PB Fintech block deal may stir short-term volatility, long-term story intact: Hemang Jani

PB Fintech block deal may stir short-term volatility, long-term story intact: Hemang Jani

“Talking specifically about PB Fintech, the stock has gone through a large correction over the last, let us say, about six-eight months or so, but as a concept we do like platform companies,” says Hemang Jani, Independent Market Expert.Firstly, wanted to touch upon PB Fintech, that is one of the stocks that going to be … Read more

What is Sebi’s new NSEL settlement scheme, and how will it benefit stock brokers?

What is Sebi’s new NSEL settlement scheme, and how will it benefit stock brokers?

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday introduced a one-time settlement scheme for stock brokers who traded on the now-defunct National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) platform. The scheme, aimed at expediting enforcement proceedings under SEBI‘s jurisdiction, offers eligible brokers a chance to settle violations related to securities laws without prolonged litigation. … Read more

I-Sec maintains Hold on Century Plyboards, lowers target price to Rs 743

I-Sec maintains Hold on Century Plyboards, lowers target price to Rs 743

ICICI Securities has maintained its Hold call on Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. with a revised target price of Rs 743 (earlier Rs 766). The current market price of Century Plyboards (India) is Rs 773.05. Century Plyboards (India), incorporated in 1982, is a Mid Cap company with a market cap of Rs 17186.19 crore, operating in … Read more

Global stocks, Bitcoin rally on renewed trade deal hopes

Global stocks, Bitcoin rally on renewed trade deal hopes

World stocks hovered near their highest levels in six weeks on Friday after a U.S. trade deal with Britain fueled guarded optimism for progress in tariff talks with other countries. India on Friday offered to slash its tariff gap with the U.S. to less than 4% from nearly 13% now, in exchange for an exemption … Read more

PSU bank stocks sink up to 40% in 2025. Can SBI’s market leadership, policy tailwinds drive a comeback?

PSU bank stocks sink up to 40% in 2025. Can SBI’s market leadership, policy tailwinds drive a comeback?

Stocks of public sector banks have had a lackluster run on Dalal Street in 2025 so far, significantly underperforming not just private banks but also the broader Nifty, with some falling by up to 40%. With the tailwinds of lower interest rates, the RBI’s accommodative stance, and decent earnings, can PSU banks engineer a comeback? … Read more

Buffett takes the stage at Berkshire Hathaway meeting

Buffett takes the stage at Berkshire Hathaway meeting

Warren Buffett took the stage for the 60th time at Berkshire Hathaway‘s annual meeting on Saturday, with investors and analysts keen to hear the legendary investor’s views as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies cause uncertainty for business and the economy. Ahead of the meeting, Berkshire reported its first-quarter results that indicated Buffett is still … Read more

Geopolitical developments, earnings to drive markets in holiday-shortened week: Analysts

Geopolitical developments, earnings to drive markets in holiday-shortened week: Analysts

Geopolitical developments between India and Pakistan, quarterly earnings and macro data will be the key drivers of stock markets in the holiday-shortened week, say analysts. Trading activity of foreign investors, who were sustained buyers in the Indian market last week, and global trends would also guide movement in the market, they said. Equity markets will … Read more

Madhusudan Kela bites this crunchy pick in Mar quarter, adds 2 more smallcaps to his Rs 3,500 cr portfolio

Madhusudan Kela bites this crunchy pick in Mar quarter, adds 2 more smallcaps to his Rs 3,500 cr portfolio

Ace investor Madhusudan Kela added three new smallcap stocks in his portfolio in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 viz. Windsor Machines, SG Finserve and Prataap Snacks while raising stakes in Kopran. Kela, who has a portfolio worth over Rs 3,500 crore according to data available on Trendlyne, holds 17 stocks as per the latest … Read more

Smart accumulation or euphoria? Retail investors hike stakes in 363 smallcap stocks in Q4

Smart accumulation or euphoria? Retail investors hike stakes in 363 smallcap stocks in Q4

Retail investors raised their stakes in 363 stocks within the BSE Smallcap index during the January–March quarter, while reducing holdings in 361 stocks, according to Ace Equity data analyzed by ETMarkets. This near-even split suggests a cautious return of risk appetite, with investors engaging in selective buying after a sharp correction, though without signs of … Read more

Infosys’ weak Q4 earnings have a price, brokerages slash targets by 9-13%

Infosys’ weak Q4 earnings have a price, brokerages slash targets by 9-13%

Following a 12% year-on-year (YoY) decline in Infosys‘ March quarter consolidated net profit and lower-than-estimated revenue, brokerages have slashed their target prices while retaining a ‘Buy’ rating on the stock. Nuvama Institutional Equities and Emkay Global revised their targets downward amid topline miss and prevailing uncertainties. On Thursday, India’s second-largest IT services company by market … Read more