FPIs continue to sell in August, financial & IT stocks take biggest hit
Foreign fund managers increased selling of Indian equities in early August due to tariff concerns, a weak rupee, and poor corporate earnings. Financial services and IT stocks experienced the most significant selling pressure. Investors offloaded shares worth ₹34,022 crore across various sectors, driven by muted earnings expectations and uncertainty surrounding India-US relations, impacting market sentiment.
SBI chief advocates for regulatory changes to boost corporate M&A
SBI Chairman CS Setty advocates for regulatory flexibility, urging the RBI to allow local lenders to fund corporate M&As, particularly for listed companies with transparent shareholder approvals. This comes amid discussions on evolving corporate credit trends, with banks shifting towards short-term working capital.
Chinese stocks euphoria spreads as turnover tops $430 billion
Chinese stocks surged again, fueled by abundant liquidity and optimism surrounding DeepSeek’s updated model. The rally, led by technology shares, broadened to include property stocks after Shanghai eased home-buying rules. While some see room for further gains, concerns about overheating are emerging as key benchmarks rise significantly from their lows, with investors closely monitoring liquidity […]
Top IT services stocks offer 10-15% upside, says Investec
Investec reports an improved risk-reward scenario for most IT services stocks, projecting potential one-year returns exceeding 10-15%. The brokerage upgraded Infosys to ‘Buy’ with a target price of ₹1,655, anticipating an 8% gain. Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and TCS are favored among larger stocks, while Mphasis, Zensar, and KPIT are preferred in the mid-sized category.