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Info Edge will split its shares for the first time, marking a historic move. However, the company has previously rewarded shareholders with bonus shares twice—once in 2010 and again in 2012, as per Trendlyne data.

Mukul Agarwal holds publicly disclosed stakes in about 63 companies, valued at approximately Rs 7,098 crore as of January 29.

Active management in mutual funds proves its worth during market downturns. During the recent correction in the Nifty 50 Index, over two thirds of actively managed funds outperformed their benchmarks, highlighting the agility and expertise of active fund managers. They focus on resilient stocks, rebalance portfolios, and manage risks effectively, demonstrating their value in volatile markets.

Nestle India is expected to see marginal revenue and profit growth in Q3, impacted by muted consumer demand and high commodity prices. Analysts predict a slight rise in revenue due to a small increase in volumes and price hikes, but a decline in EBITDA margins due to elevated raw material costs.

The brokerage cautioned that despite the recent decline, valuations remain high, indicating potential further downside unless policy interventions offer relief. Nuvama favored exporters like chemicals, domestic laggards nearing profitability bottoms such as cement firms and quick-service restaurants, and consistent compounders.

Over $32 billion worth of shares from 82 companies will become tradable from January to April 2025 as lock-in periods end. Notable unlocks include Swiggy, NTPC Green Energy, and Hyundai Motor India. The expiries could increase market supply, but large portions are held by promoters, possibly moderating immediate selling.

The buoyancy in taxes, which the government has been experiencing from personal taxes over the last few years, is telling us very clearly that the momentum on compliance is increasing.

Over the next month, 7.8 crore pre-IPO Swiggy shares worth Rs 3,345 crore will become eligible for trading as their lock-in period expires. Significant portions of these shares are held by promoters and institutional investors, likely limiting the near-term impact on share prices.

upiter Wagons reported a consolidated PAT of Rs 96.4 crore for Q3FY25, driven by higher revenue and improved margins. Revenue from operations grew 15% YoY to Rs 1,029.8 crore, while total income rose 16% YoY to Rs 1,044.7 crore for the quarter ended December 2024.

Hemang Jani, an independent market expert, discusses the importance of identifying solid companies amidst current market conditions, particularly in sectors like banking, automotive, and consumer technology. He remains optimistic about Zomato and Swiggy. Jani also shares insights on Bajaj Finance’s performance and the mixed results in the auto and realty sectors, stressing the need for careful stock selection.