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Explained: What NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts mean for yellow metal investors
NSE’s Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) offer investors a regulated and fully digital way to own and trade physical gold without storage or purity concerns. Backed by SEBI-regulated vaults, EGRs aim to make gold investing more transparent, accessible and standardised while integrating the yellow metal more closely with India’s capital markets.
Defence outlook strong, but PSU margin concerns keep investors selective: Manish Gunwani
Manish Gunwani, Head – Equity at Bandhan AMC, said sustained crude oil prices above $90 per barrel could weigh on India’s macroeconomic stability and limit gains in domestic stocks. He also said the global AI investment boom is drawing capital away from India toward markets such as Taiwan and South Korea.
Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.
Prefer BSE on dips, Bajaj Auto strong, DMart margins muted: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says markets remain selective with stock-specific opportunities. He flags weak telecom tower metrics and muted DMart margins, while auto OEMs show strong growth aided by price hikes. On BSE, he sees 15–20% volume trends but advises caution post volatility. He prefers long-term capital market plays on dips and remains bullish on metals, especially JSW Steel, with structural demand tailwinds.
Rupee opens weaker at 94.95 per dollar; oil moves, capital outflows weigh
Indian rupee opens at 94.95 against US dollar, slips on elevated crude prices and foreign fund outflows, outlook stays pressured amid volatile oil markets.
Nifty has best month since December 2023; defence, capital markets & realty put the shine on April
Indian equities staged a strong rebound in April after months of decline. Benchmark and broader indices posted their best gains in years, led by midcaps and smallcaps, while sectoral indices like defence and realty outperformed. Banks and IT saw moderate recovery.
Brown University cuts stake in Blue Owl private credit fund by over 50%
Brown University trims Blue Owl Capital Corp stake by 53% as BDCs trade at steep discounts, highlighting shifting sentiment in private credit markets.
Banking panel to tackle PSUs' balance sheet constraints, boost capital use: DFS Secretary M Nagaraju
A new committee will examine public sector banks' capital needs. India aims to boost its corporate bond market, allowing more companies access to funds. This initiative seeks to ensure capital reaches all borrowers, including small businesses and farmers, at competitive rates. Better regulation is emphasized for financial markets.
Freedom Capital Markets initiates Artivion stock with buy rating By Investing.com - Investing.com India
Freedom Capital Markets initiates Artivion stock with buy rating By Investing.comInvesting.com India
Sebi clears IPOs of Hindustan Labs, RK Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd
Generic drug maker Hindustan Laboratories and steel tubes and pipes manufacturer RK Steel Manufacturing Company have secured Sebi's approval to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs), an update with the markets regulator showed on Thursday. The two companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers in September, obtained Sebi's observations on April 27. In Sebi's parlance, obtaining observations is equivalent to securing approval to float a public offering. Hindustan Laboratories' maiden public offering comprises a fresh issue of 50 lakh shares, along with an offer for sale (OFS) of 91 lakh shares by the promoter, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The company proposes to utilise IPO proceeds for funding the working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Hindustan Laboratories is an Indian pharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the large-scale manufacturing and supply of generic medicines to government institutions under a ...
Global markets turn selective as AI, oil and capital flows drive divergence: Manulife Investments
Marc Franklin, Deputy Head of Multi Asset Solutions, Asia at Manulife Investments explains how AI investments, rising oil prices and shifting capital flows are driving divergence across global equity markets.
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..