Ashok Leyland just had a record June quarter. So why did the margin fall a full point?Ashok Leyland's June-quarter has an unusual contradiction. The company sold 48,763 commercial vehicles, its highest-ever first-quarter volu...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
India's commercial vehicle market just had its best year in seven. Then the June quarter arrived, and margins fellThere is, at this point, an apparent contradiction at work in the Indian commercial vehicles space. One: FY 2026 was the best of the last s...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 78: A tech company hiding inside an auto-parts maker. But with a weak spotThis is one of the most exciting businesses in the sector: A technology company disguised as an auto-parts maker, growing fast, earning exc...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
India's fighter jet engine efforts get a big boost: Desi Kaveri engine clears key step in Russia, ready for integration with stealth UCAV ‘Ghatak’India's Kaveri dry engine has completed high-altitude and flight trials in Russia, recording 48.5 kN of peak dry thrust against its target ...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, KPI Green Energy, NLC India, Poonawalla Fincorp and Cummins IndiaIndian equity benchmarks faced a decline as both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex hit six-month lows. The Nifty 50 saw a drop of 64.05 points, o...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsGiven the current market situation, no sector is immune from headwinds. The banking sector is no exception. There are clear short-term head...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.41 AM IST
Auto stocks: Festive demand gets a low-base boost; can earnings justify valuations?The Indian automobile market is witnessing robust retail sales as the festive season draws near. A significant year-on-year uptick of 81.8%...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
From pickups to idle plants: automakers seek lifeline from defence boomWestern automakers are increasingly looking at defense contracts as a way to boost revenues and utilize excess capacity. Companies like For...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe next time you take some action in the stock market – whether it is buying or selling – ask yourself these questions: Why am I doing thi...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Chicago dug 60 miles of freight tunnels under the Loop in 1899 and forgot them; in 1992, a damaged wall let the river in, and losses topped $1 billionChicago's forgotten freight tunnels were constructed to ease street congestion, acting as essential channels for coal and parcels. However,...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Ola Electric shares up 88% from record low: What’s behind the gains?Shares of Ola Electric surged by 2.5% after a streak of five days of increases, yet they remain below previous peaks. The company has earne...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Combined AUM of InvITs and REITs set to double to nearly Rs 20 trillion by 2030-31: ICRAThe combined AUM of InvITs and REITs is projected to double to nearly Rs 20 trillion by 2030-31 from Rs 10 trillion in 2025-26, ICRA said. ...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 77: This auto ancillary wants to double revenue by FY30. Execution to decideA business can diversify in two ways: Slowly, by building new capabilities internally; or quickly, by acquisitions. This supplier has chose...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
CM Yogi Adityanath launches Bharat Taxi, farmer loan scheme in Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched Bharat Taxi service and the Mukhyamatri Krishak Samriddhi Yojna. Bharat ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Goldman Sachs raises target on a stock that has already surged over 140% this year. Do you own it?Sansera Engineering shares rallied after Goldman Sachs raised its target price to Rs 4,990 from Rs 4,500 while retaining its Buy rating. Th...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
A Xi-Trump summit deal can throw US carmakers under the China busUS automakers, suppliers and dealers are lobbying the Trump administration to keep Chinese carmakers out of the American market ahead of Pr...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
China's Xpeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakersThe company plans to offer its electrical and electronic architecture, cockpit systems, Turing AI chips, and advanced-driver assistance sof...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST