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5paisa Research Team || Oil prices remain close to a two-week high, supported by rising tensions between Western countries and key oil producers, Russia and Iran. Although prices dipped slightly on Monday after big gains last week, the market is still nervous about possible supply disruptions. Invest in Indian Markets and Unlock Future Potential With 5paisa! Open Account Now .login-warning { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background

5paisa Research Team || Oil prices surged nearly 2% on Thursday as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine unsettled markets, raising fears over potential disruptions to crude supplies if the conflict intensifies. Invest in Indian Markets and Unlock Future Potential With 5paisa! Open Account Now .login-warning { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 2px rgb(51 55 57 / 42%); border-radiu

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

5paisa Research Team || Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostic Limited, a prominent player in India's diagnostic services sector, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO), aiming to raise ₹846.25 crores through an offer for sale of 1.92 crore shares. With its well-established network of diagnostic centres and advanced technological infrastructure, the company plans to solidify its position in the fragmented diagnostics market, particularly in eastern and northeastern India. The company will not directly receive Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostic

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 || Rajesh Power Services' initial public offering (IPO) has received strong investor interest over the three-day period. The IPO witnessed steady growth in demand, with subscription rates growing from 1.90 times on day one, to 5.15 times on day two, and reaching an impressive 7.09 times by 11:09 AM on the final day. Rajesh Power Services IPO, which opened on 25th November 2024, has seen robust participation across categories. The Non-Institutional Investors segment has shown strong interest reaching 9.49 times subscripti

5paisa Research Team || NTPC Green Energy Limited, incorporated in April 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, made its market debut on Wednesday, 27th November 2024, with its shares listing on both BSE and NSE. The company operates 3,071 MW of solar and 100 MW of wind projects across six states. Listing Details Listing Time & Price: At 10:00 AM IST, NTPC Green Energy shares listed at ₹111.60 on BSE and ₹111.50 on NSE, marking a positive start to its journey as a publicly traded company. Comparison to Issue Price: Th

5paisa Research Team || Property Share Investment Trust, India's first registered Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT), is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO), aiming to raise ₹352.91 crores through a fresh issue. The Trust is dedicated to acquiring and managing commercial real estate assets through its scheme, PropShare Platina, which focuses on revenue-generating properties. Property Share REIT IPO marks a significant step for investors looking to gain exposure to India's evolving real estate sector via a regula

5paisa Research Team || C2C Advanced Systems' 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 27.19 times on day one, to 108.02 times on day two, and reaching an impressive 105.21 times by 11:21 AM on the final day. C2C Advanced Systems IPO, which opened on 22nd November 2024, has seen phenomenal participation across categories. The Retail Investors segment has shown extraordinary interest reaching 146.17

5paisa Research Team || Vodafone Idea shares jumped 6% on November 27, hitting ₹7.92, and marking a solid three-day rally of 17.5%. What’s behind the surge? Reports suggest the Union Cabinet may approve waivers on bank guarantees (BGs) for spectrum bought before 2022. If true, this could help ease the company’s financial crunch. Right now, Vodafone Idea is weighed down by over ₹24,700 crore in BG obligations. When combined with Bharti Airtel’s liabilities, the total tops ₹30,000 crore. Earlier this year, Vodafone Idea raised ₹24,000 crore in

5paisa Research Team || The SBI Quant Fund - Direct (G) is an equity-focused fund that offers a well-structured investment solution. By leveraging a proprietary quantitative model, the fund integrates both fundamental and technical factors to construct a dynamic and balanced portfolio. Benchmarked against the NIFTY 200 TRI, it is designed to outperform while managing risks effectively. This article delves into the fund’s investment strategy, strengths, risks, and why it can be a compelling choice for investors. NFO Details De

5paisa Research Team || The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced on Tuesday the introduction of new valuation guidelines for repurchase (repo) transactions carried out by mutual funds. Under these changes, securities involved in such transactions will now be valued on a mark-to-market basis. The updated framework is designed to standardize the valuation methods for all money market and debt instruments, addressing potential regulatory inconsistencies that could arise from differing approaches. Sebi specified that these cha

5paisa Research Team || On November 27, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) released an explanation, denying recent media reports that directors Vneet Jaain, Sagar Adani, and Gautam Adani—the group's billionaire founder—were being charged with bribery and corruption under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The company stated in an exchange statement that although they were charged with securities and wire fraud, they were not accused of bribery or international corruption. "These kinds of claims are untrue. According to the US DOJ's

5paisa Research Team || The Bank of India Consumption Fund - Direct (G) is an open-ended equity scheme that focuses on India's consumption-driven sectors. Filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in October 2024, the fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies engaged in consumption and related industries. The fund plans to allocate 80% to 100% of its assets to equity and equity-related instruments within the consumption sector. This thematic approach seeks to capitalize on India's growing c

5paisa Research Team || The Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Fund - Direct (G) is a sectoral equity fund aiming to provide long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of pharma, healthcare, and allied companies. This open-ended fund is set to open for subscription on December 6, 2024, and close on December 20, 2024. It requires a minimum investment of ₹500 and offers both growth and IDCW plans. The fund is actively managed and benchmarks its performance against the BSE Healthcare TRI. With a focus o

5paisa Research Team || The Kotak Nifty 100 Equal Weight Index Fund – Direct (G) is a passively managed mutual fund that seeks to replicate the performance of the Nifty 100 Equal Weight Index. The fund’s objective is to invest in the same stocks and in the same proportion as the index, with a focus on minimizing tracking errors through periodic rebalancing. This approach reduces the risk often associated with actively managed funds, offering a more predictable investment profile. With a diverse exposure to the top 100 companies in India, the fu

5paisa Research Team || The Aditya Birla Sun Life Conglomerate Fund - Direct (G) is an open-ended equity mutual fund scheme that primarily invests in equity and equity-related instruments of large Indian conglomerates. The fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by leveraging the growth potential of well-established and diversified businesses across sectors. Invest in Indian Markets and Unlock Future Potential With 5paisa! Open Account Now Details of the NFO: Aditya Birla Sun Life Conglomerate Fund - Direct (G)

5paisa Research Team || Siemens reported its financial results for the July-September quarter on Tuesday, November 26, showing a 45.4% increase in net profit, which reached ₹830.7 crore, up from ₹571.3 crore in the same period last year. The company’s revenue from operations for the quarter grew by 11.2%, totaling ₹6,461 crore, compared to ₹5,807.7 crore in the previous year’s quarter. Siemens Q2 Results Highlights • Revenue: Rose by 11% to ₹6,461 crore, compared to ₹5,807.7 crore in the year-ago period. • Net Profit: ₹830.7 cro

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

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