Volatility might continue as the Chinese market is expected to open sharply lower, following a long break
Maruti is expected to post double-digit growth on product launches and good demand for entry-level cars.
FPIs sold shares worth a net Rs 1236.95 crore on Friday.
Despite high exposure of public sector banks to power, iron and steel sectors, analysts remain in a wait-and-watch mode.
According to technical analysts, the Nifty could trade in the range between 7,400 and 7,700.
Contrarian stocks can help investors generate much higher returns than buying shares of companies that have shown consistent high growth for years.
The progress of the GST Bill in Parliament is also likely to remain in focus
The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices during this period have outperformed the blue-chip indices.
While the total disbursement of housing loans by PSBs as well as HFCs witnessed a deceleration in 2016-17, there was significant growth for the lower slabs
Loan defaults and restructuring to limit profits.
Short-covering and the propping up of net asset values have potential to boost frontline as well as second-rung names next week
Sensex catapults 1,241 points and Nifty vaults 382 points in two sessions in a row.
Revival in domestic business should also help overall revenue growth.
Experts tell Ujjval Jauhari that investors need to be careful in picking stocks given high valuations and with markets possibly ignoring potential risks
A section of analysts feel now may not be a bad time to buy select PSBs.
OIL, IOC, HPCL, BPCL slipped between 0.1-1.5% each while the oil producing companies such as ONGC (0.1%), RIL (1.5%), GAIL(2.6%) also edged lower.
ICICI Bank extended yesterday gains, rising 10% in two trading sessions
Weak production outlook, low crude oil prices and regulatory issues could keep the scrip in check
HCL Technologies and Infosys should benefit more than TCS and Wipro
Growth concerns on China, which has already seen the yuan getting devalued twice in August, have rattled global financial markets, including that of India.
As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.
Analysts cautious on outlook, expect earnings to remain under pressure over medium term.
These are companies with a strong track record and good prospects on earnings.
Even as the September quarter performance was subdued, analysts expect the second half to be better on higher prices, output.
Mid-caps in cyclical sectors such as cement, financials and capital goods estimated to earn much more
India Inc's earnings seem to have gathered momentum with a surge in the BSE Sensex over the past two quarters.
With Airtel and RCom already having launched their special offers for post-paid customers, and RJio around the corner, Vodafone makes its move with Red.
Investors remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
Rate sensitive sectors rallied the most led by banks while metals surged on rebound in commodity prices
Some make for good investment ideas even after a strong run-up but others could see gains fizzling.
But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors
Many see Nirma's Lafarge deal as some kind of second coming for the Patels.
Within the next 3 months, most brokers will enable you to intelligently invest via mobiles in MFs, FDs, and IPOs.
Analysts expect Bajaj Auto to perform well in Q1.
SBI remains a favourite of most brokerages in the PSB segment.
It's not e-retailers alone. Bankers are also celebrating initiatives like 'Big Billion Day Sale' this festive season.
Be extra careful while using credit cards because there is a risk of misuse
Many people struggle to claim or liquidate investments and insurance policies due to procedural issues.
Soon after acquiring strategic management control of Vijay Mallya's crown jewel, United Spirits, Diageo has swung into action, making up for years of lost time in trying to figure out the Indian market.
Raamdeo Agrawal says, an investor should figure out if the company actually makes money or not, making an investment comes later.
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