FY25 budget announcement is scheduled on July 23rd. One of the key focuses will be on the government’s allocation for excess dividend receipts from the RBI and CPSEs.Global brokerage firm BofA Securities expects $6.6 billion worth of allocations to stimulate state capex, $9.6 billion towards populism to boost consumption and no change to FY25 fiscal deficit target at 5.1%.Going into the budget, the global brokerage firm expects staples & autos and capex facing sectors such as mortgage/power financiers, industrials, cement, hospitals and metals sector to benefit, while they remain cautious on real estate, brokerages and depositories.Here is a list of sector and stocks by BofA Securities that are exposed to the budget theme:

Accordingly, if an investor had invested Rs 10,000 in the stock four years ago and stayed put, the investment would have jumped to 2.7 lakh, according to an analysis by ET Markets.

Consider the automotive industry: 60% of car registrations in India in FY24 have been SUVs, highlighting a preference for higher-end vehicles offering status and comfort. In the two-wheeler segment, growth is driven by demand for power bikes Similarly, metropolitan real estate markets, particularly in Mumbai, NCR, Bangalore, and Chennai show a rise in demand for luxury properties India's luxury housing market is thriving, as it recorded a 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in sales during the first quarter (Q1) of 2024.

Now, the market has been divided into which part of the curve to remain focussed on, as the yield curve has flattened. Whether you take 1y Tbill or 30yGSEC, the rates are around 7%, give or take. The RBI repo rate as everyone knows, is 6.5% - the next move, we and the market believe, will be down, but the timing is not clear basis current inflationary dynamics

According to Jim Leitner, this is the crucial factor that can determine who will earn significant profits in the market. Leitner, a renowned macro trader, emphasizes that an investor must not let emotions take control while investing and should acknowledge that losses are an inevitable part of the investment journey. He advises that investors should not allow bad days to influence their future approach to the market.

We were already in a secular, long-term bull market much before the elections were announced due to a variety of factors. Uncertainty ahead of the election has been overcome and people are expressing their expectations to the government about what it should do in its forthcoming budget.

By mastering technical analysis, financial market participants can enhance their ability to understand market trends, optimise investment strategies, and ultimately achieve greater financial success.

The lull in the IPO market may only last for a while as 55 companies are gearing up to raise a whopping Rs 68,000 crore through initial share sales in the next few months, according to analysts.

A debt that has been past due and unpaid for a predetermined period is known as a non-performing asset (NPA). According to Trendlyne Data, Canara Bank, Bandhan Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, and Federal Bank are the top banks that witnessed a decrease in NPA in Q4FY24. Here's a list:

Such a broadening in the winners’ list has been sought for years by market skeptics lamenting an equity melt-up whose momentum has been generated by a tiny cohort of asset-light firms. But it’s a less obvious blessing in the short term for passively managed investors. They’ve stashed one in every four ETF dollars in just five funds — products that are now perilously exposed to the fate of the Magnificent 7.

The rise of Taiwan and India is allowing investors to better diversify by betting on artificial intelligence chipmakers and the infrastructure boom coming from Modi’s programs to modernize the country. As the US rate cycle peaks out, having attractive options in emerging markets is fundamental to any pivoting of capital flows.

HPL Electric and Power was the top gainer in the smallcap pack with 40% return, followed by PC Jeweller (36.17%), Kellton Tech Solutions (32.64%), and Shipping Corp (28.5%).

Looming U.S. interest rate cuts are challenging investors to choose between continuing to invest in high-performing Big Tech stocks or diversifying into less favored market areas that could benefit from easing monetary policy. Recent market movements suggest a potential shift, as small caps and economically sensitive sectors show gains amid expectations of lower rates, while tech stocks face declines reminiscent of the late 1990s dot-com bubble.

Looming U.S. interest rate cuts are challenging investors to choose between continuing to invest in high-performing Big Tech stocks or diversifying into less favored market areas that could benefit from easing monetary policy. Recent market movements suggest a potential shift, as small caps and economically sensitive sectors show gains amid expectations of lower rates, while tech stocks face declines reminiscent of the late 1990s dot-com bubble.

Wall Street closed higher on Friday with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones hitting intraday record highs, driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Major tech stocks like Apple and Nvidia rebounded, while big banks reported mixed results, causing sector declines. The small-cap Russell 2000 and mid-cap indexes continued their rally, signaling a positive market rotation.

Earlier in May, the board of the natural resources major had approved fund raising of up to ₹8,500 crore, which then got shareholder approval in June. The company could, however, raise a lower amount of around ₹6,000 crore, the people said. A final decision on the quantum of the share issue has yet to be taken.

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Michael D Patra outlined India's potential to become the world's second-largest economy by 2031 and the largest by 2060, citing the country's inherent strengths. He addressed challenges such as labor productivity, infrastructure development, manufacturing sector contribution to GDP, and sustainable economic practices during a speech at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie.

"There was a significant bearishness in the IT sector among investors before the results with expectations of deteriorating outlook," said Kumar Rakesh, analyst - IT & auto, BNP Paribas. "Given the level of bearishness, investors have taken slightly better results and positive outlook as materially positive."

In a rare move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised concerns about Asheesh Pandey's conduct as an executive director at Bank of Maharashtra, influencing his candidacy for MD & CEO at Indian Bank. The RBI highlighted issues related to regulatory compliance during a 2023 exit meeting. Despite being shortlisted, Pandey's final approval hinges on the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which includes the Prime Minister and Home Minister. The decision awaits responses from the finance ministry and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) following RBI's communication.

Bank credit grew 14% while deposits grew 11% year-on-year, highlighting concerns over asset-liability mismatches. RBI emphasizes the need for banks to address the gap. Governor stresses the importance of maintaining a balance between assets and liabilities.

The NSE Nifty rose 186.20 points, or 0.77%, to close at 24,502.15, having hit a lifetime high of 24,592.20 during the day. The BSE Sensex rose 622 points, or 0.78%, to end at 80,519.34, down from an intraday record of 80,893.51.

"We will have one private round before the IPO. That will be our last private fund raise after which we will prepare for the IPO," said Madhusudan Ekambaram, co-founder & CEO, KreditBee. "The private round will happen within one year from now. After which we will look for the correct market conditions to list, and if the prevailing conditions continue it could happen one and a half years from now."

The Dow has underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2024, rising only 6.4%. Tech and semiconductor stocks have led market gains, while value stocks within the Dow have struggled. Despite a weak start to the earnings season and bank stocks falling, Wall Street indices have still advanced.

The Dow has underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2024, rising only 6.4%. Tech and semiconductor stocks have led market gains, while value stocks within the Dow have struggled. Despite a weak start to the earnings season and bank stocks falling, Wall Street indices have still advanced.

The conversion follows ATC calling on Vi yesterday to convert the remaining 1,600 OCDs – out of the 16,000 originally issued to it by the telco — into 160 million fully-paid equity shares.

Bhanshali holds 19 stocks besides Paytm, totaling over ₹5,980.4 crore. Notably, retail investors increased their stakes in the company by 1.30% in the April-June quarter, reaching 16.56%.

Long unwinding refers to the selling of positions or stocks owned for a longer period either to book profit or to exit it in anticipation of impending bearishness. In Friday's trading session, five stocks witnessed a long unwinding. Here's the list:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 29.5 points, or 0.07%, at the open to 39783.28.

Section 54F of the Income Tax Act offers an exemption on long-term capital gains earned from selling assets (excluding residential houses), if the sale proceeds are used to buy or build a new residential house.

The two-day event, scheduled for 20th and 22nd July starting at 11 am, will teach traders how to maximize profits and minimize risks using options. Led by Saketh R, Founder of QuickAlpha and a full-time options trader, the session will cover the basics of options trading and the best use cases for F&O for individuals.

Short covering refers to the buying of shares in order to close an existing short position or a position that has been sold. Short covering signals a shift in view regarding a security from extreme bearishness to bullishness. In Friday's trading session, five stocks saw top short covering. Here's the list:

Bulls are in full control of the market at the current juncture and are using every intraday correction to create long positions. The price action has sustained well above the moving averages in the last few days, which is an indication of steadiness. Support for Nifty is now seen at 24,350 and 24,150-200 levels. On the higher side, the immediate resistance zone is at 24,500-550 levels and the next resistance zone is at 24,750-800 levels.

France's CAC 40 outperformed its European peers, rising 0.7% after a volatile week of elections, where leaders of the left-wing New Popular Front are currently discussing potential candidates for prime minister.

​​But there is a high probability of the second one being true. There are many businesses where the argument of disposable income has been cited, but if one looks at long term trends, they have been finally able to do better, whether slower or faster growth. We take a look at such stocks which are non cyclical in nature which one must keep on watch list.

The market capitalization of all BSE-listed companies reached a record high, increasing by Rs 1.18 lakh crore to Rs 452.36 lakh crore. TCS, India's leading IT services company, saw a 6.7% rise after surpassing revenue expectations. This surge contributed to a 4.25% increase in the US rate-sensitive IT index.

​​But there is a high probability of the second one being true. There are many businesses where the argument of disposable income has been cited, but if one looks at long term trends, they have been finally able to do better, whether slower or faster growth. We take a look at such stocks which are non cyclical in nature which one must keep on watch list.

As Q1 results of FY25 for listed companies begin to roll in, it's crucial for investors with bank stocks in their portfolios to be aware of the non-performing assets (NPAs) of these banks. According to Trendlyne data, Punjab & Sind Bank, City Union Bank, Canara Bank, and Bank of India are among the banks with the highest NPAs. Here's the list:

TCS Share Price: Shares of TCS surged 6% to Rs 4,169 in early NSE trading after reporting higher-than-expected earnings for the June quarter. Jefferies upgraded TCS and raised its price target, while CLSA and JPMorgan maintained ratings with higher targets. Domestic analyst Nuvama also increased its target price.

In June 2024, mutual funds maintained a favorable stance on Indian equities, with net investments totaling approximately Rs 28,226 crore. According to an analysis by ETMarkets, 10 stocks were included in the portfolios of more than 20 MFs in June 2024, compared to May 2024. Interestingly, all these stocks have shown positive returns in the fiscal year 2025 thus far, with 6 of them yielding returns ranging from 25% to 70% during the same period. (Data Source: ACE MF | ACE Equity)

Azad Engineering shares rose by 5% following a major contract win with Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. The company specializes in manufacturing critical components for various industries and has shown significant growth in its stock price.

A short buildup is when there is a rise in open interest and volumes along with a decrease in the price of the underlying stock in the Futures and Options segment. Short buildup means more people are expecting the prices to go down and creating short positions. In Friday's trading session, five stocks witnessed a build of fresh short positions. Here's the list:

Semiconductors, crucial for defence, automotive, and telecommunications sectors, have emerged as significant factors in the geopolitical arena. Countries like the US, Japan, and China are heavily investing in building domestic capabilities in this critical technology.

While it might not have been making it headline, the pharmaceutical sector or commonly called as pharma has come through a tough period due to US FDA and other factors. It has been witnessing a turnaround of sorts which has been slow but more companies are showing improvement in their performance. Also there is a process of re-rating which is quietly going on in the sector. It was large players which got the attention of tend to gain first and then it is smaller and mid sized. If one looks at the corporate announcement about approval of drugs by the US FDA or other drug regulator or any entry into new markets, a number of them are coming from mid and small companies. Given the lesson which the Indian pharma industry has learnt after its reckless approach between 2005 to 2015, there is a high probability that the sector may gain attention.

TCS Share Price: Shares of TCS surged 6% to Rs 4,169 in early NSE trading after reporting higher-than-expected earnings for the June quarter. Jefferies upgraded TCS and raised its price target, while CLSA and JPMorgan maintained ratings with higher targets. Domestic analyst Nuvama also increased its target price.

Sensex hit 80,893, but a BSE glitch during weekly expiries caused F&O traders, including Anil Hudda from Jaipur, significant losses (Rs 15 lakh). Orders on Zerodha were 'open pending.' Groww cited connectivity issues, fixed by noon. Hudda shared his grievances on X. Demat accounts reached 16.2 crore, with BSE's F&O turnover rising 15% month-on-month amidst increasing market volumes.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming seventh Budget on July 23 is viewed as a platform for the Modi government to address new financial demands from allies, outline its vision, and set a reform agenda for the next five years. Most brokerages anticipate the Budget will emphasize policy continuity and prioritize fiscal consolidation.

Railway stocks including Railtel Corporation of India, Ircon International, and IRFC are surging to new highs as the market anticipates the Modi 3.0 government's budget announcement on July 23.

Indian IT stocks surged due to TCS's robust June quarter earnings. The Nifty IT index rose 3.7%. Infosys and TCS led gains with Rs 62,613 crore revenue and Rs 12,040 crore net profit. MphasiS had notable intraday gains, while HCL Technologies showed growth. TCS forecasts better FY25 performance.

Shares of TCS surged 2.5% to Rs 4,020 in early NSE trading after reporting higher-than-expected earnings for the June quarter. Jefferies upgraded TCS and raised its price target, while CLSA and JPMorgan maintained ratings with higher targets. Domestic analyst Nuvama also increased its target price.

Shares of Jio Financial Services rose 2.5% to Rs 256.5 on BSE after RBI approved its conversion from NBFC to CIC post a November 2023 application. CICs must have Rs 100 crore in assets and 90% in investments. RSI is 44.1, MACD 1.2 below signal line, stock above multiple SMAs except 20-, 30-, 50-day; price at 10:25 am Rs 351.6.