Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) is one of India’s leading private sector banks. It is known for maintaining its excellent asset quality even during financial stress. Although the bank has presence in many other business areas, including broking, life insurance, and asset management, the standalone banking entity contributes the most to its profit, 85%. Notably, the
March is bringing a flurry of rewards for stock market investors – dividends rolling in, stock splits making shares more affordable, and bonus shares adding extra value. If you are invested in these companies or looking to enter the market, these are the key dates to watch- Dividends: A payout bonanza SBI Life Insurance –
Wall Street’s sell-off kicked back into gear on Thursday, and a US stock market rattled by the whiplash created by President Donald Trump‘s tariffs and uncertainty about the economy fell sharply. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.8 per cent to resume its slide after a mini-recovery from the prior day clawed back some of its sharp
The market is inherently cyclical, moving between euphoria and fear, optimism and correction. This cycle sees a shift from high optimism and rising prices to profit booking and corrections. In 2025 too, we find ourselves in the midst of such a correction phase, with market participants feeling the weight of recent downtrends. However, the key
It’s been a rather tumultuous 2025 for the markets so far. The Nifty and the Sensex are down 5% each for the year and the Nifty’s market cap declined a whopping 15% from its peak. The question that’s on everyone’s mind is what’s the right strategy now? In an exclusive conversation with FinancialExpress.com, Manish Sonthalia
The domestic key equity indices settled the session on a flat note. The NSE Nifty 50 rose 8 points or 0.03% to settle at 22,552, while the BSE Sensex slightly declined by 7.5 points or 0.01% to finish at 74,333. The Nifty Oil & Gas was the top gainer among the sectoral indices for the
Bharat Electronics is on a winning streak. The stock is up 2% amidst a flat session on Friday on the back of key order wins. The defence secured fresh orders worth Rs 577 crore, pushing its total order book for FY25 beyond Rs 13,000 crore. The Bharat Electronics share price has surged over 12% in
UBS is betting big on power financiers and has initiated coverage on the sector with a Buy rating on PFC and REC. In its report, UBS stated that India’s power sector is undergoing a significant shift, and companies like Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC stand to benefit immensely. The brokerage has set a price
The Indian equity market has been rather volatile in the last couple of months, with the benchmark indices experiencing steep declines. While the market has finally staged a remarkable rebound in March 2025 (gaining nearly 6%), it would be imprudent to be complacent and think that markets have bottomed out. The U.S. President Donald Trump’s
President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Wednesday against major U.S. trading partners that were more aggressive than anticipated, sending shockwaves through global markets as investors worried the duties would stall the global economy, hit corporate earnings and stoke inflation. The market reaction was sweeping as Trump said he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on
The Indian IT services sector is likely to face challenges in FY26 due to increasing regulatory and economic uncertainties linked to the policies of the US administration under the presidency of Donald Trump. Analysts believe that pauses in IT budgets by corporate clients, combined with these uncertainties, could delay the industry’s recovery. The proposed tariffs
Flipkart Internet, the marketplace arm of Walmart-owned e-commerce major Flipkart, has received Rs 3,249 crore from its parent entity based in Singapore. The board at Flipkart has issued 470,773 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 69,014.7 each on a right issue basis to raise Rs 3,249 crore from Flipkart Marketplace Private Limited (Singapore)
By Amit Chadha For decades, India was the nerve centre of IT services, revolutionising how businesses worldwide operate. But over the past few years, a new wave of transformation has been underway — one that redefines India’s position on the global innovation map. Engineering R&D (ER&D) is becoming the backbone of India’s growth story, driving
