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Stocks in news: TCS, Groww, Shriram Finance, Dixon Tech, Anand Rathi Wealth
Indian markets saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from Wednesday's sharp sell-off. TCS reported a 5% year-on-year profit growth, and Groww affirmed its direct mutual fund strategy. Shriram Finance is raising funds to reduce borrowing costs after a rating upgrade. Maruti Suzuki plans to add service points, and Dixon Tech will expand smartphone manufacturing. Premier Energies commissioned a solar module facility, and Anand Rathi Wealth saw profit rise.
SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
Nifty trades above 24,150; European mrkt advance
At 13:30 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, soared 500.44 points or 0.65% to 77,512.65. The Nifty 50 index rose 153.95 points or 0.64% to 24,178.10.
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 400 pts; Nifty tops 24,150; auto, realty stocks advance
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the SmallCap were trading 0.56 per cent and 0.36 per cent higher, respectively
Trust MF CIO sees revival in corporate cycle, stays bullish on mid and smallcaps
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains bullish on renewable energy, with a preference for solar, and is betting on transmission and distribution companies as well as commercial clean energy suppliers catering to sectors such as data centres.
Sensex, Nifty close sharply higher: 5 reasons behind today's stock market surge
The Sensex climbed 736 points to close at 76,264, while the Nifty advanced 231 points to 23,854. Both indices, however, ended below their intraday highs. The market's advance was led by index heavyweights Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki.
Mid and smallcaps get the money as Nifty lags
Investors are increasingly bullish on mid and small-cap stocks, reflecting a notable shift in market sentiment. The Advance-Decline Ratio has shown resilience for the past two months, leading to record highs in midcap and smallcap indices. Meanwhile, large-cap stocks are grappling with foreign selling pressure, suggesting that mid and small caps may continue to shine in the near future.
Smart money move: Why Groww MF's equity chief is betting on multicap strategies
Anupam Tiwari of Groww Mutual Fund warns of a potential oil shock. He believes a multicap strategy combined with bottom-up investing is suitable for current market conditions. Valuations in mid and small caps have improved, making active stock picking more viable. Tiwari highlights opportunities in financials, industrials, autos, and specialty chemicals.
ACME Solar Shares Jump After Raising Rs 2800 crore through QIP; Seen 65% Surge In Six Months
Key investors who have participated in the QIP included Nippon India Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Kotak Mutual Fund, and SBI Life Insurance, among others.
Friday rout drags Sensex, Nifty into weekly loss; benchmarks fall nearly 2%
Benchmark indices fell nearly 2% each during the session, while the Nifty Bank and Midcap indices declined more than 1%. Market breadth remained weak with the advance-decline ratio at 1:2.
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.
Premier Energies shares in focus as promoters sell stake worth Rs 2,289 crore. Check top buyers
Promoter family members of Premier Energies sold shares worth around Rs 2,289 crore through a block deal, while institutional investors, including Quant Mutual Fund and Nomura, picked up stakes. The development comes amid strong investor interest in renewable energy and domestic solar manufacturing, supported by robust earnings growth and aggressive capacity expansion plans.