Lack of depth in mid- & smallcap rally hints all’s not shining on D-Street

Lack of depth in mid- & smallcap rally hints all’s not shining on D-Street

Mid-cap and small-cap indices have been on a blistering run so far in 2024, breaking new records and defying cynics. But beneath the surface, the optimism may not be as widespread as the benchmarks show. In the Nifty Midcap 150 and Smallcap 250 indices, 20 stocks have contributed to roughly 50% of the respective index’s … Read more

India’s hot summer creates winners in its pricey stock market

India’s hot summer creates winners in its pricey stock market

Predictions of scorching heat across India are giving fresh fodder to traders as they hunt for stocks that can outperform in an overvalued market. Shares of air cooler makers and power generators rallied this week after the nation’s weather agency warned of hotter-than-usual temperature through the end of June. The sectoral advance comes amid concerns … Read more

Energy, auto companies bet big on LNG trucks

Energy, auto companies bet big on LNG trucks

Improved road infrastructure and attractive pricing of liquefied natural gas is catalysing energy companies and auto majors to gear up to serve the long-haul LNG trucking segment. To cater to these medium and heavy commercial vehicles, oil marketing companies are planning to expand the compressed natural gas dispensing infrastructure in their fuel retail outlets to … Read more