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Indian equities fell more than 2% last week as higher crude oil prices, foreign institutional investor outflows and geopolitical tensions weakened sentiment. Broader markets underperformed, while global indices also declined and market breadth strongly favoured bears.
6:51 AMEconomic Times
Eight of India’s 10 largest companies lost a combined Rs 1.55 lakh crore in market value as the Sensex fell 1,605.44 points. HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finance suffered the steepest declines, while TCS and Larsen & Toubro gained.
4:27 AMEconomic Times
Foreign portfolio investors pulled Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October amid elevated crude prices and concerns about inflation. Selling moderated on two days as investors awaited macroeconomic data, including US GDP figures.
2:33 AMEconomic Times
The Nifty could fall towards 21,500 if it breaks the 22,000 to 22,070 support zone, while a recovery above 22,800 would reduce the immediate downside risk. Anand James also sees HDFC Bank vulnerable to ₹640 and views the recent IT rebound as a relief rally rather than a durable sector rotation.
10:56 PMEconomic Times
Indian benchmarks are set for a cautious start after the Nifty fell on Friday amid high Brent prices and weaker global markets. The rupee weakened for a second day, while Nifty faces resistance near 22,850; foreign and domestic institutions were net buyers.
8:30 PMEconomic Times
The Nifty has fallen more than 2% under sustained selling pressure, while technical indicators point to key support and resistance levels. Analysts see room for a short-term recovery but continue to recommend caution, with bearish momentum persisting in some sectors and futures strategies available for volatile conditions.
8:01 PMEconomic Times
The Nifty fell 2% during the week, with weak foreign investor positioning, higher volatility and bearish technical signals pointing to continued pressure. SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah identified key support and resistance levels and said IT remains relatively stronger than other sectors.
4:14 AMEconomic Times
Small-cap stocks make up a large share of positions financed through margin loans, and falling prices are forcing investors to sell as margin calls rise.
10:30 PMBloomberg Markets
Five stocks have fallen below their 200-day moving averages, a technical threshold widely used to assess a stock's longer-term trend.
9:56 PMEconomic Times
IndusInd Bank shares rose 2% after the lender reported a net profit of Rs 1,176 crore for the quarter ended September 2027. Gross non-performing assets improved to 2.73% from 3.6% a year earlier, but Jefferies cut its target price to Rs 1,130 because of revised credit cost expectations, while Motilal Oswal retained a neutral view with a Rs 1,050 target.
11:52 PMEconomic Times
September-quarter revenue rose 22.1% and net profit increased 27.5%, exceeding the previous quarter's performance. Banking, IT, and pharmaceuticals lagged, while operating margins improved outside lending and analysts expect 13 of 18 sectors to post double-digit sales growth in coming quarters.
8:56 PMEconomic Times
IDFC First Bank’s second-quarter net profit nearly tripled to Rs 1,045 crore, supported by loan and fee growth. Net interest income increased 21%, while net interest margin declined to 5.6%.
12:11 AMEconomic Times
The Nifty’s PEG ratio is near a decade low as forward price-to-earnings multiples have fallen, suggesting better value relative to expected earnings growth. However, higher bond yields and possible earnings downgrades continue to limit the case for a broad market rebound, leaving selective opportunities across sectors.
11:49 PMEconomic Times
Foreign investors may return to Indian equities only if crude oil prices decline, according to Equirus AMC's Ashutosh Tiwari. Valuations have corrected and earnings growth is expected to improve, but higher oil prices remain the main obstacle to a stronger market re-rating.
9:58 PMEconomic Times
Indian equity valuations have fallen to a six-year low amid foreign selling, a weaker rupee, and rising crude prices. They remain at a premium to other emerging markets, keeping overseas investors cautious despite the correction.
8:37 PMEconomic Times
BlackRock Investment Institute remains cautious on Indian equities despite lower valuations and is waiting for greater clarity on corporate earnings and energy prices. It recognizes India's economic resilience, but sustained foreign selling continues to weigh on the market.
8:23 PMEconomic Times
Jio Platforms’ IPO allotment is expected to be finalised today, with applicants able to check their status through the registrar and other online platforms. The shares are scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on October 28, 2026, while the grey market premium points to potential listing gains of about 22%.
10:48 PMEconomic Times
Jio Platforms is scheduled to list on October 28 after its Rs 30,213-crore IPO drew more than 22 times subscription, led by institutional demand. A grey market premium of Rs 247 points to an implied listing gain of about 22.07%, though it is not a guaranteed outcome.
12:40 AMEconomic Times
EAAA India Alternatives opened its Rs 1,200 crore IPO with a price band of Rs 1,585 to Rs 1,665 per share, and the issue closes on October 28, 2026. The offer is entirely an offer for sale, while FY26 income rose 23% and profit increased 15%; the grey market premium was about 2%.
11:30 PMEconomic Times
Nine companies, including five mainboard and four SME issuers, are set to launch IPOs this week and collectively raise Rs 2,768 crore. EAAA India Alternatives is seeking the largest amount at Rs 1,200 crore, followed by SFC Environmental Technologies at Rs 667.53 crore and MK Sons Fine Jewels at Rs 275.40 crore.
8:11 PMEconomic Times
NBFCs have asked IRDAI for a five-year transition period before proposed commission caps take effect. They argue that caps of 2% for credit life insurance and 5% for credit health insurance would make distribution uneconomical when costs account for about 32% of premiums.
3:26 PMEconomic Times
IRDAI has extended the deadline for stakeholder feedback on proposed insurance commission changes to October 31. The regulator is still consulting insurers and distributors, who differ over the impact on low-ticket policies, smaller companies, new entrants and existing business models.
3:19 PMEconomic TimesSummary
Indian equities fell more than 2% last week as higher crude oil prices, foreign institutional investor outflows and geopolitical tensions weakened sentiment. Broader markets underperformed, while global indices also declined and market breadth strongly favoured bears.
The decisive shift is a broad risk-off move, driven by external pressures rather than a
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A combination of foreign selling, expensive oil and weak breadth raises the risk that market pressure spreads beyond large-cap stocks.
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Eight of India’s 10 largest companies lost a combined Rs 1.55 lakh crore in market value as the Sensex fell 1,605.44 points. HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finance suffered the steepest declines, while TCS and Larsen & Toubro gained.
The selloff was broad enough to cut valuations across most heavyweight stocks, putting pressure on
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Heavy losses in index leaders can amplify market declines and weaken investor confidence beyond the individual stocks affected.
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Foreign portfolio investors pulled Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October amid elevated crude prices and concerns about inflation. Selling moderated on two days as investors awaited macroeconomic data, including US GDP figures.
The scale of FPI withdrawals signals that external investors are reducing India exposure as higher
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Persistent foreign selling can pressure the rupee, valuations and large-cap stocks while raising the market’s sensitivity to global macroeconomic news.
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The Nifty could fall towards 21,500 if it breaks the 22,000 to 22,070 support zone, while a recovery above 22,800 would reduce the immediate downside risk. Anand James also sees HDFC Bank vulnerable to ₹640 and views the recent IT rebound as a relief rally rather than a durable sector rotation.
The decisive signal is whether the Nifty holds its 22,000 area, because a break would
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A break of key support could broaden market weakness and reduce confidence in the recent rebound.
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Indian benchmarks are set for a cautious start after the Nifty fell on Friday amid high Brent prices and weaker global markets. The rupee weakened for a second day, while Nifty faces resistance near 22,850; foreign and domestic institutions were net buyers.
Oil and global risk aversion remain the immediate constraints on the market, even as institutional
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The market has support from local and foreign buyers, but rising oil and a weak rupee could quickly overwhelm it.
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The Nifty has fallen more than 2% under sustained selling pressure, while technical indicators point to key support and resistance levels. Analysts see room for a short-term recovery but continue to recommend caution, with bearish momentum persisting in some sectors and futures strategies available for volatile conditions.
The decisive fact is that a possible rebound would occur within a broader bearish trend,
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A technical recovery could be tradable, but the wider trend still favors defensive positioning.
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The Nifty fell 2% during the week, with weak foreign investor positioning, higher volatility and bearish technical signals pointing to continued pressure. SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah identified key support and resistance levels and said IT remains relatively stronger than other sectors.
The immediate risk is a continuation of selling rather than a quick recovery, especially if
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A sustained break below support could deepen losses and shift traders toward selective, lower-risk sectors.
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Small-cap stocks make up a large share of positions financed through margin loans, and falling prices are forcing investors to sell as margin calls rise.
Leverage is turning a market correction into a sharper exit from smaller companies. Forced selling
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Margin-driven selling can accelerate losses and spread stress beyond the most speculative small-caps.
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Five stocks have fallen below their 200-day moving averages, a technical threshold widely used to assess a stock's longer-term trend.
The break below the 200-day average signals that selling pressure has overwhelmed the longer-term trend
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Breaks below a widely watched technical level can trigger systematic selling and reinforce bearish sentiment.
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IndusInd Bank shares rose 2% after the lender reported a net profit of Rs 1,176 crore for the quarter ended September 2027. Gross non-performing assets improved to 2.73% from 3.6% a year earlier, but Jefferies cut its target price to Rs 1,130 because of revised credit cost expectations, while Motilal Oswal retained a neutral view with a Rs 1,050 target.
The return to profit and better asset quality are encouraging, but analysts still see uncertainty
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IndusInd’s profit recovery has begun, but credit costs remain the main test of whether the improvement is sustainable.
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September-quarter revenue rose 22.1% and net profit increased 27.5%, exceeding the previous quarter's performance. Banking, IT, and pharmaceuticals lagged, while operating margins improved outside lending and analysts expect 13 of 18 sectors to post double-digit sales growth in coming quarters.
Corporate earnings remain stronger than the market's recent weakness suggests, but growth is uneven across
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The market's next leg will depend on whether sector-wide earnings expansion broadens beyond a few strong performers.
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IDFC First Bank’s second-quarter net profit nearly tripled to Rs 1,045 crore, supported by loan and fee growth. Net interest income increased 21%, while net interest margin declined to 5.6%.
The earnings improvement reflects stronger operating scale, but the lower margin shows that profitability did
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The results strengthen the bank’s earnings narrative, but margin compression could limit how much of the profit growth investors treat as durable.
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The Nifty’s PEG ratio is near a decade low as forward price-to-earnings multiples have fallen, suggesting better value relative to expected earnings growth. However, higher bond yields and possible earnings downgrades continue to limit the case for a broad market rebound, leaving selective opportunities across sectors.
A low PEG ratio does not make stocks cheap if earnings forecasts are too optimistic
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Headline valuation measures may look attractive, but earnings risk and bond yields are preventing a broad-based rerating.
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Foreign investors may return to Indian equities only if crude oil prices decline, according to Equirus AMC's Ashutosh Tiwari. Valuations have corrected and earnings growth is expected to improve, but higher oil prices remain the main obstacle to a stronger market re-rating.
Oil has become the key macro trigger for India's foreign-flow reversal because higher prices worsen
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A sustained oil rally could delay the return of foreign capital and cap gains in Indian equities.
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Indian equity valuations have fallen to a six-year low amid foreign selling, a weaker rupee, and rising crude prices. They remain at a premium to other emerging markets, keeping overseas investors cautious despite the correction.
The valuation reset has reduced India's absolute expense but has not removed its relative premium.
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Cheaper prices alone may not revive foreign inflows while India's premium over emerging-market peers persists.
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BlackRock Investment Institute remains cautious on Indian equities despite lower valuations and is waiting for greater clarity on corporate earnings and energy prices. It recognizes India's economic resilience, but sustained foreign selling continues to weigh on the market.
The key shift is that valuation relief has not yet changed institutional risk assessments. BlackRock's
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A cautious view from a major global investor signals that lower prices have not yet created a broad foreign-inflow catalyst.
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Jio Platforms’ IPO allotment is expected to be finalised today, with applicants able to check their status through the registrar and other online platforms. The shares are scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on October 28, 2026, while the grey market premium points to potential listing gains of about 22%.
The immediate event is the shift from subscription demand to allotment and listing, where unofficial
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The listing will test whether the market can support the IPO’s expectations beyond grey market speculation.
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Jio Platforms is scheduled to list on October 28 after its Rs 30,213-crore IPO drew more than 22 times subscription, led by institutional demand. A grey market premium of Rs 247 points to an implied listing gain of about 22.07%, though it is not a guaranteed outcome.
Strong subscription and the grey market premium indicate elevated expectations ahead of listing, but neither
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Jio’s debut could set sentiment and valuation benchmarks for India’s IPO market and telecom sector.
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EAAA India Alternatives opened its Rs 1,200 crore IPO with a price band of Rs 1,585 to Rs 1,665 per share, and the issue closes on October 28, 2026. The offer is entirely an offer for sale, while FY26 income rose 23% and profit increased 15%; the grey market premium was about 2%.
Because the issue is entirely an offer for sale, the proceeds will go to existing
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Investors are buying into an ownership transition, not providing fresh capital for growth.
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Nine companies, including five mainboard and four SME issuers, are set to launch IPOs this week and collectively raise Rs 2,768 crore. EAAA India Alternatives is seeking the largest amount at Rs 1,200 crore, followed by SFC Environmental Technologies at Rs 667.53 crore and MK Sons Fine Jewels at Rs 275.40 crore.
The immediate shift is a sharp increase in primary-market supply, spanning both institutional-scale offerings and
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The fundraising surge gives companies access to capital but raises the risk of investor fatigue and selective demand.
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NBFCs have asked IRDAI for a five-year transition period before proposed commission caps take effect. They argue that caps of 2% for credit life insurance and 5% for credit health insurance would make distribution uneconomical when costs account for about 32% of premiums.
The proposed caps would directly challenge the economics of credit-linked insurance sold through NBFCs. A
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The decision could reshape how borrowers access insurance and how NBFCs earn from cross-selling it.
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IRDAI has extended the deadline for stakeholder feedback on proposed insurance commission changes to October 31. The regulator is still consulting insurers and distributors, who differ over the impact on low-ticket policies, smaller companies, new entrants and existing business models.
The extension signals that IRDAI has not settled the structure or timing of the commission
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A delayed decision preserves flexibility but prolongs uncertainty for insurers, distributors and borrowers.
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
The report identifies Anand Rathi, JSW Cement, Firstsource Solutions, Cyient and Ipca Laboratories as short-term opportunities amid volatile markets. It cites technical strength and potential returns of up to 18%, while noting that upcoming earnings could alter market direction.
11:55 PMEconomic Times
Vaibhav Agarwal of Accelt Asset Management says his team looks for businesses capable of sustaining 25% to 30% earnings growth, particularly among smallcaps and emerging sectors such as AI, defence and electronics manufacturing. He uses a framework built around growth, management, capital efficiency and valuation to identify potential compounders while avoiding value traps.
11:36 PMEconomic Times
Five NSE futures and options stocks recorded more than 7% growth in futures open interest on October 23, led by FSN E-Commerce Ventures and Godfrey Phillips India at 10.88% each. CG Power, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank and Siemens Energy India also saw notable increases.
11:32 PMEconomic Times
Indian equities have declined for four consecutive sessions as foreign selling and rising crude prices weigh on sentiment. Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, YES Bank, Raymond, BPCL, Coforge, and Senco Gold are in focus because of earnings and company-specific developments.
8:30 PMEconomic Times
Dr Reddy's domestic formulations business grew in the September quarter, although North American Revlimid sales declined. The company expects generic semaglutide and an upcoming US launch of an abatacept biosimilar to drive future growth, alongside expansion of its broader biosimilars portfolio.
3:49 PMEconomic Times
Citibank India CEO K Balasubramanian points to long-term capital-gains tax and new trade agreements as important drivers for India's investment outlook. He expects UK India and EU India trade corridors to create opportunities across services, markets and investment banking as multinational companies raise capital in India.
3:10 PMEconomic Times
LKP Securities’ Vatsal Bhuva expects Swiggy could rebound toward Rs 190, but its charts do not yet confirm a lasting trend reversal. He also sees downside risks for the Nifty and Bank Nifty and recommends Oriental Hotels and Apollo Hospitals based on improving technical setups.
1:41 AMEconomic Times
Twenty-four companies will turn ex-record date during the week beginning October 26 for dividends, stock splits or rights issues. The list includes Shriram Finance, CRISIL, Cyient, Chennai Petroleum and L&T Technology Services.
1:18 AMEconomic TimesSummary
The report identifies Anand Rathi, JSW Cement, Firstsource Solutions, Cyient and Ipca Laboratories as short-term opportunities amid volatile markets. It cites technical strength and potential returns of up to 18%, while noting that upcoming earnings could alter market direction.
These are tactical ideas, not evidence of a broad market recovery. Their potential depends on
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The stock picks underscore a market where selectivity and timing matter more than indiscriminate exposure.
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Vaibhav Agarwal of Accelt Asset Management says his team looks for businesses capable of sustaining 25% to 30% earnings growth, particularly among smallcaps and emerging sectors such as AI, defence and electronics manufacturing. He uses a framework built around growth, management, capital efficiency and valuation to identify potential compounders while avoiding value traps.
The investment case rests on earnings durability, not simply exposure to fashionable themes. That raises
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The framework offers a way to assess India’s next growth themes beyond headline sector narratives.
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Five NSE futures and options stocks recorded more than 7% growth in futures open interest on October 23, led by FSN E-Commerce Ventures and Godfrey Phillips India at 10.88% each. CG Power, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank and Siemens Energy India also saw notable increases.
The rise in open interest points to fresh derivatives positioning, but it does not establish
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Higher open interest can amplify price moves when traders unwind crowded positions.
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Indian equities have declined for four consecutive sessions as foreign selling and rising crude prices weigh on sentiment. Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, YES Bank, Raymond, BPCL, Coforge, and Senco Gold are in focus because of earnings and company-specific developments.
The broader selloff is raising the importance of company-level results and announcements, as investors separate
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These stocks could provide an early read on whether market weakness reflects broad risk reduction or sector-specific deterioration.
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Dr Reddy's domestic formulations business grew in the September quarter, although North American Revlimid sales declined. The company expects generic semaglutide and an upcoming US launch of an abatacept biosimilar to drive future growth, alongside expansion of its broader biosimilars portfolio.
Dr Reddy's is shifting part of its growth strategy from mature generic products toward complex,
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The pipeline offers a potential replacement for declining legacy revenue, but execution and pricing will decide its value.
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Citibank India CEO K Balasubramanian points to long-term capital-gains tax and new trade agreements as important drivers for India's investment outlook. He expects UK India and EU India trade corridors to create opportunities across services, markets and investment banking as multinational companies raise capital in India.
The opportunity set is moving beyond an AI-led investment narrative toward trade-linked capital flows and
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Trade integration could broaden India's growth story and create new channels for foreign investment and banking revenue.
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LKP Securities’ Vatsal Bhuva expects Swiggy could rebound toward Rs 190, but its charts do not yet confirm a lasting trend reversal. He also sees downside risks for the Nifty and Bank Nifty and recommends Oriental Hotels and Apollo Hospitals based on improving technical setups.
Swiggy’s projected recovery looks tactical rather than structural, so investors should not treat a price
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The distinction between a rebound and a reversal limits the case for aggressive buying in volatile growth stocks.
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Twenty-four companies will turn ex-record date during the week beginning October 26 for dividends, stock splits or rights issues. The list includes Shriram Finance, CRISIL, Cyient, Chennai Petroleum and L&T Technology Services.
The key shift is from eligibility to execution: investors must own shares before the ex-date
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Investors who miss the ex-date may lose eligibility for the benefit, while price adjustments can affect short-term trading decisions.
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