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Short Call | On a new BRICS currency; SAMIL, Godrej Properties in focus

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Short Call | On a new BRICS currency; SAMIL, Godrej Properties in focus

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin

Two to tango: Fiscal-monetary co-ordination to continue under RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra; rate cut possible in early 2025

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Two to tango: Fiscal-monetary co-ordination to continue under RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra; rate cut possible in early 2025

As policy-trade-offs are becoming acute, brokerages expect the new RBI Governor to take a practical approach.

Experts trim FY25 GDP target amid slowing consumption, lower capex

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Experts trim FY25 GDP target amid slowing consumption, lower capex

Broking firms slashed FY25 GDP growth estimates after Q2 moderation to 5.4 percent, citing weak consumption, sluggish industrial growth, and muted capex.

Swiggy, NTPC Green, others likely to join AMFI's largecap list; IDBI Bank, NHPC may slip to midcaps: Nuvama

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Swiggy, NTPC Green, others likely to join AMFI's largecap list; IDBI Bank, NHPC may slip to midcaps: Nuvama

Among new listings, Hyundai Motor India, Bajaj Housing Finance, NTPC Green and Swiggy might make it to the largecap list, as per Nuvama

Black Friday Sale: Stocks trading with discounts of up to 50% from last year’s prices

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Black Friday Sale: Stocks trading with discounts of up to 50% from last year’s prices

These stocks are trading at steep discounts from their prices just one year ago, but are they a good buy at this juncture?

Bet on the 'Affluent India' theme while picking consumer stocks, suggests this Goldman Sachs analyst

BUSINESS

Bet on the 'Affluent India' theme while picking consumer stocks, suggests this Goldman Sachs analyst

The ‘Affluent India’ theme seems to be more insulated than general consumption, outperformed mass categories in the quarter gone by.

Brokerages split on Colgate Palmolive's plans to drive volumes, topline growth

BUSINESS

Brokerages split on Colgate Palmolive's plans to drive volumes, topline growth

Colgate Palmolive (India) is also focusing on areas beyond oral care, with plans to bring more products from its global parent company's portfolio to India.

Maharashtra's capex may take a hit on welfare politics: How will infra, cement, other players fare?

BUSINESS

Maharashtra's capex may take a hit on welfare politics: How will infra, cement, other players fare?

With the election-related uncertainty and Maharashtra's slowing capex, EPC, real estate and cement companies saw an impact on demand.

Short Call | Where do markets go from here? Swiggy, LT Foods in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call | Where do markets go from here? Swiggy, LT Foods in focus

“I can't say enough about the fact that earnings are the key to success in investing in stocks. No matter what happens to the market, the earnings will determine the results.” - Peter Lynch

FIIs actually did not buy shares worth Rs 10,000 crore on Monday; Here's why?

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FIIs actually did not buy shares worth Rs 10,000 crore on Monday; Here's why?

A key reason for the inflows, according to experts, was the MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital Investment) rejig.

With $400 million rights issue and a strategic backer, is UPL turning a new leaf?

BUSINESS

With $400 million rights issue and a strategic backer, is UPL turning a new leaf?

UPL struggles with debt, sluggish demand, and pricing pressures but hopes to turn the tide with a rights issue, stake sale, and cautious optimism from analysts.

Short Call | An expensive entry ticket; Hero MotoCorp, Honasa, and Suzlon Energy in focus

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Short Call | An expensive entry ticket; Hero MotoCorp, Honasa, and Suzlon Energy in focus

My business is to find unusual companies and judge whether the price is too high. - Philip Fisher

10 high frequency indicators that indicate a slowdown in urban consumption

BUSINESS

10 high frequency indicators that indicate a slowdown in urban consumption

Demand in urban consumption is slowing down across categories, as evidenced by these high-frequency economic indicators.

Britannia Industries may hike prices to combat surging input costs, maintain margins

BUSINESS

Britannia Industries may hike prices to combat surging input costs, maintain margins

Britannia Industries' MD Varun Berry said that the value growth of the FMCG pack is falling while input cost inflation is on the rise, making it a tough operating environment

Short Call | Equity Markets: The new savings account; Asian Paints, Aarti Industries in focus

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Short Call | Equity Markets: The new savings account; Asian Paints, Aarti Industries in focus

"How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts?" — Robert G. Allen

Asian Paints not seeing disruption from new entrants, says CEO Amit Syngle

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Asian Paints not seeing disruption from new entrants, says CEO Amit Syngle

Asian Paints CEO Amit Syngle shared that the intensity of competition has gone up, especially as demand has taken a hit in the quarter gone by.

Indian households hold $9.7 trillion, investments to rise amid financialization of savings: Morgan Stanley

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Indian households hold $9.7 trillion, investments to rise amid financialization of savings: Morgan Stanley

While equities still form a small part of the balance sheet, equity saving has accelerated over the past decade, said the brokerage.

India's equity markets have more upside than consensus believes, says Morgan Stanley

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India's equity markets have more upside than consensus believes, says Morgan Stanley

India is slated to drive one-fifth of global growth over the coming decade, said Morgan Stanley.

Britannia Industries Q2 Preview: Modest profit growth likely despite margin compression

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Britannia Industries Q2 Preview: Modest profit growth likely despite margin compression

According to a Moneycontrol poll of seven brokerages, Britannia Industries is likely to report a seven percent revenue growth at Rs 4,748 crore.

Asian Paints Q2 Preview: Profit likely to fall in double-digits as muted demand weighs

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Asian Paints Q2 Preview: Profit likely to fall in double-digits as muted demand weighs

Asian Paints is anticipated to deliver a muted performance in the second quarter of FY25, with demand impacted by heavy monsoons.

Brokerages retain bullishness on Trent despite Q2 miss on store consolidation, down 10% since earnings

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Brokerages retain bullishness on Trent despite Q2 miss on store consolidation, down 10% since earnings

While Trent reported solid, industry-beating growth, its earning figures still came in under expectations.

Fed rate cut amid Trump victory raises new inflation, policy uncertainties

BUSINESS

Fed rate cut amid Trump victory raises new inflation, policy uncertainties

The US Federal Reserve had previously guided for four cuts in 2025. However, these will largely be data dependent.

Trent Q2 Preview: Revenue, net profit set to surge on store expansions, Zudio, Westside popularity

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Trent Q2 Preview: Revenue, net profit set to surge on store expansions, Zudio, Westside popularity

Trent's net profit is likely to come in at Rs 444 crore for the three months ended September, jumping 53.2 percent on-year.

Titan's weak Q2 and jewellery margin guidance cut weighs on shares, brokerages lower targets

BUSINESS

Titan's weak Q2 and jewellery margin guidance cut weighs on shares, brokerages lower targets

Titan Company's Q2 profit fell 25 percent year-on-year, prompting brokerages to cut target prices due to a customs duty cut impact, shrinking margins, and weak demand in key segments.

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