Private banks, financial services and RIL see big MF buying
The majority of the activity was in private banks and fi nancial services companies. Reliance Industries was another stock that changed hands between these fund houses. Money managers also cut their holdings in IT stocks, which face a hazy outlook in the wake of the economic uncertainty in the US.
Nifty’s uptrend likely to continue: Technical Analysts
Technical analysis suggests a continued uptrend for Nifty, though high volatility indicated by India VIX warrants caution. Crossing 23,058 could strengthen the bullish outlook. Analysts recommend accumulating stocks corrected from 52-week highs, focusing on high dividend-yield options and outperformers.
SBI cuts rates on loans & also special FD scheme
State Bank of India has decreased interest rates on its 444-day special fixed deposit plan by 20 basis points, setting the rate at 7.05%. This decision follows the central bank’s reduction of policy rates. Simultaneously, SBI has lowered interest rates on loans linked to external benchmarks by 25 basis points, effective April 15, reflecting improved […]