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As tensions escalate in the Middle East with the ongoing US–Iran war, global markets have reacted with volatility, sparking concerns among retail and institutional investors. However, investment strategist and founder of First Global, Devina Mehra, has urged investors to remain calm, stressing that “there is no need for panic selling.” Her advice comes at a…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has confirmed that it will adopt a “wait-and-watch” approach regarding any new regulations in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment. SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the regulator will first assess the impact of recently introduced rules before considering additional changes. This announcement comes amid heightened…
India’s largest natural gas company, GAIL (India) Ltd, is facing a challenging outlook as Kotak Institutional Equities has issued a warning of a potential 14% downside in its share price. The brokerage firm highlighted multiple concerns ranging from declining margins, regulatory uncertainties, and global energy market volatility, which could weigh heavily on the company’s near-term…
Market veteran Nischal Maheshwari, CEO of Centrum Broking, has expressed strong confidence in public sector banks (PSU banks) while highlighting the structural reset in microfinance as a long-term positive for India’s financial ecosystem. His insights come at a time when investors are closely watching sectoral rotations and the resilience of India’s banking system amid global…
In a major retail sector development, the promoter entity of Vishal Mega Mart has sold a 14% stake for ₹7,635 crore, marking one of the largest secondary transactions in India’s consumer retail space. The deal underscores the growing investor appetite for organized retail chains, driven by rising consumer demand, expanding middle-class purchasing power, and the…
India’s equity markets are experiencing a phase of consolidation, described by A Balasubramanian, MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, as the “calm before a big move.” According to him, the next major rally is likely to be driven by IT, auto, and banking sectors, which are poised for growth amid evolving macroeconomic…
Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services companies, has faced a sharp decline of over 20% in February, marking its worst monthly performance in 13 years. The sell-off has been triggered by growing concerns around the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption on traditional outsourcing models, investor sentiment, and global demand trends. Background of the…
In a significant market development, BNP Paribas executed a block deal involving 5.28 lakh shares of State Bank of India (SBI), amounting to a transaction value of approximately ₹64 crore. This deal highlights the growing interest of global institutional investors in India’s banking sector, particularly in SBI, which remains the country’s largest public sector bank….
India’s financial landscape has undergone a seismic transformation since the Covid-19 pandemic, reshaping how households save, invest, and manage wealth. For decades, fixed deposits (FDs), gold, and real estate were the dominant choices for Indian investors, offering safety and certainty. However, the post-pandemic era has seen a dramatic shift toward equities, mutual funds, and market-linked…
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has voiced strong support for the use of loan against shares (LAS) facilities as a practical financial tool to manage and service high-interest loans. His remarks highlight the growing relevance of LAS in India’s evolving financial ecosystem, where investors are increasingly exploring innovative ways to leverage their equity holdings…
