Bharat Electronics Limited announced an interim dividend of Rs 1.95 per share for FY26, with a record date of March 5. The company reported 21% YoY profit growth and robust revenue, with shares up 74% in the past year.
HDFC Mutual Fund launched HDFC Income Plus Arbitrage Omni FOF, an open-ended scheme investing in arbitrage and debt-oriented funds. The NFO, open until March 11, dynamically manages allocation based on market outlook. This tax-efficient fund aims to provide income potential with risk management.
Eight small-cap mutual funds delivered low consistency over the past five years, with performance scores ranging from 19% to 46%. Despite moderate risk, returns varied, with five-year CAGRs between 18% and 23%, highlighting uneven investor outcomes.
BSE and National Stock Exchange fined Shipping Corporation of India Rs 5.42 lakh each for violating Sebis board composition norms. The PSU said operations remain unaffected, even as it reported sharp profit growth and strong stock performance.
Despite the Sensex dropping 1.84% over five sessions to February 27, eleven BSE 500 stocks logged gains in each trading day. Schaeffler India, Sun TV Network and Timken India led advances, defying broader market weakness.
Choppy crypto markets hurt trend funds in 2025, but Februarys sharp selloff boosted XBTOs trend strategy, which gained 13.3% after flipping short as Bitcoin and Ether tumbled. The rebound highlights momentum tradings potential when markets decisively turn lower.
The primary market will see Sedemac Mechatronics Rs 1,087 crore IPO open next week, while nine companies line up for listings across mainboard and SME platforms. Muted grey market premiums and selective investor interest reflect cautious sentiment despite healthy subscription levels.
WhiteOak Capitals Trupti Agrawal says stabilising earnings and normalised valuations have improved risk-reward in broader markets. Small and mid caps, after sharp corrections, offer selective alpha as fundamentals hold up. Private financials, consumer discretionary and healthcare remain promising from a bottom-up perspective.
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs under IEEPA, but his swift 15% global levy revived uncertainty. The ruling jolted global trade dynamics, pressured the dollar, lifted gold and silver, and heightened volatility across energy and base metals markets.
Indias consumer sector showed gradual recovery in 3QFY26, with 17% revenue and 15% EBITDA growth aided by low base, stable input costs and improving sentiment. Food and staples led gains, while discretionary recovery remained uneven. Titan Company and Britannia Industries delivered strong quarterly performances.
