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Analyst Tracker: Banking, finance stocks continue to be analysts’ darlings
Brokerages are bullish on banking stocks as credit growth remains strong, with personal loans outpacing other sectors. An improvement in asset quality and decline in credit cost are also leading to improved profitability
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RBI monetary policy: Stock markets take central bank's cautious optimism in their stride
Equity markets were cautious but unfazed by RBI MPC decision to keep repo rate unchanged for the 7th time in a row, with an unwavering focus on containing inflation. Robust economic outlook, improving consumption and investment may support markets, albeit with caution over inflation, said experts.
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Ramesh Damani hopes for policy continuity as polls near, lists sectors to bet on if BJP returns
India's story is unfolding, and we will do well irrespective of the government we have, said Ramesh Damani. He said that markets like political stability and hopes that policies that have been going on for the last five years will continue for another five.
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Ramesh Damani spells out 3 Ds of Indian markets’ bull run; says best time to invest is ‘now’
The best time to invest in Indian equities was in July 1991 before Manmohan Singh announced economic liberalisation; the next best time is now, said Ramesh Damani
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Will Sebi advisory on small- and mid-cap funds cause forced selling?
In 2023, mid cap funds saw inflows worth Rs 22,913 crore and small cap schemes saw inflows of Rs 41,035 crore. On the other hand, large cap schemes saw outflows of Rs 2,968 crore.
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Explained: Are PSU stocks rising on fundamentals, or only on momentum?
The PSU stocks’ rally has the market divided, with some saying that the government stocks are finally getting their due, while others arguing that there's too much optimism due to momentum.
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Markets start Samvat 2080 with a bang: Investors may make stellar gains, if these risks managed well
Veteran investors expressed confidence in India's growth path, irrespective of whichever political party comes to power after the 2024 elections
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Markets may open in red as Israel-Hamas war intensifies, but recover later
Crude oil prices jumped 3-4 percent in the early morning trade, with Brent crude shooting past $87.4 a barrel and WTI crossing the $85.7 mark
