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These stocks were FPI favourites in Q2; do you have any?

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These stocks were FPI favourites in Q2; do you have any?

Diversified financials, IT services and oil, gas and consumable fuels sectors witnessed FPI selling, while FPI ownership in the BSE-200 Index declined to 23.8 percent in the September quarter from 24.1 percent in the June quarter.

CSB Bank IPO opens today; should you subscribe?

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CSB Bank IPO opens today; should you subscribe?

The price band has been set at Rs 193-195 per share. Bids can be made for a minimum lot of 75 equity shares and in multiples of 75 equity shares thereafter.

Early on D-Street | Consolidation may continue; 12,000-12,100 key resistance range for Nifty

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Early on D-Street | Consolidation may continue; 12,000-12,100 key resistance range for Nifty

On the institutional front, FPIs were net buyers in Indian markets for Rs 5,023.54 crore while the DIIs were net sellers to the tune of Rs 247.74 crore, provisional data showed.

Taking Stock: Market ends lacklustre as investors book profits at record highs

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Taking Stock: Market ends lacklustre as investors book profits at record highs

Sensex settled 76 points, or 0.19 percent lower at 40,575.17, while Nifty closed at 11,968.40, with a loss of 31 points or 0.26 percent.

Banking set to see a recovery, life insurance the next big sector: BNP Paribas

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Banking set to see a recovery, life insurance the next big sector: BNP Paribas

Public sector banks should be back in the green over the next five years but their ROEs will be in mid-single digits, implying a limited upside to their valuations, says BNP Paribas

SEBI's directive on hiking the PMS funds limit may hit growth of industry: Experts

BUSINESS

SEBI's directive on hiking the PMS funds limit may hit growth of industry: Experts

Market regulator SEBI on November 20 doubled the minimum investment in PMS funds to Rs 50 lakh.

Economy in stress and markets on a high; time to be careful?

BUSINESS

Economy in stress and markets on a high; time to be careful?

The September quarter earnings were not a complete disappointment, with most of the companies reporting in-line or better-than-expected results.

Early on D-Street | Rangebound trade likely until Nifty breaches 12,000 level

BUSINESS

Early on D-Street | Rangebound trade likely until Nifty breaches 12,000 level

Experts said, market breadth was tad negative but it was nothing alarming. Profit booking so far from 12,000 level is shallow which suggests underlying strength in the market.

Taking Stock: Market rides positive global sentiment; Bharti Airtel, RIL top gainers

BUSINESS

Taking Stock: Market rides positive global sentiment; Bharti Airtel, RIL top gainers

Sensex settled 186 points, or 0.46 percent, up at 40,469.70, while Nifty finished with a gain of 56 points, or 0.47 percent, at 11,940.10.

Buy, sell or hold? Telecom stocks ringing loud

BUSINESS

Buy, sell or hold? Telecom stocks ringing loud

The hope was bolstered after reports emerged that the government is keeping a close eye on the sector and may announce some sort of relief for the beleaguered sector.

Will a slow but steady Q2 turn things around for NBFCs?

BUSINESS

Will a slow but steady Q2 turn things around for NBFCs?

Most NBFCs had a decent quarter amid as they reported steady NIMs despite an increase in borrowing costs, says Kotak Institutional Equities.

Early on D-Street | Market may continue to consolidate; 12,000 key level for Nifty

BUSINESS

Early on D-Street | Market may continue to consolidate; 12,000 key level for Nifty

On the institutional front, FPIs were net sellers in Indian markets for Rs 270.66 crore, while the DIIs were net buyers to the tune of Rs 309.45, provisional data showed.

Taking Stock: Sensex fails to hold 40,300; telecom stocks ring loud

BUSINESS

Taking Stock: Sensex fails to hold 40,300; telecom stocks ring loud

The loss of the broader market was capped by positive global sentiment as global markets traded near record highs after Beijing cut a key interest rate for the first time since 2015.

Trade Setup for Monday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

BUSINESS

Trade Setup for Monday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

Key support level for Nifty is placed at 11,858.57, followed by 11,821.63. If the index continues moving up, key resistance levels to watch out for are 11,953.07 and 12,010.63

10 key factors that will keep traders busy this week

BUSINESS

10 key factors that will keep traders busy this week

This week, US-China trade deal, macro data and government's policy measures, if any, will be a major trigger for the market

Shift in sector allocation in MF schemes: Technology’s weight at 17-month low, oil & gas all-time high

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Shift in sector allocation in MF schemes: Technology’s weight at 17-month low, oil & gas all-time high

Despite falling sales numbers and shrinking margin, the weight of automobiles increased, while fund houses pared their exposure to technology, private banks and metals.

Inflation a concern, but RBI rate cut a strong possibility, say experts

BUSINESS

Inflation a concern, but RBI rate cut a strong possibility, say experts

Elevated retail inflation has raised concerns that the Reserve Bank of India may find it tough to continue with rate cuts.

Trade Setup for Thursday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

BUSINESS

Trade Setup for Thursday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

According to the pivot charts, key support level for Nifty is placed at 11,793.53, followed by 11,746.57.

Rupee falls to 72.08 per dollar; IT, pharma, gold to reap gains

BUSINESS

Rupee falls to 72.08 per dollar; IT, pharma, gold to reap gains

Weak macroeconomic environment, Moody’s changed outlook on India and global factors are among the key factors that are keeping the rupee wobbly.

Loan growth drops to demonetisation lows; India's financial sector battles pressure

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Loan growth drops to demonetisation lows; India's financial sector battles pressure

NBFCs saw a 36 percent year-on-year fall in disbursements, while the bank lending fell to 8 percent, a Credit Suisse report says.

ECBs show signs of resurgence due to constrained lending by domestic banks

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ECBs show signs of resurgence due to constrained lending by domestic banks

Registrations for commercial borrowings from the overseas markets have risen to record highs in the current fiscal, reflective of the growing demand for such borrowings

Emerging trends indicate REIT a bright investment bet

BUSINESS

Emerging trends indicate REIT a bright investment bet

Falling yields are one of the reasons for the recent outperformance of Embassy REIT compared to other asset classes.

Big Voices on D-Street: Worst looks over, but some challenges persist

BUSINESS

Big Voices on D-Street: Worst looks over, but some challenges persist

The Samvat 2076 began on a positive note for the Indian market as equity barometer Sensex and Nifty logged healthy gains on Muhurat trading on October 27.

Bharti Airtel Q2 preview: Brokerages expect subdued numbers; Africa business looks steady

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Bharti Airtel Q2 preview: Brokerages expect subdued numbers; Africa business looks steady

Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects Bharti Airtel to report a net loss of Rs 2,300 crore for the second quarter of FY20.

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