Markets hold firm as monthly expiry nears; Union Bank and Adani Port among top picks: Dharmesh Shah
Indian stock markets are near record highs. Analysts suggest buying on dips, expecting support around 25,600 to 25,800. The market is outperforming global peers. Banking, auto, and IT sectors are favored. Union Bank and Adani Port are highlighted as potential stock picks. Investors are advised to use volatility for portfolio building.
New labour laws may put India on a pro-business growth path: Karthikraj Lakshmanan
New labour reforms are reshaping India’s economic outlook. Manufacturing is seen as a key growth area, benefiting sectors like pharma and autos. Global markets, especially the US, present risks, but emerging markets, including India, offer better entry points. Investors are advised to be selective, focusing on fundamentals and avoiding overvalued sectors like FMCG and power […]
IT valuations back to Pre-Covid levels, long-term case strengthens: Karthikraj Lakshmanan
Attractive valuations in the IT sector are drawing investor attention despite patchy short-term fundamentals, with outsourcing opportunities remaining intact. Consumer durables and retail stocks show continued potential driven by urbanization and a growing middle class. Private banks are also appealing due to attractive valuations and stable asset quality, with earnings expected to recover.
BSE shares sprint 15% in a month, hovering near record high. Is there more upside left?
BSE shares have jumped 15% in the past month and now sit just 6% below their record high of Rs 3,030. The stock has rebounded nearly 50% from its late-September low as concerns over possible F&O curbs eased. After sliding sharply due to regulatory uncertainty, the exchange has staged a strong comeback, drawing renewed investor […]
Explained: What India’s new labour laws mean for Eternal, Swiggy investors
India’s new labor code, effective November 21, imposes a new cost burden on food delivery giants Swiggy and Eternal, potentially impacting margins by up to 70 basis points. The regulation mandates contributions to a social security fund for gig workers, leading to an estimated financial hit for both companies and potential stock volatility as investors […]
India’s solar glut threatens a multibagger theme that once delivered 60,000% returns
India’s solar sector has been a stock market powerhouse, with panel makers, developers and EPC players delivering massive returns amid a clean energy push and rapid manufacturing expansion. KPI Green, Borosil Renewables, Tata Power and Adani Green have surged sharply, while standout performer Waaree Renewable Technologies delivered over 60,000% returns. Websol Energy and Solar Industries […]
Shaily Engineering shares up 3%; UBS initiates buy with 60% upside potential
UBS has initiated coverage on Shaily Engineering Plastics with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 4,000, citing strong growth prospects driven by its patented technology, upcoming GLP-1 generic launch, and improving utilisation across consumer and industrial segments. The brokerage expects robust earnings growth and market share gains supported by high entry barriers […]
Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, TCS shares rise up to 3%. Here’s why
Indian IT major shares, including Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and TCS rallied after US Federal Reserve official John Williams indicated that interest rates could fall “in the near term.” These remarks significantly boosted expectations for a December policy easing (rate cut) by the US Fed.
Teamlease shares rally 11%. How it stands to benefit from India’s labour reforms
TeamLease Services shares surged 11% to Rs 1,840.65 on the BSE following the November 21 implementation of India’s new labour codes. The reforms, including the Code on Social Security, 2020, are expected to accelerate the shift from unorganised to organised employment, boosting demand for staffing firms. Compliance-driven companies like TeamLease stand to gain from higher […]
Karnataka Bank shares rally 7% as Aditya Kumar Halwasia buys Rs 71 crore worth stake
Shares of Karnataka Bank surged after a stake purchase by Aditya Kumar Halwasia, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Cupid Ltd.