Start by saving regularly and building a watchlist of strong stocks from indices like Nifty 50. Use systematic shortlisting, focus on price correction, dividend yield, and P/E ratio to select stocks. Track performance, rebalance, and reinvest dividends for disciplined wealth creation.
In 2025, for the first time since 1957, the evening slot for Muhurat Trading has been switched to the afternoon slot (from 1:45-2:45 PM on October 21). Earlier, The stock market Diwali Muhurat trading used to take place in the evening slot of 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Despite Gold ETFs having lower expense ratios, Gold Mutual Funds can be better due to no trading costs (brokerage, GST, STT, etc) applicable on buy and sell orders. For say a Rs. 1 lakh investment, mutual funds may yield slightly more after five years. Mutual funds are also easier for beginners, offering SIPs without needing a demat account. See the return comparison here.
MIDWEST LTD is India’s biggest company exporting the premium Black Galaxy Granite. The firm shows robust financial health, lifting its net profit margin from 10.83% to 17.17% over two years. The IPO seeks to raise ₹4,510.00 million for general expenses and a major new quartz expansion project.
Quantum computing uses special bits called ‘qubits’ that work super fast, solving problems regular computers can’t. SEBI is worried because it could unlock secret data, like bank details. This “quantum apocalypse” could harm financial systems, so we need new protections fast.
Read about post-quantum cryptography here.
Nestle India’s stock hit a 52-week high of Rs. 1,279.5 despite a 23.6% profit drop in Q2 FY26. It is driven by strong revenue growth of 10.6% to Rs. 5,643.6 crore. Robust domestic demand and double-digit growth in key product categories like KITKAT, NESCAFÉ, and MAGGI fueled investor confidence. Expected GST rate revisions and rural distribution improvements further supported the stock’s momentum.
Axis Bank’s Q2 FY26 provisions jumped 61% to Rs. 3,547 crore, driven by RBI-mandated crop loan provisions and elevated loan-loss provisions. I, as a long-term investor, is considering holding on to the core shares while booking partial profits to buy on dips when PAT/EPS decline gets absorbed in the price.
SKF India’s share price dropped sharply today mainly because the company underwent a demerger process. The company has split its automotive and industrial segments into two separate businesses. Accordingly, the share price is showing a -54.65% dip in today’s trade.
The Stock Engine’s algorithm for quality of management turns subjective leadership traits into a quantifiable 0-5 score. It is done by analyzing five years of financial data on growth, capital allocation, debt, cash flows, shareholder value, and pledged shares. It emphasizes consistency, growth trends, etc for fair normalization. This way it helps investors identify reliable promoters. Ultimately, this data-driven approach beats gut instincts, spotlighting leaders who build sustainable businesses.
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Net profit shows a company’s core earnings, EPS tells you how much profit each share gets, and P/E ratio checks if the stock’s price is fair or not. Together, these 3 metrics helps us pick solid stocks. By comparing these metrics across similar companies, we can spot undervalued stocks for long-term investing.
The 25% shorting in SIFs means using up to 25% of the mutual fund’s money to bet on stocks falling. It is a trading concept called “short selling.” In India, SEBI allows SIFs to do this, helping them make money when prices drop and protect against market declines. Traditional funds cannot practice short selling.
