Page 8 - Stocks

War shadow on Bengal foundries as stocks pile up, economies slow down

Export orders have been slowing down since Jan, impacting SMEs and depriving workers of overtime pay, a crucial wage component

Sizzling rally in Indian property stocks seen extending over cuts on rates

The NSE Nifty Realty Index has gained 36% since a March-low as cooling inflation allowed the Reserve Bank of India to keep rates on hold

Stellar show by banks, but will it continue?

There are challenges ahead. It won't be easy for the banking sector to put up a better performance every quarter

TMS Ep445: GDP data, JioMart consolidation, new age stocks, WTO

What does GDP data tell us about the economy? What's behind Reliance Retail's JioMart consolidation? Are new age stocks a good bet post Q4 results? What is WTO? All answers here

Market value of LIC investment in Adani Group stocks hit Rs 44,670 cr

Market value of investments made by state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in seven companies of the Adani group has swelled to Rs 44,670 crore as stock prices rose from the lows seen in the aftermath of the Hindenburg report. The country's largest insurer and leading institutional investor in the Adani group has seen the market value of its holdings in Adani stocks increase by around Rs 5,500 crore since April, stock exchange data showed. LIC's biggest bet is Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd where it holds 9.12 per cent shares. At Wednesday's closing price of Rs 717.95 on the BSE, that holding is worth Rs 14,145 crore. Its 4.25 per cent stake the group's flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd is worth Rs 12,017 crore at Wednesday's closing price of Rs 2,476.90. LIC holds stocks worth about Rs 10,500 crore in city gas distribution firm Adani Total Gas Ltd and Ambuja Cement. Other Adani group firms where LIC holds stakes are Adani Transmission Ltd, Adani Green Energy Ltd and ACC. The .

Watchdogs or opportunists? Short sellers in focus after US bank crisis

Short interest in First Republic indeed increased as turmoil in the banking sector intensified, although measures vary

China's Nasdaq-style index of tech stocks is on a tear in 2023

The tech-heavy Star 50 Index has rallied 19% this year, beating the 5.8% advance in the benchmark CSI 300 Index and the 7.2% rise in the broader Shanghai Composite Index

TMS Ep405: Wheat crop, discount brokers, markets, overweight stocks

How have unseasonal rains affected wheat crops? What are discount brokerages? What should investors expect from Q4FY23 results? What are overweight and underweight stocks? All answers here

Five IPOs get Sebi go-ahead to raise up to Rs 3,000 cr collectively

The approvals come at a time when capital raising by way of IPOs has slowed to a crawl, with only four issues hitting the market so far this calendar year

Half of top 100 cos see cut in target price over concerns of tepid earnings

Adani Green, Nykaa, APSEZ among firms with maximum cut in TPs in Jan-March 2023, shows Bloomberg data. Canara Bank, JSW Steel and Bank of Baroda have seen highest increase in TPs

From Bandhan Bank to Ashok Leyland, stocks ripe for cherry-picking

With indices getting back on their feet, can stocks be far behind? Here is the list of 10 such stocks from BSE 100 with huge upside promise for investors willing to ride out any potential volatility

Rs 414 cr paid to 34,497 Karvy clients from NSE's investor protection fund

The government on Monday said Rs 414.24 crore has been paid to a total of 34,497 clients of Karvy Stock Broking Ltd (KSBL) from the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) investor protection fund till March 2023. In addition, NSE along with other market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) have also monetised the mutual fund distribution business of KSBL, and funds amounting to Rs 150 crore have been realized and the same is being utilized for distribution to clients of KSBL, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. The case pertains to Karvy unauthorisedly transferring securities of its clients in one of its demat accounts by misusing Power of Attorney (PoA) given to its clients. NSE and BSE suspended trading terminals of KSBL from December 2, 2019 and declared it a defaulter on November 23, 2020 for misusing clients' funds and securities. Moreover, NSE has declared 32 stock brokers as defaulters in the past five years for failing to comply wit

Lock, stock, and over a barrel for firms with April lock-in expiry date

Newly listed stocks in focus

Flows will chase relative growth outperformance in FY24: Rahul Arora

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should hike once more by about 25 basis points each, says Rahul Arora CEO-institutional equities at Nirmal Bang

Future bets: LIC to Axis Bank, here're 10 bright spots to keep an eye on

The third-quarter financials didn't excite market watchers. But equity investors can still make money if they invest in the right stocks

The next day: Adani Group stocks rise after group denies news reports

As a result, the combined market capitalisation of the group rose by over Rs 20,000 crore

Renewed debt worries trigger sharp sell-off in Adani Group stocks

The group has been on a sticky wicket ever since the US-based short seller Hindenburg Research, in a report, alleged -- among other things -- stock manipulation and concerns about its debts

Declare nominee by March 31 or risk having your demat, MF folio frozen

Appointing a nominee is vital as it protects the family of a person who has passed away from a lot of hassles

Valuations, long-term prospects boost investment case in insurance stocks

Taxation proposals, lower volumes may weigh on near term prospects

Apple, Microsoft dominance on stock indexes grows in benchmark overhaul

Tech will remain by far the largest of the 11 industries in the S&P 500. It accounts for 29% of the S&P 500, its highest in more than a year, and up from a January low of 25.3%