Can betting on last year’s losers lead to higher stock market returns?
A study by DSP Mutual Fund reveals a contrarian investment strategy. It suggests that investing in the previous year’s losing index yields higher returns. This outperforms chasing recent winners in the stock market. Between October 2009 and June 2025, contrarian investors earned 15.9%. Performance chasers earned 12.5% during the same period. Investing in Nifty 500 […]
Can Granules India leverage its strong product pipeline to offset recent profit declines?
Granules India’s stock shows a slight recovery despite reporting lower profits in the June quarter. Investors are positive about the company’s product pipeline and business stabilisation. The company anticipates better growth in FY27. Approvals for six products in Europe are awaited. Granules focuses on CNS, ADHD, and oncology products. The Gagillapur facility remediation is progressing […]
Asian stocks in tight range as rate cut bets pared
Asian equities showed mixed performance as US stocks and bonds declined, driven by reduced expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts. Attention is now focused on Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, with markets anticipating potential signals on future policy shifts. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is considering investigating Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
RBI defends 4% inflation target, seeks views on possible tweaks
The Reserve Bank of India is reviewing its inflation targeting framework, established in 2016, and seeks stakeholder input on potential adjustments. While acknowledging the success of the 4% target, the RBI is open to considering alternative benchmarks, including core inflation, and adjustments to the tolerance band. The review aims to improve macroeconomic outcomes amidst emerging […]
Punching error in block deal sparks sharp swings in Clean Science shares
A block trade involving Clean Science and Technology’s promoters faced disruption due to a broker error by Avendus Spark Institutional Equities. A ‘punching error’ led to the sale of significantly more shares than authorized, causing concern for the company and investors. Avendus Spark is taking steps to rectify the situation, assuring no financial impact on […]
Weighted call rate up amid GST outflows, VRRR funds lock-in
The weighted average call rate increased to 5.52% on Thursday. This rise occurred due to Goods and Services Tax outflows. Excess funds were also locked with the Reserve Bank of India. This was in a variable rate reverse repo auction. The Reserve Bank of India held a variable rate repo auction to ease liquidity.
GMR Energy raises Rs 1,600 crore through high-Yield debt
GMR Energy has secured ₹1,600 crore through high-yield debt at 14.85%, attracting investors like Allianz Global and Trust. The funds will be used to refinance existing loans and expand intra-group lending. GMR Group is also set to increase its stake in GMR Energy to almost 99%, making it a fully owned subsidiary, after acquiring stakes […]
Sebi proposes regulation of grey market for unlisted companies to enhance price discovery and tax revenue
SEBI is considering regulating the grey market for unlisted shares, aiming to improve price discovery before IPOs and boost government tax revenue. This initiative comes as India’s IPO market sees significant growth despite global economic uncertainties. SEBI plans to collaborate with the corporate affairs ministry and stock exchanges to establish a regulated pre-IPO trading platform […]
Sebi plans to increase tenure, maturity of equity derivatives
SEBI is considering extending the tenure and maturity of equity derivative contracts to enhance hedging and long-term investing, according to Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. This move aims to deepen the cash equities market, the foundation of capital formation, while ensuring risk awareness and suitability among participants. The regulator seeks stakeholder input for a calibrated approach.