Banking system liquidity back at surplus; markets see signs of softer RBI stance

Banking system liquidity back at surplus; markets see signs of softer RBI stance

After a brief swing to the deficit mode, liquidity in the banking system returned to a surplus this week, with analysts interpreting the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance of extra cash with banks as a tilt towards easier policy ahead of the official interest rate statement next month. For seven days in September, the RBI … Read more

Private bank stocks are outperforming PSU banks. Will the momentum last?

Private bank stocks are outperforming PSU banks. Will the momentum last?

As FIIs lead sectoral churning in the market ahead of the beginning of the rate-cut cycle in India, private bank stocks have once again begun to outperform their high-flying PSU peers. In the last one month, the private bank index has risen 8% while PSU banks have lost 4.3% of their value. HDFC Bank and … Read more

Stocks to buy today: DLF, M&M among top 10 trading ideas for September, 24, 2024

Stocks to buy today: DLF, M&M among top 10 trading ideas for September, 24, 2024

The Indian market is expected to trade higher on Tuesday, tracking positive global cues. The Nifty futures closed positively, gaining 0.57% at 25,915 levels on Monday. The India VIX rose by 7.78%, closing at 13.78. On the options front, the maximum Call OI is at the 27,000 strike, followed by the 26,000 strike, while the … Read more

Nilesh Shah’s market musing: Experienced investors making less money, how long can this continue?

Nilesh Shah’s market musing: Experienced investors making less money, how long can this continue?

With scores of happy-go-lucky retail investors who have never witnessed a full-fledged bear market cycle making tons of money on Dalal Street, the big boys have been left behind in the race at least for now. Market veteran Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mahindra AMC admits this saying experience has become a liability in the market. … Read more

Savers turn investors as bank deposits fall to 42% in 2024 from 53% in 2020: Uday Kotak

Savers turn investors as bank deposits fall to 42% in 2024 from 53% in 2020: Uday Kotak

Savers have turned investors in 2024 as their exposure to bank deposits has fallen to 42% from 53% in 2020, Kotak Mahindra Bank Founder & Director Uday Kotak tweeted. Calling it a rebalancing of household financial assets, Kotak advised investors to change their mindset as the future called for a holistic approach to financial services. … Read more

Amid slowdown, lenders line up offers to turbocharge rural auto sales

Amid slowdown, lenders line up offers to turbocharge rural auto sales

The slowdown in rural demand for automobiles has prompted banks and finance companies to dole out offers for the festive season including lower interest rates, free insurance and longer repayment tenures. Experts said India’s auto industry is saddled with nearly ‘80,000 crore worth of inventory. Tractor sales, which tend to pick up after good crop … Read more

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mphasis among 10 stocks where mutual funds increased stake in Q1 – Bulking Up

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mphasis among 10 stocks where mutual funds increased stake in Q1 – Bulking Up

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Share Price 180.96 04:06 PM | 28 Aug 2024 0.12(0.07%) One97 Communications Share Price 538.0 04:06 PM | 28 Aug 2024 -7.15(-1.32%) YES Bank Share Price 23.96 04:06 PM | 28 Aug 2024 -0.06(-0.25%) ITC Share Price 497.3 04:01 PM | 28 Aug 2024 -3.31(-0.66%) HDFC Bank Share Price 1637.1 04:06 … Read more

budget impact: Capital gains tax hike can impact valuation, little upside left in Nifty: Nomura

budget impact: Capital gains tax hike can impact valuation, little upside left in Nifty: Nomura

Besides macro factors and solid earnings growth, one of the biggest reasons behind higher valuation multiples on Dalal Street is the unflinching faith shown by domestic investors. But the valuation multiples can face headwinds if the domestic flows into equities slow down following rises in short- and long-term capital gains tax in the Union Budget, … Read more

Hot stocks: Brokerage view on Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank and PVR Inox

Hot stocks: Brokerage view on Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank and PVR Inox

Brokerage firm Nuvama has a reduce call on Kotak Bank, while Goldman Sachs and Jefferies have a buy rating on HDFC Bank. Investec has maintained a sell call on PVR Inox.We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:Nuvama on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Reduce | Target price: Rs … Read more