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5paisa Research Team || Oil prices fell more than $1 per barrel Monday, October 14, slipping over 1.5% in early trading, as weak Chinese inflation data and uncertainty over Beijing's new economic stimulus measures rose concerns over demand. Following on Monday, Oil prices slumped with Brent crude futures shedding $1.26, or 1.59%, reaching $77.78 a barrel by 0020 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost $1.20, or 1.59%, reaching $74.36 a barrel. Negative economic indicators emanating from China overwhelmed market concerns

Tanushree Jaiswal || On Wednesday, August 7, veteran American investor Jim Rogers predicted a substantial rise in gold prices if the global stock market crashes in the upcoming months. He emphasized that during periods of market volatility, investors tend to favor gold for its safe haven qualities. Speaking with Business Today TV Managing Editor Siddharth Zarabi, Rogers advised investors to hold onto their gold, suggesting that its value could increase significantly in the near future. Rogers noted, "Gold prices have been down for many years

Tanushree Jaiswal || Concerns about demand in China and other regions have led to a significant selloff in global copper prices, pushing the metal into a bear market with a 20% decline from the peak levels seen in May this year. Copper prices have dropped below $9,000 per tonne for the first time since early April. Over the past month, copper futures have fallen by up to 7%, reaching near four-month lows, with analysts predicting further declines, reducing net long positions on the London Metal Exchange (LME) by 60%. Check Copper Price Today

Tanushree Jaiswal || Oil prices fell on Friday, marking second consecutive weekly decline due to mixed economic data & stronger dollar. Brent crude dropped to $84.50 per barrel, & U.S. WTI fell to $82.10 per barrel. Decline was influenced by strong U.S. labor data, slower growth in China, & Japan's inflation, which impacted market sentiment. Despite decrease in U.S. stockpiles, rising global stocks led to bearish trends, with OPEC+ unlikely to change output cuts. Check MCX Crude Oil Rate Today Live Check MCX Crude Oil Mini Rat

5paisa Research Team || Oil prices remained relatively stable in early trading on Tuesday after falling sharply in recent sessions, driven by concerns over China’s stimulus plan and oversupply in the market. As traders await further direction from OPEC's monthly report, both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures showed only slight movements, reflecting uncertainty in the oil market. Brent crude futures were down by just one cent, trading at $71.82 per barrel, while WTI crude saw a modest rise of three cents, reaching $68

5paisa Research Team || Bitcoin’s recent rally continued through Monday night, hitting a peak of $89,599 early Tuesday. Investors seem energized by President-elect Donald Trump’s positive stance on cryptocurrency and his plans to revamp crypto regulations. Since the U.S. election on November 5, Bitcoin has jumped about 32% in value. Some experts are even predicting it could break the $100,000 mark before the end of the year. "Bitcoin is now in price discovery mode," said H.C. Wainwright analyst Mike Colonnese in a CNBC report, meaning the ma

5paisa Research Team || Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on Monday, topping $81,000. This surge came on the heels of Donald Trump’s election win, which has sparked optimism about potential pro-crypto policies in the U.S. By 11 AM, Bitcoin was trading at $81,119.61, bringing its total market value up to a whopping $1.6 trillion. Trump’s campaign promises—like setting up a national Bitcoin reserve and appointing regulators who support crypto—have fueled hopes for a more crypto-friendly regulatory landscape. This has boosted investor confide

5paisa Research Team || The Federal Reserve announced on Thursday that it would be lowering its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point. This decision was widely expected as inflation approaches the central bank’s target of 2%. Consequently, the federal funds rate now stands at a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The US Federal Reserve opted to cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 4.50% - 4.75%, aligning with Wall Street predictions, as policymakers noted a job market that has “generally eased” while inflation continues

5paisa Research Team || NTPC Green Energy's initial public offering (IPO) has begun its subscription period with moderate investor interest. The IPO witnessed measured demand, reaching 0.14 times subscription by 11:29 AM on day one. NTPC Green Energy IPO, which opened on 19th November 2024, has seen varied participation across categories. The Retail Investors segment has shown decent interest reaching 0.61 times subscription, while Non-Institutional Investors demonstrated limited participation at 0.05 times. The Employee portion stands at 0.

5paisa Research Team || State-owned NTPC Green Energy Limited is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO), which opens for public subscription on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, and closes on Friday, November 22, 2024. The anchor investor bidding took place on Monday, November 18, 2024.This public issue aims to fund the company’s growth in renewable energy projects and strengthen its financial position. About NTPC Green Energy IPO NTPC Green Energy aims to raise ₹10,000 crore through a fresh issue of 92.59 crore shares. The pric

5paisa Research Team || Onyx Biotec's initial public offering (IPO) has received overwhelming investor interest over the three-day period. The IPO witnessed exceptional growth in demand, with subscription rates growing from 3.15 times on day one, to 9.95 times on day two, and reaching an impressive 23.88 times by 11:21 AM on the final day. Onyx Biotec IPO, which opened on 13th November 2024, has seen enthusiastic participation across categories. The Retail Investors segment has shown exceptional interest reaching 35.70 times subscription, wh

5paisa Research Team || Neelam Linens and Garments (India) Limited, established in 2010 and specializing in high-end soft home fashion manufacturing and exports, prepares for its market debut on Monday, 18th November 2024, with its shares showing strong momentum in the pre-open session on the NSE SME platform. The company, which operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai and serves major international clients like Tuesday Morning, TJX, and Big Lots, enters the market after a successful IPO. Listing Details Listing Price: In pre-open se

5paisa Research Team || ICL Fincorp is a non-deposit-taking, base-layer Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) specializing in gold loans, where money is lent against the pledge of household gold ornaments. The company operates primarily in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. About ICL Fincorp NCD ICL Fincorp Limited has opened its NCD issue for subscription from November 11, 2024 to November 25, 2024. These NCDs will be listed on the BSE and offered at a face value of ₹1000 each. Inv

5paisa Research Team || Student recruitment solution provider Crizac is gearing up to raise ₹1,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The Kolkata-based company refiled its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on November 18, 2024. The IPO is structured entirely as an offer-for-sale (OFS) by the company's promoters. Pinky Agarwal will offload shares worth ₹841 crore, while Manish Agarwal will sell ₹159 crore worth of shares. As a result, Crizac will not receive any proceeds fr

5paisa Research Team || The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a cease-and-desist order against four unregistered online platforms. The unregistered online platforms (UOPs) involved are AI Growth Pvt Ltd, the owner of altGraaf; Texterity Pvt Ltd, the operator of altGraaf; Purple Petal Invest Pvt Ltd, the owner and operator of Tap Invest; and Berkelium Technologies Pvt Ltd, the owner and operator of Stable Investments. The market regulator found these platforms in violation of securities regulations and has instructed them

5paisa Research Team || The IPO market, once a hub of excitement and sky-high demand, is losing its spark. Take November, for instance—big names like Afcons Infrastructure (2.6x), Sagility India (3.2x), Swiggy (3.6x), ACME Solar Holdings (2.8x), and Niva Bupa Health Insurance (1.8x) all struggled to draw significant bids. None of them hit more than 4x subscriptions, which is a clear sign of cooling investor interest. To make matters worse, several recent IPO listings have underperformed, showing just how cautious investors have become.

5paisa Research Team || The ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund - Direct (G) is an open-ended equity scheme that aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity-related instruments. The fund primarily focuses on the Nifty 50 Index, utilizing a low variance strategy to minimize portfolio volatility while striving for consistent returns. It follows an active management approach to adjust the portfolio based on market conditions and opportunities. Additionally, the fund allows

5paisa Research Team || Bandhan Nifty 200 Quality 30 Index Fund - Direct (G) is a passively managed mutual fund designed to replicate the performance of the Nifty 200 Quality 30 Index. This index selects 30 companies from the Nifty 200 universe based on strong quality metrics such as Return on Equity (ROE), low Debt-to-Equity ratios, and stable Earnings Per Share (EPS). The fund offers investors exposure to high-quality companies with consistent profitability and financial stability, making it an attractive option for those seeking long-term ca

5paisa Research Team || Aditya Birla Sun Life BSE India Infrastructure Index Fund - Direct (G) is a thematic mutual fund that aims to provide investors with returns that closely correspond to the performance of the BSE India Infrastructure Index. The fund focuses on investments in companies that are part of the infrastructure sector, including construction, energy, transportation, and utilities, which play a crucial role in India’s economic growth. This index fund is passively managed, offering diversification across infrastructure-related s

5paisa Research Team || The Tata India Innovation Fund - Direct (G) is an open-ended equity scheme focused on investing in innovative companies across sectors in India. This fund targets businesses that are at the forefront of innovation, whether through new technologies, processes, or unique product offerings. By identifying and investing in forward-thinking companies with strong growth potential, the fund aims to capitalize on the advancements driving India’s economic progress. It is suitable for investors with a high-risk tolerance and a lon

5paisa Research Team || Godavari Biorefineries' shares dropped 4.42% to ₹293.80 after the company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹74.99 crore in Q2 FY25, compared to a net loss of ₹65.14 crore in Q2 FY24. The company's revenue from operations fell by 33.73% year-on-year to ₹320.05 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2024. Additionally, it recorded a pre-tax loss of ₹64.11 crore in Q2 FY25, marginally improving from a pre-tax loss of ₹65.14 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. Godavari Biorefineries Q2 Results Highlights

5paisa Research Team || Waaree Energies has announced its financial results for the quarter ended on September 30, 2024. The company reported a 14.7% rise in net profit to ₹361.6 crore, compared to ₹315 crore in the same period last year. Revenue increased slightly by 1% to ₹3,574.3 crore from ₹3,537.2 crore in Q2 FY24. The company's primary business segment, Solar Photovoltaic Modules, recorded a nearly 10% decline in revenue, amounting to ₹3,053.24 crore in the July-September quarter, down from ₹3,392.40 crore in the same period last year.

5paisa Research Team || Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., a government-owned company, released its financial results for the September quarter on Thursday, November 14, showing year-over-year growth in several key areas. The company’s revenue rose 6% compared to the same quarter last year, reaching ₹5,976.3 crore. Additionally, net profit for the period increased by 22%, climbing to ₹1,510.5 crore from ₹1,236.7 crore the previous year. Hindustan Aeronautics Q2 Results Highlights • Revenue: Increased by 6% from last year to ₹5,976.3 crore. • Ne

5paisa Research Team || Torrent Power has announced its Q2 FY25 financial performance, reflecting year-over-year (YoY) growth in both revenue and profit. The company reported a 3.1% increase in revenue, reaching ₹7,175.81 crore in Q2 FY25, up from ₹6,960.92 crore in the same quarter last year. However, on a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) basis, revenue declined from ₹9,033.73 crore in Q1 FY25, indicating a sequential drop. Torrent Power Q2 Results Highlights • Revenue: 3.1% increase to ₹7,175.81 crore in Q2 FY25. • Net Profit: 14.8% to ₹495.

Tanushree Jaiswal || The recent decline of the rupee against the US dollar, enhancing India's export competitiveness, might be a deliberate result of strategic central bank measures to address the perceived overvaluation of the rupee. This perception arose after the real effective exchange rate (REER) surged to nearly a four-year peak in June. After appreciating against the dollar in June, the rupee has continued to depreciate through July and early August. Money market analysts attribute this trend to potential actions by the Reserve Bank o

Tanushree Jaiswal || The Indian rupee is expected to reach a record low at the opening on Wednesday, ahead of significant U.S. inflation data and new interest rate projections from Federal Reserve officials. Non-deliverable forwards suggest the rupee will start trading at 83.58-83.60 to the U.S. dollar, down from 83.5650 in the previous session and surpassing the all-time low of 83.5750 set in April. On Tuesday, the rupee fell below the long-standing support level of 83.50-83.55. The rupee has faced challenging days recently. Weighed down by

Tanushree Jaiswal || The Foreign Exchange Derivatives market in India is undergoing a substantial disruption on April 5, due to the implementation of newly announced regulations by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is anticipated that the implementation of these regulations, which mandate an underlying foreign-exchange exposure for currency derivatives trading on stock exchanges, will significantly affect the market, specifically affecting retail traders and speculators, who make up a substantial proportion of the participants. To comply w

Tanushree Jaiswal || In a rather low-profile move, the RBI has decided to officially withdraw the ₹2,000 notes from the currency circulation. This will be effective from 30th September 2023. Between March 23, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the RBI will offer a special window for the people holding these ₹2,000 currency notes to either exchange their notes or deposit these notes into the bank account. Banks will offer this window only up to September end and after that the ₹2,000 note cannot be either exchanged or even deposited in any of the comm

Tanushree Jaiswal || The attractiveness of buybacks from information technology (IT) companies is expected to diminish following the Budget 2023-24 announcement, which states that income from share buybacks will now be taxed as dividends for the recipient investor. Analysts anticipate this change will make buybacks less appealing due to increased compliance burdens and potentially higher taxes. Under the current system, companies are charged an additional income tax for buybacks. However, starting October 1, 2024, the income from share buyba

Tanushree Jaiswal || The Union Budget for 2024-25, unveiled today, marks the inaugural budget of the new coalition government, meeting high expectations from both industry stakeholders and the general public. The budget's central theme aligns with the ambitions of a youthful nation—focusing on employment, skills development, MSMEs, and the middle class. As the world's fastest-growing large economy, the budget needed to not only reinforce fiscal stability but also set the stage for sustained economic growth, a delicate balance the finance mi

Tanushree Jaiswal || The Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025 places a strong emphasis on the financial sector's vital role in fostering economic growth. This is achieved through several strategic announcements designed to enhance credit flow to key sectors and optimize outcomes in three critical areas: credit expansion, financial inclusion, and stressed assets resolution. The DFM Troika: Digital, Financial Inclusion, and MSME Support Measures Digital Initiatives First, the budget underscores technology initiatives in agriculture, par

Tanushree Jaiswal || Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took center stage on July 23, 2024, as she presented the Union Budget for 2024-25, marking her seventh consecutive Budget presentation. The stock market's reaction was heavily influenced by the Budget proposals across various sectors. Earlier in the day, the Indian stock market erased its initial gains due to caution ahead of the Budget announcement. Although the NSE Nifty 50 and S&P, BSE Sensex opened about 0.3% higher, they were trading flat at 24,516.65 points and 80,553.9