Petrol, Diesel Price Today 22 October 2024: Oil prices dropped on Tuesday, the decline reason has been cited as US diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Middle East. Another reason is due to low demand from China which is the largest oil importer. As per the latest report, Brent crude futures for December
Shares of UltraTech Cement gains over 1% to hit intra-day high of Rs 11,080 on NS today after the company, India’s largest cement manufacturer, reported a 36% drop in net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY25), driven by lower revenue from operations. UltraTech Cement’s Q2FY25 Performance The cement manufacturer reported a 35.5% year-on-year (YoY)
As the countdown to Diwali and Dhanteras starts, precious metal prices including gold and silver have been scaling new highs. The price of 24 carat gold is hovering close to the Rs 80,000/10 gm mark. It has been observed that generally gold prices see an uptick in demand and prices around the festive season. Families
Go to Live UpdatesHyundai IPO 2024 Live Updates: India’s largest-ever IPO, Hyundai Motor India, is set to make its highly anticipated market debut in just a few hours. Hyundai IPO’s grey market premium has dropped to 2%, with shares trading at a Rs 45-50 premium over the issue price of Rs 1,960. This marks a
Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance to remain in focus today as the newly listed housing finance company posted reported a 21% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit at Rs 545.6 crore for the second quarter that ended September 30, 2024. Bajaj Housing Finance’s Q2FY25 Performance The company posted a 21% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net
GIFT Nifty indicated that Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 may see a positive opening on Tuesday. Here’s a look at the key stocks to watch in trade. GIFT Nifty ended 26.50 points or 0.11% up at 24,806.50 indicating a positive opening for domestic indices NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex on
India’s import bill for natural gas surged by 18.5% to $7.7 billion during the first half of the current fiscal compared with $6.5 billion in the same period a year ago due to a rise in consumption particularly by the city gas distribution (CGD) companies and the power sector, data from the Petroleum Planning and
Apart from higher costs and other difficulties, the disruption caused by the two war zones in the world has added to the liquidity woes of India’s exporters as they deal with longer payment schedules and the impact of the situation on export credit which is falling consistently since 2022. At the end of March 2022
Fixed deposits (FDs) have been a go-to investment choice in India for quite some time, particularly among senior citizens who prioritize financial stability and a consistent income. To meet the needs of this age group, Senior Citizen FDs provide better interest rates along with a range of other benefits. Before you jump into these investment
The combined market capitalisation of five of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 93,357.52 crore, with IT giants Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services taking the biggest hit, in line with a weak trend in domestic equities. Last week, the BSE Sensex benchmark declined 503.67 points or 0.68 per cent, and the NSE Nifty
The US Fed interest rate decision, global trends, tariff-related developments and trading activity of foreign investors will drive the equity market movement this week, analysts said. Among macroeconomic data announcement, WPI inflation for February is scheduled to be announced on Monday. “Persistent uncertainties surrounding global trade and the fear of a US recession may continue
In September 2024, I wrote a piece, ‘Flexi Cap Funds v/s Multi Cap Funds: Which Is Better at a Market High?’. The valuations of the Indian equity market then were exceptionally high: the BSE SmallCap P/E and BSE MidCap P/E were at around 36x and 34x, respectively, while the BSE LargeCap Index was nearly 26x.
Indian banking has witnessed various challenges over the last few years, from mounting non-performing assets (NPAs) to regulatory action and issues of corporate governance. Banks are generally considered pillars of country’s financial stability, and thus any disruptions within prominent banks could have extensive ramifications. Institutional investors, regulators, and analysts are keenly watching such events because
