The Union Budget 2025-26 has provided a significant catalyst for the Indian consumer sector, particularly for middle-income households. The increase in the income tax exemption limit from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime is expected to put nearly ₹1 lakh crore back in the hands of taxpayers, driving a much-needed revival…
READ MOREStocks such as ITC and Cochin Shipyard will be in focus next week as they approach their record dates for corporate actions including dividends, bonus shares, and stock splits. The record date serves as a cut-off date when companies determine which shareholders qualify for corporate benefits. For shareholders to be eligible for buybacks, bonus issues,…
READ MOREIndian equity markets as well as global peers had to endure amped up tariff talk, during the week. by the US President Donald Trump during the week. The markets also priced in the impact of the Union Budget. However, it was a rare week in the last three to four months, where the broader market…
READ MORESynopsis Anyone who doubts that volatility and bearishness hit small-caps stocks more than others should check what happened to some of them in these four months of correction. Small-cap stocks do have a higher element of risk. But if you take care of a few things before investing, it will go a long way in…
READ MORESynopsis he markets are again volatile. So, before you make any decision based on the short-term movement of the Nifty and Sensex, consider a few points. This phase of volatility will stay for some more time. But volatility is an opportunity if you are able to do just two things: First, buy quality stocks at…
READ MORESynopsis There are two events the street is looking at in the short term. One, of course, is the immediate aftermath of Trump taking office as US president. And two, the Union budget. The street would be interested in the situation on the fiscal front and whether the government will push spending. It is evident…
READ MOREEquity indices rallied for the third session on the trot on Thursday, helped by a rally in global markets after lower-than-expected US inflation ignited hopes of more rate cuts by the Fed. Stocks that were in focus include names like SBI Life, which rose 3% and DMart, which gained 1% and LTIMindtree, whose shares jumped…
READ MOREBenchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back on Tuesday after four days of sharp decline on easing retail inflation and a rebound in global markets. Stocks that were in focus include names like Angel One, which fell 3.1% and HDFC Life, which rose 0.2% and Network18, whose shares gained 3% on Tuesday. Here’s what Kushal…
READ MORESynopsis Whether the market is in the grip of bulls or bears, always be cautious and selective. Now, when the street is bearish, make sure that, influenced by short-term narratives, you don’t sell at the wrong time. Another tip: Avoid the urge to average out. Look at every sector and company in terms of both…
READ MOREIndian market consolidated in a range on Thursday tracking weak global cues. The BSE Sensex fell more than 200 points while the Nifty50 slipped below 23,650 in the first 15 minutes of trade. So far in January FIIs have sold equity for Rs 10,419 cr. “With the dollar index at 109 and the 10-year bond…
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