On Monday, Trump voiced frustration over U.S.-Japan trade talks, while U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned that countries might face significantly higher tariffs as the July 9 deadline nears, despite ongoing good-faith negotiations.
Santosh Rao of Manhattan Venture Partners anticipates two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the latter half of the year, influenced by a weakening job market and softening inflation. Despite record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, Rao expects market volatility and a potential flat to downward trend due to slowing earnings growth and unresolved tariff uncertainties.
Gabriel India share price: On June 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of Gabriel India Limited (GIL) approved a composite scheme of arrangement involving the company and two of its group entities Asia Investments Private Limited (AIPL) and Anchemco India Private Limited (formerly known as Andasia Private Limited).
Atul Bhole from Kotak Mutual Fund suggests IT stocks present an overlooked opportunity due to US economic concerns and AI disruption. He highlights the resilience of the Indian economy and the improved stability and growth prospects of small and mid-cap companies. Bhole also advises a contrarian approach to sector rotation, focusing on undervalued sectors.
Nikunj Doshi of Bay Capital anticipates that crude oil prices and monsoon progress will significantly influence Indian equities in the second half of 2025. He highlights opportunities in consumption, digital-first businesses, and financial services. Doshi believes India is becoming a core portfolio allocation for global funds due to its strong growth and macro stability.
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases is set to debut on the BSE and NSE with a promising premium, fueled by strong IPO subscription and grey market sentiment. The IPO, oversubscribed 22.19 times, saw significant interest from QIBs and NIIs. EIGL intends to utilize the IPO proceeds for debt reduction and expansion, supported by robust financial growth and a diverse clientele.
In the NSE list of stocks with a market cap over Rs 20,000 crore, 10 stocks' close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on June 30, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day 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:
Kalpataru, a Mumbai-based real estate developer, is launching on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. This follows its Initial Public Offering of Rs 1,590 crore. The IPO saw moderate subscription. Proceeds will be used to repay borrowings. Despite past financial losses, recent data hints at a turnaround. Analysts suggest cautious optimism for long-term investors.
Indian equity investors favored large-cap companies amidst market volatility in the first half of the year. Mid- and small-cap indices underperformed compared to the previous year. The Nifty Defence index rebounded due to rising Indo-Pak tensions, while the Nifty IT index was the top loser.
