IT stocks are in focus as the top Indian software companies, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and Persistent Systems, have announced their Q4 results. The Nifty IT index, the benchmark that gauges the performance of IT stocks, has failed to give any return in the year 2024 so far. The Nifty IT index has … Read more
Presently, India finds itself amidst a favourable convergence of macro and micro factors, including subdued inflation rates, stable crude oil prices, decreasing 10-year G-sec yields, a steady currency, and robust corporate earnings. In the short term, market movements will likely be influenced by two main factors: The results of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled … Read more
Gold prices were steady on Wednesday led by safe-haven demand amid the Middle East conflict partially offseting pressure from higher US Treasury yields. Spot gold price was at $2,383.29 per ounce, while US gold futures fell 0.3% to $2,399.60 per ounce. Spot silver rose 0.3% to $28.17 per ounce. MCX gold rate ended marginally lower … Read more
Their comments came after the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s (TASE) benchmark TA-35 index closed up 0.27% at 1938.18 on Sunday despite Iran’s overnight drone and missile attacks. The TASE runs from Sunday through Thursday. On Sundays, it opens at 9:59 am and closes at 3:39 pm, and operates between 9:59 am and 5:14 pm Israel … Read more
What is Portfolio Diversification? Portfolio diversification is a crucial concept in finance, epitomised by the adage “Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket.” This principle underscores the importance of spreading investments across various asset classes to mitigate risk. By diversifying across equities, commodities, currencies, and bonds, investors can shield themselves from unforeseen market movements, … Read more
The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-up start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around the 22,820 level, a premium of nearly 85 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close. On Tuesday, the domestic equity benchmark indices failed to sustain all intraday gains to end marginally lower amid profit … Read more
The Nifty 50 index has gained nearly 3% in 2024 so far, but the broader markets have outperformed the benchmark as the Nifty Smallcap 100 rallied 6.8%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index surged 7.7% YTD. During the last twelve months, the midcap and smallcap indices have gained 65% and 78%, respectively, while largecaps have … Read more
Mint explains what all of this means for investors and the wider market. What is T+0 settlement? T+0 settlement simply means trades are settled on the day they are executed. That is, investors receive their securities or funds within hours rather than having to wait a day, as with the current T+1 cycle. How will … Read more
Recent developments have shown promise for Paytm, as it obtained approval from the National Payments Council of India (NPCI) to operate as a third-party app, allowing it to function similarly to competitors like Google Pay and PhonePe. Moreover, Paytm has forged partnerships with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI, and Yes Bank to facilitate seamless business … Read more
Mahindra & Mahindra: The Indian automaker has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility to establish an electric vehicle charging network throughout India. This collaboration will also enable the automaker to introduce e-mobility solutions, ensuring consumer access to the charging infrastructure. Veejay Nakra, President of the Automotive Division at M&M Ltd, said … Read more