What should investors do with insurance stocks? Deven Choksey answers
So, yes, on one side you are seeing the new age investment taking place, on other side the industry is supporting the new age investment with a higher amount of supply to some of the infrastructure play that we are talking about.
SBI likely to raise up to Rs 7,500 crore via tier-2 bonds
State Bank of India plans to raise up to ₹7,500 crore through tier-2 bonds next week to meet growing credit demand. The bond sale, with a base size of ₹3,500-4,000 crore and the remainder via a greenshoe option, is set for September 18. The funds will likely support regulatory requirements and business growth.
42 months & counting! India puts more money into equity funds
Investors continued to pour money into equity mutual funds in August, with inflows reaching ₹38,239 crore. Systematic investment plans (SIPs) also saw a record high of ₹23,547 crore. Debt funds attracted ₹45,169 crore. The mutual fund industry’s total average assets under management surged to ₹66.04 lakh crore.
GST status quo disappoints traders, insurance bulls run for cover
Traders reduced their bullish bets on insurers after the GST Council left rates on insurance products unchanged. HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life, and ICICI Lombard saw declines. The industry is lobbying for a rate cut from 18% to 12%. A group of ministers will review the proposal before the next meeting in November.
RBI parachute gives falling rupee a glide path to avoid 84/$ breach
The Reserve Bank of India has been actively intervening in the currency market to prevent the rupee from breaching the 84 per dollar mark. This strategy involves selling and purchasing dollars to maintain exchange-rate stability amid a broader trade deficit and global economic uncertainties.
Asian stocks shaky ahead of US presidential debate; oil at 3-year lows
Asian stocks fluctuated as investors await U.S. inflation data and a crucial presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The debate could influence fiscal policies and economic plans. Oil prices remained near three-year lows due to weak demand concerns, while the U.S. dollar stayed defensive.
Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, Vodafone Idea, Dr Reddy’s, RIL, IndiGo
Stocks in news: Domestic markets continued their rebound, gaining nearly half a percent on Tuesday, driven by a recovery in global indices. Key stocks like HDFC Bank, Vodafone Idea, Dr Reddy’s, Reliance Industries, and IndiGo will be in focus due to various developments including loans, penalties, and regulatory clarifications.
As govt plans to buy soyabean at MSP, industry demands increase in import duties of cooking oils
The central government will procure soyabean at Minimum Support Price in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana to support farmers. Meanwhile, the edible oil industry is urging a 15% increase in import duties on cooking oils to counteract cheap imports and stabilize domestic prices.
FPIs stay positive on consumption theme, increase allocation to automobiles, consumer services
The collective weight of the consumption-related sectors including automobiles, consumer durables, consumer services, FMCG, and telecommunications in the portfolios of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) reached a record high 25.5% at the end of August 2024, according to data from NSDL.
Technical Breakout Stocks: How to trade FDC, Glenmark Pharma and Honasa Consumer on Wednesday?
On Tuesday, Indian markets rose for the second consecutive day, with the S&P BSE Sensex up over 360 points and Nifty50 above 25,000. Gains were noted in capital goods, healthcare, IT, power, and telecom, while energy and oil & gas stocks saw declines.