Onion prices rise 20% in past two weeks as rains damage crop
Pune’s onion prices have surged by approximately 20% in the last two weeks due to crop damage from heavy rains, leading to reduced market arrivals. Despite increased production and storage, onions are becoming more expensive. Trade sources anticipate further price increases, potentially fueled by upcoming government onion procurement.
True North, Krishnan Ramachandran sell 10% stake in Niva Bupa Health for Rs 1,507 crore
Private equity firm True North and Niva Bupa Health Insurance chief Krishnan Ramachandran divested a combined 10 per cent stake in the health insurer for Rs 1,507 crore through open market transactions.
Other income boosts performance of banks in Q4 amid muted growth in core operations
While a majority of the banks reported double-digit net profit growth for the March 2025 quarter, it was largely driven by a robust increase in the other income as most of them were unable to post strong growth in net interest income (NII).
Commodity Radar: Gold jumps Rs 1,700 on MCX amid Trump’s fresh tariff threats. 5 technical signals to watch
Gold prices surged 2% or Rs 1,740 amid renewed geopolitical tensions and tariff threats. MCX futures rose to Rs 97,473, with technical indicators suggesting bullish momentum. Analysts expect further upside if resistance at Rs 97,500 is breached.
Ganga Bath Fittings IPO to open on June 4; aims to raise Rs 32.65 crore
Ganga Bath Fittings will open its Rs 32.65 crore IPO on June 4, 2025, with listing planned on NSE Emerge. Funds will support machinery purchases, debt repayment, and expansion.
Nifty’s PAT grew 3% in Q4FY25, beat Motilal Oswal’s estimates; Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank among top 5 contributors
Nifty posted 3% net profit growth in Q4FY25, marking its fourth straight single-digit gain. Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and others drove 137% of incremental earnings, while MOFSL stays bullish on large-caps and domestic sectors.
8 equity mutual funds offer over 20% CAGR in seven years. Check top performers
Quant Small Cap Fund and Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund offered 25.73% and 21.82% CAGR respectively in the last seven years.
Is the trend of chasing themes in the market over? Shreyash Devalkar explains
Shreyash Devalkar of Axis Mutual Fund suggests a shift in investment strategy. Broad investment themes are less effective now. He recommends focusing on individual stock selection. Public Sector Undertakings or PSUs have performed well. However, thematic investing may not be wise. He highlights financial services and select pharma as areas of interest. Digital space growth […]
2 top stock recommendations by Sneha Seth
Sneha Seth from Angel One suggests a positive outlook for Nifty and Bank Nifty, advising long positions with a Nifty stop loss at 24,500. PSU banks are performing well, with potential consolidation. Seth recommends buying Federal Bank, targeting 214 with a stop loss at 202, and UPL, targeting 657 with a stop loss at 621.
A $73 billion short book is putting pressure on rupee
The Indian rupee is underperforming among emerging Asian currencies due to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) strategy to bolster its foreign-exchange reserves. The RBI’s dollar purchases to cover future obligations and replenish reserves are expected to exert downward pressure on the rupee, potentially leading to a depreciation to 86.50-87.50 per dollar by year-end.