Samie Modak &Amp;Amp; Puneet Wadhwa

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Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

'I Hope We Don't Get A Bubble Too Soon'

'I Hope We Don't Get A Bubble Too Soon'

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2024

'China is struggling to get out of its property bubble.' 'Japan took 35 years to walk out of its equity bubble.' 'Bubbles can be difficult to forecast.'

Voting advisory firms divided over FMCG major ITC's hotel demerger move

Voting advisory firms divided over FMCG major ITC's hotel demerger move

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2024

Three leading domestic voting advisory firms are not on the same page over the proposed demerger and separate listing of ITC's hotel business, ITC Hotels. Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) has recommended a vote "against" the resolution, while InGovern and Stakeholders Empowerment Services (SES) have advised their clients to vote in favour. Voting on the resolution is currently underway.

What Are Modi Stocks?

What Are Modi Stocks?

Rediff.com   31 May 2024

'These are capex and infrastructure-linked sectors, PSUs or stocks of some corporate houses.'

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

Rediff.com   29 May 2024

'We emphasise the importance of not basing investment decisions solely on electoral outcomes.' 'Instead, focusing on investing in high-quality businesses capable of prospering regardless of the political landscape is paramount.'

Why did Chris Wood of Jefferies sell his holding in HDFC Bank stock?

Why did Chris Wood of Jefferies sell his holding in HDFC Bank stock?

Rediff.com   27 May 2024

Global fund managers remain bullish on the Japanese stock markets, which is now their most preferred destination in the Asian region. Both Morgan Stanley and Jefferies in their recent reports, have cited their preference for the Land Of The Rising Sun, which is fast becoming the land of the rising equities, too.

Bluechips Drive Markets To $5 Trillion

Bluechips Drive Markets To $5 Trillion

Rediff.com   23 May 2024

The top 100 companies have accounted for 63% of the gains (Rs 51 trillion out of Rs 81 trillion), while firms beyond the top 100 have contributed 37 per cent (Rs 30 trillion).

'Now May Be The Time To Go All In'

'Now May Be The Time To Go All In'

Rediff.com   21 May 2024

'For experienced and risk-taking investors, now may be the time to go all in.' 'By 'experienced and risk-taking', I refer to those who remained net buyers in equities during the early stages of the 2020 pandemic.' 'On the other hand, those who exited the markets during the pandemic may go the SIP way.'

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

Rediff.com   17 May 2024

India's defence sector presents an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion between fiscal years 2023-24 (FY24) and FY32, said a latest note by Nomura, which has initiated coverage on two defence-related players - Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics (BEL) - with a 'buy' rating. The research and broking house sees an upside potential of 28 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively in these two stocks from the current levels.

'Elections May Sway Markets Temporarily'

'Elections May Sway Markets Temporarily'

Rediff.com   17 May 2024

'The long-term impact of elections is minimal.'

Is This A Good Time To Buy Stocks?

Is This A Good Time To Buy Stocks?

Rediff.com   16 May 2024

'Investors need to be stock specific and should not rush to buy stocks at the current levels.'

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Rediff.com   14 May 2024

'It is advisable to stay away from the markets for now and buy only on a dip.'

Are Markets Expecting Lower BJP Tally?

Are Markets Expecting Lower BJP Tally?

Rediff.com   10 May 2024

Market chatter suggests that the BJP could win fewer than 300.

Nifty can crash 1,200 points if this key level is broken. Details here

Nifty can crash 1,200 points if this key level is broken. Details here

Rediff.com   10 May 2024

The NSE Nifty 50 has slipped 3.4 per cent, or 764 points, in the last five trading sessions, after registering a fresh all-time high at 22,794.70 on Friday, May 03, 2024. In the process, the Nifty 50 index is seen quoting close to its 100-DMA (Daily Moving Average) of 21,970 for the second time in less than a month. Earlier on April 19, 2024, the Nifty 50 had tested the 100-DMA support, and then staged a smart rally of 4.7 per cent, or 1,017 points, to hit the new peak of 22,794.70.

BSE now corners a fifth of derivatives market share

BSE now corners a fifth of derivatives market share

Rediff.com   9 May 2024

BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) has seen its market share go past the critical 20 per cent mark in the derivatives segment, intensifying its battle with bigger rival - the National Stock Exchange (NSE) - which, less than a year ago, had a monopoly in this space. In April, the average daily trading volume (ADTV) for BSE stood at Rs 89 trillion, accounting for 20.6 per cent of the overall ADTV of Rs 432 trillion (based on notional volumes for options).

Fund houses' ticker-tape parade of fiscal success on the D-Street

Fund houses' ticker-tape parade of fiscal success on the D-Street

Rediff.com   6 May 2024

The financial numbers for 2023-24 (FY24) of the four pure-play listed asset management companies (AMCs) have enthused the Street. All firms listed robust growth in net profit and revenue both during the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY24, as well as in full FY24. The strong performance comes amid a positive growth environment for the sector, led by tailwinds such as sharp growth in assets under management (AUM) and robust performance in equity offerings.

Markets wrong to hope worst of geopolitical crises over: Wood

Markets wrong to hope worst of geopolitical crises over: Wood

Rediff.com   4 May 2024

Global financial markets are wrong in hoping that the worst is over in geopolitical crises such as the Iran-Israel conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war, wrote Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, in a recent note to investors called 'GREED & fear'. While most investors and the media are focused on United States (US) Federal Reserve policy and the "endless chatter" of Fed governors, Wood believes the news flow in the financial sphere "pales into complete insignificance" compared with the "tectonic shifts" going on in geopolitics.

Bourses eye index derivatives with new stock additions in limbo

Bourses eye index derivatives with new stock additions in limbo

Rediff.com   3 May 2024

Stock exchanges are expanding the buffet of index derivatives even as the number of stocks permitted to trade in this space, generating an average daily turnover of Rs 450 trillion, is shrinking. This week, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) started issuing futures and options (F&O) contracts based on the Nifty Next 50 Index, bringing the total count of index derivatives to five.

'India Offers Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Create Wealth'

'India Offers Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Create Wealth'

Rediff.com   3 May 2024

'We see mid-and small-caps as a real pot of gold.' 'From a 10-15 years perspective, mid-and small-cap are likely to outperform the larger index, as they have done in the past.'

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Rediff.com   2 May 2024

'Business families like the Godrej group are increasingly realising that an amicable settlement is better.' 'Else, the wealth of all shareholders gets destroyed.'