Stocks to buy: Quadrant Future, Varun Beverages and Coforge on investors’ radar
Benchmark BSE Sensex jumped 740 points while Nifty ended its 10-day losing streak, driven by value buying in utilities and power shares. Stocks in focus included Quadrant Future Tek, Varun Beverages, and Coforge, which saw significant movements driven by technical indicators and market momentum.
Positive Breakout: These 4 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
Nifty200 pack, four stocks’ close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on March 5, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on […]
Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets
A significant global trade war and China’s emergence as a tech leader are prompting a shift in global investment away from the U.S. While China deployed more stimulus to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs, Europe proposes a massive fiscal overhaul. Consequently, European and Hong Kong tech stocks are surging, and investors are reevaluating the […]
Stock market woes hit retail sales across sectors
Recent stock market volatility is impacting consumer goods sales, including two-wheelers, luxury cars, and electronics, as many Indians shift their savings to investments. This decline in sales is attributed to negative sentiment around market fluctuations, affecting discretionary purchases and delaying consumption recovery.
Digital lenders, microfinance companies urge RBI to set interest rate formula for small loans
Several digital lenders and microfinance companies have approached the Reserve Bank of India to introduce a formula for calculating interest rates on small-ticket loans. They argue that a regulatory formula would ensure fair pricing, prevent business disruptions, and reduce the risk of regulatory actions. The industry seeks clarity and a framework modelled after practices in […]
RBI announces Rs 1 lakh crore bond purchases, $10 billion swap to address liquidity deficit
The Reserve Bank of India announced measures to inject ₹1 lakh crore into the banking system and conduct a dollar/rupee swap auction of $10 billion. These steps aim to address the liquidity deficit and ensure the smooth transmission of lower policy rates amid expected tax outflows.
Technical indicators kindle hope of rebound
After a decline of 15% since October 1, Nifty gained 1.15% on Wednesday. The Nifty Midcap 150 and Nifty Smallcap 250 indices gained 2.43% and 2.71% respectively on Wednesday. Both indices plunged 20% and 25%, respectively, since October 1 through Tuesday.
Dubai-based IHC’s arm sells stake in Adani Enterprises
The stake has been acquired by Envestcom Holding RSC. Envestcom holds stakes in other Adani companies such as Adani Energy Solutions and Adani Total Gas. As of December 2024, Envestcom Holding held 55,200,000 shares in Adani Energy Solutions, representing a 4.60% stake and 54,593,600 shares in Adani Total Gas, representing a 4.964% in the company.
NSE changes expiry day for equity derivatives contracts
The exchange has changed the expiry day of all index and stock derivatives contracts from April 4. The monthly contracts of stock derivatives, Nifty, Bank Nifty, Fin Nifty, Midcap Nifty, and Nifty Next 50 contracts will expire on the last Monday of every month, while the weekly contracts of Nifty 50 would lapse on Monday […]
D-St reverses its 10-day losing run as worries over tariff ease
The 25% tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico took effect Tuesday along with fresh levies on Chinese imports. In his address to the US Congress, President Donald Trump said that reciprocal tariffs will take effect from April 2 on countries like India, South Korea, the EU, China and others.