Category: Finance

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Top 9 stocks where promoters cut pledges in Q2 FY26

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

Promoters of nine Nifty500 companies reduced their pledged shareholding in the September 2025 quarter, signalling improved financial stability. Valor Estate, Jubilant FoodWorks, Hindustan Zinc and Asian Paints saw notable declines, boosting investor confidence.

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Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy denies Sebi charges, says it is only an educational platform

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy (ASTA) has rejected Sebi’s allegations that it offered unregistered investment advice, saying it only provides educational training. This comes a day after Sebi barred founder Avadhut Sathe and ordered the academy to halt programmes that the regulator said involved paid live sessions and stock-specific trading calls.

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Sebi order against Avadhut Sathe: What was the wrongdoing and what the order means

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

Sebi has barred financial influencer Avduth Sathe after determining that his academy was providing unregistered investment advice. The regulator found the platform offered live trading sessions with specific buy/sell recommendations and trade levels, effectively acting as an investment adviser and research analyst without authorization.

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RBI MPC impact: Rupee slips below 90 versus dollar after 25 bps repo rate cut. Here's why

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

The rupee weakened by 18 paise to slip past 90 against the US dollar after the RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, triggering a drop in yields and selling pressure. Analysts expect the currency to trade between 89.75 and 90.25 for the day. The RBI’s dovish stance and new liquidity measures — including a ₹1 lakh crore OMO and a three-year dollar–rupee swap — are seen as negative for the rupee in the near term.

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RBI slashes repo rate by 25 bps. Analysts break down what this may mean for investors

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, citing softer inflation and stronger growth. Analysts see the move as aligned with data, supportive of credit and bonds, and aided by liquidity measures. While NIM impact should be limited, the RBI retains flexibility for future policy shifts.

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European shares steady after three-day rally; focus on US inflation

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

European stock markets showed stability on Friday, aiming for a weekly gain. Investors are keenly watching crucial US inflation figures. This data could shape the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates. Basic resources and industrial stocks saw significant increases. Swiss Re shares dropped after its 2026 targets fell short. Ocado's stock surged on a payment from Kroger.

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Japan's Nikkei loses ground as investor focus shifts to BOJ, Fed meetings

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

Japan's Nikkei share average lost ground on Friday, pausing after a recent rally, as expectations of rising domestic interest rates weighed on sentiment.

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5 deeper stress signals for Nifty investors even as RBI cuts rates on 'Goldilocks' phase

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

The RBI’s 25 bps rate cut and aggressive liquidity infusion signal rising stress beneath India’s “Goldilocks” growth narrative. Despite record-high GDP prints, weak nominal growth, a sliding rupee, persistent FII outflows and narrow market breadth reveal deeper cracks that Nifty investors must track even as policy support strengthens.

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SpiceJet shares jump 9% as IndiGo turbulence hits sector. GMR Airports slips 2% on travel chaos

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

SpiceJet rose sharply as massive IndiGo flight disruptions boosted sentiment for the stock. IndiGo’s operational troubles, driven by crew shortages and new duty-hour rules, triggered over 400 cancellations, weighing on InterGlobe Aviation shares and shifting momentum across aviation-linked stocks.

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Wockhardt shares bounce back 4% after two-day slump

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

Wockhardt shares on December 1 jumped 19% after the US FDA accepted the company’s New Drug Application for Zaynich, its first-in-class antibiotic. But the rally cooled over the next two days as investors booked profits, leading to back-to-back 5% drops.

Friday's jobs report could confirm a slowing labor market. But will stocks care?

'Bottom of the first inning.' Winklevoss twins see bitcoin reaching $1,000,000 in 10 years

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More investors want public and private assets in their portfolio. Now there's a benchmark to track this combo

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

Morningstar announced the Modern Market 100, the first framework to combine public and private equity exposure in one index.

Beyond Meat soars 146% after addition to meme ETF, Walmart deal

Beyond Meat shares fall 1%, giving up a triple-digit gain as meme rally fizzles

SEC investigates Jefferies over First Brands collapse, report says

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Sebi pulls plug on Avadhut Sathe's trading academy operations

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

Sebi has ordered financial influencer Avadhut Sathe and his academy to stop unregistered investment advisory and research analyst services. They are banned from trading securities and must return ₹546 crore earned from the alleged illegal business. Sebi found they provided advice without registration, misleading over 3.37 lakh investors.

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NSE revises price bands for 230 stocks effective today

Market Expert Dec 5, 2025

The NSE has adjusted price bands for 230 stocks, with 128 moving to 20% and 90 to 10%. This move typically signifies reduced manipulation risk or improved liquidity. Conversely, 10 stocks, including TVS Electronics, will see their bands reduced to 5%, with Cura Technologies moving to 2%.