Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap stocks are showing wider engagement even as they lag in market performance. While the NSE 500 reflects enhanced market breadth, individual stock gains are waning, presenting investors with a challenging […]
NSE IPO coming soon: Should investors buy unlisted shares now or wait for the mega issue?
With NSE’s IPO expected in the second half of September, investors face a choice between buying its unlisted shares or waiting for the public issue. NSE’s unlisted shares are currently trading around Rs 2,015, little changed from their level when the exchange filed its DRHP. The stock has traded between Rs 1,800 and Rs 2,150 […]
Fall of market leaders! How 6 Nifty giants trapped investors with negative returns for 5 years
Over the past five years, six prominent Nifty companies have reported negative returns. Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys struggle under the strain of evolving IT service landscapes. Hindustan Unilever has seen a dip in stock value driven by weak rural demand and intensified competition. Meanwhile, HDFC Life Insurance is grappling with slower growth and profitability […]
Bernstein cuts PFC, REC target prices as bank competition weighs on loan growth
Bernstein has retained an Outperform rating on Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC but cut its target prices and loan-growth estimates, citing stronger competition from banks, slower renewable capacity additions and improving financial health among state-owned DISCOMs. The brokerage lowered its target to Rs 465 for PFC and Rs 410 for REC, while reducing FY26-FY28 […]
From IPO mockery to Rs 1 lakh crore m-cap: Why investors are still betting on Lenskart’s vision
Lenskart’s IPO valuation drew sharp criticism from investors, with its 230x P/E and 10.5x sales multiples sparking comparisons with expensive listings such as Mamaearth, Paytm and Nykaa. Retail investors mocked the Rs 70,000-crore valuation on social media, questioning whether the eyewear company offered enough upside. Less than a year later, the debate over Lenskart’s valuation […]
Why investors should not ignore largecaps despite the smallcap rush: Canara Robeco CIO Shridatta Bhandwaldar
We are looking at the next 12-18 months from a two perspective, corporate earnings growth and impact of geopolitics through higher energy prices on the Indian market. From the corporate earnings perspective we are fairly constructive. After 1.5 years of earnings downcycle, the earnings cycle has been reviving from 2HFY26.
FACT, Paradeep Phosphates, RCF, other fertiliser stocks rally up to 13%. Here’s why
Shares of fertiliser companies rallied up to 13% on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin assured India of uninterrupted fertiliser supplies amid the West Asia crisis. Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT), Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF), Paradeep Phosphates and Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals gained as investors assessed the potential boost from assured supplies.
Are BSE, NSE closed on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad? Check full market holiday dates list
The Indian stock market will remain open on August 26 despite Eid-e-Milad, with the BSE and NSE observing only a settlement holiday. Trading will continue as usual, while clearing and settlement activities will remain suspended. MCX and NCDEX will also operate normally. The next market holiday is September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Netweb Technologies shares fall 4% after raising Rs 1,200 crore through QIP
Netweb Technologies shares fell nearly 4% after the company completed its Rs 1,200 crore Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), its first equity capital raise since listing in July 2023. The issue drew strong participation from global and domestic institutional investors, including Nomura, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and several mutual funds. The company will use the proceeds […]
Entero Healthcare shares gain 15% in 2 days after Prashant Jain’s 3P Investment picks stake in block deal
Entero Healthcare Solutions shares rose sharply after Prashant Jain-owned 3P Investment Managers acquired a 2.5% stake in the company through open market transactions. The shares were bought from Prasid Uno Family Trust at Rs 1,377.8 apiece, according to stock exchange data.