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Bengaluru celebrated New Year peacefully with 11,830 police personnel ensuring safety. Key areas like Koramangala and MG Road were crowded. Increased metro services helped manage traffic. People enjoyed parties, selfies, and cakes. Some headed to Mysuru and other cities. Drone cameras captured New Year celebrations in Vijayapura. Warm temperatures were recorded in Bengaluru.
Axis Securities recommends buying Man Infraconstruction stock with a target price of Rs 280. The company's financials show strong operational efficiency and projected growth in collections, with a healthy EBITDA margin of ~25%. Upcoming launches and existing sales are likely to boost profitability, despite a decline in net sales due to its asset-light business model.
Om Prakash Rajbhar, President of SBSP, provided updates on the party's preparations for the upcoming Delhi and Bihar assembly elections. He mentioned that the organization's work is progressing rapidly. The party will decide on contesting independently or in alliance based on seat-sharing agreements. Discussions on allotment of seats are ongoing with state and district leaders.
Sun Pharma stated that it has entered into an agreement with Zaza Industrial Holdings K.K., Japan, to sell 100% of its shares in Sun Pharma Japan Technical Operations, a step-down subsidiary.
2025 Festival Calendar: As 2024 ends, India eagerly anticipates 2025 with hope and new opportunities. Significant festivals include Holi on March 14, Eid al-Fitr on March 31, Diwali on October 20, and Christmas on December 25. These celebrations promote unity and cultural diversity throughout the year.
The Indian market is expected to trade lower on Wednesday due to weak global cues, with growing caution as reflected by the rise in India VIX. Experts note indecision in the derivatives space, marked by significant open interest around the 23,500 and 24,000 strike levels. Nifty faces resistance near 23,900-24,000 and support at 23,500. Short-term stock recommendations include APL Apollo, ITC, and Coal India.
The second season of Netflix’s Squid Game has made history by debuting at number one in all 93 countries where the platform operates. While it continues to dominate global streaming charts, audience reactions have been polarised, with some finding the new episodes repetitive. Despite this, the South Korean survival thriller remains a cultural and financial force for Netflix, which has yet to release viewership data for Season 2. A third and final season is expected in 2025.
The new orders include projects in the transmission and distribution (T&D) sector in international markets, along with contracts in the Railway and Buildings & Factories (B&F) segments within India.
In Dhaka, thousands protested against the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, demanding justice for those killed during the July uprising. Organized by Students Against Discrimination, the rally emphasized the issuance of the Proclamation of July Uprising by January 15, pledging to continue their fight against fascism and further protests if their demands are unmet.
New EPS rules from January 1, 2025: The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) has approved the proposal for a Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) for Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. After retirement, this would be a big relief for pensioners who move back to their hometown.
A shift above the VWAP suggests a potential bullish trend, according to StockEdge.com's technical scan data.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends buying Ipca Laboratories with a target price of Rs 1980. The company reported strong quarterly financial growth, with a rise in total income and net profit. Key management and strategic moves to optimize operations are expected to drive substantial earnings growth. Ipca is reviving its US business and improving efficiency to enhance profitability.
Sri Lankan police social media accounts and the government's Printer Department website were targeted by cyberattacks on Tuesday. The police have restored most platforms except YouTube. The hackers have been identified, and investigations are ongoing. The Printer Department website was breached, but no data was compromised, only additional data was added.
A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis. It occurs when the opening price is the lowest for a given period, and the closing price is the highest.
Panama celebrated the 25th anniversary of the US handover of the Panama Canal, marking the day with a tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter, who orchestrated the transfer. The event was marked by President Jose Raul Mulino's address on the continued Panamanian control, despite President-elect Trump's threats to reclaim the canal.
The project is estimated to cost ₹5,663 crore and will feature a levelized tariff of ₹9.39 per kWh, based on February 2024 price levels and assuming a pumping energy rate of ₹3 per kWh.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended New Year greetings, emphasising dedication to a prosperous and inclusive future. Cities across India, including Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram, celebrated the arrival of 2025 with parties, fireworks, and cultural events amid tight security measures.
Although we may see a 10% upside from here in the early part of the year, the year 2025 may not end with such gains unless the geopolitical situation eases materially and Trump acts rationally and in a broad-minded way so that the Sino-US tensions do not derail the global growth trajectory. Investors will do well to scale down their expectations of returns from the equity market.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested nine Bangladeshi nationals for entering India illegally and staying without proper documents. This arrest is part of a special drive where 43 Bangladeshi nationals have been detained in 19 cases last month, with local police assisting the operations in Mumbai, Nashik, Nanded, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
India’s New Year’s Eve 2024 was celebrated with enthusiasm, leading to increased orders of snacks, drinks, and other essentials. Quick commerce platforms experienced a surge in orders for items like chips, soft drinks, ice cubes, and even condoms. Popular searches included milk and paneer. Notably, chocolate-flavored condoms were the top choice. Household party supplies also saw significant growth in sales.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the importance of security for economic prosperity, stating India is emerging as a global defence manufacturing hub. He highlighted the impact of frontier technology, such as AI, on warfare and stressed the need for a strong security system and economy for achieving modern military strength by 2047.
ICICI Securities has given a buy recommendation on Jindal Steel & Power with a target price of Rs 1215. The current market price is Rs 918.6. Jindal Steel & Power has a market cap of Rs 93623.69 Crore and operates in the Metals sector. Key financials and investment rationale highlight positive future outlook.