Large-cap lenders vs mid-cap banks: Which ones should you pick for long term?

Large-cap lenders vs mid-cap banks: Which ones should you pick for long term?

Although the banking sector has lagged behind the Indian benchmark Nifty index over the past 6 to 12 months, it is well-positioned for substantial long-term growth, driven by India’s largely underbanked population. In 2024, the Nifty Bank index has risen over 8 percent year-to-date, trailing the benchmark Nifty’s almost 13 percent increase. Meanwhile, over the … Read more

At record high! Finolex Cables stock jumps 25% in 2 sessions on strong Q4 results

At record high! Finolex Cables stock jumps 25% in 2 sessions on strong Q4 results

Shares of Finolex Cables surged over 25 percent in 2 sessions after the company posted better-than-expected results for the quarter ended March 2024 (Q4FY24). The stock jumped as much as 11.7 percent in intra-day deals on Monday to its record high of ₹1,433. This is the second consecutive session in which the stock hit a … Read more

April was calm for markets, but don’t let that fool you

April was calm for markets, but don't let that fool you

Outstanding positions in marketwide futures hit a record ₹4.38 trillion on Thursday when the May series of derivatives began, pointing to a volatile month ahead. Marketwide futures include single stock futures and index futures (Nifty and Bank Nifty). While the market has priced in a victory for the ruling National Democratic Alliance when the results … Read more

Stock Market Live Updates | Sensex Today : Sensex, Nifty drop at opening bell; Markets await RBI MPC decision

Stock Market Live Updates | Sensex Today : Sensex, Nifty drop at opening bell; Markets await RBI MPC decision

Stock Market Live Updates | Sensex Today : Shares in Asia fell Friday tracking US stocks, as interest rate uncertainty and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment. Australian and Japanese shares declined. Hong Kong markets are set to resume trading after a holiday, while mainland China and Taiwan will be closed for a second day. Contracts … Read more