the indices in which it sits.

4 min read9 Sep 2026
Markets

Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks for 9 September

Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 9 September. Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy.

6 min read9 Sep 2026
Markets

Stock recommendations for 9 September from MarketSmith India

MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 9 September. Get expert insights into the best-performing stocks to guide your investment decisions.

6 min read9 Sep 2026
Markets

Qualcomm stock jumps 9% on AI chip deal with Amazon, hits 2-month high

Qualcomm's shares rose nearly 9% after announcing a deal with Amazon for customised data centre chips. The agreement allows Amazon to acquire up to $4 billion in Qualcomm shares, supporting the development of AI infrastructure amid Qualcomm's efforts to diversify beyond smartphone processors.

2 min read8 Sep 2026