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Election Impact on Markets

India's pivotal electoral event, occurring approximately every five years, is slated for April and May next year. As we approach the six-month mark before India's forthcoming general election, attention gravitates toward this pre-election period, often marked by notable fluctuations in the stock market. However, this election cycle unfolds amidst geopolitical tensions and uncertainties surrounding interest rate trajectories and the global economy. The article examines the likelihood of an impact in the months leading to the election

Derivatives Trading: Is The Risk Worth The Gain?

What is the reason behind the rapid rise in futures and options trading? Is it only the lure of quick profits or is the trimming of brokerage a key part? Bhavya Rathod examines the various pros and cons of futures and options trading and probes the reasons why it is so risky for small-time traders

Solar Industries India Expecting Explosive Growth

While the company has secured orders exceeding ₹1,800 crore from its esteemed client, Coal India Limited, contributing to a robust order book totalling ₹3,912 crore, its attempt to beef up its presence in the defence sector is likely to lead to volume growth

Advik Capital Firms Up Plans To Apply For AIF Category - II

Advik Capital Limited, an RBI-registered NBFC, has firmed up its plan to apply for license for Alternative Investment Fund Category II (AIF) with SEBI Alternative Investment Fund Regulations.

Servotech Power Systems Forays Into EV Charge Point Operations With New Subsidiary

The company's board of directors has also approved the issue of preferential warrants to FII investors, amongst other promoter and non-promoter group entities

Integra Essentia Board Approves Bonus Issue In 1:1 Ratio

The company's board of directors has also approved fund raising of up to 100 crore to finance its expansion and growth plans

POWERING UP THE PROFITS

Power is among the most critical components of infrastructure, crucial for the economic growth and welfare of nations. Given that, the existence and development of adequate power infrastructure is essential for sustained growth of the Indian economy.

Sectoral Resilience Boosts Domestic Indices to Higher Levels

After experiencing notable declines over the last few weeks, Indian benchmark indices finally gained ground and continued to demonstrate resilience on the sectoral front. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) emerged as net buyers thanks to a decline in US Treasury Bond yields and crude oil prices. Having transitioned to net buyers after an extended period, FIIs reported an inflow of ₹1,258.11 crore in the last two weeks, while DIIs sustained market support with an inflow of ₹3,692.77 crore.

Have You Tried 'Freedom SIP' Yet?

We are all aware about the benefits of systematic investment plan (SIP) and systematic withdrawal plan (SWP) offered by mutual funds. Most often, investors use these as a standalone feature in their portfolio. But have you wondered how a combination of these two will help you streamline not only your wealth creation but also your wealth distribution procedure? Let us call this ‘Freedom SIP’. With the help of this SIP, investors have the opportunity to design and create their monthly income plans for their future and also address their different long-term financial needs.

Real Estate VS Stock Investing

The persistent dilemma of choosing between real estate and stocks frequently surfaces. The typical response always revolves around an investor’s financial condition, objectives, investment horizon, and risk appetite. However, the response should delve deeper into this matter, emphasising that the answer should transcend the mere consideration of these factors and empower investors to make informed decisions. Mandar Wagh sheds light on the aspects that provide a competitive edge to decide which option is better in terms of liquidity, returns, risk management and portfolio diversification.

Building A Portfolio With Exchange-Traded Funds

Diversification is the key to good investments. In this space, exchange-traded funds ETFs) are investment funds that hold a diversified portfolio of assets, such as stocks, bonds or commodities. By investing in an ETF, you instantly gain exposure to a broad range of securities, which can significantly reduce risk. The article elaborates on this topic with a case-study

In Mutual Funds, It's The Choice That Matters!

Volatility in the stock market is a natural phenomenon and hence you must be prepared to tackle it at all times

Add Glitter To Your Portfolio

The price of gold has steadily risen over the decades. This underscores the attractiveness of gold investments as they tend to keep pace with inflation. Furthermore, investing in this precious metal is often seen as a means of preserving and safeguarding one’s wealth

GG Engineering Ltd Reports Robust Earnings for Q2FY24; Revenue Jumps 98 per cent YoY

GG Engineering Ltd, a leading player in the infrastructural & Structural steel, and Engineering products industry, in its board meeting held on October 30, 2023, has approved the unaudited Financial Results of the company for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2023.

Global Equities Enter Into Correction Territory

For the second consecutive week, the primary US stock indices concluded with losses, with market confidence dazed by a combination of inconsistent corporate earnings releases and worries surrounding elevated interest rates

Q2FY24: More Winners Than Losers In A Sparkling Scenario

One of the most highly anticipated periods of the year is the time when companies declare their quarterly results. We are in the midst of September-ending quarterly results that hold significant importance for investors as they come just before the ‘festival of lights’ season and the start of a fresh year. Before delving into the details of the Q2FY24 for most of the companies’ results, let’s take a brief overview of the current market scenario

Let The Light Shine On Your Investments

Diwali is the time when investors engage in ‘muhurat buying’. It is a traditional practice integrated with what the festival of lights brings in its wake – hope, knowledge, well-being and prosperity. So, add a little more colour and sparkle to your Diwali with Shashikant’s choice of well-researched stocks that will do well to strengthen your financial portfolio

Indian Retail Investors Discover Wealth in Equities

The average Indian appears to have discovered equity as an asset class to build and grow their wealth. Opening the gates to a steady surge in wealth creation is the equity market, which has demonstrated incredible resilience despite the recent global events. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and its benchmark index, Nifty 50, are at the heart of this quest with the numbers revealing that retail investors are seeking out equities as a viable investment option like never before. The number of unique registered investors on the NSE has crossed 8 crore (unique PAN numbers), indicating that retail investors are flocking towards equities at a remarkable pace.

Servotech Power Systems And Emcor To Establish 1,000 Ev Charging Stations In India

Servotech Power Systems Ltd. and EMCOR Power Solutions have entered into a strategic Partnership to revolutionise the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India

More Than Just A Game

Gaming is rapidly becoming the future of entertainment, eclipsing the global music and film industries in market size. It currently outpaces the music industry by seven times and the movie industry by five times, firmly establishing itself as a dominant force in the entertainment realm. As such, Nazara Technologies stands to reap rich returns from an ever-growing market

TASTING SUCCESS ALL THE WAY

The online food delivery industry is a rapidly growing sector that offers convenient and affordable food delivery services to customers.

MOVING AHEAD WITH A STEELY RESOLVE

The metal casting industry was valued at USD 151.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 236.7 billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate CAGR of 7.4 per cent during 2023-2028.

Domestic Equity Bourses Face Challenges Amid Global Uncertainty

Despite the optimism sparked by impressive Q2FY24 results, domestic indices witnessed a significant downturn brought on by weak global cues with a heavy sell-off due to a sharp rise in US Treasury yields.

Long Duration Bond: Should You Buy Now?

In the world of investment, finding the right opportunity at the right time is often the key to success. One such strategy that is gaining traction is investing in long-duration bond debt funds through systematic investment plan (SIP). This approach is in anticipation of a potential volatility in bond yields, but it’s not without its share of challenges. The article highlights the various factors associated with long-duration bond investing

'The Indian Economy Continues To Be Relatively Better Placed Across Key Emerging Market Economies'

Rising bond yields and ‘higher for longer’ commentary by global central banks remains a near-term risk for both global and Indian markets. From an equity market perspective, we saw some corrections in most global indices in the previous month due to the concern of rising rates.

Invest Judiciously For A Better Financial Future

Planning your investments goes a long way in improving the chances of achieving different investment goals over varied time horizons. Thankfully, there is a plethora of investment options that can help you accumulate the corpus required for these goals.

Does Multi-Asset Investing Matter?

In an age when inflation is one of the biggest factors dwarfing your income and savings, there is no other way to remain financially robust but invest. While investing, one needs to be conscious of three facts—risk involved, inflation, and tax efficiency. These, cumulatively, can have a cascading impact on your hard-earned money. Thus, investment must be risk-adjusted, inflation-beating and tax-efficient. This helps you have a happy and successful investment experience.

ELSS Funds: Still Attractive?

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial investments, equity linked saving schemes (ELSS) were once a popular choice among investors looking for long-term wealth creation. But with the implementation of the new tax regime in India, are ELSS funds losing the sheen of providing dual benefits of tax deductions and capital appreciation? Vardan Pandhare explores the various intricacies in this story

Textile Sector - Weaving A Way Out Of A Slump

While India's textile sector has been facing recessionary challenges over the past year, exporters are looking forward to the Christmas season in this quarter to alleviate the ongoing downturn. Industry experts believe that they will end the year on a positive note and see an 8-10 per cent rise in the near future

VEDANTA LTD. - Facing A Debt Overload

With a debt to equity ratio of 2.04, Vedanta relies significantly on debt for financing, which can increase both potential returns and risks