Shares of defense PSU Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders are in focus today, as the company has set September 19 as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for dividend payments. Consequently, today is the last opportunity to purchase shares to qualify for the announced dividend of Rs 12.11 per share, which was declared earlier in May for the financial year 2023-24.

The Indian market is expected to rise on Wednesday, influenced by positive global trends. Nifty futures closed positively at 25,448 levels on Tuesday. Options data suggests a broader trading range between 25,000 to 25,800 zones. Analysts recommend holding above 25,350 for an upward move towards 25,550 and 25,750 zones.

A few recent policy reversals highlight the element of uncertainty that investors must grapple with after a decade of certainty, as Modi increasingly leans on coalition partners. That’s led to concerns stocks tied to government policies may continue to trail the broader market.

The Future & Options contracts of any stock enter the ban period when the open interest (OI) on it crosses 95% of the market wide positions limits or MWPL. The ban on it is reversed only if the open interest falls below 80%.

This means today will be the last day to buy the shares of these companies in order to be able to qualify for the dividends announced by them.

Stocks that were in focus include names like Mazagon Dock, which fell 1.45%, Adani Green, which gained 0.74%, and Tata Motors, whose shares fell 1.3% on Tuesday.

U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged on Tuesday after earlier gains, with the S&P 500 and Dow hitting record highs. Investors are anticipating the first Federal Reserve rate cut in over four years. Economic data showed retail sales rose unexpectedly in August, indicating a stable economy through most of the third quarter.

“We have been seeing noticeable traction in the financials basket and M&M Finance is trading in sync with the move. Traders can buy for a target of Rs 390 in the next 2-4 months,” Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said.

Japanese shares led regional gains as the yen’s slide on Tuesday boosted the outlook for the nation’s exporters. The dollar bounced in New York following stronger-than-expected retail-sales data. Hong Kong is shut for a holiday, while Chinese stocks listed on mainland markets will resume trading after a break.

Mankind Pharma is engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing a diverse range of pharmaceutical formulations and consumer healthcare products.

Torrent Power has received Letter of Intent (LOI) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Limited (MSEDCL) for procurement of 1,500 MW/ 12,000 MWh energy storage capacity for pumped hydro storage project.

Financial firms that levy overdraft fees for ATM and one-time debit card transactions without proof of consent could be in violation of the law, specifically the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, as per the guidance.

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The markets experienced a lackluster session on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 index closing with a modest gain of 34.80 points. Two mid-cap stocks are showing potential for upward movement. Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd. (LLOYDSME) has broken out from a bullish consolidation pattern, indicating a possible rise to Rs. 865. Mahanagar Gas Ltd. (MGL) is also attempting to break out from consolidation, supported by increased volumes and technical indicators, suggesting a potential price increase of around 7%. Both stocks present attractive entry points for investors.

The offer was a fresh issue of ₹850 crore and an offer for sale of ₹250 crore. The company had a market capitalization of ₹10,692.5 crore at close on Tuesday.

Non-bank lenders in India have expanded their deposit base by 21% in FY24, outpacing banks' 13.5% growth, according to RBI data. Major NBFCs like Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance offer higher interest rates than banks, making them attractive to savers. The number of deposit-taking NBFCs has been reduced to 25 from 34 last year.

UBS said that the city gas space is at a critical point where smaller entities are turning sellers and strategic partners due to issues such as non-performance from new/small entities, infrastructure-commitment defaults, gas-sourcing challenges and capital constraints. that consolidation of smaller players in the city gas space.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are back with a bang in the Indian equity market in September on hopes that the US Federal Reserve would start reducing interest rates soon, triggering more fund flows into emerging markets.

The brokerage said that AGEL's growth will primarily be led by its plans for 30GW (gigawatt) and 11GW installations in Khavda, Gujarat and Rajasthan respectively, where it has access to large resource rich land banks along with evacuation facilities. It will take the total production capacity to 50+GW by FY30.

The NBFC stock, after reaching a peak of 346 in July 2023, experienced fluctuations but managed to stay above the 200-week Exponential Moving Average on the weekly charts. This support level was tested twice, in October 2023 and May 2024. Following the rebounds from the 200-EMA, the stock reclaimed the 50-week moving average in June 2024, further boosting its upward momentum.

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher with the benchmark S&P 500 close to its intraday record high, ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting starting on Tuesday, after data signaling a healthy consumer allayed worries of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy.

Encouraging economic data and expectations of a hefty interest rate cut have largely helped the S&P 500 recover after fears of an imminent recession sent the benchmark index down more than 8.5% over three weeks through Aug.

Indian indices held near all-time highs on Tuesday, trading in a narrow range ahead of the US Fed meeting. Nifty closed at a new high of 25,418.55, up 34.80 points. Analyst Om Mehra sees a cautious tone ahead of the FOMC meet but remains positive as long as Nifty stays above 25,270. Resistance is at 25,550-25,580.

Indian benchmark indices maintained their winning momentum for the second day in a row and ended the session at record closing highs. Trading happened in a narrow range a day ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's widely expected interest rate cut and commentary. Nifty ended at 25,418.55, gaining by 34.80 points or 0.14% over Monday’s closing. Its 89.4-point trading range is the smallest in two weeks.A breakout from the recent range-bound pattern could provide a clear direction for the Nifty, Rupak De, LKP Securities said, placing immediate support at 25,350. A fall below this level might lead to the unwinding of put option writing positions, potentially triggering a correction toward 25,000, he warned. On the upside, resistance is seen at 25,500 and a strong upward move may be expected if Nifty breaks above this level, De said. Here are 2 stock recommendations for Wednesday:

Kotak suggested that investors adopt a holistic approach to financial services, emphasizing the need for a mindset shift in response to the evolving landscape of household financial assets. This, according to Kotak, is essential for successful financial management in the future.

Declining US inflation reports (PPI YoY Act. 1.7 %, Forecast 1.8%, Previous 2.1 %) released last week fuelled increased rate cut bets. ECB cut rates (deposit rates) by 25 bps last week, which further boosted investor sentiments that propelled international gold prices to all-time highs. It supported the spikes seen in MCX prices last week.

SBI Mutual Fund on Tuesday increased its stake in building materials company Nuvoco Vistas Corporation by acquiring nearly 3 per cent stake for over Rs 158 crore through an open market transaction.

Traders on Tuesday kept bets the Federal Reserve will start an expected series of interest rate cuts with a half-percentage-point move downward on Wednesday, an expectation that may itself put pressure on central bankers to deliver just that.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are back with a bang in the Indian equity market in September on hopes that the US Federal Reserve would start reducing interest rates soon, triggering more fund flows into emerging markets.

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher with the benchmark S&P 500 close to its intraday record high, ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting starting on Tuesday, after data signaling a healthy consumer allayed worries of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy.

Indian market pared gains but managed to close higher on Tuesday. The S&P BSE Sensex rose nearly 100 points while the Nifty50 closed above 25,400.

On Tuesday, India’s benchmark index, the Sensex, increased by about 91 points, ending the day at 83,080. Despite this gain, nine stocks in the BSE midcap index hit their highest prices in the past year. Reaching a 52-week high is significant because it shows the highest price a stock has achieved over the last 12 months, providing important information for traders and investors. This milestone is key for evaluating a stock's current worth and predicting future price movements.

SpiceJet has set a floor price of Rs 64.79 per share for the sale of securities to qualified institutional buyers through which the budget carrier aims to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore. Last week, shareholders approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore.

In August, mutual funds showed confidence in Indian equities, evident from their net investments totaling about Rs 31,685 crore. ETMarkets analysis revealed that approximately 15 stocks were included in the portfolios of over 15 MF schemes in August, compared to July. We highlighted the top 9 stocks that have achieved double-digit gains in the current fiscal year FY25 so far. (Data Source: ACE MF | ACE Equity)

Nifty formed a Doji candle near its all-time high, indicating short-term hesitation ahead of the US Fed meeting. A breakout of the 25292-25442 band could lead to a sharper move. OI data shows highest call and put open interest at 25,400 and 25,300 strike prices, respectively.

The majority of Nifty stocks saw declines today, with 29 stocks falling and only 21 advancing. The top performing stocks included Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Bharti Airtel, NTPC, and Mahindra & Mahindra, while the biggest losers were Tata Motors, Eicher Motors, Tata Steel, Coal India, and JSW Steel.

Despite a roller-coaster Union Budget and ongoing controversies surrounding Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch, Indian equity markets have shown positive investor sentiment, continuing their upward trend over the past 100 days of the Modi 3.0 government.In the past 100 days, BSE Sensex has surged nearly 6,300 points, or 8.2%. Meanwhile, at least 18 smallcap stocks have delivered multibagger returns, data from ACE Equity reveals.Here is a list of 18 smallcap stocks that delivered multibagger returns from June 7 to September 16:

The capital markets have transformed substantially over the last three decades. Therefore, it's crucial to re-evaluate the existing regulatory framework to align with the current market realities. SEBI's consultation paper on the proposed MB Regulations, released on August 28, 2024, is a positive step in this direction, offering several insightful suggestions. However, a few of the proposed changes warrant further deliberation.

Motilal Oswal Foundation has pledged Rs 130 crore to IIT Bombay for establishing a world-class academic infrastructure and developing a financial markets program. This marks one of the largest corporate philanthropic contributions to an Indian educational institution. The Motilal Oswal Knowledge Centre will be set up on IIT Bombay's campus, and the Motilal Oswal Centre for Capital Markets will focus on building high-end capabilities in the financial sector

In August, mutual funds showed confidence in Indian equities, evident from their net investments totaling about Rs 31,685 crore. ETMarkets analysis revealed that approximately 15 stocks were included in the portfolios of over 15 MF schemes in August, compared to July. We highlighted the top 9 stocks that have achieved double-digit gains in the current fiscal year FY25 so far. (Data Source: ACE MF | ACE Equity)

Investors will be squarely focused on Fed's decision on Wednesday, with markets now pricing in a 67% chance that the U.S. central bank could ease rates by 50 basis points

The problem with looking at an index and feeling bullish or bearish is the fact that the index is a collection of stocks which in all probability has little correlation with a stock you have in your portfolio. If you are feeling bullish because the nifty is touching and checking what has happened to the value of the portfolio, there is a high probability that you may get disappointed. The reason to be bullish has to be growth of the economy and the reason for selecting a stock has to be good business, management and growth of the company. Don't be afraid to be bullish but do a bit of simple work and enjoy the fruits of growth of the Indian economy.

Investec predicts that using advanced tech in ideal locations will boost energy production significantly. Combined with a greater focus on selling directly to customers, this should result in a 60% annual profit growth over the next six years.

The company has recently canceled its DVR (Differential Voting Rights) shares and is replacing them with ordinary shares. According to the new scheme, shareholders will receive 7 ordinary shares for every 10 DVR shares they previously held. Axis Trustee Services, acting as an Independent Trustee, will now manage the distribution of the sale proceeds.

Lower interest rates mean higher bond prices, benefiting bond investors. While the US Federal Reserve raised rates significantly, India's central bank took a more moderate approach. We expect a smaller rate cut from India's central bank this year.

In the first 100 days of Modi 3.0, Sensex surged 8.2% with BSE Smallcap up 18%. Top smallcaps like Refex Industries soared 221%. Investors are cautious due to tax hikes and policy risks.

In August 2024, category II debt funds outperformed equity investments for ultra-rich investors, with four out of six funds delivering returns over 10%. Over 70% of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) surpassed the Nifty50 index's 1.1% gain. These funds primarily invest in unlisted companies, real estate, and private equity.

Japan's Nikkei share average dropped by 1% on Tuesday, impacted by concerns over a stronger yen and anticipation of a significant interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Technology giants and banks were among the biggest losers, with major companies like Tokyo Electron and SoftBank Group seeing notable declines.

Suzlon Energy shares surged 116% this year, fueled by a major wind energy order. Despite the stock nearing all-time highs and high valuations, experts suggest cautious entry at Rs 78-79.