Sensex, Nifty plunge for 3rd day; IT shares slide for 6th day

This September, the Gateway Arch in St Louis plans to turn off its lights in a bid to protect migratory birds heading south along the Mississippi Flyway. This essential route is vital for various bird species. To assist, people can keep their cats indoors, reduce outdoor lighting, and regularly clean bird feeders to help curb…

A scan of the BSE universe identified 207 companies with a market capitalisation above Rs 3,000 crore that maintained profit margins above 10% for eight consecutive quarters through June 2026. Among these, 12 stocks delivered gains of 97% to 396% over the past two years, with Acutaas Chemicals emerging as the top performer.

A 21-year analysis by Abakkus Mutual Fund shows how missing the stock market’s strongest days can significantly hurt long-term returns. For the Nifty 50 TRI, CAGR fell from 13.67% to 11.31% when the best five days were missed, and dropped to just 1% for investors who missed the best 50 days.