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UltraTech stays Avvashya Capital's top pick as Ambuja, Shree shift focus to profitability
Avvashya Capital Fund Manager Mangesh Bhadang believes the Indian cement industry is finally becoming more disciplined after years of aggressive capacity expansion. He said leading players such as Ambuja Cements and Shree Cement are now shifting focus towards profitability as weak pricing and lower returns continue to pressure the sector. Bhadang continues to prefer UltraTech Cement, citing its strong execution, consistent volume growth and industry-leading profitability. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: L&T Tech profit below Street estimates but margin improves
Q4 Results Live Updates: Result reactions are dominating market proceedings in Wednesday's trading session. HCLTech is the top loser on the Nifty 50 with a 9% drop after a disappointing quarter and an equally disappointing guidance for the new financial year. HCLTech's fall has also pressured the entire IT space. Along with HCLTech, Transformers & Rectifiers is also down over 10% and is the top loser on the Nifty 500. Along with these, Bharat Coking Coal, Delta Corp, L&T Technology Services, Havells India, Oracle Financial and Maharashtra Scooters will also be reporting their numbers today. Watch this space for all the Live earnings updates, management commentary and a lot more.
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.
US-Iran exchange fire at Strait of Hormuz| Oil prices resume climb | Nifty finds resistance at 24350
Global markets remain on edge as rising US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher and trigger volatility across equities. Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite see profit booking while Brent crude stays above $100/barrel. Back home, NIFTY 50 struggles near key resistance, even as midcaps hit record highs. Markets also react to major earnings from State Bank of India , Titan Company , Bank of Baroda and others. Stay tuned for market outlook, top stocks, crude oil movement, rupee action, and global cues driving today’s trade.