Near-term earnings recovery, rural consumption to boost autos, durables: Ajay Bagga
Ajay Bagga highlighted India’s equity outlook, noting a near-term earnings recovery, rural-led consumption growth, muted urban demand, and opportunities in autos and durables, while cautioning on telecom, financials, and high-valuation FMCG stocks.
F&O Talk | Nifty takes breather after Diwali gains, 30,000 still a likely destination by next Diwali: Sudeep Shahx
Markets extended their winning streak for the fourth week, with Nifty up 0.33% and Sensex 0.31%. Optimism from strong earnings and trade hopes drove sentiment, though profit-booking and cooling indicators signal near-term caution.
Bharat Rasayan board okays stock split, issue of bonus shares
Agro-chemical firm Bharat Rasayan’s board has greenlit a 1:1 bonus share issue and a 1:2 stock split, aiming to enhance share liquidity and broaden its investor base. This move will see existing Rs 10 shares divided into two Rs 5 shares, followed by a bonus issuance. The company reported a robust Rs 140.92 crore net […]
Spandana Sphoorty raises Rs 250 crore, less than target
Spandana Sphoorty Financial raised Rs 250 crore via bonds, below the Rs 300 crore target, with 11% coupon and 30-month maturity, amid asset-quality stress and BBB+ rating with negative outlook.
Gold ETFs: After 27% surge in 3 months and sudden slide, what’s next for investors?
Gold ETFs delivered strong returns up to 27% in three months. Recent volatility saw profit booking and corrections. Experts cite Fed rate cut expectations, geopolitical tensions, and central bank demand as drivers. Despite short-term fluctuations, long-term structural drivers for gold remain intact. Investors are advised to adopt a phased investment approach.
Markets pricey with modest EPS growth; autos, hospitality offer opportunities: Venkatesh Balasubramaniam of JM Financial
Venkatesh Balasubramaniam highlights expensive Indian markets with muted EPS growth, cautious sector bets, and selective opportunities in autos, hospitality, mid-cap IT, and energy amid rising oil prices and IPO exuberance.
How is ONDC transforming India’s financial services ecosystem
The government-backed ONDC is transforming India’s digital finance ecosystem by connecting buyers and sellers of mutual funds, loans, and insurance through a unified digital network, enabling seamless investments across multiple platforms and asset managers.
Concurrent Gainers: 13 smallcap stocks gained for 5 straight sessions
Over five trading sessions ending October 24, the Sensex rose 744 points (0.81%), led by 13 small-cap stocks with gains of 3–16%, including GM Breweries, KPI Green Energy, and GMR Power & Urban Infra.
QSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund is open for subscription. 7 things to know
Quant Mutual Fund launches QSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund, targeting long-term capital appreciation through investments in equities outside top 100 stocks, using limited short derivative exposure for enhanced returns and risk management.
Explained: Want to estimate how much your Rs 10,000 monthly SIP will be worth? Use this formula
A monthly SIP of ₹10,000 can grow significantly depending on returns. Using the Future Value formula, investors can estimate outcomes—from ₹20.48 lakh at 10% to ₹27.52 lakh at 15% annual returns over 10 years.