Derivatives volumes may recover after settlement rule changes: Analysts

The Indian markets regulator’s decision to revert to the volume-weighted average price method to determine ​settlement prices of derivatives contracts on expiry days could ​reduce volatility and help revive volumes, according to analysts.   The Securities ‌and Exchange Board of India said that from December 7, derivatives contracts on expiry days will once again be…

Stock market prediction for tomorrow: Sensex, Nifty outlook for Tuesday | Kospi, Taiwan cues to watch | 29 Sept 2026

On September 28, the Indian stock market faced significant selling pressure, with indices dropping due to rising crude oil prices and global monetary tightening fears. The Nifty 50 fell 1.54%, closing below 23,000 for the first time since April, as multiple sectors showed losses. The Indian stock market came under severe selling pressure in Monday’s…

Paytm zooms 81% from March low; hits highest level since December 2021

In the past month, the stock price of Paytm outperformed the market by surging 39 per cent from a level of ₹1,236.20 on July 24, 2026.   One 97 Communications (Paytm) share price movement   Share price of One 97 Communications (Paytm) moved higher by 6 per cent to ₹1,713.60, hitting an over four-year high…

Q1 earnings deliver positive surprise; has market priced in this optimism?

Analysts believe that such high topline growth may be sustainable in the forthcoming quarter as demand continues to be strong. Q1FY27 delivered a strong earnings surprise, supported by broad-based improvement across consumption, exporters, BFSI and commodities.    According to Nuvama estimates, aggregate PAT growth of BSE500 (ex-OMCs) for Q1 was very strong at 22 per…

Bharti Airtel Q1 results: Net profit jumps 37% to ₹8,167 crore; revenue up 18% – Key highlights

Bharti Airtel announced its Q1FY27 earnings, reporting a 37% rise in net profit to ₹8,167 crore and an 18.3% increase in revenue to ₹58,539 crore, compared to the previous year. Bharti Airtel Q1 results: Telecom major Bharti Airtel posted its earnings for the quarter ended June 2026 (Q1FY27) on Tuesday, 8 August, after market hours.…

US-Iran conflict: Why have attacks resumed despite peace talk efforts?

A fresh exchange of strikes between the US and Iran has fuelled fears of a wider conflict and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what led to the latest escalation The fragile peace between the United States and Iran has come under stress after Washington launched a fresh wave of military strikes on…

Canara Bank’s ₹509-crore Rajesh Exports exposure: All you need to know

The Rajesh Exports-Sebi case has renewed attention on Canara Bank’s ₹509-crore exposure and the trade-finance transactions that linked the company to its Swiss subsidiary   The dispute between Rajesh Exports Ltd and Canara Bank has drawn attention to a trade-finance arrangement that left the lender with an outstanding exposure of about ₹509 crore. At the…