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Market volatility likely to continue; how should investors position themselves?

BUSINESS

Market volatility likely to continue; how should investors position themselves?

As the bears run amok on Dalal Street over the past four sessions, combination of headwinds including stressed valuations, geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows is likely to keep the sentiment subdued.

Brokerages optimistic as Marico delivers 'better-than-expected' Q2 update, sees sustained rural recovery; stock gains

BUSINESS

Brokerages optimistic as Marico delivers 'better-than-expected' Q2 update, sees sustained rural recovery; stock gains

Marico's consolidated revenue grew in high single digits, with higher domestic realisations offset by currency headwinds.

Dabur signals fall in profit, revenue for Q2 on low consumer offtake, brokerages slash targets; shares crack 8%

BUSINESS

Dabur signals fall in profit, revenue for Q2 on low consumer offtake, brokerages slash targets; shares crack 8%

While brokerages expect Dabur India to see recovering sales growth October onwards, slower demand momentum is a cause for concern.

Rajiv Jain's GQG Partners pays $500,000 to settle SEC charges over whistleblower protection rules

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Rajiv Jain's GQG Partners pays $500,000 to settle SEC charges over whistleblower protection rules

GQG Partners settled without admitting or denying wrongdoing while acknowledging the US SEC's jurisdiction in the case.

Short Call: Nifty 50 enters October with history on its side; Trent, Crompton Greaves in focus

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Short Call: Nifty 50 enters October with history on its side; Trent, Crompton Greaves in focus

“Investors should purchase stocks like they purchase groceries, not like they purchase perfume.” - Benjamin Graham

October optimism: Nifty 50 shows strong seasonality, positive in 8 of the last 10 years

BUSINESS

October optimism: Nifty 50 shows strong seasonality, positive in 8 of the last 10 years

In the last 10 years, the Nifty 50 index has closed in the green on eight occasions with an average return of 1.7 percent and a median return of 2.5 percent.

Retail investors eye shareholder category for better IPO allotment; upcoming issues to watch

BUSINESS

Retail investors eye shareholder category for better IPO allotment; upcoming issues to watch

In a bid to boost their chances of allotment, retail investors are eyeing IPOs that feature a 'shareholder' category.

Brokerages weigh impact of US court's patent decision on Zydus Life, Lupin; shares in focus

BUSINESS

Brokerages weigh impact of US court's patent decision on Zydus Life, Lupin; shares in focus

Zydus Life and Lupin are the only two players that have launched generic Mirabegron at risk in the USA after receiving approval from the US FDA.

Brokerages flag debt concerns after SC rejects Vodafone Idea's AGR plea, shares extend losses

BUSINESS

Brokerages flag debt concerns after SC rejects Vodafone Idea's AGR plea, shares extend losses

Vodafone Idea’s big problem, even after its FPO and tariff hikes, is its highly stretched balance sheet, with liabilities of Rs 2.5 lakh crore, said brokerages.

Short Call | Nifty Midcap 100 pulls off the greatest balancing act in a decade; Granules India, Jubilant Pharmova in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call | Nifty Midcap 100 pulls off the greatest balancing act in a decade; Granules India, Jubilant Pharmova in focus

The goal is to make good returns with less risk. Risk is not the same as volatility. It’s very hard to measure risk. - Michael Price

Goldman Sachs says 'sell' Vodafone Idea but was spotted 'buying' in its FPO, what gives?

BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs says 'sell' Vodafone Idea but was spotted 'buying' in its FPO, what gives?

Goldman Sachs believes Vodafone Idea will be unable to stop the relentless erosion of its market-share, despite its recent capital raise.

Ather Energy records slump in customer additions driven by falling ad spends

BUSINESS

Ather Energy records slump in customer additions driven by falling ad spends

Ather Energy's customer base grew by 34 percent to 11,400 in FY24, a slowdown from the massive 270 percent growth in FY23.

Short Call | Why AI will be crude oil’s biggest wildcard; Uno Minda, Suzlon Energy in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call | Why AI will be crude oil’s biggest wildcard; Uno Minda, Suzlon Energy in focus

"Whoever controls oil, controls much more than oil." - John McCain

India becomes largest weight in MSCI EM IMI, overtaking China

BUSINESS

India becomes largest weight in MSCI EM IMI, overtaking China

India's rising index weight could be a sign of exuberance, the Morgan Stanley note explores, and alternatively, it could also be due to fundamental factors.

Quant Mutual Fund underperforms over the past three months, says portfolio skewed towards risk-off sentiment

BUSINESS

Quant Mutual Fund underperforms over the past three months, says portfolio skewed towards risk-off sentiment

Since the past three months the construct of our quant MF portfolios are more skewed towards a mild risk-off environment, said Quant.

Quant Mutual Fund takes risk-off approach, says correction will be an excellent time to buy

BUSINESS

Quant Mutual Fund takes risk-off approach, says correction will be an excellent time to buy

Domestic positives will outweigh global negatives and investors should be patient in terms of rewards expectations, said the fund house.

How brokerages value Reliance Industries' business segments

BUSINESS

How brokerages value Reliance Industries' business segments

Brokerages have maintained their positive outlook on India's largest company, giving different valuations to each segment of RIL

Short Call: DIIs, retail investors lap up what promoters, FIIs offload; Aptus Value Housing, HCLTech, KEC International in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call: DIIs, retail investors lap up what promoters, FIIs offload; Aptus Value Housing, HCLTech, KEC International in focus

“Far more money has been lost by investors trying to anticipate corrections, than lost in the corrections themselves.”  - Peter Lynch

Reliance Industries bonus issue creates positive sentiment for RIL shares, analysts see 15% upside

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Reliance Industries bonus issue creates positive sentiment for RIL shares, analysts see 15% upside

The bonus issue is a clear indicator that the firm expects continued earnings growth, said analysts.

Small-, mid-caps outperform Nifty 50 in 2024 so far, Jefferies bullish on Amber Ent, V-Guard, Blue Star

BUSINESS

Small-, mid-caps outperform Nifty 50 in 2024 so far, Jefferies bullish on Amber Ent, V-Guard, Blue Star

The NSE Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices have jumped 27 percent and 26 percent, respectively, so far this year.

Kotak's note finds narrative-focused NFOs led to ‘price-insensitive’ bids, unreal valuations

BUSINESS

Kotak's note finds narrative-focused NFOs led to ‘price-insensitive’ bids, unreal valuations

A Kotak Institutional note has observed a rise in thematic NFOs by mutual funds, focused on a particular sector, in order to attract greater flows.

Trent, BEL may enter Nifty 50; Divi's, LTIMindtree may exit in September: JM Financial

BUSINESS

Trent, BEL may enter Nifty 50; Divi's, LTIMindtree may exit in September: JM Financial

The NSE committee is set to meet after market hours on August 23 for its periodic review of stocks across the CNX Nifty indices.

MC Explainer: The myth around equities and mutual funds eating into bank deposits

BUSINESS

MC Explainer: The myth around equities and mutual funds eating into bank deposits

Households are shifting their savings from traditional bank deposits and fixed deposits to higher-yield equity instruments like mutual funds or direct stock investments.

Short Call: RBI and FinMin despondent on dropping deposits, markets to blame? Balrampur Chini Mills, Titagarh Rail Systems, Sunteck Realty in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call: RBI and FinMin despondent on dropping deposits, markets to blame? Balrampur Chini Mills, Titagarh Rail Systems, Sunteck Realty in focus

How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? I rest my case. - Robert Allen

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