BUSINESS
Bond market cues: Indian equities might be pricing in a stronger economy
The Indian equities might be pricing in a stronger economy and there could be some scope for disappointment. A rise in benchmark yields to 7.25-7.5% (as presently forecasted by most analysts) could cool the heated equity markets
MARKETS
A mix of large and midcap stocks would be the ideal equity investment strategy for 2022
Despite highest ever exports, the current account deficit has continued to rise. The RBI has managed the currency market very well and INR exchange rates have remained much stable
MARKETS
Four standout takeaways for the stock market from FY22
During the year, the country faced numerous macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges. Considering the circumstances, the Indian stock market did extremely well in FY22
MARKETS
Media consolidation: The stock market's tryst with reality
Both Nifty and Nifty Midcap might be trading very close to their fair value based on likely FY23 earnings. Any upside from the current levels would depend on the higher visibility of FY24 earnings.
BUSINESS
We are headed towards a boring market not a bear market: Vijay Kumar Gaba
Market participants in India are not in a risk-off mood as yet. How long this trend will continue is tough to predict at this point in time as the situation is too fluid and the negative factors clearly outweigh the positive factors
BUSINESS
Wondering what next? Ignore the near-term turbulence and stay put
Invest in businesses that are likely to do well and have consistently enhanced shareholder value. These need not be the 'hot sectors' and also not be large enough to find place in benchmark indices
BUSINESS
View: A storm developing in bond street
YTD 2022, the benchmark 10yr yield has seen a sharp surge, rising over 55bps. With this the benchmark yields are higher by 100bps from 2020 lows. The higher yields have however not transmitted to the lending rates.
BUSINESS
View: The big positives and one vital negative in Budget 2022
The initiatives like digital education platforms, health registry, and documents registry could potentially bring a meaningful difference to many lives.
BUSINESS
An investor’s prelude to the Union Budget for FY23
The growth rate is likely to settle in below potential 6-7% range once the low base effect of FY21 and FY22 wanes
MARKETS
Why is the market worried? Here are the real reasons
The sharp correction in equity prices is nothing unusual, says Vijay Kumar Gaba
BUSINESS
View: The key to making money in financial markets lies in hopelessness, not in hope
Some market indicators show that the stock market performance is mostly alienated from the economic, social and economic realities, at least in the short period of one to two years
BUSINESS
Strong start for the markets: Trends to watch for short-term traders
One section of the market participants has grown extra cautious, fearing that this strong start to the year may fizzle out soon as the economic realities begin to hit harder.
BUSINESS
Next year will be nothing like 2021 for investors
The two themes that will stand out in 2022 are survival – living with COVID-19 – and sustainability, with greater focus on Climate Change
TRENDS
Financial markets: Small, incremental changes won't cut it anymore
The advent of new technologies, new products, new set of investors, new methods of valuations and different risk profiles perhaps require a fresh approach to the financial markets regulatory framework.
BUSINESS
Markets in search of a direction as year-end nears
Once market participants are able to assess the impact of these factors on future earnings and market performance, we shall see a new leadership emerging in the markets.
TRENDS
Cryptocurrencies a bad omen for gold
Some argue that gold has an ‘intrinsic’ value whereas cryptocurrencies have none. The intrinsic value of gold developed over many centuries of wider acceptance by the State and religion. This intrinsic value has been in decline for the past few decades
BUSINESS
How investors can navigate uncertainties in Samvat 2078
There is little margin for error in the market as evident from the recent episodes of violent market reactions to marginally below expectation results and adverse policy decisions
BUSINESS
RBI comforts the markets
A large number of forecasters had expected RBI to hike the reverse repo rate to signal a change in the policy stance and end quantitative easing
BUSINESS
Greed is not always good – how to make sense of the current market
Many factors that are being cited as the cause of increasing volatility have been around for some time. Greed is the dominant sentiment
BUSINESS
Analysis | Evergrande and its likely positive implications for India
India has had its share of defaulting companies but it is pertinent for Indian investors to understand the Evergrande episode and its likely implications for the economy and the markets in the right perspective
BUSINESS
Seven challenges before the Indian economy fully recovers
The challenges before the government are multi-fold, and so are the opportunities. A successful resolution of these could trigger a virtuous cycle of growth, and catapult the economy to the higher orbit
BUSINESS
Taper Tantrums | Much ado about nothing
There is little evidence to highlight any strong correlation between QE and foreign flows, market showing and economic growth
BUSINESS
How should stock market investors manage risk?
What is risk? How should investors manage risk? Here’s a primer for newbies and experienced investors.
MARKETS
What’s worrying the stocks market? Three factors actually
The economy is showing signs of faster-than-anticipated recovery, earnings were robust, institutional inflows are ticking and yet, something is gnawing at the markets.
