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Smallcaps' valuation surpasses that of largecaps for first time in over a decade, time to turn cautious?

MARKETS

Smallcaps' valuation surpasses that of largecaps for first time in over a decade, time to turn cautious?

In 2021, the Nifty is up 12 percent, while the Nifty midcap 50 index has gained 27 percent. The star performer, however, is the Nifty smallcap 50 index that has gained 35 percent.

Equity funds see third straight month of net inflows in May; here's what lured investors

BUSINESS

Equity funds see third straight month of net inflows in May; here's what lured investors

May was the third consecutive month of net inflows in equity funds as DIIs and retail investors kept the market buoyant even though FIIs turned net sellers in April and May.

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 levels for the Nifty are placed at 15,534.63, followed by 15,433.97. If the index moves up, the key resistance levels to watch out for are 15,768.23 and 15,901.17.

Rally in mid, small-caps may sustain, don’t expect any big downgrades in Nifty EPS for FY22: Yash Gupta of Angel Broking

BUSINESS

Rally in mid, small-caps may sustain, don’t expect any big downgrades in Nifty EPS for FY22: Yash Gupta of Angel Broking

Q4FY21 was an all in all good result season and companies have posted good sales growth and even some sectors like metals have posted turnaround results in the last 2-3 quarters, said Gupta.

Taking Stock | Sensex, Nifty end lower amid weak global cues; mid & small-caps buck the trend

BUSINESS

Taking Stock | Sensex, Nifty end lower amid weak global cues; mid & small-caps buck the trend

Midcaps and smallcaps outperformed as the BSE Midcap index closed with a gain of 0.38 percent and the smallcap index ended 0.93 percent higher.

With unlock theme in focus, foreign investors lap up banks, metals and power stocks in May

BUSINESS

With unlock theme in focus, foreign investors lap up banks, metals and power stocks in May

As per NSDL data, in June so far FPIs have pumped in Rs 9,058 crore into the Indian financial market on a net basis. Foreign portfolio investors cut defensive bets and added high beta names, noted an Edelweiss Securities report

Metals may continue to shine; recent correction in steel stocks offer good buying opportunity: Centrum Broking

BUSINESS

Metals may continue to shine; recent correction in steel stocks offer good buying opportunity: Centrum Broking

Analysts believe the metal sector, along with IT, pharma and banks will drive earnings growth in the coming quarters.

Inflation biggest risk to the market, can derail the bull run, says Shankar Sharma

BUSINESS

Inflation biggest risk to the market, can derail the bull run, says Shankar Sharma

The market seemed disappointed with the RBI's projection of inflation as the Nifty retreated from the record high level and closed in the red.

RBI Monetary Policy: Rate decision on expected lines, then what is pulling the market lower from record high?

BUSINESS

RBI Monetary Policy: Rate decision on expected lines, then what is pulling the market lower from record high?

What appears to have disappointed the market is the RBI's inflation projection, say experts. Read on to know what they feel could be the further course for the market

FY22 earnings can see a downgrade, experts expect Nifty EPS at around Rs 700

BUSINESS

FY22 earnings can see a downgrade, experts expect Nifty EPS at around Rs 700

The COVID-induced pain will be reflected in the Q1FY22 corporate earnings, however, due to low base, year-on-year the numbers may still be better, analysts say.

Here are 15 stocks well-positioned to gain from the bounceback in the domestic economy

BUSINESS

Here are 15 stocks well-positioned to gain from the bounceback in the domestic economy

As the economy finds its feet again, stocks that were affected the most such as those in contact intensive sectors such as hospitality, tourism and entertainment will get back in favour

India among top performing markets globally in May. What lies ahead?

BUSINESS

India among top performing markets globally in May. What lies ahead?

Sustained fall in COVID-19 cases, stimulus talks, mostly in-line March quarter earnings and assurance from major global central banks that rates will remain low are keeping the market up

Gold Price Today: Yellow metal trades lacklustre; experts say buy on dips around Rs 49,180

BUSINESS

Gold Price Today: Yellow metal trades lacklustre; experts say buy on dips around Rs 49,180

Gold and silver had shown strong volatility in the previous session as better than expected US ISM manufacturing PMI data triggered profit-taking in both precious metals at higher levels.

Banks, metals, IT, pharma will drive earnings growth in H2FY22: Manish Sonthalia of Motilal Oswal AMC

BUSINESS

Banks, metals, IT, pharma will drive earnings growth in H2FY22: Manish Sonthalia of Motilal Oswal AMC

Inflation is not a material risk at least for the next 6 months. Beyond that we need to see how things play out. Reasonable inflation (4-5 percent) is fine with markets, said Sonthalia.

Reliance Power, Reliance Infrastructure have doubled this year, should you buy?

BUSINESS

Reliance Power, Reliance Infrastructure have doubled this year, should you buy?

Reliance Infrastructure on May 28 said its consolidated net loss for the March quarter of FY21 narrowed to Rs 46.53 crore.

Market at record high despite obvious risks, can it sustain gains?

BUSINESS

Market at record high despite obvious risks, can it sustain gains?

The hope of a significant portion of the population getting the jab, thereby minimsing COVID-19 risk, central banks’ assurance of adequate liquidity and low rates are fuelling the rally, say experts.

Can better than expected FY21 GDP numbers boost market's mood? These sectors to come in focus

BUSINESS

Can better than expected FY21 GDP numbers boost market's mood? These sectors to come in focus

Gaurav Garg of CapitalVia Global Research believes the market has already factored in current economic conditions and might take the GDP data as a non-event.

The next trillion will come from the unlocking of economy & growth story, say experts; economy-linked sectors to play crucial role

BUSINESS

The next trillion will come from the unlocking of economy & growth story, say experts; economy-linked sectors to play crucial role

Most analysts believe IT and banks will lead the rally in the market's journey to the next trillion mark.

Nifty hits record high; but these risks still loom on the market

BUSINESS

Nifty hits record high; but these risks still loom on the market

This rally hinges on the pace and sustainability of the economic recovery, which in turn depends on how fast India can vaccinate

Brokerages positive on IT sector; TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech among top picks

BUSINESS

Brokerages positive on IT sector; TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech among top picks

Barring a few, IT heavyweights reported healthy quarterly earnings in FY21. Consecutive quarters of record hiring of freshers also indicate strong optimism in demand and the trend will continue in FY22, say experts. .

Gold Price Today: Yellow metal trades lower amid gains in equities, support exists at Rs 48,500-48,350

BUSINESS

Gold Price Today: Yellow metal trades lower amid gains in equities, support exists at Rs 48,500-48,350

Gold and silver showed extreme volatility on May 27 amid a rebound in benchmark 10-year bond yields and a decline in unemployment claims in the United States. The metals settled on a mixed note.

Can rising inflation derail market recovery? Here's what experts believe

BUSINESS

Can rising inflation derail market recovery? Here's what experts believe

Commodity prices have been rising of late, fanning worries that higher inflation rate may make central banks re-think their policy stance

As India crosses $3 trillion m-cap, Warren Buffett indicator falls. Is it a sign of caution?

BUSINESS

As India crosses $3 trillion m-cap, Warren Buffett indicator falls. Is it a sign of caution?

Experts point out that the Buffett indicator is widely followed and works well in most economies, but India has its unique characteristics.

'Supportive monetary policy, fiscal accommodation to support corporate earnings in years to come; see selective opportunities in pharma'

BUSINESS

'Supportive monetary policy, fiscal accommodation to support corporate earnings in years to come; see selective opportunities in pharma'

Supportive monetary policy, fiscal accommodation and benefits from reforms undertaken earlier, will allow a strong corporate earnings growth cycle in the next few years. This is unlike the pre-COVID years, when India saw an earnings growth recession, allowing for herding into defensives, said Pathak.

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