Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty Hints At Flat Open; Adani Group Stocks In Focus
The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.04% or 10.50 points higher at 25,469.50 as of 7:44 a.m. Catch live updates on Indian stock markets here on Sept 19.
54 Dividend Stocks: BEML, Bajaj Holdings, Paisalo Digital — Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify
Shares of BEML Ltd., Bajaj Holdings and Investments Ltd., Paisalo Digital Ltd., and 51 other companies will be of interest on Friday, as it marks the last session for investors to buy shares to qualify for receiving the dividend before the stock goes ex/record-date.
The record date determines shareholder eligibility to receive a dividend.
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54 Dividend Stocks: BEML, Bajaj Holdings, Paisalo Digital — Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify
Motilal Oswal Settles SEBI Proceedings On Record-Keeping Lapse By Partner Om Securities For Rs 34.85 Lakh
Motilal Oswal Financial Services on Thursday settled proceedings with regards to to involvement and non-maintenance of records by one of its authorised partners—Om Securities. The settlement amount stood at Rs 34.85 lakh.
Motilal Oswal, in a statement issued in relation to the matter, said, "The SEBI settlement order announced today relates to involvement and non-maintenance of records by one of our authorised partners (AP)- Om Securities. We had to opt for the settlement route and the matter now stands resolved."
Stock Picks Today: SBI, Maruti, Cohance Lifesciences, Paytm, Axis Bank, L&T Finance On Brokerages' Radar
State Bank of India, L&T Finance Ltd., Cohance Lifesciences Ltd., One97 Communications Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Bank of Baroda Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and Indian Hotel Ltd., are among the companies garnering brokerage commentary today.
Analysts have shared their insights and, in several cases, revised their target prices based on their updated fundamental outlooks for these firms. Here are the key analyst calls to watch out for today:
Stock Market Today: F&O Cues
Nifty September Futures up by 0.34% to 25,510 at a premium of 87 points.
Nifty September futures open interest down by 1.12%.
Nifty Options 23 September Expiry: Maximum Call open interest at 26,000 and Maximum Put open interest at 25,000.
Securities in Ban Period: Angelone, HFCL, RBL Bank.
India's Direct Tax Collections Jump 9.18% To Rs 10.8 Lakh Crore Over Fewer Refunds
Net direct tax collections for the financial year 2025-26, as of September 17, 2025, have shown a notable increase, rising by 9.18% to reach over Rs 10.82 lakh crore or $131 billion.
This growth is primarily attributed to a substantial decline in refunds issued by the Income Tax Department, a key indicator of efficiency in tax processing and compliance.
