Investors poured Rs 700 crore in Gold ETFs in June. Is it a good investment?

AMFI reports Rs 726.16 crore June inflow in gold ETFs, following Rs 827.43 crore in May and a Rs 395.69 crore April outflow. H1 2024 inflows total Rs 3,185 crore, with a 24% AUM rise. Global inflation, AUM surge drive appeal. LIC MF Gold ETF and oldest Nippon India ETF top performers, per Melvyn Santarita.

India Inc raises record $30 billion in 6 months, riding FPO wave

Indian companies have raised a record $29.5 billion in the equity market through IPOs & FPOs in the first half of 2024, more than double the amount raised last year. Follow-on public offers accounted for 85% of the total proceeds. Analysts anticipate a potential record year for equity issuances.

Paints stocks are a trading bet; be very stock-specific in pharma: Chakri Lokapriya

Chakri Lokapriya of RSB LLP discusses competition affecting paint stocks, HPCL, and BPCL facing deregulation challenges, and IT sector issues. Reliance’s Jio listing may unlock value. Yes Bank is risky despite Moody’s upgrade. Dr. Reddy’s OTC acquisition boosts earnings. Textiles, major earnings upgrades are uncertain. Glenmark and life sciences interest noted with OFS.