Explained: What is one-time mandate (OTM) in mutual funds

Mirae Asset Capital Markets has announced its top 8 stock picks for January 2025. The list includes HCL Tech, Coforge, Federal Bank, Ashok Leyland, Varun Beverages, KIMS, Rainbow Children Medicare, and Uno Minda. These companies are chosen based on their strong performance and growth potential. Investors can consider these for both short-term and long-term gains.

176 smallcap stocks fell in double-digits in a rough week for markets

Indian markets experienced heavy selling pressure due to modest GDP and corporate earnings estimates. Only four smallcap stocks posted double digit weekly returns, while 176 fell significantly. Foreign investors sold nearly $2 billion, and rising US bond yields impacted sentiment. Key earnings and macro data, including India’s CPI release, will guide market direction.

5 world market themes for the week ahead

Global markets are set for a volatile period with key economic data and earnings reports on the horizon. Britain and the U.S. will release important inflation data, while China will publish growth numbers. Earnings season and IPOs are also beginning. Investors are nervous due to inflation concerns and trade uncertainties, particularly with Trump’s return to […]

Gold trade bodies call for flexibility in monetisation scheme

Gold trade bodies have suggested the government make the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) more attractive in the upcoming budget by offering flexible tenures, higher interest rates, and tax-exemptions on up to 500 grams of ancestral gold deposits. The aim is to mobilise 22,000 tonnes of gold and reduce imports.

Difficult to lower rates without easy funds: Microfinance institutions

Heads of microfinance institutions (MFIs) emphasize the difficulty in lowering interest rates without access to cheaper funds, suggesting a dedicated credit guarantee scheme or refinance facility. With current rates between 21% and 24%, there is regulatory pressure to reduce them. Alternatives include revamping existing credit guarantee schemes and introducing an interest subvention scheme.