Should F&O trading require a licence? Vijay Kedia slams retail frenzy for turning markets into a casino
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Tata Tech, Reliance, Gensol, and sector watch: Kranthi Bathini’s 2025 market outlook
Market narratives are shifting rapidly. Kranthi Bathini of WealthMills Securities discusses Tata Technologies, suggesting investors await earnings traction. Reliance Industries remains a buy-on-dip. Gensol Engineering faces challenges amid legal issues. Ambuja Cements and Bajaj twins are expected to perform well. Banking and financials are attractive sectors. Defence stocks offer opportunities. Nifty must hold above 24,000 […]
2 top stock recommendations from Aamar Deo Singh
Overall, what we need to understand is that markets have rallied significantly from the recent lows of 22,000 to currently trade around 24,300 plus. So, clearly, that has been a 10% more or less rally and in a very short span of time. So, somewhere or the other stocks are definitely witnessing some profit booking […]
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India-Pak tensions seen as temporary; focus on earnings, Gold allocation up to 20%: Vikram Kasat
Markets typically distinguish between political headlines and actual war risks. Unless there is a full-blown conflict—which is very rare—investors eventually shift their focus back to earnings, economic growth, and liquidity.
ETMarkets PMS Talk: Growth, margin expansion, and valuation – the 3 pillars behind Purnartha’s stock selection
All our equity funds have delivered strong performance over the one-year time frame, while our concentrated schemes have also outperformed over the two-year period. This consistent performance is primarily attributed to our strict adherence to core investment philosophies and timely decision-making.
Japan’s Nikkei rises ahead of BOJ decision; Advantest jumps
Nikkei inched up as investors awaited Bank of Japan’s rate decision. Focus is on U.S. trade talks. Advantest surged, buoyed by U.S. tech gains. Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates steady. Investors are keen on Governor Ueda’s comments on U.S. trade policy impact. Economy Minister Akazawa is set for trade talks. Murata Manufacturing […]
Stock Market Holidays 2025: Are NSE, BSE open or closed on May 1 for Maharashtra Day?
As far as the commodity market is concerned, the multi commodity exchange (MCX) will be closed for the morning session and open only for the evening session. MCX operations in two sessions.
Eternal to announce Q4 results today: Profit to take severe hit even as revenue growth seen strong
Eternal, formerly Zomato, anticipates strong revenue growth in Q4, fueled by Hyperpure and Blinkit. However, profitability is expected to decline significantly, with analysts projecting a substantial drop in profit after tax or even a loss. While food delivery margins are expected to improve slightly, Blinkit’s expansion may lead to EBITDA losses due to new store […]
Meta’s strong ad sales dampen tariff-induced fears
Meta Platforms exceeded first-quarter revenue expectations, driven by strong advertising performance, and anticipates similar success in the second quarter. The company is increasing capital expenditures to bolster AI infrastructure, despite economic uncertainties and potential tariff impacts. While some advertisers are reducing spending, Meta’s reliable platform positions it to benefit from market instability, though regulatory challenges […]
PNB Housing Finance to resume project financing soon: MD
PNB Housing Finance is poised to re-enter project financing this quarter after a three-year hiatus, buoyed by improved asset quality. The lender aims for a ₹1,500 crore project finance portfolio by fiscal year-end, alongside expanding its loan against property business with a dedicated team. The company projects 18% growth for FY26, driven by affordable housing […]