SBI Ventures to manage Rs 20,000 crore Maritime Fund
SBI Ventures has been appointed as the fund manager for the ₹20,000-crore Maritime Investment Fund. This initiative, backed by government equity, aims to attract private capital for the maritime sector’s growth. The fund will operate as a trust and be registered with SEBI, focusing on a blended finance model to boost long-term, affordable capital availability.
Selling at higher levels turns 23,800 into key barrier for Nifty: Analysts
Benchmark Nifty closed lower last week. Analysts anticipate continued range-bound trading for Nifty this week. Trading strategies suggest buying on dips and selling on rallies within the 23,800-23,200 range. Specific stock recommendations include Indus Towers, Samvardhana Motherson International, Aditya Birla Capital, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Arvind Limited. Investors are advised to consider these opportunities.
$9 million meal? Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry charity dinner fetches record-breaking bid
A charity auction offering a private dinner with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry has fetched a record $9 million bid. With Buffett matching contributions, the total donation nears $27 million. Proceeds will support Glide Foundation and Eat. Learn. Play., highlighting one of the largest celebrity-driven fundraising efforts globally.
What does an import restriction mean for silver investments?
India’s move to restrict silver imports and raise duties is expected to push up domestic prices by increasing premiums over global benchmarks. While global prices may remain stable, Indian investors could pay more for physical silver. Analysts say the MCX-LBMA spread will be key to tracking the impact.
PFC board clears next step for REC merger, seeks govt approval
Power Finance Corporation has taken a key step toward merging with REC Limited after its board approved seeking the President of India’s nod for the transaction. PFC has authorised CMD Parminder Chopra to seek formal approval. The merger will be based on a share swap ratio determined by valuers, while ensuring the merged entity retains […]
SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split ahead of much-awaited IPO: Report
SpaceX shareholders have approved a five-for-one stock split. The company is preparing for a major stock market debut. SpaceX aims to list its shares on Nasdaq as early as June 12. This blockbuster IPO could be the largest in history. The rocket maker is expected to raise a significant amount of capital.
Multibaggers, mirages and market math
An experiment demonstrates how survivorship bias can create the illusion of market genius. By selectively sharing successful predictions and discarding failures, a perfect track record can be manufactured. This bias also influences equity investing, leading investors to chase multi-baggers without considering the underlying conditions that enable such gains.
Eternal, HDFC Bank among 10 stocks which saw highest DII buying in Q4. How many do you own?
DIIs sharply increased stakes in major banks, IT, telecom and consumer stocks in Q4 even as markets witnessed steep corrections.
India’s gold import duty hike: A double-edged sword
India has raised gold import duty to 15% and urged citizens to buy less gold. This move targets foreign reserves and the rupee’s value. However, India’s strong cultural demand for gold may limit effectiveness. Higher duties could also boost illegal gold imports. Investors should consider gold as a long-term hedge.
Bitcoin slips towards $79K as higher Treasury yields and oil prices pressure trigger risk-off sentiment
Bitcoin dipped towards $79,000, influenced by rising US Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and high oil prices, impacting global risk assets. Major altcoins also saw declines, with the global crypto market capitalization falling. Analysts suggest Bitcoin’s pullback is macro-driven, with key resistance at $82,000-$82,500.