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HDFC Securities explains why 24,150 is key for Nifty; recommends 2 stocks
Stocks to buy today: Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities has a positive outlook on Equitas Small Finance Bank and Titagarh Rail Systems.
Areion seeks RBI approval for Rs 936 crore Aviom takeover
Areion Group is seeking Reserve Bank of India approval for its acquisition of Aviom India Housing Finance. The deal, valued at ₹936 crore, is undergoing rigorous review. The RBI will closely examine the source of funds and Areion Group's governance. This assessment ensures the acquisition is backed by legitimate capital.
Areion seeks RBI approval for Rs 936 crore Aviom takeover
Areion Group is seeking Reserve Bank of India approval for its acquisition of Aviom India Housing Finance. The deal, valued at ₹936 crore, is undergoing rigorous review. The RBI will closely examine the source of funds and Areion Group's governance. This assessment ensures the acquisition is backed by legitimate capital.
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Chola Securities' Dharmesh Kant sees BFSI earnings revival; likes IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank
Despite recent market volatility, Dharmesh Kant, Head Research at Chola Securities, believes investors should focus on bottom-up stock picking. He expects the banking and financial sector to emerge as a key earnings driver as stable interest rates support margins and treasury income. Among his preferred ideas are Aurionpro Solutions, Tata Technologies, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of India and Aadhar Housing Finance. He also remains positive on the long-term growth prospects of exchanges, AMCs and other capital market plays. 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.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
Talent fight heats up in India finance hub as two chiefs quit
GIFT City, India's international finance hub, is experiencing intense competition for talent as two foreign bank chiefs have recently resigned. Taral Shah of DBS Bank and Saiju Gandhi of Standard Chartered have left their roles, highlighting a challenge for the growing hub. This comes as global banks expand their presence, attracted by tax incentives and a lighter regulatory framework.
India Launches UPI payments in Cambodia through NPCI-ACLEDA bank partnership
National Payments Corporation of India has officially partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia. The Ministry of Finance said that the first phase enables millions of Indian travellers to make seamless QR payments at over 4.5 million Cambodian merchants, with a two-way corridor to follow. It said that the in the subsequent phase, the corridor will become fully bi-directional. Cambodian citizens visiting India will soon be able to use their domestic banking and digital payment applications to scan millions of UPI QR codes throughout India. The Ministry said that UPI is accepted in eight countries including Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar and Sri Lanka. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been actively pursuing interlinking of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with fast payment systems of other jurisdictions to promote cross-border payments. These initiatives are aligned with the G20 Roadmap for .
Stock Alert: APSEZ, Infosys, Dhanuka Agritech, Concord Biotech, Mufin Green Finance, Canara Bank
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) handled cargo volumes of 48.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) in May, marking a 16% year-on-year increase, driven by strong growth across key ports and cargo segments. However, the company's logistics business witnessed a decline, with rail volumes falling 19% year-on-year to 48,170 TEUs during the month.
Mcap of 7 top valued firms erodes by ₹1.54 trn, Reliance takes biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. In a holiday-shortened last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 639.61 points, or 0.84 per cent, and the NSE Nifty declined 171.55 points, or 0.72 per cent. From the top 10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion in their valuations, while State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers. The market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped by Rs 46,078.3 crore to Rs 17,87,039.40 crore. HDFC Bank's valuation eroded by Rs 33,333.06 crore to Rs 11,46,641.84 crore. The valuation of Bharti Airtel tumbled Rs 25,408.96 crore to Rs 11,14,886.53 crore and that of TCS dived Rs 22,920.58 crore to Rs 8,15,480.75 crore. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Hindustan Unilever ...
Sensex falls 70 points, Nifty below 23,900 as US-Iran tensions simmer
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday. Sensex and Nifty saw minor declines. Investors are watching US strikes on Iran and their effect on peace deal hopes. Broader markets are performing better. India VIX, a volatility measure, dropped. Top Sensex losers included HDFC Bank and Infosys. Sun Pharma shares led gains. Midcap and smallcap indices saw small gains.
Stocks in news: Suzlon Energy, Wipro, Hindalco, ICICI Bank, Eicher Motors
Indian markets closed with small gains amidst a volatile week. Investors will watch global economic news and policy comments. The RBI's dividend transfer will impact liquidity and government spending. Suzlon Energy, Wipro, Hindalco, ICICI Bank, and Eicher Motors are in focus. Companies like Suzlon Energy, RVNL, and Pine Labs will announce quarterly results.