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Looking for value in penny stocks? 6 names with high PBV under Rs 10 soar up to 1,500%
Penny stocks with appealingly low price-to-book ratios have made remarkable strides, effectively doubling the wealth of cautious investors over the last year. Bhagawati Gas has distinguished itself with a notable rise in its share price. While a few companies experienced drops in revenue, others triumphantly announced profit growth. Investors must prudently evaluate corporate governance and asset quality before diving into these opportunities.
Quote of the day by iconic baseballer Satchel Paige on approach to life: 'Work like you don't need….'
Satchel Paige's quote emphasizes that one should live life passionately and fearlessly. It encourages work for fulfillment love without fear, and enjoy life freely without fear of judgment
How PGIM India's Rs 112 crore Healthcare Fund picks CDMO stocks to generate alpha
PGIM India Healthcare Fund generated a 22% return over the past year by over-allocating to high-growth segments like CDMO, specialty pharma, and hospitals. Anandha Padmanabhan shares insights on navigating hospital capacity expansions, China-plus-one opportunities, GLP-1 dynamics, and key stock-selection strategies across healthcare sub-sectors.
ISRO employees write to chairperson, seeking clarification over proposed plan to transfer ops; Congress slams Centre
At least nine employee associations at ISRO have written to Chairperson V Narayanan, seeking clarification about their future at the agency, which is reportedly planning to transfer some of its operations to private companies. Congress has slammed the Centre over the proposed transfer.
FPIs resume selling; pull out Rs 7,443 cr from equities in first week of Sep
September witnessed a notable outflow of Rs 7,443 crore from Indian equities as foreign investors retracted their investments, a stark contrast to the previous months' inflows. Contributing factors include increasing crude oil prices and robust US bond yields affecting investor confidence. Meanwhile, India's primary market still captivates foreign funds, showing resilience in attracting capital.
US-Iran war: Could ‘gold on lease’ cost Iranians heavily? What expert warned as Trump steps up economic campaign
Iran has been reeling under a deep economic crisis, with the US launching 'Operation Economic Outcast' this month, pressuring the Islamic Republic to extract concessions in any future negotiation that six months of conflict have so far failed to secure.
11 penny stocks plunge up to 81% in 6 months
Eleven penny stocks have declined sharply over the past six months, with losses ranging from 49% to 81%. The stocks were identified using a screen of companies with market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, share prices under Rs 20 and minimum recent trading volume of 5 lakh shares, based on ACE Equity data.
Sebi's new sectoral debt fund category explained: Yields, tax and risks
SEBI introduced sectoral debt funds allowing concentrated exposure in sectors like financial services and energy with high credit ratings. Divya Mehta from DSP Mutual Fund explains how this new category delivers attractive yields compared to corporate bond funds, while analyzing tax implications, holding periods, and concentration risks for investors.
Rs 7,200 crore IPO rush: 16 new issues, 8 listings to keep investors occupied next week
India's bustling primary market is gearing up for an exciting week ahead, with a staggering sixteen public offerings lined up. These IPOs, collectively valued at over Rs 7,280 crore, promise to draw significant investor interest. Major players like Rentomojo and Kanohar Electricals are at the forefront. With investor confidence on the rise, this wave of new listings will certainly test the market's resilience and capacity for growth.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain of Franklin Templeton India. In this chat, he explains their multi-factor quantitative approach, long-short positioning, and sectoral opportunities in private banks and metals.
Festival Special: Inside Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Munde’s first-of-a-kind plan to curb food adulteration
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe spoke about a four-phase plan that will include inspection of bakeries, monitoring of 'bhandaras' and targeted raids. He said, “…a complete calendar has been prepared for the year.”
Delhi-NCR braces for more rain as IMD issues alert for another spell of ‘heavy’ showers– full weather report here
Delhi is set for another spell of heavy showers today amid IMD's yellow alert. Rainfall alerts extend to nearby states, including Punjab and Haryana. Check full weather forecast here.
Crude oil rally nears $100: Will geopolitical risks push prices higher?
Crude oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. While physical supply remains intact, fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have added a risk premium. Hareesh V of Geojit Investments analyses whether these risks will push prices higher.
Dividend stocks: Kalyan Jewellers, IREDA among over 150 stocks turning ex-record date this week. Do you own any?
Over 150 companies including Kalyan Jewellers, IREDA, Zee Entertainment, and NSDL are turning ex-record date for dividends between September 7 and September 11. Check out the complete day-wise breakdown of share payouts, special dividends, and corporate actions scheduled throughout the week to know if your stock holdings qualify.
Anthropic delays its IPO plans, listing expected in November
Anthropic has delayed its initial public offering marketing to mid-October at the earliest, with completion targeted just before the US midterm elections in November. The potential $2 trillion AI listing was pushed back as the company works to finalise a $15 billion credit facility and release its prospectus.
How will Nifty, Sensex behave on Monday? US Fed rate hike bets, among 4 factors to drive D-Street action
Indian equities may remain volatile as rising crude prices, elevated global bond yields and renewed US rate-hike bets weigh on sentiment. However, strong FPI inflows, resilient GDP growth, better-than-expected earnings and rupee stability offer some support.
Distinct identity: Like Dr and Prof, Tr for teachers; CM DK Shivakumar makes big announcement for Karnataka teachers
Shivakumar said every doctor, engineer, farmer, officer, entrepreneur and leader had a teacher behind them who first recognised their potential and showed them what was possible.
As Americans gear up to vote in midterm elections on 3 November, here are answers to some of the most asked questions
The 2026 US midterms will determine control of Congress and could significantly affect Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. While Republicans aim to retain power, Democrats could gain control of either chamber, increasing scrutiny of Trump and making it harder to pass his policies.
Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell says he has ‘give or take’ 5 years to live amid cancer treatment
Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell has opened up about his cancer diagnosis, saying he has “give or take” five years left while stressing that he intends to continue living and working rather than let the disease dictate his life.
‘Misbranded’ Abhayrab rabies vaccine seized in Delhi, ‘no part exported to any other country’: What DCGI said
The Delhi Police Crime Branch, along with the Delhi Drugs Control Department, seized a batch of the Abhayrab vaccine (batch number KE25012), which was declared misbranded and not of Standard Quality by the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL), Kasauli.
