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Infosys misses FY20 revenue guidance; 8 takeaways from company's Q4 scorecard

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Infosys misses FY20 revenue guidance; 8 takeaways from company's Q4 scorecard

Profitability was ahead of the average of CNBC-TV18's analysts' poll that was pegged at Rs 4,230 crore due to lower tax cost (down 16.1 percent QoQ).

Sovereign gold bond now open for subscription; is it a good tool for investment?

BUSINESS

Sovereign gold bond now open for subscription; is it a good tool for investment?

RBI defines SGBs as government securities denominated in grams of gold. They are substitutes for holding physical gold.

RBI's measures may not get desired results; pain unlikely to go away for NBFCs

BUSINESS

RBI's measures may not get desired results; pain unlikely to go away for NBFCs

Despite RBI’s stance, the liquidity available through the LTRO window is negligible compared to the actual liquidity crunch in the system, say brokerages.

COVID-19 Fallout: Speciality chemical firms' Q4 may see minor hit, major impact in Q1FY21

BUSINESS

COVID-19 Fallout: Speciality chemical firms' Q4 may see minor hit, major impact in Q1FY21

Cushion for the sector lies in currency depreciation, crash in crude prices and global players cutting down their dependence on China post-COVID-19.

RBI announces additional measures to fight slowdown; highlights from the presser

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RBI announces additional measures to fight slowdown; highlights from the presser

This was the RBI Governor's second press briefing since the spread of COVID-19 in India

Trade Setup for Friday: Top 14 things to know before Opening Bell

BUSINESS

Trade Setup for Friday: Top 14 things to know before Opening Bell

The key support level for Nifty is placed at 8,858.55, followed by 8,724.3. If the index continues moving up, key resistance levels to watch out for are 9,090.4 and 9,188.

TCS Q4: IT bellwether posts lacklustre numbers; 8 key takeaways

BUSINESS

TCS Q4: IT bellwether posts lacklustre numbers; 8 key takeaways

India's biggest software services provider admitted the coronavirus pandemic has played a big part in the tepid performance.

Will Q4 earnings herald pharma sector's emergence as new market leader?

BUSINESS

Will Q4 earnings herald pharma sector's emergence as new market leader?

Experts believe that the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19 may have a longer-than-expected impact on the economy and could change the leadership in the stock market.

COVID-19 likely to change market leadership; 10 stocks you may want to have a look at

BUSINESS

COVID-19 likely to change market leadership; 10 stocks you may want to have a look at

While the banks and NBFCs have been dominating the benchmark indices, market experts say emerging sectors such as pharma are gearing up to take the front seat.

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

The key support level for Nifty is placed at 8,779.2, followed by 8,633.1. If the index starts moving up, key resistance levels to watch out for are 9,166.3 and 9,407.3.

Wipro Q4 profit falls 6.3% YoY, company avoids giving guidance; 5 key takeaways

BUSINESS

Wipro Q4 profit falls 6.3% YoY, company avoids giving guidance; 5 key takeaways

The company's IT Services EBIT declined 2.9 percent at Rs 2,692.5 crore versus Rs 2,773.6 crore, while EBIT margin was down at 17.6 percent versus 18.4 percent, QoQ.

Crude oil's trajectory looks uncertain; should you invest in oil stocks?

BUSINESS

Crude oil's trajectory looks uncertain; should you invest in oil stocks?

Crude oil prices affect the Indian stock market too and stocks react to its movement sharply. Barring the occasional gains, crude oil prices have been subdued this year so far.

As experts peg GDP growth at severely low levels, pain for the market may not be over

BUSINESS

As experts peg GDP growth at severely low levels, pain for the market may not be over

Brokerage firm Emkay Global is of the view that a month of lockdown could shave off Rs 10 lakh crore or 5.3 percent of GDP.

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

BUSINESS

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

The key support level for Nifty is placed at 8,900.15, followed by 8,806.45. If the index starts moving up, key resistance levels to watch out for are 9,099.8 and 9,205.75.

Earnings in the times of COVID-19: Brace for disappointing Q4FY20; FY21 could be a washout

BUSINESS

Earnings in the times of COVID-19: Brace for disappointing Q4FY20; FY21 could be a washout

The outbreak of COVID-19 caused severe disruption in economic activities and will be reflected in the numbers of India Inc. Barring some pharma and large banks, all sectors are likely to show signs of distress.

Analysts suggest these 15 quality mid-caps for 1-year investment horizon

BUSINESS

Analysts suggest these 15 quality mid-caps for 1-year investment horizon

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most large and mid-cap stocks have corrected significantly. They are expected to remain volatile unless the issue of coronavirus comes under control.

Paint stocks look better positioned, can brighten your portfolio in such gloomy times

BUSINESS

Paint stocks look better positioned, can brighten your portfolio in such gloomy times

Experts believe even though the earnings of the companies from this sector are likely to be downgraded, paint stocks are value stocks and such tough times are an opportunity to invest in these stocks, which are likely to recover faster once the economic recovery resumes.

Pharma sector sits pretty amid market turmoil; 5 stocks that you can buy

BUSINESS

Pharma sector sits pretty amid market turmoil; 5 stocks that you can buy

The panic created by COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on most sectors but pharma companies seem to have withstood the carnage, with some stocks delivering healthy returns during this period.

Indices rally despite lockdown gloom; 16 stocks from BSE 500 surge over 50%

BUSINESS

Indices rally despite lockdown gloom; 16 stocks from BSE 500 surge over 50%

In order to keep coronavirus infections under check, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a pan-India lockdown for 21 days on March 24, effective from 00:00 hours on March 25.

Taking Stock: Hopes of stimulus boost sentiment, investors earn Rs 4 L cr in a day

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Taking Stock: Hopes of stimulus boost sentiment, investors earn Rs 4 L cr in a day

As per media reports, the government may soon announce another fiscal package which should be almost similar to the Rs 1.75 lakh crore stimulus announced last month.

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

Key support level for Nifty is placed at 8,557.87, followed by 8,366.98. If the index starts moving up, key resistance levels to watch out for are 9,035.67 and 9,322.58.

Should you buy or wait for bottom? Howard Marks' recent memos may help you decide

BUSINESS

Should you buy or wait for bottom? Howard Marks' recent memos may help you decide

"Whereas the future is always uncertain, today the uncertainty is much greater than usual. In fact, there are potential negatives and perhaps positives that few living people have faced before. Most of what we have is subjective opinion and interpretation," Marks said.

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

BUSINESS

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

Key support level for Nifty is placed at 8,495.63, followed by 8,199.07. If the index continues moving up, key resistance levels to watch out for are 8,954.08 and 9,115.97.

Market yet to hit the bottom; here's how to play in times of uncertainty

BUSINESS

Market yet to hit the bottom; here's how to play in times of uncertainty

The market may remain in the uncertain territory unless the coronavirus comes under control. The market is expecting more measures from the government and soon.

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