LIC shares soar 5% after first-ever 1:1 bonus issue. Here’s everything you need to know
LIC shares surged over 5% on Wednesday after the insurer announced its first-ever 1:1 bonus issue, allowing shareholders to receive one additional share for each held. The move, backed by capitalisation of reserves, is subject to approvals and marks a key milestone since listing in 2022. The company said the bonus shares will be credited […]
Bullish on Adani group? GQG raises stakes in 3 stocks even as FIIs cut back in market crash
GQG Partners, long bullish on the Adani group, modestly raised stakes in key companies during the March quarter despite mixed stock performance. It increased holdings in Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Green and Adani Enterprises. In contrast, foreign institutional investors and LIC largely maintained or reduced their exposure, reflecting a more cautious stance on the group’s […]
BofA Securities initiates coverage on Groww with ‘buy’ rating; shares rally 4% to record high. Here’s what the brokerage said
Groww shares hit a new 52-week high. BofA Securities initiated coverage with a Buy rating. The brokerage sees strong growth potential for Groww. It expects revenue to grow at a 30% CAGR. Profitability is also projected to rise significantly. Groww leads the market with the most active clients. This positive outlook is boosting investor confidence […]
ICICI Prudential AMC shares slip over 3% after Q4 results. Check details
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company share price dropped 3.4% after it reported steady March quarter earnings, supported by strong revenue growth and improved operating performance. While quarterly profit moderated sequentially, annual earnings remained robust. Expanding assets under management and a growing investor base highlight sustained business momentum and reinforce the company’s strong position in the […]
Oil Price Today (April 15): Crude oil below $95, falls for second consecutive day. What’s behind the decline?
Oil prices fell for a second day on hopes that renewed U.S.-Iran talks could ease Middle East supply disruptions after the Strait of Hormuz closure. Optimism grew after Donald Trump signaled negotiations may resume soon, raising expectations of a resolution that could restore crude flows.
D-Street gets a bit of momentum, don’t take it for long bounce
A recent rebound in benchmark indices has improved short-term market momentum, but it is not yet strong enough to signal a sustained bullish trend.The share of NSE’s top 500 stocks trading above their 50-day moving average rose to 49% from 18% during the peak of the West Asia conflict, nearing pre-war levels of 50.5%, indicating […]
Debt MF outflows hit record Rs 2.9 lakh crore in March
Among debt fund schemes, overnight funds recorded redemptions of ₹40,227 crore followed by money market funds with an outflow of ₹29,207 crore, and low-duration funds, which recorded an outflow of ₹25,227 crore.
Bitcoin climbs to 4-week high of $74,945
Since its crash from an all-time high of $126,000 in October, Bitcoin has been trading in a tight range for the past two months.
RBI rejects banks’ request to spread out Q4 treasury losses
The RBI has declined banks’ request to stagger provisions for likely MTM losses in the March quarter. Banks had sought relief to cushion the impact of rising bond yields and a late-imposed $100 million cap on net open positions, both of which pressured treasury earnings.
Global Markets | Asian stocks track US rally on Iran peace push
Asian markets opened higher, mirroring Wall Street’s positive trend. Hopes for further United States-Iran talks have boosted investor confidence. This optimism is also contributing to a decrease in oil prices. The broader MSCI Asia Pacific Index saw a significant increase. This development suggests a potential easing of global economic pressures.