From New York to London to Tokyo, if there’s one similarity among the world’s equity markets it’s this: record highs.Of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently. The MSCI ACWI Index, which tracks developed and emerging markets, has been on a record-breaking run, setting another new high on Friday. In … Read more
New Delhi: The selling spree in Indian stock markets by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive in May, partly attributable to a strong US dollar, sticky inflation particularly in the food segment, and poll outcome-related anxieties. With over 10 days more to go in May, the latest data from National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) showed … Read more
New Delhi, Shareholders and non-convertible debenture (NCD) holders of IDFC First Bank have approved a proposal to merge parent IDFC Ltd with the lender. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) convened a meeting on May 17 through video conferencing and other audio-visual means to consider and approve the composite scheme of amalgamation for IDFC First … Read more
Rishi Anand, MD & CEO, Aadhar Housing Finance, says the timing of the election, as their bankers have suggested, does not matter too much. So, they have gone ahead with the listing. In the entire context of getting Sebi approval for IPO in 2022 and not going ahead with it and then coming back with … Read more
Sunil Koul, Executive Director (Asia Pacific Portfolio Strategy, Global Macro Research), Goldman Sachs, says: “We have a barbell approach within the market. We have bets which we like from a more tactical value side of things, so we are overweight China A-share markets, we are overweight some of the North Asian markets which includes Japan … Read more
“If trouble comes when you least expect it, then maybe the thing to do is to always expect it.” Cormac McCarthy Considered in a proper historical and comparative perspective, the 30-share Sensex, which breached the 25,000 mark in May 2014 and the 50,000 mark on January 21, 2021, smashed the psychological 75,000 barrier, zooming to … Read more
A strong earnings season and blockbuster reports from tech industry titans fueled a U.S. stock market rebound from the first real swoon of 2024. Next week’s inflation data could determine whether the good vibes continue. The benchmark S&P 500 index is up over 9% for the year, up near its late-March record high, following a … Read more
Recently, the National Pension Scheme (NPS) completed 15 years of it existence. Launched in 2004, the National Pension System (NPS) serves as a robust investment avenue for individuals aiming to build a substantial retirement fund, complemented by the prospect of receiving a pension thereafter. It not only facilitates financial independence in your post-retirement years but … Read more
Ambuja Cements reported a standalone net profit of Rs 532 crore for the quarter ended March 2024, which is higher by 6% year-on-year. The company had clocked a profit of Rs 502 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations during the fourth quarter increased 12% year-on-year to Rs 4,780 crore, compared with … Read more
Equity markets are impacted more by the expectations of future monetary policy than the policy rate surprises on the day of announcement of the policy by the Reserve Bank, said an analysis. According to a working paper prepared by RBI officials, the regulatory and development measures which are announced along with the monetary policy too … Read more