Nikita Vashisht

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Ola, Paytm crash up to 50% in H1 2025; are new-age stocks worth buying now?

Ola, Paytm crash up to 50% in H1 2025; are new-age stocks worth buying now?

Rediff.com   2 days ago

New-age stocks to buy: Most new-age stocks have turned out to be wealth destroyers in stock markets, so far, in calendar year 2025. Shares of Ola Electric Mobility, for instance, have plunged nearly 50 per cent in the first half of CY 2025, while those of Swiggy, PB Fintech, Paytm, and Eternal (Zomato) have crashed between 6 per cent and 25 per cent, ACE Equity data shows.

Coming Soon: IPOs Worth Rs 1.02 Trillion

Coming Soon: IPOs Worth Rs 1.02 Trillion

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2025

Over 60 companies are ready to launch IPOs in the coming months.

Which PSU Stocks Should You Invest In?

Which PSU Stocks Should You Invest In?

Rediff.com   17 May 2025

'The universe of PSU stocks is huge and diverse.' 'Investors should bet on specific sectors and stocks from the basket as most of them may continue to consolidate after years of outperformance.'

Why time is right to invest in Zomato, Swiggy shares

Why time is right to invest in Zomato, Swiggy shares

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

After a massive selloff in the shares of food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy, analysts believe the time may be right for investors to start adding these stocks to their portfolio carts. Their optimism, they say, stems from the sharp correction in stock prices and valuations, which seem to have "over-baked" concerns about the two companies.

Starlink deal: What it actually means for Airtel, RIL

Starlink deal: What it actually means for Airtel, RIL

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2025

India's biggest telecom players, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries-backed Jio Platforms, will soon bring billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX's Starlink satellite services to India. According to analysts, the move could boost India's tele density, especially in the rural areas, and may be an opportunity for investors to add the two stocks on dips for long-term gains

Indian markets can rise 15% in a year: Chris Wood

Indian markets can rise 15% in a year: Chris Wood

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

India's stock markets corrected recently but foreign money is likely to chase China rather than India in the short-to-medium term, said Chris Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, on Thursday. Wood told the Business Standard Manthan Summit in New Delhi he is bullish about Indian equities from a long-term perspective, but for the short term he is cautious given the quantum of foreign investor (FII) outflows and valuation woes.

Buy dips in auto stocks amid Tesla's India debut, Trump tariffs: Analysts

Buy dips in auto stocks amid Tesla's India debut, Trump tariffs: Analysts

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

Risks emerging from the US have left automotive investors worried. US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on automotive imports, while global electric carmaker Tesla has taken its first steps towards entering India. While these developments are sentimentally negative for related stocks, it may be too early to conclude the eventual impact, analysts said.

Is it time to buy or sell Delhivery shares?

Is it time to buy or sell Delhivery shares?

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2025

Delhivery share price dropped 6.6 per cent to a low of ?295.8 per share on the BSE on Monday after analysts cut their earnings estimate on the stock, following weak results for the December quarter (Q3) of the current financial year (FY25). Q3 is a seasonally strong quarter due to festive pick-up in demand.

Bajaj Fin target price hiked; stock reclaims Rs 8,000-mark after 15 months

Bajaj Fin target price hiked; stock reclaims Rs 8,000-mark after 15 months

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2025

Shares of Bajaj Finance surged over 6 per cent on Thursday after the diversified non-banking finance company reported an 18 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,308 crore for the December quarter. The stock rallied 6.33 per cent intraday to touch Rs 8,249.95 - a 52-week high -- on the BSE.

Analysts maintain 'Buy' calls on ICICI Bank after Q3; see up to 32% upside

Analysts maintain 'Buy' calls on ICICI Bank after Q3; see up to 32% upside

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2025

Defying the bearish sentiment in the markets on Monday, ICICI Bank's share price rose by 2 per cent, reaching an intraday high of Rs 1,234.4 per share on the BSE. With a 1.5 per cent gain at the close, the stock emerged as the top performer on both the BSE Sensex and the National Stock Exchange Nifty 50 indices.

HDFC Bank Q3 a 'strong' quarter despite just 2% profit growth: Analysts

HDFC Bank Q3 a 'strong' quarter despite just 2% profit growth: Analysts

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2025

Analysts have largely maintained their positive outlook on HDFC Bank, as the private lender reported in-line results for the October-December quarter (Q3) of the current financial year (2024-25/FY25). They believe the results were 'strong' given the tough macro environment, and relative to peers.

PSU bank stocks surge up to 39% in 2024; what does 2025 hold in store?

PSU bank stocks surge up to 39% in 2024; what does 2025 hold in store?

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2024

Stock Market News today, PSU banks: The year 2024 was a roller-coaster ride for Indian stock markets, marked by volatility driven by the Lok Sabha elections, Union Budget 2024, a slowdown in corporate earnings, and sticky inflation. Geopolitical tensions - particularly between Israel and Iran in West Asia - along with various stimulus announcements by China and yen carry trade rocked the equity markets throughout the year.

'Euphoria In SMID Stocks Couldn't Have Lasted Forever'

'Euphoria In SMID Stocks Couldn't Have Lasted Forever'

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2024

'Retail investors, who had not seen such a massive correction in the SMID universe since COVID-19, are witnessing something like this for the first time. Panic profit booking may continue.'

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2024

'Higher interest rates make gold less attractive as it doesn't generate yield.' 'However, with rates set to fall, the tables are turning for gold.'

RBI's inflation caution may halt FMCG rally

RBI's inflation caution may halt FMCG rally

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) caution on inflation, highlighted during the recent monetary policy meeting, may put investors' faith in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks to test, analysts said. They, however, believe FMCG stocks may ride through this near-term investor anxiety as related companies are, typically, well-equipped to handle inflation due to their pricing power and steady demand for essential goods.

IT aims for the sky after Accenture's Q4 results

IT aims for the sky after Accenture's Q4 results

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2024

Global firm Accenture's fourth quarter results prove that the worst is behind for the Indian information technology (IT) sector, said analysts on Friday (September 27). While the pace and the broadness of recovery is debatable, they said Accenture's results and revenue growth guidance for the next financial year (FY25) reduce downside risks for Indian IT companies.

Markets Expected To Remain Volatile

Markets Expected To Remain Volatile

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2024

'As the markets are expected to remain jittery in the near term, we advise investors to use this opportunity to enter quality largecaps from a long-term perspective.'

With Paytm deal, Zomato spices up growth menu

With Paytm deal, Zomato spices up growth menu

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2024

Food delivery platform Zomato has laid the foundation for its third vertical of growth by agreeing to acquire Paytm's entertainment and ticketing business, said analysts on Thursday (August 22). Zomato, which also runs a quick commerce business called Blinkit, will strengthen its 'going out' offering but the acquisition may take time to yield results, they said. "Paytm's entertainment and ticketing arm will be part of Zomato's District app, which is due to be launched in the coming weeks.

Sizzling Suzlon may rake in more moolah

Sizzling Suzlon may rake in more moolah

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2024

Once declared a dud stock, Suzlon has generated stellar returns for investors thus far this calendar year. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, Suzlon's share price has doubled investor wealth by soaring 109.35 per cent on the bourses. By comparison, the benchmark BSE Sensex has gained just 11.2 per cent.

HDFC Bank's share price down, should you worry?

HDFC Bank's share price down, should you worry?

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2024

Analysts are of the view that long-term investors could continue to hold the stock, irrespective of the MSCI development.