Intense El Nino may push inflation up by 15-20 bps: Experts

A deep deficient monsoon could push food inflation by 50-60 basis points. One basis point is one hundredth of a percent. “It will have lower than the 50 bps (0.5 percentage points) impact on headline inflation that RBI talks about as potential negative impact from adverse weather,” said Abhishek Upadhyay, senior economist, ICICI Securities PD.

India approves wheat, broken rice exports requests from 4 countries

The South Asian country banned exports of wheat and broken rice in 2022 to lower local prices. But following requests, India would allow broken rice exports to Indonesia, Senegal and Gambia in 2023/24 financial year started on April 1. New Delhi also approved request from Nepal and allowed wheat exports in the current financial year.

Promoter pledge in these 5 cos significantly down in FY23, stocks turn multibaggers

Several BSE500 companies, including Apollo Tyres, Jindal Stainless, NCC, Suzlon Energy, and CG Power and Industrial Solutions, saw their stocks turn multibaggers after a significant reduction in the pledge shares of promoters in the last four quarters. Lemon Tree Hotels also saw considerable fall in pledge shares. The efforts taken by corporates and promoters to […]

Jay Thakkar on 2 stocks to buy in short term

“The first buy recommendation is on Metropolis. This stock has provided a breakout from multiples showing resistance. It has formed a good rectangular or a good consolidation base formation at the lower end after falling quite a lot. NMDC is the other candidate which is seeing short covering in this sideways or downtrend market. ”

HMA Agro Industries IPO opens for subscription. Should you bid?

Indian exports giant HMA Agro Industries has begun its initial public offering (IPO) process, as retail investors have until 23 June to bid for shares between the price range of Rs555 ($7.48) and Rs585 ($7.89). The IPO will raise Rs480 crore ($65m). The company’s shares were trading at a premium of Rs28 in the unlisted […]