Embassy REIT CEO Arvind Maiya to step down following SEBI order to suspend him
Aravind Maiya, the CEO of Embassy Office Parks Management Services that manages Embassy REIT, will step down from his post following market regulator Sebi’s direction to suspend him and appoint an interim CEO immediately.
Days of everything going up is gone; are we even in a bull run? Samir Arora questions
The Indian stock market is undergoing a correction. Some sectors like auto and microfinance are facing difficulties. However, the long-term outlook for the market remains positive. Investors are advised to focus on companies with strong fundamentals and a history of good results. The days of wild speculation and easy returns are over.
Swiggy raises Rs 5,085 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO opening
Swiggy IPO: Food delivery giant Swiggy has raised ₹5,085 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, which opens tomorrow. The company has fixed the price band at ₹371-390 per share. Swiggy plans to use the IPO proceeds for investment in its subsidiary Scootsy, technology, and brand marketing.
Oil India Q2 Results: Profit rises five-fold to Rs 1,834 crore, revenue declines 7%
The company’s revenue declined 7% year-on-year to Rs 5,519 crore in the July-September period. Profit before exceptional items and tax fell 10% to Rs 2,305 crore for the quarter. The company had provided for an exceptional item of Rs 2,363 crore in the year-ago quarter.
GAIL Q2 Results: PAT rises 11% YoY to Rs 2,672 crore
GAIL reported an 11% increase in standalone net profit for Q2 FY25, reaching Rs 2,672 crore. Revenue from operations saw a 3% rise, reaching Rs 32,931 crore. The company achieved an EBITDA of Rs 3,937 crore with margins at 11.6%. GAIL recorded its highest-ever half-yearly EBITDA, PBT, and PAT in H1 FY25.
Tech View: Nifty forms Piercing Line candle on daily chart. How to trade on Wednesday
Nifty ended Tuesday’s session 218 points higher, forming a Piercing Line candle. The underlying short-term trend is on the verge of reversal. A move above 24500 could trigger a fresh upmove. However, a decline below 23900-2400 could indicate further weakness. Analysts suggest a buy-on-dips strategy above 24000, with resistance at 24,500-24,800.
New-age tech companies face an unforgiving market after grand IPOs. What lies ahead for Swiggy?
New-age tech companies in India, despite grand IPOs, are facing a harsh reality in the stock market. Many, including Paytm and Nykaa, have seen their stock prices plummet, highlighting investor concern over profitability. While Zomato has shown a turnaround, upcoming IPO hopeful Swiggy’s path to profitability remains a key concern for potential investors.
Pharma, healthcare sector mutual funds deliver up to 44% return in 2024. Should you increase allocation?
Pharma and healthcare mutual funds have yielded impressive returns in 2024. The sector benefited from resilience amidst corrections in other sectors and steady growth in the domestic market. Experts suggest a cautious approach to investment due to current valuations. A phased allocation strategy of 10-15% is recommended, with potential for increasing allocation over time.
Until FII outflows stop, Indian market unlikely to form a bottom: Ajay Bagga
Market expert Ajay Bagga analyzes the recent market downturn, attributing it to global outflows and uncertainty surrounding the US elections. He suggests that while the Indian markets have factored in corporate earnings weakness, a bottom formation hinges on a halt to FII outflows. Also, in case of a Trump victory, there could be a new […]
Venkatesh Balasubramaniam on sector winners and losers if Trump or Harris wins
Meanwhile, Trump’s position of imposing higher taxes on China, which is almost 60% or more, could be beneficial for the likes of exporters from India, which could be wires and cables companies, solar module exporters, even tile exporters from India, and even chemical companies. So, it depends on the sub-sector