The Goods and Services Tax rate change on cement and construction materials may help mid-size housing projects. Amit Mamgain of Yugen Infra says lower taxes will help developers and buyers. Metro cities may see more demand. Affordable housing will not change much. New rates may start after September 22, 2025.
Urban Company's upcoming IPO, opening September 10, carries inherent risks for investors. The Red Herring Prospectus highlights concerns including sustained losses, intense competition, and high marketing costs. Dependency on gig workers, legal and regulatory challenges, and potential data security breaches also pose threats. Furthermore, reliance on limited service categories and geographic concentration could impact business.
Gold prices are soaring. October futures reached a record high on MCX. This happened despite profit-taking before US jobs data. Global uncertainties and central bank demand support gold. The Federal Reserve might cut rates soon. Experts say gold remains bullish above Rs 1,06,450. A break above Rs 1,07,260 could lead to more gains. Analysts are optimistic about gold's future.
Investors often keep a close watch on the portfolios of well-known figures in the financial markets. In this context, ETMarkets has analyzed the investment holdings of veteran investor Vijay Kedia. According to the latest data from the June 2025 quarter, Kedia holds publicly disclosed stakes in around 14 companies, with a combined value of approximately Rs 1,272 crore as of September 5. These include companies where his ownership exceeds 1%. A majority of these stocks have generated positive returns in FY26 so far. We have highlighted the top 6 performers and the biggest laggard from his portfolioeach showing gains or losses of over 10%. (Data Source: ACE Equity, Trendlyne)
Equity markets remained steady this week. Nifty tested 25,000 but could not surpass it. Sectoral momentum offered support. Banking stocks are a drag. Rajesh Palviya suggests automobile, FMCG, metals, and new-age stocks are worth watching. BSE Ltd. gained attention after structural changes. National Aluminium and Bajaj Finance are Palviya's stock picks for the week.
Gen Z's pursuit of quick gains in mutual funds clashes with the reality of wealth creation, which demands patience and time in the market. Kaustubh Belapurkar advises investors to focus on diversification, understand metrics like capture ratios, and resist the urge to frequently switch funds. Staying invested in well-managed strategies, even through market cycles, is crucial for long-term success.
Many mutual fund investors, especially new and inexperienced investors, get confused about which fund to choose and always keep searching for a ready-made portfolio to invest and achieve their long-term goals. Here is a help for aggressive investors.
The Indian primary market is buzzing with activity as Urban Company, Dev Accelerator, and Shringar House of Mangalsutra launch their IPOs, collectively aiming to raise over Rs 2,700 crore. Urban Company's Rs 1,900 crore tech IPO is highly anticipated, while Dev Accelerator taps into the flexible workspace trend.
These 4 equity mutual fund schemes had the highest up capture ratio in 5 years, according to the data by ACE MF. We considered the schemes which had an up capture ratio of more than 130.
