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ETMarkets Smart Talk: Allocation towards Atmnanirbhar Bharat, infra and digitisation likely in final Budget 2024: Sandeep Raina
The markets are reacting positively in anticipation of a good budget with a focus on infrastructure spending and the reappointment of key ministers has been perceived positively.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: There might be a renewed focus on social expenditure in final Budget 2024: Arun Kumar Poddar
While we strive to reduce our reliance on FIIs, our Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions are reaching record highs, reflecting growing confidence in the Indian markets.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: FII ownership at probably its lowest, but trend is changing: Ajit Banerjee
The market participants are convinced that the macro fundamentals and the fiscal condition of the country is very strong and India is poised to grow as the fastest-growing economy of the world for the next few years.
What should investors do with cement stocks? Sanjay H Parekh answers
On consumption, we are underweight, in fact we do not own any FMCG stock right now and we have taken sectoral deviations to get the alpha. So, overall the very simple view was overweight domestic, global underweight.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Reforms to attract FDI, simplification of tax regime & green energy likely in Budget 2024: Gurpreet Sidana
The positive trends in global markets, favourable domestic economic data, and optimism regarding corporate earnings growth have further bolstered market sentiment.
Adani Airports to chart next decade with $21 billion infusion
The business is housed under wholly owned subsidiary Adani Airport Holdings, which currently owns seven operational airports, in Mumbai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore. Phase I of city-side development across 98 acres at airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and Guwahati has begun.
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ETMarkets Smart Talk: We could see tweak in corporate & personal tax to boost consumption in Budget 2024: Samir Bahl
While the expectations on overall economic growth were unchanged, FED committee members increased their inflation forecast for 2024 and 2025 and hence in June 2024, Fed kept the interest rates unchanged at 5.50%.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Progressive Budget, normal monsoons & strong inflows will further re-rate markets: Amnish Aggarwal
We expect the NDA government to sustain focus on capex-led growth around PLI, Roads, Ports, Aviation, Defence, Railways, and Green energy, given a 20 bps lower fiscal deficit in FY24 (Than RE), normal monsoons, and Rs 2.1 lakh crore dividend from RBI.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: FMCG & IT stocks provide valuation comfort compared to historical valuations: Vipul Bhowar
Populist policies will likely take precedence to secure victory in a coalition setup. Key cabinet portfolios, particularly those related to finance, defence, and infrastructure, will be closely monitored.
Infrastructure, digitisation and spiritual tourism to drive realty in smaller towns: Colliers report
The real estate sector in India is experiencing a transformation, with smaller towns becoming vital to the economy due to enhanced infrastructure, affordable property, skilled labor, and government support. Forecasts suggest the sector could reach $1 trillion by 2030 and potentially $5 trillion by 2050, contributing 14-16% to GDP. Colliers report projects urban growth with nearly 100 cities having over a million inhabitants by 2050, driven by factors like infrastructure, digitisation, and changing office trends.
Are you a common investor or a smart investor? 5 ways to combat volatility
Market volatility unnerves investors who may panic, leading to hasty decisions and missed opportunities, such as during India's recent election results. Despite a sharp initial drop, equity markets rebounded to all-time highs soon after. Mastering market fluctuations is crucial for long-term financial security.
India offers above $500 bln investment opportunity in clean energy value chain
India offers a $500 billion investment opportunity in clean energy by 2030 at the IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore, resulting in $23 billion investment opportunities for sustainable infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific.
India offers USD 500 billion investment opportunities in clean energy, other sectors by 2030
New Delhi India offers huge investment opportunities worth over USD 500 billion, particularly in clean energy value chain including renewables, green hydrogen and EV, by 2030, the commerce ministry said on Thursday. This was stated by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, who is in Singapore for the two-day meet of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum.
SUN Mobility joins hands with IndianOil for setting up battery swapping infrastructure
SUN Mobility announced a joint venture with IndianOil to set up 10,000 battery swapping stations by 2030, enabling electric mobility with 'Battery as a Service' for two, three, and small four-wheelers.
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.
Cryptocurrencies: Misunderstood in a hurry, 99.99% are speculative, but understanding 0.01% is worth the effort to find a new FANG
According to rough estimates, as on date there are more than 10,000 crypto currencies which are available for trading. Do you know that there is nothing which stops you from launching another crypto currency. So there is a dichotomy in the world of crypto currencies. On one side there is “ bitcoin” whose biggest selling point is that it has limited supply, but on the other hand there can be unlimited supply of crypto currencies. So, which part of the story should you believe? There is another divergence, when you dig a bit deeper, yes, 99.99% are speculative or probably not even worth having a look at. But another 0.01% are not. Just because they have been clubbed together in the generic basket called “ crypto currencies” they are also being treated as speculative. In reality they are technology platforms which are solving a problem which traditional tech companies have not been able to solve because of multiple reasons. So, rather than painting them same brush, it is time to understand them because the fact is crypto are here to stay
Infra mutual funds among top winners in last 5 years of Modi government
Infrastructure sector-based mutual funds, including Quant Infrastructure Fund, Invesco India PSU Equity Fund, and Nippon India Power & Infra Fund, have been top winners in the last five years of the Modi government, offering impressive absolute returns up to 380%.
EV ride-hailer BluSmart seeks $300 million to expand car fleet
BluSmart, India’s top electric cab operator, aims to raise $300 million to expand its fleet with cars from top manufacturers, targeting major cities for premium service. The company focuses on electrification and sustainability efforts in India, with plans to double revenue by 2025.
Why is MGNREGA implementation so poor in Bihar, Congress asks PM Modi
The Congress general secretary said that in 2015, the "outgoing PM" had famously promised a Rs 1.25 lakh crore package for the people of Bihar and Rs 54,713 crore from this package was earmarked for road and bridge projects. A number of national highways, bridges over the rivers Ganga, Sone and Kosi, and 12 railway overbridges were to be built, he said.
Where have Patna's Smart City, Namami Gange funds disappeared: Congress jabs BJP
Congress questions whereabouts of Patna's Smart City and Namami Gange funds and the denial of central university status for Patna University by BJP ahead of PM Modi's rally in Pataliputra.
Taxi trips from Bengaluru airport via apps set to become costlier
The fee increase is happening as the agreements between cab companies Ola, Uber and BluSmart and the Bengaluru International Airport Ltd (BIAL) are up for renewal. The airport operator is paid a certain fee on every ride, as per these contracts. This charge is then passed on by the cab aggregators to their passengers as airport pickup fee.
Ride-hailing startup BluSmart to raise Rs 200 crore in new funding
BluSmart has raised nearly $24 million or Rs 200 crore in its latest funding round. In January this year, BluSmart had raised $25 million, while in 2023 it conducted funding rounds worth $66 million.
Go Digit’s D-Street debut; Honasa Consumer Q4 financials
Shares of Go Digit General Insurance started trading on the stock market Thursday. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Why are FIIs turning net sellers in Indian markets? Aditya Sood decodes
Aditya Sood, Fund Manager at InCred Asset Management, analyzes the impact of NDA's performance, FPIs' net selling, and the attractiveness of MSCI China index on Indian markets. He highlights the crucial role of these factors in shaping investment decisions. Sood says: "Over the next decade, India will be a buy on dip market — all corrections should be used as buying opportunities to increase allocation to equities as an asset class."
View: Chabahar, port of a smart call
Investing in Chabahar presents its own set of obstacles. The progress in the region has been hindered by US sanctions over the years. Since 2018, India has refrained from importing significant amounts of heavy Iranian crude and faced challenges in providing financial aid for the construction of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway in 2020 due to sanctions. Energy trade has long been the cornerstone of India-Iran relations, and this shift has temporarily strained bilateral ties.
India bridging infra gaps to be a global manufacturing hub: Siemens executives
Siemens executives affirm India's potential as a manufacturing powerhouse, with a focus on infrastructure development. Leveraging India's talent pool, Siemens aims to drive growth through AI innovation and strategic partnerships in semiconductor manufacturing.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: T+0 settlement may skew ratio of F&O volumes to cash market trades: Trivesh D, Tradejini
Trivesh D believes 2024 could be a breakthrough year for the Indian stock market, citing historical trends and positive foreign investor sentiment. The market's bullish outlook emphasizes the importance of quality investments in navigating market volatility and building a strong economy. He also said introduction of T+0 the might require improvements in the currenct ecosystem.
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