India’s market valuations ease below historical averages but stay costly vs peers
Indian equity valuations, while below historical averages, remain elevated compared to Asian peers, raising concerns amid slowing earnings growth. Foreign investors are paring exposure due to the combination of rich valuations and decelerating nominal GDP growth. Fund managers suggest considering sector weights within Indian indices for a more accurate valuation assessment, as consumer-heavy indices inflate […]
Why are Indians investing heavily in Apple shares after iPhone 17 release?
Indians are actively buying Apple shares, anticipating a price increase after the iPhone 17 launch. Trading volumes for Apple have significantly increased this month. Buy orders are exceeding sell orders, indicating strong investor confidence. Investors believe the iPhone’s success drives Apple’s stock performance. Some investors are buying now due to a recent drop in Apple’s […]
Indian banks expected to cut dividends for FY26 amid profitability pressure
Indian banks are projected to reduce dividend payments in fiscal year 2026 due to squeezed profitability from slowing loan growth, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The total dividend payout of 12 major banks is expected to decline by 4.2% to $5.98 billion. HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda are anticipated to cut dividends, while […]
Can Nifty hold above 25,000 amid global market uncertainty?
Indian indices closed higher on Thursday, with the Nifty surpassing 25,000 for the first time in three weeks, driven by positive sentiment despite mixed global cues and concerns about slowing earnings. The Nifty gained 0.1% to close at 25,005.5, while the Sensex rose 0.1% to end at 81,548.73, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains.
Demat account additions slow to 24.8 lakh in August
India saw a slowdown in demat account growth in August. Around 24.8 lakh new accounts were added, less than July’s 29.8 lakh. Market caution affected investor enthusiasm. Total demat accounts are now over 20 crore, a fourfold increase since 2020. New investors are mainly young individuals from smaller cities.
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BSE cautions investors against unauthorized investment advice regarding Elegant Floriculture & Agrotech India and Spright Agro scrips disseminated through social media. The exchange warns against entities like Vijay Wealth Advisor and Pankaj Bhardwaj Way2laabh, operating via Telegram, offering investment tips without proper registration.
Explained: What Oracle’s 36% rally means for OFSS shareholders
OFSS shares saw early gains following Oracle Corp’s historic 36% rally, but later gave up all profits after the company clarified no material developments impact its business. While Oracle’s AI-driven cloud growth sets a positive backdrop, OFSS’s performance remains tied to its own financial software operations and deal pipeline.
BSE shares slump 8% in 2 days ahead of Sebi board meet; reports on weekly expiry curb weigh
BSE shares fell for two days in a row ahead of Sebi’s board meet amid reports of a plan to curb weekly F&O expiries. Analysts caution that regulatory changes, including expiry shifts and open interest norms, may impact derivatives trading volumes and BSE’s earnings outlook.
Trent shares down nearly 40% from record high. Why are analysts predicting more pain?
Trent shares have fallen nearly 40% from record highs, with Kotak Institutional Equities warning of a further slide below Rs 5,000. The brokerage cites slowing same-store sales growth, aggressive store expansion risks, and muted revenue outlook as key reasons for its Reduce call.
Textile companies to take 5-10% revenue hit amid Trump’s 50% tariff, says Crisil
India’s home textile sector faces a 5–10% revenue drop this fiscal after the US imposed 50% tariffs. While frontloaded orders, limited rival capacity, and new markets offer some cushion, profitability may shrink. Crisil warns of weaker credit metrics, though optimism over India–US trade talks briefly lifted textile stocks.