ASSET PRICES
Ujjivan SFB to work on key focus areas
The SFB entered new states in FY24, which is expected to support the loan book growth in the medium term. The analysts have trimmed the earnings expectations citing possibility of higher loan loss provisioning over the next two years.
Bandhan investors cautious ahead of leadership change
Analysts view the central bank move as administrative in nature to ensure a smooth leadership transition in the Kolkata-based lender, but concerns over Bandhan Bank's asset quality perhaps kept investors anxious.
What is Cost Inflation Index (CII) for FY 2024-25, FY 2023-24 for income tax purposes?
CII number for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25: The income tax department notifies cost inflation index number for every financial year. This CII number helps to calculate inflation adjusted cost or inflation indexed cost on specified capital costs. Read on to know the CII number from 2001-02 for different financial years.
Why Bitcoin is the king of assets
The journey to fully grasping Bitcoin's potential often follows a predictable path. Initially met with skepticism and mockery, Bitcoin is frequently dismissed as a speculative fad or a tool for illicit activities.
NBFC Akme Fintrade's IPO to open on June 19, announces price band
Udaipur-based non-bank financial company Akme Fintrade (India)'s IPO will open for subscription on June 19 and close on June 21. The issue is completely a fresh equity sale of Rs 1.10 crore shares of face value Rs 10 each.
GAIL, PNB, IREDA among PSU stocks that mutual funds exited before election results
Mutual funds sold shares in several PSU stocks in May ahead of the June 4 outcome with GAIL (India), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), NHPC and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) witnessing complete exit by individual mutual funds.
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China inflation holds steady amid need for more stimulus
Weak consumption in China has kept a lid on consumer prices since 2023 despite many rounds of support measures as confidence remains low amid a protracted property sector crisis. Economists say a further round of stronger and coordinated fiscal and monetary stimulus steps are required to boost demand.
Bubble of all bubbles? US economist predicts a 2025 stock market crash, likely worse than 2008 crisis
Economist Dent warns of a 2025 stock market crash worse than 2008 crisis, attributing it to artificial bubble building post-Covid pandemic. He analyzes global economies, highlights economic devastation, and predicts a crash driven by inflated asset prices.
Is the NAV important while selecting a scheme?
The NAV represents a fund’s per unit market value. This is the price at which investors are allotted units by the fund house or the price at which they can sell it back to the fund house. This is calculated by dividing the total value of all the assets in a portfolio, minus all its liabilities.
When a decade is a short time in the market
A study of the long-term returns of Sensex and equities highlight the volatility and significant variations over decades. It also questions the perception of gold as a safe haven asset.
Golden era for shipping seen ahead as geopolitics boosts pricing
Shipping industry in Athens anticipates higher earnings amidst geopolitical conflicts and supply uncertainties.
GameStop slumps around 30% as 'Roaring Kitty' kicks off livestream
Shares of GameStop, which also reported its quarterly results four days ahead of schedule on Friday, shot up nearly 50% the day before after Gill, the key figure behind an eye-popping rally in the struggling company's stock in 2021, posted on YouTube about the upcoming livestream.
Crypto marketplace Bakkt weighs potential sale, breakup
Bakkt, offering a range of services such as trading and custody, enters the market amid growing consolidation in the digital-asset sector, as crypto prices approach record highs. While some firms consider expansion, others are still recovering from the industry-wide meltdown two years ago.
HDFC AMC announces dividend of Rs 70 per share for FY 24
On Friday, during its meeting, the board of directors of HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) declared an interim dividend of Rs 70 per share for its eligible shareholders.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: There will be political stability; healthcare could turn out to be the dark horse in FY25: Aditya Khemka
Global investors haven't got much choice but to remain invested in India and perhaps increase allocations despite the political uncertainty.
Election results: Which themes will give mutual fund investors the best returns?
Sectoral/thematic mutual funds have delivered up to 380% absolute return in the last five years under the Modi-led government, with infrastructure funds leading the chart.
Cryptocurrency price on June 3: Bitcoin approaches $69k on renewed US rate cut hopes
Cryptocurrencies surge as U.S. inflation stabilizes, hinting at Fed rate cuts. BTC and ETH prices rise with a market cap at $2.56 trillion. CEOs anticipate positive momentum amid moderate growth and weak consumer spending.
Muthoot Finance's AUM grows 25% to Rs 89,079 cr in FY24
Muthoot Finance's consolidated assets under management surged 25% YoY to Rs. 89,079 crores in FY24, with a 22% YoY increase in profit after tax to Rs. 4,468 crores. The chairman emphasized a pivot towards non-gold loan growth and digital strategies, aiming to boost subsidiaries' contribution and expand into diverse financial sectors.
Muthoot Finance shares rally 4% post Q4 results. Should you invest?
Muthoot Finance Share Price: Muthoot Finance shares surged by 4.3% on Friday on the BSE, reaching a day's high of Rs 1,745. This uptick followed the company's announcement of a profit after tax of Rs 1,056 crore, marking a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to Rs 903 crore reported for the corresponding period last year.
IDFC First Bank to raise Rs 3,200 cr via preferential issue to LIC, others
IDFC First Bank will allot around 39.68 crore shares to some of India's biggest institutional investors, including LIC, HDFC Life, ABSL Insurance, Bajaj Allianz Life, ICICI Lombard, and SBI General Insurance.
Edelweiss Financial Services shares fall 17% post RBI action on 2 companies
Shares of Edelweiss Financial Services plummeted by 17% on the BSE, hitting a day's low of Rs 64, following a directive from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI directed the company to cease and desist from acquiring financial assets due to concerns arising from structured transactions conducted by its group entities.
Modi 2.0: Gold ETFs’ AUM jumps 565% to Rs 32,800 crore in 5 years, folios rise by 1,483%
Gold ETFs in India experienced a staggering 565% increase in assets under management (AUM) between June 2019 and April 2024, coinciding with the Modi government's second term. The surge in AUM, from Rs 4,930.44 crore to Rs 32,789 crore, correlates with a 1,483% rise in folios, indicating growing investor interest. This uptick is driven by factors like perceived safety, attractive returns, and the convenience offered by ETFs.
Bitcoin falls 3% as traders mull risk of sales linked to Mt. Gox
Bitcoin fell as traders monitored transfers by wallets belonging to the failed Mt. Gox exchange, whose administrators are returning a $9 billion hoard of the largest digital asset to creditors.
View: Central banks are moving over to the yellow metal to de-dollarise and tackle global uncertainty
Gold prices have surged to a record high of $2,400/oz, driven by uncertainty rather than demand. Central banks have significantly increased their gold holdings, with a notable shift towards ETF investments.
Gold's march likely to continue, use price corrections to buy
Gold prices have moved up sharply in recent times and outperformed the Nifty 50 over a 5-year period returning 17.39% against the Nifty's return of 15.24%. However, it trailed over a 10-year period returning 9.02%, against the Nifty 50 return of 13.3%. Over last three months, prices rose 19%, while over a year, they rose 22.8%.
Gold prices climb to record high on US rate-cut optimism
Data last week offered the U.S. Federal Reserve good news on two fronts, but policymakers haven't openly shifted views yet about the timing of rate cuts investors are convinced will start this year.
DLF rental arm DCCDL's office rental income rises 7% to Rs 3,460 cr in FY24
DLF's joint venture with DCCDL saw a 7% rise in rental income from office buildings to Rs 3,460 crore in the last fiscal, driven by rent appreciation and asset portfolio expansion. The rental business, holding a majority stake, demonstrated healthy occupancy levels and low vacancies. With sustained growth in rentals and service income, DCCDL reported a 9% increase in consolidated revenue and an 18% rise in net profit.
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