The benchmark indices witnessed a volatile trading session. After a roller-coaster activity, the Nifty ended 81 points higher, while the Sensex was up by 320 points.

Investing in stocks is not just about watching share prices rise and fall. A significant part of an investor’s returns also comes from dividends, the portion of a company’s earnings paid to shareholders. But how much a company pays, how often and why depends on its dividend policy.

ITC Group is a well-established Indian consumer brand with a significant presence in the corporate sector. It is recognised for its diversified businesses, broad industry footprint, and large-scale operations.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) traces its origins in India to 1888, when Sunlight soap first entered the Kolkata market. The company expanded its product range in the following decades with brands like Lifebuoy, LUX, and Dalda.

India’s steel sector is facing significant disruption following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to reverse JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 crore acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL).

Sumitomo Chemicals India Ltd (SCIL) recently announced its Q4FY25 earnings report, providing a snapshot of its financial health and future outlook. Let’s break down the key points from the report and what it means for investors and the agrochemicals sector.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have always been the pulse of India’s stock market, but in 2025, their moves are telling a far more nuanced story than just inflows and outflows.

Oil India Ltd (OINL) released its Q4FY25 earnings recently, and the results tell a story of mixed performance. While some numbers were better than expected, key areas like production and profits missed the mark.

Stock trades depend not only on company results or market trends but also on regulatory checks. Exchanges and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) use Additional Surveillance Measures (ASM) to track and control abnormal price movements in listed securities.

Here’s a quick update on NMDC’s latest quarterly results, unpacking the important details and what they mean going forward.