The government’s latest GST reform is a much-needed step to revive demand, ease inflation, and support domestic sectors amid global uncertainty, according to Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund. Speaking to ET Now, Gupta said the move comes at the right time, when India is facing external pressures from tariffs and weak […]
Timing markets is a fool’s game, says Mark Mobius. Here’s why the ‘Bald Eagle’ favours midcaps
Investor and author Mark Mobius has always dismissed market timing as a “fool’s game,” arguing that stock markets move for a reason and that those attempting to predict their swings are more often wrong than right. “People often ask how I time the market. The simple answer is, I don’t. I’ve never believed in timing […]
Porinju Veliyath buys shares worth Rs 5.5 crore in Fratelli Vineyards via bulk deals
Ace investor Porinju V Veliyath bought 5 lakh shares in Fratelli Vineyards on Thursday in a couple of bulk deals. The equity was bought at a price of Rs 109.70 apiece, taking the deal size to Rs 5.5 crore. Shares of Fratelli Vineyards today ended at Rs 109.70 on the BSE, witnessing a 5% jump […]
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
The Indian market ended higher on Thursday after the government trimmed levies on a range of goods in a Goods and Services Tax (GST) overhaul aimed at spurring consumption ahead of the festive season and offsetting pressure from steep U.S. tariffs. The NSE Nifty advanced 19.25 points, or 0.08%, to finish at 24,734.30, while the […]
Market Trading Guide: Coal India, Motherson Sumi and 2 more smallcaps are stocks to buy on Friday – Market Outlook
Target: Rs 436 Stop Loss: Rs 369Coal India is displaying a strong bullish trend on the daily chart and it has broken out of a falling trendline, indicating a potential trend reversal and the start of an upward move. This breakout is accompanied by rising volumes, highlighting strong buying interest and validating the bullish sentiment. […]
Microfinance sector under stress as portfolio at risk doubles despite lending caps
Asset quality concerns in the microfinance sector continue even as they have voluntarily capped borrowers’ access to a maximum of three lenders beginning this fiscal year. Data released by the Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) show Portfolio at Risk (PaR) in the 31–180 day bucket rose to 5.4% at the end of June 2025, compared with […]
Nomura initiates coverage on Waaree Energies, Waaree Energies; predicts upside of up to 16%
Global brokerage Nomura has initiated coverage on solar module manufacturers Waaree Energies Ltd and Premier Energies Ltd, forecasting a potential upside of up to 16%. In its September 3 report, Nomura assigned a ‘Buy’ rating on Waaree Energies and a ‘Neutral’ rating on Premier Energies, citing India’s power demand, expected to grow at a CAGR […]
Maruti Suzuki, M&M among 10 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 20% in a month – Fresh Peak
Benchmark Sensex rose by 150 points, closing at 80,718 on Thursday. During the broader market rally, 10 stocks from the BSE 200 index surged to their 52-week highs — marking their highest levels in the past year. These breakouts are often viewed by traders and investors as bullish signals, indicating strong upward momentum and the […]
US stocks open mixed after jobs data; Salesforce falls
Wall Street opened mixed on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected private payrolls report, while Salesforce shares dropped as the cloud company gave a downbeat revenue forecast. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 66.4 points, or 0.15%, at the open to 45,204.87. The S&P 500 rose 8.3 points, or 0.13%, to 6,456.6, while the Nasdaq Composite rose […]
Stock Market Holiday: Are BSE, NSE open or closed tomorrow for Eid-e-Milad 2025?
Indian exchanges NSE and BSE will remain open on September 5 despite the day being celebrated as Milad-Un-Nabi. Markets follow a structured holiday calendar, where Milad-Un-Nabi is not included among the scheduled full-day holidays. In the commodity segment too, there is no holiday scheduled for either the morning or afternoon sessions, and exchanges will function […]