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Nifty SmallCap index can break 22-month up trend; MidCap index may tank 12%

The Nifty SmallCap and MidCap indices have plunged up to 7% thus far in 2025 as against a near 2% fall in the Nifty 50 index. Chart shows broader indices on course to test multi-month support levels.

SBI chief pitches for institution to track funds raised by small businesses

State Bank of India chairman CS Setty on Friday pitched for the creation of a market infrastructure institution to track the end-use of funds borrowed or raised as equity by small businesses. A "viable mechanism" is needed to ensure that the funds are used for the intended purposes, Setty said in remarks which come amid heightened concerns on the subject of end-use of funds. "We will require a viable mechanism to track the actual use of these funds to ensure that the funds are utilised for the purposes they have been raised for, probably through the establishment of a separate market infrastructure institution with powers to track the use of borrowed funds or the funds raised through equities," Setty said. Addressing a conference organised by the Sebi-promoted NISM here, Setty said the creation of such a platform will provide comfort to lenders as well as investors, and make pricing more competitive. It can be noted that the RBI has been pressing lenders to monitor end-use funds, .

These 5 Nifty Next 50 stocks can rally up to 17%; suggest tech charts

Technical chart shows that the Nifty Next 50 index looks weak and could slide towards 58,670 - implying an over 11% fall from present levels, whereas on the upside can jump by 6% to 70,200 levels.

HSBC downgrades Indian markets to 'Neutral,' slashes Sensex target for 2025

HSBC has revised its Sensex target for the end of 2025, lowering it to 85,990, from 90,520 earlier

Nomura downgrades Shree Cement, ACC, Nuvoco, Dalmia Bharat; here's why

Nomura analysts project a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) volume growth for the Indian cement industry in FY26F, compared to an estimated 3 per cent in FY25F

Sensex cracks 2,500 pts in 4 days, Nifty below 50-wk average; what next?

A weekly close below the 50-WMA, shall open the doors for a likely slide towards 22,275 on the Nifty. Sensex likely to test 75,200 in the near-term.

'Real stock market money is with Gujjus.. Let that sink in': Nithin Kamath

Nithin Kamath: Ahmedabad and Mumbai account for 80 per cent of equity delivery trades, Nithin Kamath said on X

HMPV virus, Trump inauguration, FII selling: Why Sensex crashed 1400 points

From FII selling to fears around HMPV virus, here's why the Indian markets crashed on Monday, January 7, 2025

Indices begin 2025 with gains, marking 7th consecutive first-session rise

Markets are expected to remain subdued at the beginning of 2025, facing headwinds from expensive valuations, structural issues in domestic consumption demand

Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen to gain as shrimp industry eyes revival in 2025

Apex Frozen Foods skyrocketed up to 16.04% to hit an intraday high of Rs 276.35 per share, while Avanti Feeds zoomed as much as 8.97% to hit an intraday high of Rs 653.35 per share

Indo Farm Equipment IPO opens today: Check GMP, review, subscription status

On the first day, around 11:30 AM, Indo Farm Equipment IPO was subscribed 4.84 times with a total bid of 4,10,13,186 shares against the offer of 84,70,000

Stock Market Closing Highlights: Sensex sheds 451pts, Nifty ends at 23,645; Banking, Auto shares dip

Markets Today Highlights: In the broader markets Nifty Midcap100 index ended higher by 0.37 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap100 index settled down by 0.62 per cent

Here's why Gujarat Fluorochemicals share slipped 5% in trade on December 30

The decline in the company's share price followed an announcement made on Sunday, December 29, regarding an 'incident' at the CMS-1 plant that occurred on December 28, 2024

Manmohan Singh, peerless policymaker who transformed equity markets

Seeds for robust equity markets were sown during his tenure as FM in Narasimha Rao government. Economic growth gathered momentum in Singh's first term as PM

Taiwan outpaces Asia-Pacific markets with over 30% jump in 2024; what next?

The standout growth in Taiwan's stock market was largely driven by the country's critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain, according to analysts

Raymond Lifestyle up 3% as Motilal Oswal reiterates 'Buy'; 49% upside eyed

The northward movement in Raymond Lifestyle's share price followed domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal reiterating a 'Buy' rating, maintaining a target price of Rs 3,000

FPI inflows into Indian equities drop in 2024, rebound anticipated in 2025

After a robust 2023, foreign investors significantly scaled back their investments in Indian equities in 2024, with net inflows amounting to over Rs 5,000 crore, as elevated domestic valuations, coupled with geopolitical uncertainties prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance. Looking ahead to 2025, FPI flows into Indian equities could see a recovery, supported by a cyclical upswing in corporate earnings, particularly in domestic-oriented sectors like capital goods, manufacturing, and infrastructure, Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research, Ventura Securities, said. However, elevated valuations and cheaper alternatives in other emerging markets, such as ASEAN and Latin America, could constrain these inflows. Additionally, lingering concerns over a prolonged global recession may weigh on investor sentiment and appetite for risk assets, he added. On the other hand, Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO at Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd, believes geopolitical escalations, central bank interest rate cut

Whirlpool, PG Electroplast shares climb up to 5% on Dec 24; Here's why

The rally in these shares was sparked after the companies signed a Definitive Agreement, for contract manufacturing of select models of Whirlpool branded semi-automatic Washing Machines

Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex sinks 1176pts, Nifty settles at 23,587; all sectors end in red

Markets Crash Today: Broader markets fell more than the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices ending lower by 2.82 per cent and 2.19 per cent, respectively

Here's why Alembic Pharma was buzzing in trade on December 20, details here

Alembic Pharma share rose after the company announced that it has received final approval from the USFDA for its ANDA Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 125 mg