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Ather Energy shares were trading at RS 1604.00 on the BSE, registering a gain of RS 10.50 or 0.66% compared with the previous close of RS 1593.50.

The stock opened at RS 1610.25 and moved between an intraday high of RS 1622.25 and a low of RS 1587.30. Around 72,991 shares changed hands during the session.

The BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of RS 1, has recorded a 52-week high of RS 1741.90 on September 1, 2026, while its 52-week low stands at RS 535.00, recorded on September 25, 2025.

Over the past week, Ather Energy shares have traded between RS 1521.00 and RS 1627.20. The company currently has a market capitalisation of approximately RS 63,654.90 crore.

The company's shareholding pattern shows promoters holding 40.72%, while institutional investors and non-institutional investors own 45.52% and 13.76%, respectively.

Ather Energy Incorporates Hong Kong Subsidiary

Ather Energy has established a wholly owned subsidiary named Ather Energy Hong Kong in Hong Kong on September 21, 2026. The new entity is intended to strengthen the company's procurement operations and improve supply-chain resilience across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Ather Energy is an electric two-wheeler company that develops and designs its products in India. Since its establishment in 2013, the company has focused on developing EV products and technology domestically while building a broader electric two-wheeler ecosystem.

Maruti Suzuki India is trading at Rate RS 12,190.00, gaining Rate RS 45.00 or 0.37% compared with its previous close of Rate RS 12,145.00 on the BSE.

The stock opened at Rate RS 12,103.15 and moved between an intraday high of Rate RS 12,225.00 and a low of Rate RS 12,103.15. Around 88,632 shares have been traded on the counter so far.

The BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of Rate RS 5, recorded a 52-week high of Rate RS 17,371.60 on January 5, 2026, while its 52-week low stands at Rate RS 12,103.15, touched on September 21, 2026.

Over the past week, the stock has traded between Rate RS 12,103.15 and Rate RS 12,456.15. The company's current market capitalisation stands at approximately Rate RS 3,83,256.74 crore.

Promoters currently hold 58.65% of the company, while institutional and non-institutional investors hold 38.00% and 3.35%, respectively.

In a significant logistics milestone, Maruti Suzuki India has crossed 1 million cumulative vehicle dispatches through its dedicated in-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur in Gujarat and Manesar in Haryana. The Hansalpur facility accounted for approximately 7.9 lakh vehicles, while around 2.1 lakh vehicles were dispatched through the Manesar railway siding.

The company achieved the milestone within three years and five months of the Gujarat facility becoming operational in March 2023 and the Manesar facility commencing operations in June 2025. Maruti Suzuki stated that it is the first and only passenger vehicle original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India to operate dedicated in-plant railway sidings at both Hansalpur and Manesar.

By shifting a portion of vehicle transportation from road to rail, the company has been able to reduce fuel consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions and help ease road congestion. During the current financial year up to August 31, 2026, rail-based vehicle dispatches by Maruti Suzuki have already exceeded 3 lakh units.

Maruti Suzuki India is one of India's major automobile manufacturers, producing passenger cars, utility vehicles and vans. Its business portfolio also includes pre-owned vehicle sales, fleet management and vehicle financing services.

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is trading at RS 399.50, gaining RS 1.15 or 0.29% from its previous close of RS 398.35 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS 398.35 and moved to an intraday high of RS 400.75 and a low of RS 398.35. A total of 13,648 shares have been traded on the counter so far.

The BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of RS 1, has recorded a 52-week high of RS 473.25 on March 6, 2026, while its 52-week low stands at RS 380.35, touched on December 18, 2025.

Over the past week, the stock has traded between RS 382.20 and RS 400.75. The company's current market capitalisation stands at approximately RS 291,185.04 crore.

Promoters hold a 51.14% stake in Bharat Electronics, while institutional investors and non-institutional investors hold 39.04% and 9.82%, respectively.

In a significant development, Bharat Electronics has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to jointly explore opportunities in sovereign data centre infrastructure.

The collaboration aims to develop and establish a completely indigenous and integrated technology stack for critical national infrastructure. The partnership will leverage India's domestic ICT capabilities for high-security and strategically important deployments.

Under the agreement, BEL and C-DAC will collaborate on indigenous technology design and development, system engineering, integration, testing and manufacturing for existing as well as upcoming strategic programmes. BEL will serve as the System Integrator, while C-DAC will contribute as the Technology Partner, providing its indigenously developed products and solutions.

Bharat Electronics is a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The company develops and manufactures advanced electronic systems and products for India's Army, Navy and Air Force.

Emerald Finance is trading at Rate RS 66.75, registering a gain of Rate RS 2.44 or 3.79% compared with its previous BSE close of Rate RS 64.31.

The stock began the session at Rate RS 64.20 and moved between an intraday low of Rate RS 64.10 and a high of Rate RS 66.90. Around 8,095 shares have changed hands on the exchange so far.

The BSE Group 'X' stock, having a face value of Rate RS 10, recorded a 52-week high of Rate RS 97.00 on October 14, 2025, while its 52-week low stood at Rate RS 45.23, touched on July 27, 2026.

Over the past week, the stock has traded between Rate RS 58.90 and Rate RS 68.00. The company's current market capitalisation stands at approximately Rate RS 225.38 crore.

As per the shareholding pattern, promoters own 59.70% of the company. Institutional investors hold 1.78%, while non-institutional shareholders account for the remaining 38.52%.

In a recent development, Emerald Finance has entered into a partnership with Say Trip Hospitality, Kolkata, to extend its Early-Wage-Access program to the hospitality company's employees. The initiative is designed to enable employees to access a portion of their earned salaries during the month, providing greater flexibility in managing short-term financial requirements.

The company has been developing salary advance solutions as part of its broader strategy to expand its retail-focused offerings. Under the model, Emerald Finance collaborates with employers to provide short-term salary advances, with repayment subsequently recovered through deductions from employees' salaries.

Emerald Finance operates in the financial services sector, with a key focus on catering to the funding and financial requirements of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across both corporate and non-corporate segments.

Shares of Transrail Lighting were trading at Rs. 451.35 on the BSE, gaining Rs. 37.20 or 8.98% from the previous close of Rs. 414.15.

The stock opened at Rs. 418.50 and moved between a high of Rs. 456.00 and a low of Rs. 417.90 during the session. Around 104,568 shares changed hands on the exchange.

The BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of Rs. 2, has recorded a 52-week high of Rs. 800.35 on September 22, 2025, while its 52-week low stands at Rs. 401.00, recorded on September 16, 2026.

Over the past week, the stock has traded between Rs. 401.00 and Rs. 456.00. The company's current market capitalisation stands at approximately Rs. 5,826.71 crore.

As per the shareholding pattern, promoters own 71.12% of the company, while institutional investors hold 9.01% and non-institutional investors hold 19.88%.

On the business front, Transrail Lighting has completed the first phase of its brownfield expansion project for conductor manufacturing at its Silvassa facility. Following the expansion, its conductor production capacity has increased from 24,000 km per annum to 40,800 km per annum.

The company is also undertaking a second phase of capacity expansion. Once completed, the planned expansion is expected to take its conductor manufacturing capacity to around twice the level of its original capacity.

Transrail Lighting is an Indian EPC company primarily engaged in the power transmission and distribution sector. The company also operates integrated manufacturing facilities for lattice structures, conductors and monopoles.

Welspun Corp was trading at RS 2695.55 on the BSE, registering a gain of RS 37.85 or 1.42% over its previous close of RS 2657.70.

The stock opened at RS 2763.90 and moved between an intraday high of RS 2791.10 and a low of RS 2668.00. A total of 51,573 shares had changed hands on the exchange.

The BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of RS 5, recorded its latest 52-week high of RS 2791.10 on September 21, 2026, while its 52-week low stands at RS 709.75, touched on February 2, 2026.

Over the past week, the stock has traded between RS 2240.85 and RS 2791.10. Welspun Corp currently has a market capitalisation of approximately RS 71,175.99 crore.

The company's shareholding pattern shows promoters holding 49.73%, while institutional investors own 29.25% and non-institutional investors hold 21.01%.

Subsidiary Receives Approval for Jordan Expansion

Welspun Corp's wholly owned subsidiary, Welspun Global Holdings (WGHL), has approved a proposal to establish another wholly owned entity in Jordan. The proposed company will be named Welspun Pipe Jordan, PSC, subject to approval of the name by the relevant Jordanian authorities.

The decision was approved by WGHL's Board of Directors at its meeting held on September 18, 2026.

The proposed Jordan-based entity is expected to undertake manufacturing, production, processing and fabrication of iron and steel wires, tubes and pipes, including line pipes and other tubular products. These products are intended for applications across sectors such as water, gas and oil transportation, as well as other industrial uses.

The proposed company will also be involved in the casting and processing of iron and steel and the manufacturing of products and components arising from such casting operations.

Welspun Corp, the flagship company of the Welspun Group, is primarily engaged in manufacturing and distributing steel products and other products, including plastic products.

NIIT is trading at Rs 91.95, gaining Rs 4.65 or 5.33% compared with its previous BSE close of Rs 87.30.

The stock began the session at Rs 87.90 and moved between an intraday high of Rs 94.35 and a low of Rs 86.70. Around 10,378 shares have changed hands on the exchange so far.

The BSE Group 'B' stock, with a face value of Rs 2, has recorded a 52-week high of Rs 114.15 on September 18, 2025, while its 52-week low stands at Rs 49.45, recorded on March 30, 2026.

Over the past week, NIIT has traded between Rs 84.15 and Rs 94.35. The company currently has a market capitalisation of approximately Rs 1,196.64 crore.

As per the latest shareholding pattern, promoters own 40.87% of the company, while institutional and non-institutional investors hold 19.22% and 39.91%, respectively.

In a business development, NIIT has partnered with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) to introduce a Professional Certificate in FinTech Operations. The programme is aimed at students, graduates and early-stage professionals seeking opportunities in India's rapidly expanding digital financial services sector.

The certification is primarily targeted at final-year students and graduates from Commerce, Finance and Management disciplines. Professionals in the BFSI sector can also participate to strengthen their understanding of technology-driven financial services and modern operational practices.

The course follows a non-coding approach to FinTech, enabling participants to understand and work with technologies such as APIs, AI tools and FinTech platforms from a business and operations perspective, without requiring programming skills.

NIIT, established in 1981, is a global skills and talent development company that was originally founded to address the human-resource requirements of India's emerging IT sector.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is trading at RS 3,888.95, marking a rise of RS 28.95, or 0.75%, compared with its previous BSE close of RS 3,860.00.

The stock began the session at RS 3,887.00 and moved between an intraday high of RS 3,905.85 and a low of RS 3,880.05. Around 5,622 shares have changed hands on the exchange so far.

The BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of RS 2, has recorded a 52-week high of RS 4,440.00 on February 24, 2026, while its 52-week low stands at RS 3,288.65, touched on March 23, 2026.

Over the past week, L&T has traded between RS 3,799.20 and RS 3,964.90. The company's current market capitalisation is approximately RS 5,36,461.46 crore.

Institutions hold around 62.39% of the company's equity, while non-institutional investors account for approximately 37.60%.

In a significant development, L&T's wholly owned subsidiary L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) has entered into a strategic partnership with Tata Electronics to strengthen semiconductor design, manufacturing and packaging capabilities in India. The collaboration is aimed at developing locally manufactured chip products for international markets.

Under the partnership, LTSCT's expertise in fabless semiconductor design will be combined with Tata Electronics' capabilities in semiconductor fabrication and advanced packaging. The companies will evaluate manufacturing and packaging opportunities for LTSCT's existing and upcoming semiconductor products using Tata Electronics' available process technologies and packaging solutions.

The collaboration will also focus on optimising chip designs for fabrication, with an emphasis on improving manufacturing efficiency and supporting large-scale production. The companies intend to develop capabilities serving sectors such as automotive, industrial applications, communications, security and intelligent-edge technologies.

The initiative supports India's broader objective of strengthening its domestic semiconductor ecosystem and increasing value addition within the country. LTSCT and Tata Electronics will work together on packaging technologies, manufacturing processes and quality systems as part of their efforts to contribute to India's semiconductor ambitions.

Larsen & Toubro operates across EPC projects, high-tech manufacturing, products and services, with a presence across multiple industries and international markets.

Manika Plastech made an unchanged debut on the BSE at Rate RS 43 per share, matching its IPO issue price.

Following the listing, the stock came under selling pressure and hit the lower circuit at Rate RS 40.86, marking a decline of Rate RS 2.14, or 4.98%, from the issue price.

The shares recorded an intraday high of Rate RS 43.00 and a low of Rate RS 40.86. Around 4.10 lakh shares had changed hands on the exchange so far.

The IPO was available for subscription from September 11 to September 16, 2026, and received bids amounting to 29.46 times the shares on offer. The company had priced the issue at Rate RS 43 per share, at the upper end of its Rate RS 40–43 price band.

Manika Plastech operates in the rigid polymer packaging segment, producing products such as battery casings, pails and thin-wall containers. Its packaging solutions serve a range of industrial and consumer applications.

Avenue Supermarts is trading at RS 3769.55 on the BSE, registering a gain of RS 31.55, or 0.84%, compared with its previous close of RS 3738.00.

The stock started the session at RS 3746.55 and moved between an intraday high of RS 3785.00 and a low of RS 3732.10. Around 2,660 shares have changed hands on the exchange so far.

The BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of RS 10, has recorded a 52-week high of RS 4808.55 on September 22, 2025, while its 52-week low stands at RS 3528.65, touched on March 2, 2026.

Over the past week, the stock has traded in a range of RS 3670.00 to RS 3785.00. The company's current market capitalisation is approximately RS 245166.22 crore.

Promoters hold 74.48% of the company's equity, while institutional and non-institutional investors own 17.97% and 7.55%, respectively.

Meanwhile, Avenue Supermarts has strengthened its retail footprint by opening a new D-Mart store in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, on September 20, 2026. With this addition, the company's total store count has reached 512. A day earlier, on September 19, 2026, the company inaugurated another outlet at Sua Road, Ludhiana, Punjab.

Headquartered in Mumbai, Avenue Supermarts owns and operates the D-Mart retail chain. The supermarket business provides customers with a broad selection of home and personal-use products through its stores.