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Lovisha Darad

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is passionate about domestic and global equity market development. She writes stories exclusively on equities from a fundamental perspective, gathering insights from niche market gurus.

HDFC Life sees QoQ margin expansion in Q3 led by improved product margins, persistency

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HDFC Life sees QoQ margin expansion in Q3 led by improved product margins, persistency

HDFC Life reported a value of new business (VNB) margin of 25.1 percent for the nine months ending December 31

Analyst Call Tracker: Street turns cautious on life insurers; HDFC Life, SBI Life face most downgrades

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Analyst Call Tracker: Street turns cautious on life insurers; HDFC Life, SBI Life face most downgrades

Analysts cite a range of challenges, including new surrender regulations, a weakening banca channel, and increasing competition

Axis Bank Q3 Preview: Modest credit growth to cap NII gains; stable margins likely

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Axis Bank Q3 Preview: Modest credit growth to cap NII gains; stable margins likely

Axis Bank's NII will likely reach Rs 13,794 crore in Q3FY25 while net profit is expected to rise to Rs 6,416 crore

HDFC Life Q3 Preview: Double-digit APE growth likely, margins to contract amid regulatory changes

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HDFC Life Q3 Preview: Double-digit APE growth likely, margins to contract amid regulatory changes

HDFC Life's APE is expected to rise to Rs 3,626 crore for the quarter ended December 2024, while VNB is likely to grow to Rs 908 crore

Short call | All eyes on Q3 results, IT gears up for mixed quarter; Dabur, Jubilant Food in focus

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Short call | All eyes on Q3 results, IT gears up for mixed quarter; Dabur, Jubilant Food in focus

"Key of successful investing is to focus on companies, not stocks" - Peter Lynch

Short call | Markets set for a slow start in 2025 amid global uncertainty; M&M, Paytm in focus

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Short call | Markets set for a slow start in 2025 amid global uncertainty; M&M, Paytm in focus

"The mantra is patience, patience and more patience" - Peter Cundill

Top 25 stocks to bet on in 2025

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Top 25 stocks to bet on in 2025

From DLF to Bharti Airtel, Moneycontrol brings you a list of top stocks to bet in 2025

Trent, M&M steal spotlight as top Nifty gainers in 2024; IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints lead the laggards pack

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Trent, M&M steal spotlight as top Nifty gainers in 2024; IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints lead the laggards pack

Amid a roller coaster 2024, here are the top Nifty gainers and losers, and what made them top the list

Short call | How M&As are reshaping India's cement sector; IndiGo, Niva Bupa in focus

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Short call | How M&As are reshaping India's cement sector; IndiGo, Niva Bupa in focus

"How does one make money? Spinoffs, liquidations, M&As" - Mario Gabelli

Short call | Are Trump's tariff threats and sliding rupee a double blow for Indian markets? Godrej Properties, Bajaj Auto in focus

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Short call | Are Trump's tariff threats and sliding rupee a double blow for Indian markets? Godrej Properties, Bajaj Auto in focus

"There is no alternative to US dollar as reserve currency" - Warren Buffett

LIC’s potential acquisition of ManipalCigna could shake-up the health insurance sector: Analysts

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LIC’s potential acquisition of ManipalCigna could shake-up the health insurance sector: Analysts

While LIC surged over 2 percent following the media report, Star Health and Niva Bupa declined up to a percent on November 28

Short call | FIIs' love affair with India is far from rekindled; Ola, Prestige Estates in focus

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Short call | FIIs' love affair with India is far from rekindled; Ola, Prestige Estates in focus

"The four most dangerous words in investing are: This time it’s different” – Sir John Templeton

No meaningful rally likely until India Inc's growth picks pace, say market experts

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No meaningful rally likely until India Inc's growth picks pace, say market experts

In order for a meaningful bull run to resume, India Inc's earnings growth needs to make a comeback or investors should reset their high expectations from corporate India, said market experts

Infra may be back after Maha win, but railways and defence stocks will remain out of favour despite steep correction

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Infra may be back after Maha win, but railways and defence stocks will remain out of favour despite steep correction

Valuation of stocks in these sectors remain at elevated levels, raising questions about their sustainability

Markets to celebrate BJP-led Mahayuti's strong victory, Nifty can reclaim 24,000, say experts

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Markets to celebrate BJP-led Mahayuti's strong victory, Nifty can reclaim 24,000, say experts

Experts believe that this decisive mandate will not only ensure continuity in economic policies but also instill greater investor confidence

Banks’ exposure to Adani Group: How big a worry is it really?

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Banks’ exposure to Adani Group: How big a worry is it really?

Market experts believe the reaction is temporary and expect stocks to recover once clarity and positive updates emerge from Adani Group

Short call | Can Nifty escape the global and local blues? M&M, Delhivery in focus

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Short call | Can Nifty escape the global and local blues? M&M, Delhivery in focus

"Survival is the only road to riches" - Peter Bernstein

Short call | Trump's 'liquid gold' gambit: can he really call the shots in global oil; Hindalco, LT Foods in focus

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Short call | Trump's 'liquid gold' gambit: can he really call the shots in global oil; Hindalco, LT Foods in focus

"The oil can is mightier than the sword" - Everett Dirksen

SBI Q2 preview: NII, profit to grow in double-digits YoY amid healthy loan, deposit growth

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SBI Q2 preview: NII, profit to grow in double-digits YoY amid healthy loan, deposit growth

SBI is expected to register healthy 10 percent YoY growth in net interest income (NII) to Rs 43,464 crore in Q2FY25

Short call | What is the next storm brewing for the banking sector? Spandana Sphoorty, Sun Pharma in focus

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Short call | What is the next storm brewing for the banking sector? Spandana Sphoorty, Sun Pharma in focus

"Mr Market grades you on a daily basis" - Chris Browne

Has receding inflation pushed global slowdown fears to the sidelines?

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Has receding inflation pushed global slowdown fears to the sidelines?

India stands out as the fastest-growing major economy, with its projected growth rates for both 2024 and 2025 outpacing those of other countries

ICICI Bank top Nifty gainer as steady Q2 impresses brokerages, see up to 28% upside potential

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ICICI Bank top Nifty gainer as steady Q2 impresses brokerages, see up to 28% upside potential

Analysts foresee up to 28 percent upside from current levels, as the bank's steady results reinforced its leadership among private sector peers

ICICI Bank reports strong Q2, signals margins to stabilise from here on

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ICICI Bank reports strong Q2, signals margins to stabilise from here on

Despite margin contraction in Q2, the management expressed confidence that the worst of the margin pressure is now behind them.

ICICI Bank Q2 preview: Strong deposit, loan growth to drive NII, profit; margin may see minor dip

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ICICI Bank Q2 preview: Strong deposit, loan growth to drive NII, profit; margin may see minor dip

Profit is estimated to rise by 7 percent YoY to Rs 10,667 crore in Q2FY25, as compared to Rs 10,261 crore in the year-ago period.

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