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A little hard work can improve your returns: 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential from just 3% to 47%
If the indices continue recovering for a few more sessions, a number of investors who had stopped looking at their phones to check the value of their portfolios, would be back to doing so. Now, because you are seeing a recovery in your portfolio, the chances are that you will be tempted to put some more money into the market. There is, of course, no harm in putting in more money. But if you want to ensure that you do not face a situation similar to the one investors faced in January and February, you need to be clear about a few things. So what are these things?
Buy Venus Pipes & Tubes, target price Rs 1,700: Anand Rathi
Anand Rathi advises buying Venus Pipes & Tubes with a target price of Rs 1,700 within a year. The company's current market price is Rs 1299.9. Positive outlook is based on capacity expansion, backward integration, and global presence. Risks include slow domestic demand and delayed capex. Promoters hold 48.12% stake as of December 2024.
For investors with moderate risk-taking ability, one step at a time: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%
There is nothing in the market you can assert with 100% certainty. But the way the last two sessions have panned out, and especially taking into account market breadth, the undercurrent may be changing from bearish to neutral. Remember that, after any strong bearish phase, there is a period of consolidation before another leg of a rally begins. So, it is time to shed the bias toward bearishness and look at select stocks of companies that meet certain quantitative criteria when it comes to investing.
Prudential steps on retail, NBFC loans helped lower risks: RBI
Reserve Bank of India’s measures to control credit offtake have successfully mitigated risks in unsecured loans. By increasing risk weights on these loans in November 2023, the growth in credit card dues and loans to non-bank lenders decelerated significantly. Following this moderation, the RBI plans to restore the original risk weights starting in FY26.
Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.
Adani investors should push for bond buybacks: Analysts
The new facility is reportedly borrowed at a weighted life of 19 years, and now carries a funding cost of 9.2%. The loan it refinanced was taken in 2021 to develop wind-solar hybrid projects.
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CARE Ratings revises outlook on ESAF Bank's bonds to negative, while reaffirms ratings
CARE Ratings has downgraded the outlook on ESAF Small Finance Bank's various tier 2 bonds instruments to "negative" from "stable" on account of high asset quality stress which has adversely impacted the bank's profitability.
For investors with ability to understand risk & reward: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 44%
If one were to assume that the street has a higher probability of being bullish than bearish, one thing which investors should focus on is committing fewer mistakes in this phase of recovery. Mistakes are an integral part of the learning curve on the stock market. But there are mistakes, and there are silly mistakes. Avoid or minimize the latter. How? Because it is mid-cap stocks that have got battered in the last two months, it is probably tough to think of them rationally. But it is important to do so if you want to make that extra bit of return for which all the risk is taken.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and an upside potential of up to 42%
As the market shows signs of recovery, here are some points to consider before taking any decision based on the short-term movement of indices. Volatility is not going anywhere anytime soon. But volatility is an opportunity if you are able to do just two things: First, buy quality stocks, and for the long term. Second, focus on the business you are going to own. Buy the right business, even if expensive, and you will see returns over the long term. Our selected stocks today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score, which is based on five key pillars – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Top Nifty50 stocks analysts suggest buying in this volatile week
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive research report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardized scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
India's merchandise trade deficit will be under pressure in fiscal 2026, services sector to provide respite: Crisil
India's merchandise trade deficit is set to face pressure in fiscal year 2026 due to strong domestic private consumption inflating imports, and potential export declines amid a slowing global and US economy. The resilient service trade surplus will offer some cushion, but heightened risks from US tariffs persist.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Market panic vs. reality: Rajesh Cheruvu on why investors should stay calm
LGT Wealth India’s CIO Rajesh Cheruvu believes markets will stabilize once panic selling subsides. Despite volatility, Nifty valuations are below the five-year average, suggesting a potential bottom. Midcap and smallcap indices have entered a bear market, with sharp corrections.
NBFC sector strengthens with RBIs positive stance and rate cut support for growth: Jefferies
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are seeing improvements in asset quality, liquidity, and interest margins due to RBI's supportive measures and easing macroeconomic challenges. Government spending and reduced risk weights on bank lending to NBFCs boost funding access. While the microfinance segment faces stress, affordable housing finance and vehicle financing show potential, with Home First Finance being a top pick.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential up to 46%
In times like these, when the sentiment is overwhelmingly negative and indices are deep in the red, investors must resist the urge to react impulsively to short-term narratives that may lead to selling at the wrong time. Equally important: Avoid averaging down indiscriminately, as not every dip is a buying opportunity. Instead, analyze each sector and company based on their operating performance and valuation metrics. If operational fundamentals are improving, then let the bears have a party. Stay focused on long-term value rather than short-term market sentiment. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in any of their parameters in the given time frame.
Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.
America’s best-selling truck, the Ford F-150, caught in the crossfire as Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs drive up prices and slash profits
Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs threaten Ford F-150 prices, risking $400 per vehicle cost hikes and Canadian supply chain strain. Auto industry faces rising production challenges.
HDFC Mutual Fund launches Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight Index Fund
HDFC Mutual Fund introduced the HDFC Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight Index Fund, a passive fund tracking the Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight Index. The NFO closes on March 21, offering investors exposure to India's top large-cap companies with equal-weight allocation.
Forget figuring out Nifty’s bottom, focus on stocks with growth prospects. 7 large-caps with upside potential of up to 32%
Are you waiting to figure out when the Nifty and Sensex will bottom out so that you can shift from being bearish to bullish? Don’t even bother. Consider this simple point: Did all stocks start falling only after September 26, 2024, the day the index peaked? No. Many stocks across segments began declining much before that day. Similarly, much before the street realizes the Nifty has formed its bottom, many stocks would start to gradually move up. There is no way any investor can determine the precise level and date when the Nifty will bottom out. However, the fact that it has corrected over 15% increases the probability of the market being near its bottom. The operative word is “probability”. So, it is perhaps time to focus on companies where the broader picture of growth is intact. And let the Nifty do its thing.
IT shares fall on US growth concerns
Infosys dropped 4.3%, the top loser in the IT pack, after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock from 'Overweight' to 'Equal-Weight'. Other IT large caps such as TCS, LTIMindtree, HCL Technologies, and Tech Mahindra declined 1.7-3.6%. Midcap IT companies fell 2-3%.
IndusInd issue puts the spotlight on India's banking sector
IndusInd Bank discovered discrepancies in account balances related to currency derivatives. This prompted an internal review and raised concerns about other banks having similar issues. The RBI is investigating. Despite improvements in asset quality and profitability, concerns remain over unsecured retail loans, slow deposit growth, and rising micro-lending stress.
Want to lose 3 kg in 3 days? Crazy egg diet goes viral after 48 years
Social media is abuzz with the revival of Vogue's 1977 'Wine and Egg Diet,' promising rapid weight loss. This diet, consumed by models, includes substantial wine intake and minimal food, posing serious health risks despite its rapid results. Experts warn against such extreme dietary practices for long-term well-being.
Nifty IT index slips into bear market zone. What's behind the drop?
Among the 10 stocks in the Nifty IT index, 9 are now in bear market territory, having dropped over 20% from their respective highs.
Small-caps: Not a time to panic, but to review & think long term. 5 stocks from various sectors with an upside potential of over 30%
What is the difference between end-2024, when the correction began, and the start of 2025? In the initial phase in October-November, it was large-caps that bore the brunt. Now it is small- and mid-cap stocks that are taking a beating. So, collectively, it has been five months of decline in every segment of the market. So what to do? Sell, buy, or hold? Here’s a story about a small-cap company for perspective. For decades, its performance was mediocre at best. But it is now a success, making batteries used in EVs and other new energy ecosystems. The stock has seen a re-rating in the last couple of years. What should you do? Sell, because it has seen a sharp correction and the fear of Trump is roiling global markets? Or not?
For long-term investors and moderate risk-takers: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of over 30%
In August-September 2024, there were bankrupt companies with half-a-billion dollar market caps. And even at those valuations, there were many takers for these stocks as there was apparently no concept of risk in a raging market. Today, after five months of correction, we have some mid-caps with a track record of getting it right both on the business and valuations fronts, that have seen their market caps decline by 30-40%; and still there are no buyers. “Avoid risk” has become the new narrative. In reality, risk is high when markets are booming and IBC companies are flying high. Now, with the Nifty having corrected 15% and most stocks down by over 40% in every segment, short-term momentum risk may be high. But for long-term investors, risk is actually lower.
Crash diet turns fatal: Kerala teen influenced by online weight loss advice dies due to anorexia
An 18-year-old girl from Kerala died after surviving only on hot water for months. She had anorexia and weighed just 24 kg when she was taken to Thalassery hospital. Despite treatment in the ICU, she remained bedridden and died two weeks later. Her family said she had been hiding food and avoiding solid food for months.
NBFCs to tweak funding mix after RBI relaxes banks' lending norms
Indian NBFCs are expected to modify their funding strategies due to RBI's relaxed lending norms. By reducing risk weight requirements on consumer microfinance loans, banks can now lend more to NBFCs. This will decrease reliance on short-term commercial papers. High-rated NBFCs may initially benefit, with others following suit as banks adjust lending strategies.
Nifty Total Market Index like drinking water, will quench thirst at low cost: Angel One AMC CEO
We have been fortunate enough to be associated with the entire journey of passive investing in India due to association with Benchmark AMC which pioneered this space in India.
Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.
Top Nifty50 stocks analysts suggest buying in this volatile week
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive research report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardized scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
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