Cochin Shipyard shares fall 3% amid buzz around OFS at 8% discount

Cochin Shipyard shares dipped Monday following reports of a potential government Offer for Sale (OFS) at a discount. The government, aiming to raise funds, is reportedly planning to sell a stake soon, adding to recent disinvestment activities in other public sector undertakings. Despite a recent stock decline, the company has shown strong long-term returns and […]

Reliance, financials and defence top investment picks as market leadership broadens: Rahul Shah

Reliance Industries is poised for a turnaround, with strong earnings, a Jio Platforms IPO, and AI/energy investments promising significant returns. Small banks are also attractive due to improving fundamentals and valuations. While IT valuations are cheap, earnings growth is a concern. Financials, particularly large private banks and NBFCs, remain a favored sector for their re-rating […]

Cipla shares jump 4% as Citi puts stock on 90-day catalyst watch. What’s driving the optimism?

Cipla’s stock surged following Citi’s ‘Buy’ rating and a 90-day Positive Catalyst Watch. The brokerage anticipates growth from potential US approvals like gFlovent and gVentolin, alongside a rebound in its US business. Domestically, Cipla’s performance remains strong, supported by its respiratory portfolio. Citi sees earnings bottoming out and highlights attractive valuations for the Indian market.

SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea’s most valuable company

SK Hynix has surged past Samsung Electronics to become South Korea’s most valuable company, driven by its dominance in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips crucial for AI systems. This remarkable turnaround, from near collapse two decades ago to a market leader, highlights the transformative impact of the AI boom on the semiconductor industry. The chipmaker’s strategic […]

NSE, Jio IPOs unlikely to drain market liquidity; plenty of money waiting on the sidelines: Prateek Agarwal

Mega IPOs from NSE and Reliance Jio are sparking liquidity concerns, but Motilal Oswal AMC’s Prateek Agarwal believes ample capital awaits. He suggests successful listings could boost market participation. While large IPOs might temporarily pressure large-cap stocks due to institutional fund flows, current valuations are attractive, and easing macroeconomic worries offer a positive outlook. Even […]