JM Financial has lowered Zomato's target price to Rs 230 from Rs 250, noting that ESOP costs are no longer considered one-off expenses following the approval of a new policy. The formulation of this policy indicates that ESOP costs will be treated as regular business expenses, expected to recur.

Shares of Kaya rose 10% to Rs 501.45 on BSE after announcing a collaboration with Marico, whose shares traded flat at Rs 608.15. The collaboration aims to market 75+ science-based personal care products, leveraging channels for wider reach. CEOs Rajiv Suri and Saugata Gupta emphasize growth, market expansion, and long-term consumer satisfaction.

Inox Wind shares rose 10.5% to Rs 157.25 on BSE after a Rs 900 crore infusion from its promoter on May 28, 2024, involving marquee investors. Now net debt-free with 284% share growth in a year. CEO Kailash Tarachandani envisions reduced interest expenses, strong order book, and a 2.5 GW capacity from four plants, subsidiary Inox Green Energy.

The term sheet indicates an indicative issue price of Rs 852 per share and a floor price of Rs 896 per share. Cello World’s stock closed at Rs 961 on July 3, indicating that the QIP is being launched at an 11% discount to the last closing price.

Fundamentally, India is witnessing its own mini-Goldilocks moment with excellent macros, robust corporate earnings (with Nifty ending FY24 with 25% earnings growth and FY25/26 earnings likely to post 14-15% CAGR), focus on manufacturing, capex and infrastructure creation, and valuations.Nifty, after consolidating in May 2024, touched a fresh high of 24,174 before ending with over 6% MoM gains at 24,011 in June 2024. Notably, the index was extremely volatile and swung around 2,893 points before closing 1,480 points higher.In such a market, domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has analyzed that nearly half of the Nifty constituents are still trading at a discount to their historical average.Below is a list of top 10 Nifty50 stocks, as analyzed by Motilal Oswal, which are trading at a discount to their 10 year average:

Zomato shares surged 21% since June 4, outperforming the Sensex's 11% rise. Analysts predict up to 20% additional gains. The stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 213.80, closing at Rs 208.15. Momentum indicators show shares trading above 50 and 200-day SMAs with a 1-year beta at 0.6. Axis Securities noted sustained buying activity and net profit.

Cello World's shares surged 4% to a new high of Rs 1,024 on BSE following the launch of a qualified institutional placement to raise funds. The company plans to utilize the funds for debt repayment and potential expansion in the glassware segment or acquisitions.

Dalmia Bharat's stock stabilizes as experts recommend a bullish outlook, targeting above Rs 2,100 in the volatile sugar industry. The company's price movements reflect a harmonic pattern signaling potential reversals.

Sebi's new regulations on F&O trading aim to standardize charges and reduce excessive profits for brokers. This may lead to higher costs for long-term investors and potential changes in brokerage models. Retail participation in options trading is being closely monitored for its impact on savings.

From the Sensex pack, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, and M&M opened up to 1.5% higher while HDFC Bank, HUL and IndusInd Bank opened lower by up to 1.3%.

Nifty's positive trend confirmed by MACD signals and derivative data. Analysts advise caution due to FII net % long levels. Traders recommended a bull call ratio spread strategy for limited upside potential. Expert disclaimer underscores the need for individual analysis in trading decisions.

Small and semi-urban regions in India are increasingly influencing the country's growth trajectory through heightened interest and participation in equity markets. North 24 Parganas in West Bengal, known for the Sundarbans but lesser-known otherwise, has emerged as one of the leading contributors to new stock market investors since September 2023. In May, Delhi and Mumbai led in new investor registrations, with Surat, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur also experiencing significant increases in fresh registrations.

More than half of the 24 respondents estimated that the NSE Nifty 50 Index may advance up to 26,000 points by the end of 2024, while one predicted the gauge can climb even more.

Reflecting on past milestones like 50,000 and 75,000 reveals them as profitable buying opportunities, with investors earning double-digit returns even from earlier 'record high' levels. The recent 10,000-point increase from 70,000 to 80,000 signifies a 14.4% growth, while reaching 90,000 from 80,000 will necessitate a 12.5% gain. Maintaining a consistent investment approach remains wise, irrespective of market highs.

Brokerage firms such as UBS have maintained a buy rating on L&T Finance, while JP Morgan maintained an overweight rating on Bajaj Finance, Citi has initiated coverage on Indegene and maintained a sell rating on Gujarat Gas.

3M India is expected to draw attention today following its announcement of a dividend of Rs 685 per share for eligible shareholders alongside its Q4 FY24 results. With July 5 set as the record date, today marks the final opportunity for investors to purchase shares to qualify for the dividend payment.

The market's high valuations necessitate positive earnings surprises for comfort, with bond yields and investor sentiment influencing market trends significantly.

More sectors are joining the bullish movement of broader markets

Investors rejoice as companies like Piramal Enterprises and Thermax unveil thrilling dividend announcements, promising substantial returns. With the record date fast approaching on July 5, shareholders are on the edge of their seats, eager to seize the opportunity and maximize their gains in the dynamic market environment.

YES Bank shares consolidated below Rs 25 resistance, trending downwards with support at Rs 23. Expectation of range-bound trading between Rs 23-25; breakout above Rs 25 could target Rs 27.50 and Rs 28.

Majority of the Sensex constituents now trade above their respective long-term average valuations. It means investors need to be selective while accumulating blue chip stocks.

Market regulator Sebi mandated in its July 1 circular uniform brokerage charges that are not based on volumes. Due to this, tech-first brokers are staring at impact on valuations. Platforms like Shoonya and Mstock charge zero brokerage fees, and they are bracing for impact from Sebi's instructions. Venture fund-backed startups like Groww, Upstox, Zerodha and listed discount broker Angel One will also have to start charging their customers.

Analysts predict the Centre will maintain or reduce the fiscal deficit target to 5% of GDP in the upcoming budget, as foreign investment in Indian government bonds surges post JP Morgan index inclusion.

Indian market hit fresh record highs on Wednesday tracking positive global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex hit a fresh record high above 80,000 for the first time while the Nifty50 climbed above 24300 levels.The Nifty50 rose 162 points to close at 24286 while the S&P BSE Sensex closed with gains of 545 points at 79,986.

Sebi's MTF framework mandates collateralising existing shares. Kotak Securities cautions investors on MTF investments amidst surging margin funding in anticipation of Modi 3.0 budget.

Equity indices soar as Sensex hits 80,000 fueled by banking stocks. Market anticipates rate cut, global support, and foreign investment. Earnings rise expected with stock rotation amidst market surge.

Market confuses with record FII long-short ratio surge, hinting at shifting dynamics post-election. Chandan Taparia notes unusual stability despite ratio near 5, credits India's growing equity culture for market surge.

Indian equities surge with Nifty crossing 24300 and Sensex breaching 80000. Tech view sets 24900 as the next target. Dollar weakens, oil prices fall, and rupee settles lower. FII net long increases to Rs 3.78 lakh crore. DIIs buy shares worth Rs 924 crore.

Investors await US jobs report and British election outcome. Unemployment rate expected to remain steady. Chicago Fed President comments on interest rates.

Exciting market dynamics unfold as Paramount Global, National Amusements, and First Foundation make significant moves, shaping investor sentiment and market trends.

Nifty surpasses 24,300 with bullish momentum. Key companies perform well: Bajaj Finance, Vedanta, L&T Finance. Hindustan Zinc focuses on silver production growth. Indiabulls Housing Finance rebrands to Sammaan Capital. Star Health targets doubling Gross Written Premium.

Wipro hit an all-time high of Rs 739 on October 14, 2021, but the rally lost steam immediately after. Nearly three years later, it rallied to a 52-week high of Rs 546 on February 19, 2024. Since then, the stock has been facing a price correction. However, it has bounced back after retesting the 200-week Exponential Moving Average on the weekly charts.

The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex reached a record high of 80,074.3 before closing the session at 79,987, up by 545 points or 0.69%. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty hit a peak of 24,309.15 before ending the day at 24,287, gaining 163 points or 0.67%.

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs due to optimism about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in September spurred by signs of a slowing economy. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained relatively flat, weighed down by healthcare and consumer stocks in a shortened trading session ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

On Wednesday, Aditya Vision closed at Rs 4,572.95, up by Rs 93.75 or 2.09%. On Monday, it hit a 52-week high of Rs 4,800. Over the last 12 months, this stock has delivered multibagger returns of 186%. In 2024, its returns so far stand at 33%.

Benchmark BSE Sensex breached the historic 80K level intraday for the first time while Nifty raced over 162 points to close at a fresh lifetime high on Wednesday following heavy buying in banking and FMCG shares amid firm global market trends. The 30-share closed at 79,987, up by 545 points over the last close. The Nifty climbed 162.65 points or 0.67 per cent to end at an all-time high of 24,286.50."We are of the view that, as long as the index is trading above 24,200/79,600, the bullish structure is likely to continue. Above the same, the market could rally up to 24,400/80,200. Further upside may also continue, which could lift the index up to 24,500/80,500. However, below 24,200/79,600 the texture could change. Below the same, traders may prefer to exit out from the trading long positions," said Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities.Here are 4 stock recommendations for Thursday:

Majority of the Sensex constituents now trade above their respective long-term average valuations. It means investors need to be selective while accumulating blue chip stocks.

Reliance Industries was the top contributor adding 1,927 points. The country’s largest company by revenue and market capitalisation gained 26.3% since December 11, 2023 when the Sensex had touched 70,000 for the first time.

Investors are advised to maintain asset allocation discipline and a long-term investment strategy to navigate market volatility effectively.

PM Modi stated that the 2024 general election results demonstrated that people had rejected propaganda and voted for performance. Modi has been elected as Prime Minister for the third time, a feat previously only achieved by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Bezos would still hold nearly 912 million shares, or about 8.8% of Amazon, following the latest sale. He’s the world’s second-richest person with a net worth of $221.6 billion, according to Bloomberg’s wealth index, and also owns space-exploration company Blue Origin and the Washington Post.

Earlier, mutual fund schemes were not allowed to invest more than 25 per cent of their net asset value (NAV) in group companies of the sponsor.

This, however, would be subject to certain conditions like the issuer should appoint at least one merchant banker, and non-convertible debentures and non-convertible redeemable preference shares be plain vanilla, interest or dividend-bearing instruments.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 27.10 points, or 0.07%, at the open to 39,358.95.

Vedanta reported a 36% year-on-year increase in alumina production at its Lanjigarh refinery, reaching 539 kt, driven by expanded capacity. Compared to Q1FY24's 395 kt, this marks an 11% quarterly rise from 484 kt in the previous March quarter.

The company's strong market position as a leading global engineering and construction firm, combined with above-average profitability and solid revenue visibility, is reflected in its ratings. The credit rating agency noted that the stable outlook indicates the company will maintain comfortable leverage, supported by sustained EBITDA growth and prudent financial management, despite higher growth investments.

Vedanta reported a 36% year-on-year increase in alumina production at its Lanjigarh refinery, reaching 539 kt, driven by expanded capacity. Compared to Q1FY24's 395 kt, this marks an 11% quarterly rise from 484 kt in the previous March quarter.

Nifty ended Wednesday’s session with a gain of 163 points to form a small negative candle but broke out of a sideways consolidation movement on the daily chart ahead of Thursday’s expiry.

The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex reached a record high of 80,074.3 before closing the session at 79,987, up by 545 points or 0.69%. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty hit a peak of 24,309.15 before ending the day at 24,287, gaining 163 points or 0.67%.

As a NEWS EDITOR, investors are urged by Nilesh Shah to maintain a long-term perspective and proper asset allocation as Sensex reaches the 80,000 milestone. He draws parallels with Nasdaq's history and notes Gold's outperformance compared to Nifty in the first half of 2024.