In-person discussions likely in May to push India-US trade pact
India and the US are set to begin face-to-face discussions in mid-May regarding their proposed bilateral trade agreement, following virtual talks this week. India aims to finalize the initial phase of the trade pact swiftly, potentially by September-October. Officials are monitoring potential import surges due to global tariff uncertainties, with a dedicated cell established for […]
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Q4 Results: Net profit slips 2% to Rs 510 crore
ICICI Lombard’s net profit witnessed a slight dip of 2% to ₹510 crore in the fourth quarter ending March 31, compared to ₹520 crore in the previous year. Despite this, the company’s total income increased to ₹5,851 crore from ₹5,165 crore year-on-year. Gross direct premium income also saw a rise, reaching ₹6,211 crore.
Auto stocks skid up to 28% in a year; muted Q4, FY26 outlook offers little hope. Here’s why
Auto stocks face headwinds despite Trump’s tariff pause, with many underperforming expectations due to domestic economic concerns and muted Q4FY25 earnings. While some stocks like Eicher and TVS have shown resilience, brokerages anticipate earnings downgrades across the sector due to weak demand and plateauing margin expansion. Experts recommend stock-specific strategies, highlighting Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, […]
Technical picks: NTPC, Bharti Hexacom among 4 stocks to buy for up to 34% returns in short term
Amid market volatility, experts suggest four stocks for potential short-term gains. Bharti Hexacom shows buying interest with a target of Rs 1,580. MedPlus Health exhibits a bullish trend, aiming for Rs 875. NTPC displays a trend reversal pattern, targeting Rs 430 and Rs 480. Kaynes Technology indicates a breakout, potentially reaching Rs 6,150-6,800. These recommendations […]
AIF Tracker: Samvitti Capital, Vivriti Asset Management & Northern Arc’s AIF Funds gave 12-15% returns in March 2025
In March 2025, select Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) significantly outperformed traditional benchmarks, with some delivering returns exceeding twice the Nifty50’s gain. Samvitti Capital’s Alpha Fund led Category III long-only strategies with a 15.22% return.
Warren Buffett’s son traded his inheritance for time — a fortune that would be worth $500 million today
Peter Buffett, son of Warren Buffett, sold his $90,000 Berkshire inheritance at 19 to pursue music—a decision that cost him a potential $500 million but gave him the freedom to follow his passion. He built a successful career as a composer, earning an Emmy and scoring major projects like Dances with Wolves, proving time and […]
Dolly Khanna adds over 5 lakh shares in this smallcap stock, raises stake to 2.18%
Ace investor Dolly Khanna has increased her stake in Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers. Her investment rose to 2.18% by March 31, 2025. This is up from 1.75% at the end of December 2024. Khanna now holds 25,87,360 shares in the company. Despite this, her portfolio net worth saw a slight dip.
Bajaj Fin among 4 stocks that hit 52-wk highs on Tuesday
Indian equities joined a global relief rally on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at additional tariff exemptions, helping domestic indices recover losses from earlier this month. Meanwhile, four stocks from the Nifty 500 index hit fresh 52-week highs. Here’s the list:
Adani stocks rally up to 6% as Trump sarkar retreating from foreign bribery cases
Adani Group stocks rose up to 6% amid reports that the Trump administration is backing away from foreign bribery cases. This follows the US administration’s executive order pausing prosecutions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, affecting ongoing legal scrutiny of Adani’s alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
Bajaj Housing Finance shares jump 5% as 1-year anchor lock-in ends today
Bajaj Housing Finance shares surged 5% as its one-year shareholder lock-in period ended, unlocking 5,291 million shares—64% of total equity. While the stock has gained 70% from its IPO price of Rs 70, it still trades 17% below its listing price. Analysts remain cautious, with a Rs 108 target, implying a 13% downside from current […]