ETMarkets Smart Talk: Earnings cycle nearing bottom; expect improvement in H2FY26 and beyond, says Darshan Engineer

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Earnings cycle nearing bottom; expect improvement in H2FY26 and beyond, says Darshan Engineer

In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, we speak with Darshan Engineer, Fund Manager – PMS at Sundaram Alternate Assets, to decode the evolving market landscape as earnings season progresses. With more than half of Nifty50 companies having reported their numbers, early trends suggest that the earnings cycle may be approaching its trough, with expectations … Read more

Private banks, consumption and metals drive optimism amid earnings season

Private banks, consumption and metals drive optimism amid earnings season

As the Indian earnings season gears up, market experts are keeping a close eye on private banks, consumption plays, metals, and the IT sector, with expectations of gradual growth acceleration in the coming quarters. “Banking clearly, the private banks is far more structural story. I mean, they can continue to grow at a pace higher … Read more

Gold, silver price today, July 25, 2024: Precious metals witness dip on MCX

Gold, silver price today, July 25, 2024: Precious metals witness dip on MCX

Both gold and silver prices recorded a dip on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Gold futures, maturing on August 5, 2024, stood at Rs 67,746 per 10 grams on the MCX, after recording a dip of Rs 1,206 or 1.75 per cent. The previous close was recorded at Rs 68,952. … Read more

PSU banks will continue re-rating; SBI, ICICI Bank & Axis Bank poised for a breakout: Laurence Balanco

PSU banks will continue re-rating; SBI, ICICI Bank & Axis Bank poised for a breakout: Laurence Balanco

“You can see from foreign flows perspective that that rebound in China is detracting from some of the investment in India. I do not think it changes the longer-term trends, but we are in one of those holding patterns similar to the fourth quarter of 2023,” says Laurence Balanco, CLSA.What is the take on India … Read more

Gold rises on geopolitical tensions but investment demand remains weak

Gold rises on geopolitical tensions but investment demand remains weak

Gold, reeling under hotter than expected December US CPI inflation data released on Thursday, caught a bid Friday as the US and the UK launched airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis‘ targets in Yemen to stop shipping attacks in the Red Sea. In a reaction, the Yemeni Group vowed to retaliate with an urgent response in the … Read more

Nifty companies’ Dec quarter profit may grow in double digits

Nifty companies’ Dec quarter profit may grow in double digits

Mumbai: India’s top 50 listed corporates are expected to report double-digit year-on-year growth in aggregate net profit for the third consecutive three-month period, ETIG estimates for the December quarter showed, although muted performance of technology and consumer-goods companies could decelerate the pace of expansion. Net profit in the December 2023 quarter for the Nifty 50 … Read more

Learn with ETMarkets: Predicting gold’s future: Insights from past trends

Learn with ETMarkets: Predicting gold’s future: Insights from past trends

In the wake of an all-time high in gold prices post the festive season, investors are closely scrutinising past trends for insights into the potential duration of this rally and the likelihood of a corrective phase in the near future. Historically, gold has exhibited a characteristic pattern of correction, typically around 10%, following a robust … Read more

Stocks that India’s top 5 mutual funds bought and sold last month

Stocks that India’s top 5 mutual funds bought and sold last month

With Nifty in a consolidating trajectory after hitting the 20,000-milestone in September, mutual funds are using the fresh inflow of funds to pick stocks from sectors like auto, utilities, consumer and insurance. AMFI data shows that money managers reduced stake in banks, IT, capital goods and metals in October. While the weight of private banks … Read more