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Cyient locked in lower circuit on weak guidance; HDFC Sec downgrades stock

Cyient#39;s revenue stood at $149.2 million, down 3.9/9.7 percent QoQ/YoY against HDFC Securities#39; estimates of $153 million, while constant currency revenue degrowth was 3.7 percent QoQ.




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Slideshow | Gainers Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on May 8

Buying was seen in the pharma, FMCG, energy, IT and infra space, while selling was seen in the auto, bank and metal sectors.




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Jio-Vista deal: RIL m-cap near Rs 10 lakh crore, stock up 77% from March lows

All credit goes to three back-to-back deals that took place in Jio Platforms, the 100 percent subsidiary of Reliance Industries




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Good news for health policyholders: Key medical necessities proposed to be fully payable

Claims payable could be higher, settlement process smoother for policyholders




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COVID-19: Do health policies cover tests done at private labs?

Not all such tests will be covered by your health insurance




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Coronavirus testing, treatment free for Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries at pvt labs, empanelled hospitals

The NHA, which implements the national health insurance scheme, said this will strengthen the country#39;s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus pandemic | Acko General Insurance offers one month free auto insurance amid lockdown

To support customers during this time where their car/bike will not be in use, Acko General Insurance, a new age online insurance provider, has decided to not charge insurance for one month




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PNB to retain stake in two life insurance ventures as IRDAI gives nod

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) will retain stake in two life insurance ventures as the lender has got permission from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).




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Jet Airways fiasco: Never let your money matters hit an air pocket

Having an emergency corpus and a health cover is critical




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Lockdown 3.0: Tecno Mobile launches doorstep smartphone delivery with over 35,000 retailers

Consumers can reach out to their preferred retailers via Tecno#39;s website and enter their PIN code details. The microsite with a store locator will assist in mapping the retailer and the contact details, and the device will be delivered to their doorsteps by their nearest retailer, the company added.




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Coronavirus pandemic | The school year really ended in March

About a third of the school year has been sacrificed to the pandemic. Consider that a year of U.S. public education costs about $400 billion. That implies that about $133 billion may be needed to make up for lost instructional time




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Tanishq to re-open first 50 stores by Sunday

Tanishq said it has rolled out a gold standard safety e-book that reiterates the company#39;s commitment to safety and well-being of customers and its employees at the store.




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Delhi govt issues 4.75 lakh e-tokens to buy liquor

The e-token is sent on mobile phones of registered people. The new system was introduced on Thursday in the wake of long queues outside liquor vends and people not following social distancing norms there.




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Explained: How government’s extra Rs 4.2 trillion borrowing will affect you

Here are the answers to some of the key questions you may have about the government’s borrowing programme and how it affects various stakeholders.




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Coronavirus lockdown: Here#39;s how you can apply for an e-token to buy liquor in Delhi

The new e-token system allows only 50 people to take the token per hour




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Coronavirus pandemic | White-collar companies race to be last to return to the office

The moves reflect the reality that no one is sure how the coronavirus pandemic will evolve. But even after the coronavirus no longer requires it, working from home is likely to retain a significant presence in corporate life




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Adani Transmission Q4 net down 60% at Rs 59 crore on one-time writeoff

The company#39;s consolidated net profit stood at Rs 146.7 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2019.




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Rs 1 lakh crore Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project offers huge investment opportunities: Nitin Gadkari

The minister also exhorted industry players to look into the possibilities of setting up clusters of leather, plastic, chemical and other products along the greenfield highway that is expected to cut down the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours.




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Consolidation largely seen in May but market direction dependent on COVID-19 vaccine and stimulus measures

Experts largely expect the month of May to be a consolidation period though stock specific action could continue due to March quarter earnings.




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Market Week Ahead: 10 key factors that will keep traders busy

There could be some knee-jerk reactions on May 4 over weak global cues amid fears of another US-China trade war.




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FIIs bought shares worth Rs 1,652 crore last week, but remained sellers for 4th consecutive month in April

With support from FII and DIIs, benchmark indices gained nearly 8 percent each last week. Both rallied over 14 percent in April.




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RIL may see profit-booking on Monday due to global jitters, but analysts remain optimist on long-term growth

Vikas Jain of Reliance Securities said the rights issue would enable shareholders to increase the holdings at a lower price compared to Thursday#39;s closing of Rs 1,467 per share.




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Sensex, Nifty take a knock: 7 factors that are weighing on the market

Investors lost more than Rs 5 lakh crore of wealth in today#39;s trade so far.




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Reliance Jio-Silver Lake deal boosts confidence; experts see re-rating of stock

Reliance Industries in its BSE filing on May 4 said Silver Lake would invest Rs 5,655.75 crore into Jio Platforms for over a 1 percent equity stake.




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This stock rallied 60% in April but experts see another 20% upside

Laurus reported a strong set of results for Q4FY2020 with PAT at Rs 109.6 crore, growing 154 percent YoY and slightly ahead of Sharekhan#39;s estimates.




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Brokerages see over 50% upside in this PSU stock given its strong balance sheet; do you own it?

Brokerages have a positive view on the stock with a target price of Rs 41 (upside potential of 74.5 percent) in medium to long term.




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Coal India sees steepest decline in volume offtake since listing, but brokerages keep faith

On the front of earnings, the company is expected to see a contraction in sales and EBITDA margin for FY21 but FY22 may be the year of revival.




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Pick auto stocks with lower COVID-19 impact, strong balance sheets, say brokerages

The Nifty Auto Index has corrected by about 21 percent in the past two months, compared to an18 percent decline in the Nifty.




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Market seems to be in sync with economic reality; can Nifty test 7,000 soon?

For many, the recent rise in the equity market was bewildering as almost all indicators of the domestic economy had been showing signs of acute distress due to COVID-19.




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#39;IOC still a better pick than HPCL BPCL, despite petrol/diesel excise hike#39;

Motilal Oswal reiterated IOC as its top pick, with a target price of Rs 168, valuing the company at 1.2x FY22 PBV.




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HDFC Securities expects further cut in FY21 EPS estimates, picks 9 stocks for portfolio

As far as May is concerned, HDFC Securities feels more Q4 earnings disappointments are likely to strain market during the month.




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The biggest financial lesson from the COVID-19 crisis: ‘always diversify’

By investing in more than one asset category, you#39;ll reduce the risk of losing money and your portfolio#39;s overall investment returns will have a smoother ride.




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Slideshow | Market loses 6% amid rising coronavirus cases, no stimulus package from government; Rupee falls

In the last week the Indian rupee ended lower by 45 paise at 75.55 on May 8 against its April 30 closing of 75.10.




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Taking Stock: Nifty flirts with 9,000, Sensex rallies over 200 points on hopes of stimulus package

The broader market outperformed, as the SP BSE Midcap index rose 1.4 percent higher, while the SP BSE Smallcap index was up 1.7 percent.




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Taking Stock: RBI booster shot helps Nifty close above 9,250; Sensex rallies 1,000 pts

The Nifty Bank rose more than 1,200 points or 6.6 percent led by gains in Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank, Bandhan Bank and Federal Bank.




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Taking Stock: A choppy start to the week, Nifty closes below 9,300

Top Nifty50 gainers include Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Infosys and Tata Motors.




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Taking Stock | Crude shock leads to bloodbath on Street; Sensex plunges 1,000 pts

The Nifty formed a bearish candle on the daily charts.




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Taking Stock: Investor wealth jumps by over Rs 2 lakh cr; 10 takeaways from market action

Sectorally, the action was seen in the Energy, Auto, FMCG, Oil Gas, Bankex, and Consumer Durable space while profit-taking was visible in realty, and capital goods, stocks.




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Taking Stock: Franklin Templeton fund fiasco hits D-St; Sensex falls 500 points

The BSE Midcap index was down by 1.7 percent, while the Smallcap index fell 1.4 percent.




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Taking Stock: Cooling off after highs! Nifty holds 9,250 as RBI announces lifeline for MFs

The Nifty formed a Gravestone Doji pattern on the daily charts.




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Taking Stock: Sensex reclaims Mount 32K; time to book profits or stay put?

Sectorally, the action was seen in BSE Finance index, which was up 3.5 percent, followed by the Bankex that closed 2.9 percent higher.




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Taking Stock: Market at 7-week high! Nifty back above 9,500

All eyes will be on the FOMC outcome later in the day, say experts. But, the strong rally on D-Street has set the tone for the Nifty to reclaim 9,600 and possibly head towards 10,000.




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Taking Stock: Nifty signs off April series 14% higher, posts second biggest weekly gain in 9 years

Reports of successful trials of a COVID-19 vaccine also influenced the mood of the market.




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Taking Stock | Bloodbath on D-Street: Investors lose nearly Rs 6 lakh crore, Sensex plunge 2,000 pts

Investors lose nearly 6 lakh cr in a single trading session. The average market capitalisation of the BSE-listed companies fell from Rs 129.41 lakh cr recorded on April 30 to Rs 123.69 lakh cr on May 4.




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Market carnage: Sensex suffers fourth-biggest single day loss in absolute terms

"The abrupt end of the recovery has certainly caught the participants completely off-guard," said Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking.




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Taking Stock: Profit booking hits D-Street; Nifty holds 9,200; Sensex down 261 points

Profit booking hit D-Street at higher levels as concerns over muted earnings, impact of extended lockdown and rising COVID-19 cases weighed on sentiment.




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Taking Stock: Volatile day on D-Street; Nifty snaps 2-day losing streak, Sensex rallies 230 points

Volatility is likely to continue in the near term and the immediate resistance for the Nifty stays at 9,450 levels.




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Taking Stock: Nifty wipes out Wednesday’s gains, closes below 9,200

A break above 9,350 will open doors for 9,450–9,533 and a breach of 9,100 shall see the Nifty resuming a downswing with an initial target of 8,900.




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Govts imposing taxes in times of distress #39;cruel#39;: Chidambaram

New or higher taxes are justified only when the economy is booming, the former finance minister said, dubbing the imposition of taxes as "cruel".