Ace investor Dolly Khanna has adopted a cautious approach in Q3 FY26, trimming stakes in five stocks and potentially exiting one. She has also added IFB Agro Industries to her portfolio. This move comes amid a generally cautious market sentiment.
Mutual funds divested Rs 8,600 crore of Infosys shares in December. The IT major has since reported better-than-expected Q3 results and increased its full-year growth forecast. This performance is now attracting investor attention, signaling a potential stabilization in the stock's outlook. Analysts are revising targets upwards, anticipating accelerated growth driven by AI services.
On January 19, in the Nifty500 pack, four stocks came to the bullish scanner of "White Marubozu", according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. 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.Represented by a long white (or green) candlestick with no upper shadow and a small or nonexistent lower shadow, it indicates strong buying pressure throughout the session. Traders interpret it as a signal that buyers were in control from the opening to the closing, often using such patterns for informed decisions about future price movements in financial markets."
In terms of valuation, the stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.86. Its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio stands at 3.49, while the price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 4.73, indicating how the market values the company relative to its earnings, revenue, and net worth.
As many as 43 companies, including Persistent Systems and ITC Hotels, are set to announce their December quarter earnings on Tuesday. Analysts anticipate growth for Persistent Systems driven by BFSI and healthcare, while AU Small Finance Bank is expected to see improved net interest margins and robust business growth.
Gold and silver prices neared record highs as President Trump's threats to acquire Greenland rattled global markets, driving investors towards safe-haven assets. The dollar weakened, and U.S. stocks and bonds saw a selloff, with investors seeking refuge from escalating trade war risks and seeking stability.
ReNew Energy Global is planning a significant offshore fundraising of approximately $500 million through dollar-denominated bonds issued via GIFT City. The funds will be utilized for on-lending within the ReNew Group, debt repayment, and other permitted corporate activities. Several major international banks are involved as joint global coordinators and bookrunners for this transaction.
Shadowfax Technologies is set to raise 1,000 crore through a fresh issue and 907.3 crore via an offer for sale in its upcoming IPO. The e-commerce logistics firm has seen significant market share growth and improved profitability, though revenue concentration with one client remains a concern.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is proposing to scrutinize market indices heavily used by mutual funds, particularly those with over 20,000 crore in assets. A new framework will identify 'significant indices,' requiring their providers to register with Sebi. This move aims to enhance investor protection by bringing key benchmarks under regulatory oversight.
Wipro shares plummeted over 8% on Monday following a disappointing fourth-quarter growth outlook provided by the IT services firm. The company reported revenue of 23,556 crore for the quarter ended December 31, with modest sequential and year-on-year increases. Analysts expressed concern over the management's guidance, leading to a significant drop in the stock price.
