Foreign institutional investors (FIIs)' stake in Infosys is nearing historic highs. During the quarter ended September, they bought 6.38 million Infosys shares for Rs 2,236 crore, raising their stake 1.1 per cent, data show.
Infosys has been struggling to revive high growth for two years.
Budget 2015 has blessed the banking sector.
As infrastructure, power hardly deal in cash, its paucity has failed to affect their receivables
While capital appreciation is better, paying regular dividend indicates that the company is making profits and is rewarding investors.
Welcome to the era of too many investors chasing a limited number of commercial real estate deals.
Early last year, the company had said it aimed to reduce its debt, which stood over Rs 21,000 crore then, to Rs 10,000-11,000 crore (Rs 100-110 billion) through the sale of non-core assets and improved cash flows.
Good performances by most information technology (IT) companies in the September quarter and improved forecasts notwithstanding, with the exception of Infosys, stocks of IT biggies such as TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies have fallen three to nine per cent since Infosys announced its earnings on October 11.
Gains in auto shares helped offset losses in select index heavyweights led by Infosys.
Although markets such as Mumbai and some places in the national capital region have continued to see a slowdown in the property markets over the last three years, developers were pinning their hope on the festive season.
Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.
Five stocks - Havells, NCC, Suzlon, Blue Star and Crompton Greaves look most attractive after the recent course correction.
Experts tell Ujjval Jauhari that investors need to be careful in picking stocks given high valuations and with markets possibly ignoring potential risks
Anil Agarwal, chairman of the Vedanta group, has not started the New Year on a good note.
One should base the decision on one's potential liability under the new tax rules.
The numbers hidden behind the results tell a story of zero-return businesses and lower prospects for the core units
The BSE Mid-and Small-cap indices outperformed their larger peers rising 72 per cent and 52 per cent, respectively, during Samvat 2070.
Consensus continues to be cautious with analysts pointing towards tougher days ahead
Hindalco has already bagged 4 mines in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
Rates on tax-free bonds are linked to government securities.
While the Budget might have been a sentiment booster for the sector, firms with market dominance emerge as favourites.
There are few strategies to invest safely in a volatile market.
Reducing dependence on wholesalers will give the company better control over its inventory, besides offering greater visibility to new brands, reports Avishek Rakshit.
Mindtree, eclerx and Hexaware are trading at similar valuations to that of the larger peers.
Market experts say booking profits could be unwise. If you are nervous, go for dividend-yield stocks.
A large number of successful IPOs ensured that the total investor wealth, measured in terms of cumulative valuation of all listed shares, rose by nearly Rs 6 lakh crore during the year to Rs 106.23 lakh crore
Infosys, Wipro may follow suit as investors eye a piece of the large cash kitty as growth slows.
Nifty 50 firms' net profit estimated to grow by a modest 3.1% in Q2, reports Krishna Kant.
According to technical analysts, the Nifty could trade in the range between 7,400 and 7,700.
Operational income not covering even their interest expenses, finds study; analysts say if economy turns around, new equity issuances an option
The derivatives expiry on Thursday is also expected to add to the volatility.
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Both competitive intensity and environmental factors are contributing to the leading oral care brand's pain points
Tendering the shares in an open offer will lead to higher taxation.
Many top corporate groups hit hard, in penalties and sunk investments, beside loss of future revenue
Indian property markets are not in the pink of health.
Within the next 3 months, most brokers will enable you to intelligently invest via mobiles in MFs, FDs, and IPOs.
Given their growth prospects and reasonable valuations, Mindtree, Hexaware and NIIT remain top picks of most analysts.
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