Gold prices may face near-term retracement due to stronger dollar, yields
Stronger bond yields, a rising US dollar, and risk-on sentiment in equities may lead to a short-term retracement in gold prices, according to the World Gold Council. November saw gold pressured by higher opportunity costs, US dollar strength, and gold ETF outflows.
Vodafone UK reports 28% rise in H1 FY25 operating profit, driven by Indus Towers stake sale
Vodafone Group’s operating profit for H1 FY25 rose 28%, largely due to a €0.7 billion gain from selling an 18% stake in Indus Towers. The proceeds were used to repay loans secured against Indian assets, including Vodafone Idea.
Limited room for Nifty valuation expansion now; earnings growth key: Gautam Duggad
Gautam Duggad, Head of Research at Motilal Oswal, analyzes the recent earnings season, noting a slowdown in growth, particularly impacted by commodity sectors. Despite this, he sees potential in industrials, driven by government capex spending. While Nifty valuations offer limited room for expansion, Duggad suggests that market consolidation could create opportunities for growth in the […]
Sebi simplifies registration of certain categories of FPIs
To facilitate ease of onboarding of Foreign Portfolio Investors and reduce duplication of available information, markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday said applicants can choose to fill either the entire Common Application Form (CAF) or an abridged version with unique fields.
5 stocks surge over 10% for 4 consecutive months, turning into multibaggers
Notably, four of these stocks have doubled investors’ wealth over the past four months. The analysis targeted stocks with a market capitalization exceeding Rs 1,000 crore and strong trading volumes.
India’s market cap to double in next 5-6 years to $10 trillion: Motilal Oswal
India’s rising economic prominence is attracting international investors, with mega-cap companies like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank increasingly appearing in global indices. The brokerage noted that as more Indian companies are included in international investment indices, foreign capital inflows are expected to grow, enhancing liquidity and strengthening overall market dynamics.
US-based funds pulling out money from India at fastest pace since Jan 2022: Report
Over the last five weeks, a total of $575 million have been pulled out of India-dedicated funds, Elara Capital said. Out of the $575 million, a total of $360 million was redeemed from largecap funds, while $215 million was withdrawn from mid-cap funds.
Tech View: Nifty’s short-term trend remains weak, key support at 23,500. How to trade tomorrow
Nifty’s short-term trend remains weak, with a potential drop below 23,800 likely to target the next support level around 23,500 (the 200-day EMA) in the near term. Immediate resistance is positioned at 24,050, according to Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.
Rising competition, price hikes & declining volumes? Amit Syngle on what Asian Paints will do going ahead
Asian Paints faced a challenging second quarter with muted demand due to uneven rainfall and a slowdown in metro cities. Despite price hikes, competitive intensity remains high. The company is cautiously optimistic about single-digit volume growth in the coming quarter while closely observing AkzoNobel’s strategic review of its India business.
Sebi gives nod to Inventurus and Manjushree Technopack to float IPOs
After refiling their IPO documents in August, the companies gained regulatory approval between November 4 and 8. Their shares will be listed on the BSE and NSE