BHEL stake sale: The government will sell 3% stake representing over 10.44 crore shares in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) via an offer for sale (OFS). The defence PSU has set the floor price at Rs 254 per share.
Silver ETFs saw massive January inflows as investors chased precious metals despite sharp volatility. Assets surged, returns topped 50%, and silver outperformed gold before a late-month crash underscored risks amid global uncertainty and profit-booking and heavy ETF participation nationwide grew.
Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex extended their gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, supported by a sharp rally in auto and metal stocks that lifted overall sentiment. Meanwhile, broader markets outperformed, with midcap and smallcap indices rising 0.5% and 0.35%, respectively.
Indian stock markets are advancing, approaching record levels. Experts see continued strength in the Nifty, with support at 25,600. Metals and PSU banks are identified as key performing sectors. Steel Authority of India and Bank of Maharashtra are highlighted as promising stock picks. Broader market participation is increasing as the earnings season concludes.