Rekha Jhunjhunwala buys 1 crore shares of multibagger PSU stock after Federal Bank, Titan Company in Q2
Ace investor Rekha Jhunjhunwala significantly boosted her stake in Canara Bank, acquiring an additional 1 crore shares. This move aligns with positive market sentiment for PSU banks, potentially driven by increased foreign investment caps. Jhunjhunwala also increased her holdings in Federal Bank and Titan Company, underscoring her continued confidence in India’s financial and consumption sectors.
Mind Over Money: How meditation, fitness & sports shape Shripal Shah’s leadership at Kotak Securities
Shripal Shah, CEO of Kotak Securities, reveals how meditation, fitness, and sports cultivate leadership. Mindfulness aids clear decision-making under pressure, while strategic games like chess mirror business adaptability. Running fuels focus, and sports teach resilience in both victory and defeat, fostering a balanced approach to a demanding career.
Banks tap Fed Standing Repo Facility in record numbers amid month-end pressures
The Federal Reserve’s Standing Repo Facility loaned a record $50.35 billion on Friday to address month-end liquidity pressures in short-term funding markets. Two operations saw the facility lend $30 billion and $20.35 billion, respectively, to eligible financial firms facing temporary cash needs.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Resilient stocks rally faces earnings wave after AI, Fed wobbles
Indian markets are watching a strong US stock rally. Investors are focused on upcoming company earnings and the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. The market is at high valuations, making earnings crucial for future gains. The first week of November is historically positive for stocks. AI investments are a key theme, with companies announcing […]
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Markets face a crucial November. The U.S. government shutdown impacts economic data. Central banks in the U.S., Europe, and Japan are making key decisions. The Bank of England’s meeting could bring significant market moves. Oil prices remain uncertain. Australia’s inflation data complicates interest rate outlooks. Investors watch for market shifts.
Canara Bank-led consortium sells KTPL’s Rs 520-crore debt to Prudent ARC
A lenders’ consortium led by Canara Bank has successfully sold ₹520 crore of Karanja Terminal and Logistics (KTPL) debt to Prudent ARC through a Swiss challenge auction. This all-cash transaction recovered over 86% of the dues, significantly exceeding initial offers and the base price. The sale, however, is pending ongoing court proceedings initiated by KTPL’s […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang completes $1 billion share sale
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has sold over one billion dollars in company shares. This sale concludes a large pre-planned divestment. The chipmaker recently crossed a five trillion dollar market value milestone. This surge is driven by high demand for artificial intelligence processors. Several other company insiders have also profited significantly from the AI boom.
How will Sebi’s changes to banking indices impact investors?
Sebi is pushing for broader banking and financial services indices, aiming to reduce the dominance of a few large banks. This move will cap individual stock weights at 20% and top three at 45%, potentially benefiting smaller and mid-sized banks. Investors and traders can expect shifts in portfolio rebalancing and new trading opportunities as the […]
Shutdown of weekly options not practical, says Sebi Chairman
India’s market regulator Sebi will proceed cautiously on restricting weekly futures and options expiries. Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated an outright shutdown is impractical. The regulator has already implemented measures to control speculative trading by retail investors. Further policy interventions will follow extensive data analysis and public consultation.
Gold & renewable loans jump; NBFC, housing credit loses steam: RBI
Gold loans and renewable energy sector financing have surged, more than doubling to Rs 3.16 lakh crore and Rs 14,842 crore respectively. This contrasts with decelerated growth in bank credit to NBFCs and HFCs, which saw modest increases of 3.9% and 0.2% respectively. Consumer durable and personal loans also experienced slower growth.