Financials poised to power Nifty’s next leap: Anshul Saigal
Anshul Saigal of Saigal Capital anticipates a breakout in Non-Banking Financial Companies. Regulatory actions have tempered NBFCs, but regulators aim to boost them. Housing finance and general lenders are expected to perform strongly. Manufacturing is experiencing a surge, driven by the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and the China plus one strategy. This sector is poised for […]
Should you keep investing? Here’s what market data says
Chirag Muni from Anand Rathi Wealth Limited highlights India’s strong macroeconomic foundation, projecting continued GDP growth and easing inflation. He suggests investors maintain a significant equity allocation with a diversified approach, recommending specific mutual funds across market caps for long-term growth, while emphasizing disciplined investing and regular portfolio reviews.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Focus on bottom-up stock picking – financials, defence, pharma, and specialty chemicals look attractive, says Paras Bothra
Paras Bothra from Ashika Investment Manager anticipates market buoyancy in the latter half of 2025, driven by improved fundamentals and potential interest rate cuts. While geopolitical tensions and primary market supply may cause volatility, sectors like financials, defence, and discretionary consumption appear promising. He advises long-term investors to focus on disciplined SIPs in equities, leveraging […]
Positive Breakout: These 9 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend.
Dollar wallows near 3-1/2-year low as Fed cuts, Trump bill in focus
The US dollar is near its lowest since February 2022. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at possible rate cuts. Donald Trump’s spending bill could increase national debt. Trump criticized Powell’s monetary policy. The dollar held steady against the Swiss franc. The euro remained flat. Sterling rose slightly. The dollar gained a bit against the […]
Crizac IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, and other details
Crizac launches its Rs 860 crore IPO today. The IPO comprises an offer-for-sale of 3.51 crore equity shares. The price band is Rs 233–245 apiece. The IPO will close on July 4. Listing on BSE and NSE is expected on July 9. The company operates a B2B international education platform. It connects universities with global […]
Japan leads Asian stocks lower on tariff angst
Asian shares saw a slight dip as Donald Trump hinted at higher tariffs. The deadline is July 9. Japanese stocks also declined after Trump criticized Japan’s trade policies. The dollar weakened slightly. Investors are watching Trump’s next move on tariffs closely. Markets remain calm, expecting Trump to extend the deadline, a pattern seen before.
HDB Financial Services shares set for stock market debut. GMP hints at decent gains
HDB Financial Services, backed by HDFC Bank, is set to debut on stock exchanges on July 2, with a strong investor response to its Rs 12,500 crore IPO, subscribed 17.65 times. Analysts attribute the enthusiasm to the company’s strong parentage and extensive branch network.
Is the Sharpe Ratio the best way to assess your MF investments?
The Sharpe Ratio is a financial metric crucial for evaluating mutual fund investments, quantifying risk-adjusted returns. It helps investors assess if returns justify the risk, especially in volatile markets. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better performance, but consistency across market cycles and other factors like expense ratios should also be considered.
Saraswat seeks RBI approval to acquire New India Cooperative Bank
Saraswat Cooperative Bank has requested RBI’s approval to acquire New India Cooperative Bank, aiming to alleviate the financial distress of thousands of depositors facing restricted access to their savings due to an RBI moratorium.