Rajeev Thakkar on when to hold, when to exit, and why most get it wrong
PPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, profit booking and reactionary decisions, while exiting only for capital needs, mistakes, fraud, structural disruption, extreme valuations or better opportunities.
Nilesh Shah recommends 4 investment bets that should be part of your portfolio
Kotak Mahindra AMC MD Nilesh Shah has identified four investment avenues for volatile markets: Special Investment Funds, performing credit AIFs, REITs and Gift City-based global products. He believes these options can help investors generate returns beyond traditional equity market gains while improving diversification.
Citi initiates coverage on 4 Indian power equipment stocks; sees up to 33% upside. Own any?
Citi Research initiated coverage on four Indian electrical equipment makers, seeing strong domestic transmission buildout and accelerating HVDC adoption as key growth drivers. The firm issued ‘Buy’ ratings on Hitachi Energy India, GE Vernova T&D India, and CG Power and Industrial Solutions, with a ‘Neutral’ call on Siemens Energy, citing significant OEM opportunities and export […]
HDFC Mutual Fund restricts lumpsum subscriptions in its gold ETF and fund of fund
HDFC Mutual Fund has temporarily restricted lumpsum investments in HDFC Gold ETF and HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund. The move limits large subscriptions and switch-ins, while existing scheme terms remain unchanged. The restrictions take effect from June 5 and June 8 until further notice.
Market wrap: Sensex closes flat, Nifty holds 23,400; Titan, Eternal lead gains
Indian stock markets finished the trading session with minor gains. The Sensex and Nifty saw fluctuations throughout the day before settling higher. India VIX, a measure of market volatility, experienced a notable decline. This indicates a period of relative stability after intraday movements. Investors observed the market’s performance as it concluded the day’s trading.
Reliance traders said to game plan in case RBI raises rates
Reliance Industries’ treasury department is exploring strategies to manage its cash reserves amid potential interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India. Traders are considering shifting funds to short-dated money market instruments, anticipating capital gains as yield spreads are expected to narrow. The company’s discussions precede an upcoming RBI rate decision, with markets anticipating […]
US economy remains strong, India must accelerate reforms and AI adoption: Ajay Srivastava
Market veteran Ajay Srivastava highlights the U.S. economy’s robust performance, contrasting it with Indian investors’ perceptions. He emphasizes the global economy’s resilience despite geopolitical tensions and urges India to focus on its own economic development and embrace global diversification, particularly in AI adoption.
Hero MotoCorp shares rise 3% as firm unveils India’s first 100cc flex-fuel motorcycles. Check details
Hero MotoCorp shares gained 3%, after launching India’s first flex-fuel motorcycles, the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, supporting sustainable mobility and India’s transition to cleaner fuels. These 100cc bikes are compatible with E20 to E85 ethanol blends, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and crude oil imports. The company plans a phased nationwide rollout starting July 2026.
UBS downgrades BHEL shares to Neutral from Buy. Check target, key reasons
UBS has downgraded BHEL to “Neutral” from “Buy”, citing a more balanced risk-reward outlook after the stock’s strong run, though it raised the target price to Rs 460 from Rs 375, implying about 14% upside. The brokerage believes much of BHEL’s order book growth is already reflected in the stock price.
Dividend alert! Last date to buy RIL, HDFC AMC and 14 other stocks for dividend rewards. Do you own any?
A total of 16 stocks, including Reliance Industries, HDFC AMC, Bank of Baroda and others, are set to turn ex-dividend on June 5, making today the last buying opportunity under T+1 settlement. Investors buying today will be eligible for payouts ranging from Rs 0.01 to Rs 54 per share across companies.