NSE adds NBCC, Torrent Power, 4 more stocks into F&O segment. Contracts to trade from January 31
The NSE of India will include six new stocks in the Futures and Options segment from January 31, 2025. The stocks are Castrol India, Gland Pharma, NBCC, Phoenix, Solar Industries India, and Torrent Power. Details about market lot and scheme of strikes will be announced on January 30, 2025.
Tech View: Nifty forms Inside Bar Candle, can correct below 23,600. How to trade on Wednesday
Technical indicators sent mixed signals on Tuesday, with the RSI at 43 indicating bearish momentum, while a bullish crossover in the Stochastic RSI hinted at a potential short-term recovery. This divergence highlights the need for caution as the market remains directionally uncertain, said Mandar Bhojane of Choice Broking.
Centrum Broking picks LIC among 5 insurance stocks with upside potential of up to 39%
Centrum Broking’s latest report on India’s life insurance sector remains bullish on LIC, SBI Life, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life, and Max Life. Among these, SBI Life and HDFC Life stand out as the brokerage’s top picks due to their consistent market share growth and innovative product strategies, outperforming LIC in key metrics.
Sat Kartar Shopping IPO opens on Friday. Check price band, GMP, other details
Sat Kartar Shopping’s SME IPO opens on January 10 to raise Rs 33.80 crore at Rs 77-81/share, with listing on January 17. Funds will support acquisitions, marketing, and tech investments. The Ayurvedic D2C brand reported ₹127.9 crore revenue in FY24.
Could 2025 see a comeback by HUL, Nestle and Britannia? Gautam Trivedi answers
Gautam Trivedi sees potential growth in FMCG, finance, IT, pharma, and renewable energy sectors. He notes the influence of D2C brands on market share and suggests a broader analysis of these brands in the consumption revival. He also highlights opportunities in quick commerce and data centers, while cautioning about the financial sector’s sluggish performance.
Commodity Talk: Gold may lose shine in near term after Trump takes over, says Manav Modi of MOFSL
The first quarter of 2025 could be slightly lackluster for major commodities, but the second half of the year could bring some positive momentum, helping to drive these recoveries.
Focus on capex in upcoming Budget to revive India’s growth trajectory: Indranil Pan
The currency has depreciated which also raises the input costs of the manufacturing sector in India which necessarily means that in the absence of a clear pickup in the domestic consumption and also a global slowdown sort of manifesting itself in a lower export growth, we should have a subdued manufacturing production.
Zomato’s long-term growth remains promising despite competition: Neeraj Dewan
But Zomato is very well established and they have already been generating profits. So, after the consolidation again the stock if one has a little longer-term view, still has good promise
Global risk appetite faces uncertainty amid Japan’s rate hike and US dollar surge: James Knightley
The strong growth story is there, inflation is somewhat stickier as well, and the Federal Reserve themselves are suggesting that with the fiscal policy side remaining very loose, monetary policy may need to be tighter to offset that support.
Paras Defence shares rally 10% on getting license to make Light Machine Guns
Paras Defence and Space Technologies announced that it had obtained a license from the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Tradse (DPIIT) to manufacture Light Machine Guns (LMGs).