ETMarkets Smart Talk | Not rock-bottom yet, but India looks attractive vs mid-2024 excesses: Rahul Singh
Indian stock markets are showing more reasonable valuations after recent volatility. This positioning is expected to attract emerging market investment flows. Earnings growth is showing signs of revival across various sectors. Investors are advised to consider a broader range of commodities beyond gold and silver. Opportunities are emerging in mid and small-cap segments as valuation […]
Negative Breakout: These 14 stocks close below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, 14 stocks’ closing prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on February 12, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock’s price is below its long term trend line. The 200 DMA is used as […]
Gold and silver rise from near one-week lows on bargain-hunting
Friday brought a pleasant uplift for gold and silver prices, thanks to savvy bargain hunters jumping in. After dipping to a one-week low earlier, the market responded positively to robust U.S. employment statistics, reshaping expectations about potential interest rate cuts. Now, eyes are on the forthcoming inflation report, which may clarify the Federal Reserve’s next […]
Accor, InterGlobe weigh IPO for joint hospitality venture
Accor and InterGlobe are exploring public markets for their joint hotel venture. The companies aim to open 300 hotels by 2030. This new platform will involve owning and operating assets. India’s market shows strong growth potential. Accor achieved record signings in 2025 and plans further expansion with new luxury brands.
Tech jitters rock Wall Street: Nasdaq tumbles 2%, S&P 500 falls over 1% as AI worries rattle investors
Indian markets saw a sharp fall on Thursday. Investors offloaded technology and transport shares. Concerns over artificial intelligence disruption weighed heavily. Job data also played a role. Markets await crucial inflation figures. This led to a broad market selloff across major indices.
HUL sees demand recovery as rural, urban traction improves; Q3 volumes rise 4%
HUL’s sales volume saw a strong recovery in the December quarter. The company anticipates a better second half of the fiscal year and improved performance next year. This optimism stems from strategic portfolio changes and a positive economic outlook. Acquisitions like Minimalist are boosting growth in premium segments.
CreditAccess Grameen gets more suitors
HDFC Bank and two global financial firms are exploring buying a stake in CreditAccess Grameen. Axis Bank is also in talks. CreditAccess India BV, the owner, is looking to sell its majority stake. This move aims to provide an exit for patient investors. The microfinance market is showing signs of recovery. CreditAccess Grameen is financially […]
Tax dispute with Indian authorities: Jane Street moves SC, seeks clarity on ‘legal privilege’
Jane Street has approached the Supreme Court. The company seeks clarity on legal protection for internal communications. This comes amid a dispute with Indian tax authorities. The case concerns whether advice from in-house legal teams is protected. The Supreme Court has admitted the review application. The matter is listed for hearing on March 25.
Sale of fast-growing group credit life cover could be hit
Recent regulations from the Reserve Bank of India could dampen the momentum of credit life insurance, a product often paired with retail loans. The new guidelines prohibit banks from linking insurance policies directly to loan approvals, a move designed to enhance transparency and safeguard consumers from potential misinformation.
Agrochem stocks surge on strong Q3, trade deal
Agrochemical and animal-feed stocks rallied on Thursday following robust third-quarter earnings and reduced US tariffs. Avanti Feeds surged 20%, with Godrej Agrovet and Mukka Protein also seeing significant gains. Sharda Cropchem and other agrochemical companies also experienced upward movement, driven by improved sentiment and a clearer outlook.