Regulator Sebi expresses concern over unresponsive PMS firms in the market. Compliance issues and potential misuse of licenses highlighted. APMI maintains communication with compliant members. Sebi closely monitoring the PMS sector with a dedicated team. Further developments expected in this industry.
APE growth in private insurers, driven by buoyant equity markets, faces VNB margin pressure from ULIPs and group pricing. Q1FY24 growth slowed due to high-value policy sales before tax changes. LIC shows 15% APE growth. HDFC Life (17-18% APE), ICICI Prudential Life (40% APE), SBI Life (18% APE), and Max Life Insurance (19% APE) report strong growth.
Indian domestic mutual funds have seen a significant increase in equity investments, reaching a record high in June 2024. This trend indicates a growing interest from ordinary Indian savers in the equity market. The continuous inflows and capital appreciation have propelled the total equity portfolio of domestic mutual funds to new levels.
Gold prices eased slightly after reaching a one-month high due to expectations of a Fed rate cut in September. Unemployment rate increase supports rate cut speculation. China's central bank refrains from gold purchases. Indian dealers offer discounts. Perth Mint reports decline in gold and silver sales.
Australian shares fell due to iron ore price drops, affecting hot metal output and the S&P/ASX 200 index (7799.00). Energy stocks dropped amid Gaza ceasefire and Gulf storms. Financials and Commonwealth Bank of Australia dipped. Gold stocks rose, hitting June 11 highs, following U.S. jobs data and possible rate cuts. The S&P/NZX 50 declined 0.5%.
Oil prices held steady with Texas ports closed for Tropical Storm Beryl, a potential Category 2 hurricane. Brent at $86.65, WTI at $83.08. Analyst Tony Sycamore cited power outages, inventory draws, and rate cut hopes from easing inflation. Energy Information Administration data showed weekly draws, with unchanged Baker Hughes rigs. Key ports Corpus Christi and Houston closed.
Following the defeat in recently held Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik on Sunday issued orders for restructuring the BJD.
Paramount Global's board approves merger with Skydance Media, combining the historic studio with the emerging production company. The deal includes major film releases like 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Mission: Impossible -Dead Reckoning'. Skydance sweetens offer for Paramount's controlling stake. Stay updated for final announcement.
Euro slipped post-French election with a hung parliament favoring left-wing alliance and Macron. Le Pen’s party lagged. Weak U.S. payrolls hurt dollar, upping Fed cut odds. Yen rose to 160.70 yen, sterling hit a 3-1/2-week top post-Labour Party win. Bitcoin fell amid Mt. Gox woes; dollar index at 104.97 amid CME Group’s Fed cut odds.
Technical indicators suggest the current up-trend in Nifty is likely to continue, with any decisive breakout above 24,500 potentially indicating a move towards the 25,000 milestone, analysts said. Stocks recommended by analysts for trading this week include Reliance Industries, SBI, HAL, L&T, BHEL, Bharat Dynamics, Aurobindo Pharma, Apollo Hospitals, Deepak Nitrite, Lupin, Marico, and ONGC.
DAM Capital, led by Dharmesh Mehta, targets an IPO within six months, highlighting Mumbai's investment-banking growth. Managed by Nuvama Investment Banking, the IPO includes fresh capital and an offer for sale. DAM Capital, with significant public issues, QIPs, and secondary-market block deals, plans wealth management, PMS, AIF, retail broking to rival ICICI Securities and Motilal Oswal.
Happy Monday! IT hiring has shown a glimmer of hope in Q1. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Nifty 50 companies expect double-digit June revenue, profit growth, with net profit up 26.4% and 20.6% operating margins. Noted sectors' improvements, geopolitical concerns, Maruti Suzuki's volume growth, credit growth issues, moderate inflation effects, and rural consumption. Analysts predict 13% and 17% EPS growth in FY25 and FY26.
Benchmark indices closed with minor gains, marking a positive week. Analysts expect Q1FY25 earnings and inflation cues to guide markets. Gift Nifty signals a negative start. India VIX fell 1.24%. Mixed global trends; S&P 500 futures down. Rupee at 83.49 vs. USD. Brent crude at $86.65. F&O ban includes PEL, Bandhan Bank. Tropical Storm Beryl impacts oil supply.
Markets uptrend; focus stocks: Nykaa, Adani Wilmar, Titan, Bandhan Bank, IndusInd Bank, Marico, Dabur, BigBloc Construction, Tinna Rubber and Infra, ASM Technologies. Punjab & Sind Bank to open 100 branches. PC Jeweller’s settlement approved. Tata Motors 5% growth. Union Bank and Bank of Baroda growth. AB Capital COO retires. Nykaa 22-23% revenue growth. Adani Wilmar 13% volume growth.
Heavy rains in Mumbai lead to waterlogging and train delays. Videos show widespread flooding in the city. Central Railway's suburban network impacted. Regional Meteorological Centre issues yellow alert for several districts including Mumbai and Thane.
Asian stocks increased on U.S. rate cut anticipation and French elections blocking Marine Le Pen's far-right. S&P 500 futures fell 0.1%, dollar weakened by U.S. jobs report. Earnings season approaches with Citigroup, JP Morgan, Well Fargo reporting. Investors expect September rate cuts, Treasury yields down, gold prices high. Fed Chair's testimony, German inflation, U.S. consumer price report, oil prices awaited.
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Earlier known as HSBC Multicap Equity, this fund was rebranded to reflect its fluid positioning as a flexi-cap fund. The fund prefers quality businesses characterised by scalability and strong execution capability, proven management track record and strong financials. The ESG parameters and valuation are also embedded in the framework. ET Wealth examines the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
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Earlier known as HSBC Multicap Equity, this fund was rebranded to reflect its fluid positioning as a flexi-cap fund. The fund prefers quality businesses characterised by scalability and strong execution capability, proven management track record and strong financials. The ESG parameters and valuation are also embedded in the framework. ET Wealth examines the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
Defence stocks have shot up smartly in the past year. Experts are optimistic about the sector’s long-term prospects, given the substantial investment and demand anticipated in the coming years. According to the Nomura report, the sector is expected to present an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion over the fiscal years 2024 and 2032. Find out if the growth in defence sector is sustainable.