Indian markets showed a muted reaction to the India-EU trade deal as investors await clarity on benefits and timelines. Capitalmind CEO Deepak Shenoy says equities remain selectively attractive, with stock-specific opportunities emerging amid valuation pressures, labour law impacts on earnings, rising FMCG competition, and cautious optimism around PSU banks and mid-cap stocks.
A busy Wednesday for the stock market features earnings from 126 BSE-listed companies, including Nifty giants like Maruti Suzuki and L&T. Both are anticipated to report strong December-quarter results, with Maruti Suzuki expecting a 24-35% net profit rise and L&T projecting a 20-35% increase, driven by robust sales and execution.
In the NSE list of stocks with a market cap over Rs 1000 crore, 13 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on January 27, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
IPO-bound firms are adopting divergent listing strategies amid a volatile stock market. Companies needing fresh capital for expansion are proceeding, while those with offers for sale are reassessing plans, with at least five firms slowing or pausing their IPOs due to market headwinds and valuation concerns.
Income-plus arbitrage fund of funds offer a stable, tax-efficient fixed-income option for investors seeking to avoid equity and recent precious metal volatility. These schemes blend debt and arbitrage strategies, providing stability from debt and low-risk, tax-advantaged returns from arbitrage opportunities.
Retired Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO Michael Moskow and his wife, Suzanne, in October sold their Streeterville condo for their $2.75 million asking price.
Indian auto stocks experienced a decline following reports of potential tariff reductions on EU-imported vehicles as part of a free trade agreement. While some manufacturers like Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai saw sharper drops due to their presence in higher-priced segments, analysts believe the near-term impact will be limited, with the luxury segment being the primary area affected.
The Reserve Bank of India and the European Securities and Markets Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding, resolving a two-year dispute over supervisory oversight of India's central clearing agencies. This agreement facilitates cooperation and information exchange, paving the way for European recognition of Indian clearing houses and potentially enhancing European access to India's financial markets.
