Foreign investors may be retreating from Indian equities, but Kotak Mahindra AMC’s Nilesh Shah says the priority for India Inc. should remain growth and governance. In a post on microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Shah posed a series of rhetorical questions on the market’s shifting dynamics. “Since FPIs are underweight, will they campaign […]
Nykaa, Eternal among 5 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 15% in a month – High Flyers
The benchmark Sensex closed almost flat with a slight negative bias on Friday, slipping about 7 points to settle at 80,710. Despite the muted market movement, five stocks from the BSE 200 index reached their 52-week highs, marking their highest levels in the past year. Such breakouts are typically viewed by traders and investors as […]
Sebi warns investors against fraudulent communications in its name. 5 ways to bust scam
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday warned investors against fabricated communications sent by scammers disguised as Sebi officials. The fraudulent communications seek payments on behalf of Sebi. “Sebi has noted various instances of impersonation of identities of Sebi officials, various offices of Sebi and email ids of Sebi officials by […]
GST reforms to set stage for next investment cycle, provide tailwind for growth in coming quarters and years: Sanjiv Bajaj
Calling it the biggest reform since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv, said the government’s sweeping GST rate cuts will deliver a powerful boost to demand, lending, and financial services. He believes the move will strengthen consumption across both urban and […]
Sebi ramped up Jane Street probe due to inadequate data, continued complaints: Reports
India’s markets regulator launched a formal investigation into Jane Street’s trading practices even though its surveillance department had recommended otherwise, due to continued complaints from market participants, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) also believed inadequate data was used in the initial probe into […]
Government’s growth push yet to reflect on markets, says Gautam Duggad
Despite a slew of measures from the government aimed at boosting demand and growth—including RBI’s rate cuts, tax reductions, and the much-talked-about GST move—markets have not responded with the kind of enthusiasm many expected. Gautam Duggad, Head of Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, explained the reasons behind this muted reaction in an interview with […]
Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA could reshape US tariff strategy
The global trade landscape shifted yet again with the U.S. and Japan finalizing a deal to lower auto tariffs to 15%, a move that could provide temporary relief to Japanese exporters. Adding to this, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that semiconductor chip tariffs could also be brought down to “reasonable levels,” raising questions on the […]
Mahindra & Mahindra is GST 2.0’s biggest auto winner. 5 reasons why
Mahindra & Mahindra shares emerged as the standout gainer in India’s auto sector after sweeping tax cuts under the new “GST 2.0” regime, with the stock suring up to 9% since Thursday as brokerages including Emkay Global, Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, and ICICI Direct said M&M is uniquely positioned to benefit from across-the-board rate reductions, from […]
Tax cuts to drive growth in small car segment, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava
In a conversation with ET Now, Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava welcomed the government’s recent corporate tax reforms, calling it a landmark move that could provide much-needed relief to the auto sector. When asked whether the new tax regime would bring “the butter back to the bread,” Bhargava was quick to give credit where it […]
Trump finalizes tariff cuts on Japanese autos and goods
US President Donald Trump signed an order lowering tariffs on Japanese autos and goods, cutting car duties from 27.5% to 15% and securing a $550 billion Japanese investment pledge. The deal provides relief to Japan’s economy but poses political challenges at home. Source link