In the past 20 years, the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority has been instrumental in bringing about the commuter rail expansion that had long been a dream. Now the RDA is looking ahead at what else it can accomplish.
The Nifty experienced a mild corrective movement, trading in a downward-biased consolidation phase and ending the week with a slight loss. Despite a supportive Fed stance, the index faced resistance near recent highs, indicating a technical pause within an uptrend. Traders are advised to remain cautious, protect profits, and await a breakout above 26,20026,300 for confirmation.
Indian markets saw significant volatility and closed the week in the red. Foreign fund outflows and a falling rupee impacted investor sentiment. Analysts provided insights into the Nifty and Bank Nifty outlook. The focus is on stock selection amidst sector-specific rotations. Metals, Autos, and Private Banks are showing strength.
Against this backdrop, ICICI Direct has identified seven stocks as its top picks for the year, citing favourable technical and structural characteristics.
ICICI Prudential AMC sees opportunities in technology and large private banks. Financials are adapting to rate cycle changes. The fund manager discusses how concentrated portfolios generate alpha. Innovation is explored through various themes. The outlook for banking and financial services is constructive. Certain market segments offer valuation comfort, with contrarian plays emerging for the new year.
Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', criticized the global financial system as a 'Heads I win, tails you lose' game controlled by bankers. He advocates for owning tangible assets like gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, and legally avoiding taxes to escape this perceived rigged system.
E-commerce enabler Shiprocket is gearing up for an IPO, aiming to raise up to Rs 2,342 crore. The company, backed by investors like Temasek, plans to use the funds for platform growth, technology, and potential acquisitions. Shiprocket's platform assists Indian MSMEs and digital retailers with logistics, payments, and sales, operating an asset-light model.
