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Hey, guess what? Even with all the market ups and downs, regular folks kept buying more shares in some companies! Vedanta and MCX were among the top 10 where retail investors increased their holdings the most in the March 2026 quarter. It seems people are "gravitated towards sectors such as metals, energy."
Divi's Laboratories' profit jumped 13% in the January-March quarter, beating what experts thought. They're giving a ₹30 dividend too. Even though sales were a bit lower than expected, the company said "profit rises 13%, beating estimates". Their profit margin did slip a little, though.
Sebi busted a stock scam using social media! They found a group that pumped up small company stocks by spreading fake good news on apps like Telegram and X. Then, they sold their shares to regular folks at high prices. Sebi said, "they followed a classic pump-and-dump strategy," and took back over Rs 20 crore in illegal profits.
Dhoot Transmission, backed by Bain Capital, is planning an IPO to raise Rs 1,400 crores. They've filed updated papers with Sebi. The money will help pay off loans and build new factories. The company said, "we are among the top two players." They're a big name in wiring harnesses for bikes and cars.
Even though India's insurance business is growing fast, a new study shows profits are suffering. Top insurers are spending more than they earn on policies, unlike global companies. The study said "commissions must align with long-term customer value," suggesting better underwriting and direct customer ties could fix this.
Fuel prices jumped for the third time in eight days, and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the government, saying it was "looting the public's earnings." He pointed out that other countries are giving relief, but India's petrol and diesel prices have gone up by nearly Rs 5 per litre.
PPFAS Mutual Fund is launching "choti SIPs" from May 21 for new investors. These small SIPs, starting at Rs 250, are for first-time mutual fund users. The fund house said "it has been decided to introduce the Choti SIP facility" in five schemes, aiming to make investing easier for beginners.
Big news from 3M India! They're giving shareholders a massive ₹506 per share dividend, including a special ₹346 payout. This comes after a super strong Q4 with profits jumping 202%. The company said, "the Board recommended a Dividend of Rs. 506/- per equity share." It's all set for shareholder approval in August.
The peak macro panic seems to be over, making it a good time to buy stocks slowly. Vipul Bhowar said, "the peak macro panic appears to be behind us." He thinks ending the US-Iran conflict will help some businesses, but we still need to watch inflation and how much people spend.
You know how the first crore in your savings feels like it takes forever? Well, a new report explains the "8-4-3 rule" of compounding. It says after about 8 years, the next crore comes in just 4 years, and then even faster! This is because your money starts making money all by itself.
Organized players like Titan could win big in India's gold market. Despite high prices and new import taxes, demand stays strong, especially for weddings. Consumers now see gold more as an investment, and the shift to trusted shops is growing. Experts say "formalization and digital integration" will make the market even better.
European stocks hit a one-month high Friday, boosted by tech gains and hopes for a Middle East peace deal. U.S. Secretary of State said "there was some progress towards an agreement." Tech stocks like Infineon and STMicroelectronics saw big jumps. Germany's economy grew, but inflation worries remain, with the ECB expected to raise rates.