Defence PSU stocks may give good return in the short term: Dipan Mehta

Defence PSU stocks may give good return in the short term: Dipan Mehta

“Question is whether you will get an allotment or not because of the heavy over subscription. But, from retail investor perspective, it is a good opportunity and perhaps you could even add some stock post listing,” says Dipan Mehta, Director, Elixir Equities.Mankind Pharma, an offering from the pharma sector after a while, wanted to understand … Read more

‘Pledge-repledge’ model mooted for brokers, investors

‘Pledge-repledge’ model mooted for brokers, investors

Mumbai: The capital market authorities are understood to be examining a ‘pledge-repledge mechanism’ to meet the twin objectives of ring-fencing unused investor money lying with the stock brokers while simultaneously letting them earn from the float. Since earnings from unutilised money of clients comprise a significant part of the income of many brokers, there has … Read more

Weekly Top Picks: 7 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 55%

Weekly Top Picks: 7 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 55%

In addition to these scores, the report also contains trend analysis, peer analysis and mean analysts’ recommendations to help an investor make better & informed investment decisions. Synopsis In the last month of high volatility and repeated attacks by bears, while the nifty has corrected, there are still some pockets where stocks have seen an … Read more

Aashish Somaiyaa on 3 reasons for market’s underperformance

Aashish Somaiyaa on 3 reasons  for market’s underperformance

“The reality is that today’s 18000 is 20-25% cheaper than 18000 of one and a half year back because if you look at Nifty EPS from below 700, we are now talking more like 830-840,” says Aashish Somaiyaa, White Oak Capital.What are the factors in your mind right now because of which this underperformance is … Read more

Investor fund body moots easier rules for reclaiming shares

Investor fund body moots easier rules for reclaiming shares

New Delhi: The Investor Protection and Education Fund Authority (IPEFA) has proposed to ease the rules for investors who want to reclaim their shares and introduce a time frame for such claims. In a discussion paper floated on Monday, the IPEFA proposed creation of a real-time online interface between the authority, the investors and the … Read more

Temasek may pick 33% more in Manipal Health to become majority shareholder

Temasek may pick 33% more in Manipal Health to become majority shareholder

Mumbai: Singapore’s sovereign fund, Temasek Holdings, will raise its stake in Manipal Health Enterprises to about 51% from the current 18%, making it the largest investor in India’s biggest hospital chain, people aware of the matter said. Temasek is set to make an investment of about ₹13,200 crore ($1.6 billion) to buy an additional 33% … Read more

Fertiliser stocks rally amid talk of subsidy hike

Fertiliser stocks rally amid talk of subsidy hike

Mumbai: Fertiliser companies were among the top gainers on the bourses Wednesday as continued optimism about the sector’s prospects helped the companies extend their winning run. Speculation that the government might increase subsidy for urea in the upcoming Budget has fuelled investor interest in these stocks of late. On Wednesday, National Fertilizers, and Ferilizers, and … Read more

Sebi mulls stock payment system bypassing brokers

Sebi mulls stock payment system bypassing brokers

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering an ambitious plan to alter the payment mechanism in stock market trades. The markets regulator is discussing with market infrastructure intermediaries the possibility of implementing a system that will result in money effectively leaving an investor‘s bank account only after a trade is completed, … Read more

Jim Slater’s tips to improve investment performance and generate super returns

Jim Slater’s tips to improve investment performance and generate super returns

Legendary investment guru Jim Slater believed growth shares are the most rewarding investments, with unlimited upside if the right companies are picked. Slater said investors should specialise in a certain aspect of investing and concentrate their efforts so that they are able to exploit trading opportunities that elude the average investor. He also said that … Read more

New-age companies lose upto 68% market cap

New-age companies lose upto 68% market cap

Mumbai: Indian new-age companies that went public in 2021 have turned from being among the most-watched names to pariahs on Dalal Street. The recent sell-off in shares of Paytm’s parent One97 Communications, Zomato, FSN E-Commerce (Nykaa’s owner), PB Holdings, which runs Policybazaar, and Cartrade Tech has eroded investor wealth in these firms by ₹2.28 lakh … Read more