Despite the high valuations of benchmark indices, there is no significant risk of a major correction soon, Rahul Singh, Chief Investment Officer (equities) of Tata Mutual Fund, says in an emailed interview with MintGenie. He also speaks about the sectors that are likely to do well in the near future. While sharing an investing advice … Read more
Sterlite Technologies (STL) has announced its entry into the AI-driven data centre market with a showcase of its integrated offerings at the India Mobile Congress 2024. The portfolio, which includes optical cables, connectivity, and interconnect solutions, was inaugurated by Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, India’s Honourable Telecom Minister. This development marks a significant leap in India’s technological … Read more
Bitcoin bulls are setting their sights again on the record highs reached in March with optimism building around riskier assets and the looming US elections. “After six months of price consolidation this year, the stage is set for a perfect storm in favor of Bitcoin and other crypto assets,” wrote Blockforce Capital’s Brett Munster. He … Read more
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, and True Beacon, an asset management company, after repudiating the idea of owning a house for a long time has eventually caved in, and decided to buy one. He made the revelation recently on his WTF podcast with real estate tycoons Irfan Razack, chairman and MD of Prestige Group, Nirupa … Read more
However, not all is rosy. Between February 2014 and February 2023, the stock delivered 0% returns—no growth for nine long years. View Full Image (Source : www.tradingview.com) This is a textbook case of how equity returns can be unevenly distributed over time. Here’s a deeper dive into the story behind these numbers. From chit funds … Read more
Stock market losses are never pleasant—whether through direct equities or mutual funds—but they offer a rare silver lining: the potential to reduce your tax liability through capital loss set-offs. Here’s how savvy investors can use this to their advantage. Set-off against gains Capital losses can be set off against capital gains, allowing investors to reduce … Read more
Here’s a quick look at stocks likely to be in focus in today’s trade. Cochin Shipyard: The government has announced plans to divest a 5 percent stake in Cochin Shipyard through an Offer for Sale (OFS), with the floor price set at ₹1,540 per share. The OFS includes a base offer of 2.5 percent, … Read more
State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) with effect from October 15, 2024. The interest rates across all other tenures remain the same, however, MCLR for one-month tenor has been slashed from 8.45 to 8.20 per cent. Interest rate for overnight tenure stands at 8.20 percent … Read more
Pfizer Inc. and Albert Bourla got the upper hand in an early skirmish against Starboard Value LP — but the drugmaker and its embattled chief executive face a long war against an activist that hates to lose. On Wednesday, Bourla is expected to sit down with Starboard after reports early last week that the investment … Read more
A report by Anarock found the demand for 3BHKs has now surpassed that of 2BHKs, and the sale of high-end apartments (above Rs.1.5 crore) has increased nearly four-fold since 2021. Meanwhile, demand for affordable housing (below ₹40 lakh) fell to 21% of homebuyers in the second half of 2023 from 25% in the second half … Read more