Delta Autocorp GMP soars ahead of listing today. Here’s what you need to know
The issue was subscribed by an overwhelming 340 times at close, where the non-institutional investors category was booked 620 times. The retail investors played second fiddle with 314 times subscription in the category reserved for them.
Q3 results today: HDFC AMC, Network18 among 11 companies to announce earnings on Tuesday
HDFC AMC is likely to announce strong third quarter results with significant growth in revenue and profitability. Kotak Equities estimates a 21% increase in profit and revenue on a year-on-year basis. However, weak market performance might impact other income. HDFC AMC shares have dropped 16% in the last month.
Capital Infra Trust InvIT units to be listed today. Know GMP and other details
Capital Infra Trust InvIT, sponsored by GCL, will debut on exchanges with units potentially listing at a premium. Focused on infrastructure assets, the IPO funds will repay external borrowings and fund project SPVs. InvIT operates in India’s extensive road network sector.
Winter sale continues: It’s back to summer of ’24 for D Street
The panic in equities was sharper in the broader market with mid-cap and small-cap indices tumbling nearly 4% each. Analysts said the markets are oversold but the undertone is cautious ahead of Donald Trump taking charge as US President on January 20.
Nasdaq closes lower, S&P 500 up slightly as US yields stay elevated
Recent economic data have indicated a resilient economy with nagging price pressures, which has pressured equities. Comments from Fed officials have pushed bond yields higher. The S&P 500 had weekly losses in four of the last five weeks.
HCL Tech has painted a better picture for the year
HCL Tech exceeded expectations in Q3FY25, reporting robust net profit and margin growth, despite slightly below-estimate dollar revenue growth. The company raised its FY25 revenue guidance and maintained a lead over TCS in revenue growth metrics.
LIC’s weak show weighs on Life Insurers’ Dec biz
The life insurance industry saw a 4.8% year-on-year growth in Retail Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) for December 2024, hindered by a 13% decline in LIC’s Retail APE due to new surrender regulations, while private sector growth rose by 11.4%. SBI Life led as the fastest-growing private insurer.
Liquidity the bigger worry, not rupee fall
The weakening rupee is unlikely to significantly impact India’s trade balance, inflation, or growth prospects despite hurting importers. Limited commodity price rises and weak global growth, especially in China, help mitigate imported inflation. Excessive rupee interventions may hinder growth and further strain forex reserves and liquidity.
Nifty Next 50 in bear grip, stocks decline upto 58%
In comparison, the benchmark Nifty is 12% below its peak level on September 27, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices are trading 14% below their highs.
More negative on smallcap and midcap stocks: ICICI Prudential MF
ICICI Prudential continues to recommend investing in hybrid and multi-asset allocation schemes given the strong fundamentals and high valuations.