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On Wednesday, the Sensex fell about 153 points to close at 81,773, yet seven stocks from the BSE 500 index hit fresh 52-week highs, signalling strong momentum. Canara Bank, Muthoot Finance and 5 other stocks delivered notable gains over the past month.

High Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) reflects strong capital efficiency and robust profits. Based on StocksEdge’s Profitable Scan data, six large-cap companies achieved over 50% ROCE in FY25, including InterGlobe Aviation, Nestle India and TCS.

BlackRock’s cryptocurrency holdings surged $22.46 billion in Q3 2025, led by Ethereum’s 262% growth. Total portfolio reached $102.09 billion, highlighting the firm’s growing institutional push into digital assets.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank set its Rs 950-crore rights issue at Rs 14 per share, a 37.5% discount. The issue covers 68 crore shares amid declining stock prices since 2024.

Wall Street s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday following a blip in a steady rally, as investors awaited fresh clues from Federal Reserve officials on the interest-rate trajectory.

Sebi increased the minimum block deal size from Rs 10 crore to Rs 25 crore and mandated delivery-based settlement. Trades must stay within ±3% of reference prices, with updated surveillance and trading window rules effective in 60 days.

Saatvik Green Energy reported a 459% YoY jump in Q1FY26 net profit at Rs 119 crore, with revenue up 272% to Rs 916 crore. Shares surged 10% to Rs 506 after its September IPO.

Nifty snapped its four-day winning streak on Wednesday due to weakness in auto, pharma, and banking stocks. Analysts maintain a buy-on-dips strategy, highlighting opportunities in strong sectors like auto, metals, and PSUs.