Major stock indices raked in solid gains for investors last week as India’s Inc’s earnings outlook in this ongoing results season is expected to be the best ever in four years. The BSE Sensex and Nifty clocked gains of 2.5 and 2.3 percent for the week as investors favoured large-caps over mid- and small-caps. While … Read more
The BSE Sensex surged to a new high of 36,699.53 points, but the broader market is still far from exhibiting any strength as domestic investors are clearly showing their preference for large-cap growth companies only. Stocks in the mid- and small-cap space are struggling to stabilize. A large majority of companies have seen a bloodbath … Read more
With the bellwether Nifty just about 2 percent away from its all-time highs, you would be tempted to think that one can go all out and invest in this market. But wait. Before you invest, it is advisable to reflect on what are you are doing, and what is driving it, in order to make … Read more
If you have been watching the news, it might all seem like there is no bottom. But then, should you hit the panic button? Sure, stocks are have gotten slammed. A bulk of the mid- and small-caps have seen their gains evaporate. These indices have lost more than 10 percent since the beginning of this … Read more
Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. (STFCL), a flagship company of Shriram group of south and one of the largest asset financing non-banking finance companies in the organised sector in India catering to first time buyers (“FTB”) and small road transport operators (“SRTOs”) for financing preowned commercial vehicles, is making an NCD (non-convertible debenture offering). Business … Read more
The stock market is soaring. The BSE Sensex is just a nudge of 750 points away, about a whisker of 2.01 percent, from its all-time high of 36443.90 points. The question is: is this the time to load up on stocks? PICK AND CHOOSE, SELECTIVELY Sure enough, you could. At this point in time, investing … Read more
Investing in the stock market can be challenging sometimes, because the market can be so volatile. You have witnessed many red flags these past few months. Imposition of new taxes, rising yields, lower profit growth, auditor resignations, margin increases and so on. We have seen about two-thirds of the market take a spin. It’s certainly … Read more
Over the last few years, SIP investments have ballooned as people from all walks and corners have started to invest through SIPs. From Rs 3122 crore worth of SIPs in mutual funds in April 2016, the fund industry has witnessed an inflow of Rs 6,690 crore SIPs in April 2018. But as systematic investment plans … Read more
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. (DHLF), is a deposit-taking housing finance company registered with the NHB and focused on providing financing products for the LMI segment in India primarily in Tier II and Tier III cities and towns. It has been active in the housing finance sector in India since 1984. The business DHFL provides … Read more
If you are looking for an indicator that may signals a market nearing its top, look at the 10-year g-sec yield. This indicator has zoomed to its highest point in the past one year – and is now hovering at around 7.91 levels. Look at where this indicator was placed about a year ago: at … Read more