Time for lumpsum investment in multi-cap and flexi-cap funds: Union AMC’s Harshad Patwardhan
With improving earnings visibility and more reasonable valuations, investors can deploy fresh capital in diversified equity strategies. Multi-cap and flexi-cap funds are well-positioned to capture opportunities across market segments. Broad-based growth is expected, driven by government initiatives and potential trade deal benefits.
Negative Breakout: These 12 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, 12 stocks’ close prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on February 24, 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 a […]
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after tech-led rebound in US
Asian markets opened higher today. Technology shares led the gains, boosting Wall Street. This rally eased worries about artificial intelligence. Investors are now looking ahead to Nvidia’s earnings report. The market sentiment improved following positive news from Anthropic. This suggests a more stable outlook for tech companies.
US Stock Market | Wall Street bounces back, ending higher on renewed tech vigor, easing AI concerns
Indian markets saw a strong rebound as tech stocks, particularly those in AI, led the charge. Investors embraced a ‘buy on the dip’ strategy, shrugging off concerns about AI’s disruptive potential. Major indexes posted solid gains, with semiconductor firms and companies like Advanced Micro Devices and Keysight Technologies seeing significant boosts.
Markets tumble with IT shares hit by renewed anxiety over AI impact
AI company Anthropic’s blog post triggered a significant sell-off in Indian IT stocks, causing benchmark indices to fall sharply. The Nifty IT index plunged 4.7%, reflecting investor anxiety over AI’s potential to automate legacy system maintenance, as seen with IBM’s substantial decline. Analysts anticipate further downside for the IT sector.
Are SIP top-ups a smart way to build wealth over time?
As incomes rise, wealth advisors suggest increasing Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allocations. A Top-up SIP facility allows automatic, predefined increases in monthly contributions, ensuring investments grow with income and goals. This strategy helps investments keep pace with inflation and reach financial targets sooner.
Can Omnitech IPO deliver long-term growth for investors?
Omnitech Engineering plans to raise ₹418 crore via a fresh issue and ₹165 crore through an offer for sale to fund new facilities and repay debt. Despite a loyal customer base and strong export revenue, the company faces geographical and tariff risks, a longer working capital cycle, and negative operating cash flow in FY25, prompting […]
IDFC First Bank pays Rs 583 crore to Haryana government
IDFC First Bank has settled ₹583 crore with the Haryana government despite an ongoing financial fraud investigation. The bank confirmed full payment of principal and interest, emphasizing its commitment to customer-first principles and cooperation with authorities to apprehend those responsible. This proactive payment was made without waiting for the investigation’s conclusion.
Standard Chartered India posts 15% rise in profit before tax in 2025
Standard Chartered’s India operations saw a 15% rise in profit before tax to $542 million in 2025, driven by lower expenses and provisions, despite a 3% drop in operating income. India climbed to the fourth position in profit contribution, aided by a 24% decline in China profits. Total loans fell 5% to $12.28 billion, while […]
Banks’ liquidity buffers shrink as deposits lag credit growth
Banks are confronting mounting liquidity pressures as loan portfolios expand faster than deposit bases. As a result, liquidity coverage ratios have weakened across a broad set of institutions. Even with abundant liquidity in the wider financial system, banks are struggling to bring in new deposits, pushing up near-term funding costs.