Small-cap stock hits upper circuit after Q4 results 2026
Friday, May 22,2026,17:05
HRS Aluglaze shares rose 6% to ₹239 after reporting strong financial results for FY26, with revenue of ₹67.53 crore, up 60.36%. EBITDA grew 70.02% to ₹18.26 crore, and profit after tax increased 98.56% to ₹10.21 crore, driven by robust project execution. .. read more..
Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low
Friday, May 22,2026,16:41
US consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as rising gasoline prices driven by the Iran war intensified cost-of-living pressures. Inflation expectations climbed sharply, especially among Republicans and independents, signalling growing economic dissatisfaction and posing risks to spending despite a still-resilient labour market and ongoing stock market gains. .. read more..
Small-cap stock under ₹50 jumps after these corporate updates
Friday, May 22,2026,16:28
Sindhu Trade Links approved acquisitions and securities issuance to enhance its asset portfolio. The board increased authorized share capital and plans to acquire stakes in Advent Coal Resources and Sainik Mining through share-swap and preference shares. .. read more..
Jewellery retailer DP Abhushan posts 88% rise in PAT; revenue crosses Rs 4,00...
Friday, May 22,2026,16:23
DP Abhushan Ltd reported an impressive 88% surge in annual profit for FY26, reaching Rs 211.84 crore, driven by strong store demand and network expansion. Revenue grew 23% to Rs 4,070.33 crore, with EBITDA margins improving significantly. The company also expanded its showroom network to 12 outlets and implemented hedging strategies to manage gold price volatility. .. read more..
Q4 Results Highlights: Sun Pharma, Shilpa Medicar, Info Edge, Eicher Motors p...
Friday, May 22,2026,16:17
Q4 Results Highlights: Stay tuned to Businessline for the latest updates on Q4 earnings. .. read more..
SEBI bars seven family members in social media stock recommendation case, all...
Friday, May 22,2026,16:13
Interim order alleges the operators first bought SME stocks, pushed them on X, WhatsApp and Telegram, then sold them after prices rose .. read more..
Deepa Jewellers, Cotec Healthcare receive Sebi approval for IPOs
Friday, May 22,2026,16:06
Deepa Jewellers, a B2B hallmarked gold jewellery processor based in Hyderabad, and Cotec Healthcare, a pharmaceutical CDMO, both received SEBI approval for their IPOs. Deepa's IPO includes a Rs 250 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale by promoters. .. read more..
India blocks China’s first request to setup WTO dispute panel in IT, solar me...
Friday, May 22,2026,15:47
India has blocked China's initial request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. China alleges India's tariffs and incentives unfairly target its information technology and solar energy imports. India maintains its measures align with global trade rules. China can renew its request at a future meeting. This dispute highlights trade tensions between the two nations. .. read more..
Sebi bars seven entities in social media stock recommendations, alleges Rs 58...
Friday, May 22,2026,15:45
The market regulator Sebi barred seven individuals for allegedly generating Rs 58 crore in wrongful gains by using social media (including X) to disseminate stock recommendations. They allegedly traded ahead of their posts to profit from price movements in small and mid-cap stocks. .. read more..
Central Bank of India shares tumble as government launches OFS
Friday, May 22,2026,15:42
Central Bank of India shares fell sharply after the government initiated an 8% stake sale through an offer for sale at a floor price of Rs 31. Investors reacted despite the lender reporting strong annual profit growth and healthy expansion in advances. .. read more..
US Fed governor joins chorus calling for potential interest rate hikes
Friday, May 22,2026,15:34
US Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller on Friday added his voice to a growing bloc of policymakers calling for the US central bank to indicate that its next move could be an interest rate hike. Three Fed regional presidents backed removing the easing bias language, while one governor backed an interest rate cut. .. read more..
US Fed governor Chris Waller joins chorus calling for potential rate hikes
Friday, May 22,2026,15:34
US Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller on Friday added his voice to a growing bloc of policymakers calling for the US central bank to indicate that its next move could be an interest rate hike. Three Fed regional presidents backed removing the easing bias language, while one governor backed an interest rate cut. .. read more..
Q4 Results Today Live: Sun Pharma, Shilpa Medicar, Info Edge, Eicher Motors p...
Friday, May 22,2026,15:34
Q4 Results Today Live Updates: Stay tuned to Businessline for the latest live updates on Q4 earnings. .. read more..
SAMHI Hotels posts record PAT of ₹5,665 million in FY26, stock gains 2.3% on ...
Friday, May 22,2026,15:33
The stock closed at ₹150.08 on the NSE on Friday, up 2.35%, but is down nearly 19% from its 52-week high of ₹254.50 .. read more..
India’s official wheat procurement near target, up 13% from a year ago
Friday, May 22,2026,15:12
Purchases in Madhya Pradesh rise on pressure from the opposition and farmers’ associations .. read more..
NTPC Green Energy Q4 Results: Cons PAT declines 15% YoY to Rs 197 crore despi...
Friday, May 22,2026,15:08
NTPC Green Energy's Q4 FY22 consolidated net profit fell 15% YoY to ₹197 crore despite a 47% revenue increase to ₹913 crore. The decline was caused by a 60% rise in expenses (₹713 crore). However, the profit surged 11X sequentially from the previous quarter. .. read more..
Broker’s call: Indiqube Spaces (Buy)
Friday, May 22,2026,15:06
ICICI Securities .. read more..
Pulse of the Street: Relief as equities, rupee edge up, but caution prevails
Friday, May 22,2026,14:59
Benchmark indices logged modest gains this week as RBI support for the rupee steadied sentiment. Yet weak momentum, cautious earnings commentary and continued foreign outflows kept markets trapped in a narrow range. .. read more..
Deepa Jewellers gets SEBI nod for IPO
Friday, May 22,2026,14:55
The proposed IPO of the Hyderabad-based company is a fresh issue of up to ₹250 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to about 1.18 crore shares by the promoters – Ashish Agarwal and Seema Agarwal .. read more..
PNC Infratech shares: Brokerages see up to 46% upside after Q4 results. Shoul...
Friday, May 22,2026,14:55
Domestic brokerage firms are optimistic about PNC Infratech's recovery, projecting a stock rise to ₹315 with a 46% upside. Strong order book and new business segments are seen as growth drivers, while cash inflows strengthen its position for future projects. .. read more..
First Carolina files for IPO as US bank listings heat up
Friday, May 22,2026,14:23
After a lull following the 2023 regional banking crisis, U.S. bank IPOs have mounted a strong comeback over the past year as investors look beyond earlier headwinds. .. read more..
Net foreign investments fell to -$11.7 billion in March 2026 as FPI outflows ...
Friday, May 22,2026,14:22
RBI data shows that net FDI was positive for the second consecutive month in March 2026. Portfolio investors pulled out more money in March, April and May, than they put in. .. read more..
Kevin Warsh takes over US Fed with a policy problem already in view
Friday, May 22,2026,14:20
An unfolding boom in artificial intelligence technology is reshaping the economy in ways Fed officials say could be profound for workers, companies and consumers, but will be hard for Warsh and his colleagues to assess in real time. At the same moment inflation is already high and potentially heading higher as the economy .. read more..
Employers paycheque: From workforce to wealth creators
Friday, May 22,2026,14:15
SEBI should address operational challenges when an employee quits an organisation .. read more..
Broker’s call: Apollo Hospitals (Long)
Friday, May 22,2026,14:12
Equirus Securities .. read more..
India’s near-term outlook clouded by supply risks, weather uncertainties: RBI...
Friday, May 22,2026,14:10
India's economy faces near-term challenges. Supply issues and weather create uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of India is watching global events for price impacts. Domestic demand remains strong. Industrial and services sectors show resilience. Agriculture progress is noted, but risks remain. External sector challenges are present but cushioned by policy measures. .. read more..
Wipro fixes June 5 as record date for ₹15,000 crore share buyback
Friday, May 22,2026,14:06
Wipro has set June 5, 2026, as the record date for its ₹15,000 crore share buyback, the largest in its history, aiming to repurchase 60 crore equity shares at ₹250 each. This follows previous buybacks and is part of its strategy to return excess cash. .. read more..
Wall Street gains as investors monitor Iran peace talks
Friday, May 22,2026,13:58
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.30%, the S&P 500 rose 0.31%, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.34% .. read more..
Wall Street gains as investors monitor Iran peace talks, Estee Lauder jumps 1...
Friday, May 22,2026,13:58
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.30%, the S&P 500 rose 0.31%, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.34% .. read more..
BSE 100 rejig: Paytm, Ashok Leyland and CG Power enter index; Adani Group-own...
Friday, May 22,2026,13:57
Paytm, Ashok Leyland, and CG Power were added to the BSE 100, replacing Ambuja Cements, Tube Investments, and Colgate-Palmolive, effective today. TVS Motor entered the BSE Sensex 50, dislodging Adani Enterprises. .. read more..
Ola Electric eyes FY27 turnaround on surging demand, cost reset and margin gains
Friday, May 22,2026,13:52
The company expects product quality and service improvements to support the FY27 recovery .. read more..
India blocks China's request for dispute panel on solar sector support measur...
Friday, May 22,2026,13:51
India has blocked China's request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. The case concerns India's support measures for its solar cells, modules, and information technology sectors. China alleges these measures discriminate against its goods. India maintains its policies align with WTO rules. China can renew its request at a future meeting. .. read more..
Colgate-Palmolive India Q4 profit down marginally to Rs 353 cr; FY26 revenue ...
Friday, May 22,2026,13:45
However, its sales were up 9 per cent to Rs 1,582.77 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 1,452.02 crore in the corresponding period a year ago. .. read more..
US stocks today: Dow hits record at open as investors watch US-Iran talks
Friday, May 22,2026,13:37
Wall Street opened higher with the Dow hitting an intraday record as investors tracked developments in US-Iran peace talks. Gains across the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reflected resilient risk appetite, supported by easing yields and optimism around geopolitical progress despite ongoing uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and inflation outlook. .. read more..
US stocks today: Dow hits first intraday record high since February
Friday, May 22,2026,13:37
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new intraday record high on Friday. This milestone follows optimism over potential peace talks to end the U.S.-Iran war. AI-driven trading also contributed to market recovery. Earlier this week, the index crossed the 50,000-point mark. Strong first-quarter earnings have boosted investor confidence despite global uncertainties. .. read more..
Oil spike, global debt, market stress: RBI flags mounting external shocks but...
Friday, May 22,2026,13:36
The Reserve Bank of India warns of global economic dangers from oil prices, debt, and market stress. However, India shows strength in growth, inflation control, and its banking sector. The nation remains a fast-growing economy. Strong domestic demand and government spending support this. India's foreign reserves are healthy, and its external account is stable. .. read more..
Govt to sell additional 4% stake in Central Bank of India after OFS subscribe...
Friday, May 22,2026,13:20
The Indian government is selling more shares of Central Bank of India. Investor demand was strong, leading to an increase in the stake sale from 4% to 8%. This move aims to boost the bank's stock liquidity and meet public shareholding rules. The offer for sale is currently underway, with retail investors having a chance to bid soon. .. read more..
10 largecap stocks withsteady rise insales over 4 quarters
Friday, May 22,2026,13:13
The report identifies 10 large-cap stocks (excluding banking/finance) in the NSE segment that demonstrated continuous net sales growth for four consecutive quarters up to the March '26 quarter. This steady upward trend signals strong business momentum and confidence. .. read more..
RBI injects ₹81,590 crore transient liquidity into banking system via 3-day V...
Friday, May 22,2026,13:05
Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction is a monetary tool used by the RBI to inject short-term liquidity into the banking system .. read more..
Demand driving growth, but economic outlook ‘somewhat clouded’ by supply issu...
Friday, May 22,2026,13:05
The central bank said that while inflation currently was within the tolerance band, the potential pass through of higher prices needed to be monitored .. read more..
Private banks steer indices higher; rupee rallies for second day as Iran tens...
Friday, May 22,2026,12:46
Gains in private banking counters, strong corporate earnings offset concerns around high crude oil prices .. read more..
India bond gains capped by smaller than expected RBI dividend
Friday, May 22,2026,12:44
The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield settled at 7.0917%, bouncing off the day's low of 7.0636%, but still 2.2 basis points below Thursday's close. The yield rose 3 bps on the week after sharp swings inrecent sessions. Bond prices move inversely to yields. .. read more..
Dividend alert! 3M India announces Rs 506/ share dividend for shareholders. C...
Friday, May 22,2026,12:36
3M India announced a total dividend of Rs 506 per share, including a final dividend of Rs 160 and a special dividend of Rs 346, with July 17 set as the record date. The payout is subject to AGM approval, alongside strong Q4 FY26 earnings growth. .. read more..
Dividend alert! 3M India announces Rs 506/share dividend for shareholders. Ch...
Friday, May 22,2026,12:36
3M India announced a total dividend of Rs 506 per share, including a final dividend of Rs 160 and a special dividend of Rs 346, with July 17 set as the record date. The payout is subject to AGM approval, alongside strong Q4 FY26 earnings growth. .. read more..
Hindalco Q4 Results: Net profit drops 51% YoY to ₹2,597 crore; declares fina...
Friday, May 22,2026,12:34
Hindalco Industries reported a 51% decline in Q4FY26 net profit, totaling ₹2,597 crore, due to increased expenses from a fire at its US subsidiary, Novelis. However, consolidated revenue rose 20.4% to ₹78,133 crore, boosted by higher base metal prices. .. read more..
NHAI inks MoU with NGI for advanced consultancy support in tunnel engineering
Friday, May 22,2026,12:34
NHAI has partnered with Norway's Geotechnical Institute. This collaboration will bring advanced international expertise to India's national highway projects. Focus areas include tunnel construction and slope stability. The agreement aims to improve planning, design, and monitoring of critical infrastructure. This will enhance safety and efficiency in highway development across the nation. .. read more..
Quote of the day by Philip Carret: "If a company has a sound balance sheet wi...
Friday, May 22,2026,12:30
Legendary investor Philip Carret emphasized that a company's sound balance sheet, minimal long-term debt, good growth prospects, and responsible management are key to interesting stock investments. This philosophy prioritizes buying quality businesses over chasing short-term market excitement, advocating for a disciplined approach focused on financial stability and sustainable value creation. .. read more..
Ashiana Housing to invest Rs 560 cr on new residential project in Jaipur
Friday, May 22,2026,12:26
Ankur Gupta, Joint Managing Director, Ashiana Housing Ltd, said the project has been designed to cater to end-user customers in Jaipur, where demand for spacious premium residences with integrated lifestyle amenities continues to strengthen. .. read more..
Nifty 50 may hit 28,000–30,000 by end of FY27: smallcase
Friday, May 22,2026,12:26
Market experts predict FY27 will be driven by earnings rather than valuation, with investors focusing on sustainable profitability, execution, and stock-specific opportunities instead of aggressive multiple expansion .. read more..
Q4 Results Today Live: Sun Pharma, Shilpa Medicar, Info Edge, Eicher Motors p...
Friday, May 22,2026,12:16
Q4 Results Today Live Updates: Stay tuned to Businessline for the latest live updates on Q4 earnings. .. read more..