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Mid-day Mood | Trade remains tepid as investors book profit, eye on FOMC meet

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Mid-day Mood | Trade remains tepid as investors book profit, eye on FOMC meet

Analysts believe inflation print and the US Federal Reserve's policy outcome will drive the next course of equity action.

Sensex eyes 73,000, markets enjoying 'goldilocks' momentum but watch valuations, say analysts

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Sensex eyes 73,000, markets enjoying 'goldilocks' momentum but watch valuations, say analysts

Analysts warned that rich valuations could scare investors away if there is an unforseen event

As Sensex tops 70,000 long-term momentum intact, but some profit booking possible

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As Sensex tops 70,000 long-term momentum intact, but some profit booking possible

Investors exuberance is backed by return of FII inflows, easing bond yields, and cooling crude oil prices

Nifty, Sensex bask at record highs: What's next? Here's what market experts say

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Nifty, Sensex bask at record highs: What's next? Here's what market experts say

Market participants will closely eye retail inflation figures, manufacturing data, new listings, global central banks interest rate decisions this week

Eye on elections: PSU bank stocks may continue to race ahead as BJP prospects instill confidence

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Eye on elections: PSU bank stocks may continue to race ahead as BJP prospects instill confidence

Analysts say better governance standards and upgrading of technology during the BJP-led government's regime helped to restore faith across PSU bank stocks in the run-up to the 2024 general elections

Top Nifty gainers & losers: Eicher Motors, Adani Enterprises lead gainers, HDFC Life top laggard

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Top Nifty gainers & losers: Eicher Motors, Adani Enterprises lead gainers, HDFC Life top laggard

Top Nifty mid-day gainers include Eicher Motors, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, BPCL, and ICICI Bank

Nifty scales new high: Hero Moto leads gainers, UPL, Adani Enterprises top losers

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Nifty scales new high: Hero Moto leads gainers, UPL, Adani Enterprises top losers

Since September 15, the last time Nifty50 touched its record high levels, around 7 out of 50 Nifty stocks have recorded gains of more than 10 percent

BSE Smallcap, Midcap script record highs: Will the outperformance continue?

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BSE Smallcap, Midcap script record highs: Will the outperformance continue?

So far in November, the two indices have gained over 8 percent against a 5 percent rise in the benchmark Sensex. Analysts, however, caution that the upside may be limited from here on amid stretched valuations

What keeps Mark Mobius bullish on MapMyIndia? A deep dive into geospatial space

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What keeps Mark Mobius bullish on MapMyIndia? A deep dive into geospatial space

MapMyIndia, founded nearly three decades ago, created digital maps of India long before Google Maps changed web cartography

Top Nifty gainers and losers: Adani Group stocks, Tata Motors gain; Cipla, Apollo Hospitals decline

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Top Nifty gainers and losers: Adani Group stocks, Tata Motors gain; Cipla, Apollo Hospitals decline

Some of the top Nifty gainers were Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, BPCL, and Coal India. Cipla, Apollo Hospitals and Hindustan Unilever were among the top losers

Risk-on environment to help India markets as bonds, US dollar ease from peak

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Risk-on environment to help India markets as bonds, US dollar ease from peak

Analysts believe a trend reversal in bond yields and the dollar would prove to be beneficial for emerging markets like India amid strong corporate earnings growth

Market balanced despite headwinds, says Prabhudas Lilladher. Here are its stock picks

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Market balanced despite headwinds, says Prabhudas Lilladher. Here are its stock picks

The outcome of state election, foreign flows, commodity prices and trade deficit balance will dictate market momentum in the medium to long term, analysts have said

Will China’s losing dominance over world capital markets fuel India’s growth?

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Will China’s losing dominance over world capital markets fuel India’s growth?

Analysts at global brokerage firm Phillip Capital observed that China’s market cap has shrunk to 2.5x of India’s value in 2023, compared to 4x in 2020, as sluggish economic growth erodes investor sentiment

3 horsemen — easing oil prices, yields, dollar — spell good news for India, says Mark Matthews

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3 horsemen — easing oil prices, yields, dollar — spell good news for India, says Mark Matthews

Retreating oil prices, treasury yields, and dollar rates will make foreign institutional investors return to Indian markets, Mark Matthews, head of research-Asia, Juluis Baer Group, has said

RBI’s tighter unsecured retail lending norms pose no threat to HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank: Analysts

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RBI’s tighter unsecured retail lending norms pose no threat to HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank: Analysts

These banks remain well-capitalised and their profit pool will not face pressure, say analysts

Bajaj Finance in double trouble from RBI’s risk-weight norms, product ban

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Bajaj Finance in double trouble from RBI’s risk-weight norms, product ban

Bajaj Finance’s growth may be hit amid Reserve Bank of India’s increased risk weight on consumer credit exposure and suspension of eCOM and Insta EMI Card, analysts say

Decoding RBI credit risk weight impact across banks, NBFCs; how each lender will lose, gain

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Decoding RBI credit risk weight impact across banks, NBFCs; how each lender will lose, gain

Analysts warn that NBFCs will see a higher impact on growth and profitability versus other financial institutions as they have seen sharpest increase in exposure to unsecured retail lending

Are golden days of ITC over? Samir Arora awaits to ‘sell’ position once stock underperforms

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Are golden days of ITC over? Samir Arora awaits to ‘sell’ position once stock underperforms

Analysts warn that the best of run-up for this FMCG-to-tobacco conglomerate is soon to be over as growth and profitability have begun to moderate

Morgan Stanley’s upgrade lifts AU SFB’s stock 3% higher, brokerage sees 37% upside

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Morgan Stanley’s upgrade lifts AU SFB’s stock 3% higher, brokerage sees 37% upside

Analysts at Morgan Stanley opined that AU SFB’s merger with Fincare SFB would provide material upside if well-executed

Sturdy SUVs drive M&M’s Q2, but tractor sales limp: Should you buy the stock?

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Sturdy SUVs drive M&M’s Q2, but tractor sales limp: Should you buy the stock?

Analysts were largely bullish on the counter due to a steady demand for the automaker's utility vehicle (UV) portfolio but remain wary of weakness persistent in the tractor segment.

HDFC Bank falls out of analysts' favour as merger math spoils margin outlook

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HDFC Bank falls out of analysts' favour as merger math spoils margin outlook

The sharp correction, analysts said, was first majorly due to uncertainty around the merger and later due to merger math being weaker than initial estimates

Info Edge profit more than doubles in Q2FY24: Should you buy, sell or hold the stock?

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Info Edge profit more than doubles in Q2FY24: Should you buy, sell or hold the stock?

Brokerages remain optimistic of Info Edge’s long-term opportunity in its operating entities, however, warn recruitment segment to be adversely impacted due to soft IT demand

IndiGo flies 3% on robust Q2 results. Here is what brokerages have to say

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IndiGo flies 3% on robust Q2 results. Here is what brokerages have to say

Analysts have warned that the expected grounding of additional 26 percent capacities (for 300 days) due to issues with Pratt and Whitney engines will impact FY25 outcome

Titan Q2 show impresses, brokerages raise EPS estimates. Should you buy?

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Titan Q2 show impresses, brokerages raise EPS estimates. Should you buy?

Analysts largely remain bullish on the counter, given the management’s healthy guidance for the upcoming quarters amid festive season trends

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