Retail investors got a surprise boost when Adcounty Media’s shares jumped 5% after ace investor Ashish Kacholia was listed as a key shareholder.
In the December‑quarter shareholding report, Kacholia’s name appeared for the first time, showing he now owns 2.92% of the company (about 656,000 shares). The stock hit the 5% upper price band for the third day in a row and climbed to ₹119.25, extending a three‑day rally of more than 15%.
The appearance of a high‑net‑worth investor can act as a catalyst for short‑term price moves, especially in small‑cap SME stocks. While the recent surge offers a quick gain, investors should look at the company’s fundamentals and broader market conditions before jumping in.
Remember, this is perspective, not a prediction. Do your own research or consult a certified advisor before making any investment decisions.
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Join TelegramIndian stock markets closed higher on Jan 12, ending a five‑day losing streak as the Nifty climbed back to around 25,800. Market Snapshot The Sensex rose 302 points (0.36%) to finish at 83,878, while the Nifty gained 107 points (0.42%) to end at 25,790. Mid‑cap and small‑cap indices kept falling, down 0.4% and 0.7% respectively. Sector Highlights Metal stocks jumped about 2%. PSU bank stocks rose 0.7%. FMCG stocks gained 0.6%. Capital goods, pharma, media and realty fell between 0.5% and 1.5%. Top Gainers and Losers Big gainers on the Nifty included Coal India, Trent, Asian Paints, Tata Steel and JSW Steel. Notable losers were Eicher Motors, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Bajaj Auto. Individual Stock Moves Lemon Tree Hotels +2% after Warburg Pincus announced a full buy‑out. Signature Global –4.7% as Q3 pre‑sales fell 27%. IREDA +3.7% on a 37% jump in Q3 profit. Shakti Pumps +4% after winning an order worth ₹654 crore. Embassy Developments +5% on a 15% rise in Q3 collections. KP Green +3.6% after securing an ₹819 crore order from BSNL. Tanfac Industries +3% after signing a long‑term supply deal with a Japanese customer. Analyst Views HDFC Securities After a weak start, the Nifty recovered strongly and closed with a solid gain. The chart shows a long bullish candle, suggesting short‑term upside. The next target could be the 26,000–26,100 range. Kotak Securities The market bounced back sharply from early lows. A buy‑on‑dip and sell‑on‑rally approach is recommended for day traders. Key support levels are around 25,650–25,600, while resistance sits near 25,900–25,950. Disclaimer These observations are for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Always do your own research or consult a qualified advisor before making any decisions.
Kernex Microsystems' share price tumbled about 16% on Monday after the company couldn't meet a delivery deadline for a railway order, sending a ripple through other stocks tied to India's Kavach train‑protection system. Missed deadline triggers sell‑off The firm failed to finish an order for Chittaranjan Locomotive Works on time. When it asked for more time, the request was turned down, and the stock opened down 14.6% and fell to a one‑month low of ₹1,011. It’s the fifth straight day the stock has dropped, with a total decline of over 18% in that period. Other Kavach‑linked stocks also slide HBL Engineering fell about 1.9% to ₹861.25. Quadrant Future Tek also closed in the red. These companies, along with CG Power, RailTel and others, are part of the automatic train‑protection (Kavach) system that helps trains brake automatically if the driver misses a signal. What investors should watch The recent rally in Kavach stocks has cooled as investors focus more on actual order execution than just order announcements. A missed deadline can quickly hurt sentiment and trigger broader selling. Remember, this is just an overview, not a prediction. Do your own research or consult a qualified advisor before making any investment decisions.
India is getting its third major stock exchange. The Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) is set to begin trading within the next two weeks, bringing new options for investors. What MSE Is Planning To make sure the new venue has enough buying and selling activity, MSE will run a Liquidity Enhancement Scheme. Under this plan, market makers – firms that constantly quote prices – will support about 130 listed stocks. Funding Behind the Launch MSE raised a total of Rs 1,240 crore in two rounds, one in December 2024 and another in August 2025. Big brokerage houses such as Groww and Zerodha took part in the funding. Current Market Share Landscape Cash segment: NSE holds roughly 90‑92% of trading, while BSE has about 8‑10%. Futures & Options (F&O): NSE dominates with around 95% share; BSE accounts for about 5%. Index F&O: NSE’s share is close to 80%, BSE’s around 20%. These numbers show how strongly the two existing exchanges dominate the market. Regulatory Changes That May Help In 2025, the regulator SEBI introduced a rule limiting each segment to only two weekly equity‑derivatives expiries. Currently, NSE’s Nifty 50 expires on Tuesdays and BSE’s Sensex expires on Thursdays. This could give MSE a clearer schedule to attract traders. Challenges Ahead Even with the liquidity scheme and fresh capital, breaking the NSE‑BSE duopoly won’t be easy. New exchanges often struggle with low trading volumes and limited investor interest at the start. Bottom Line for Retail Investors The launch gives investors another platform to trade stocks and derivatives, potentially offering tighter spreads and more competition. However, keep an eye on liquidity levels and how quickly market makers can keep price quotes active. Disclaimer Remember, this is just an overview, not a recommendation. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before trading on any exchange.