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Amid global challenges, India a silver lining: HUL's Nitin Paranjpe

He said there were five factors that would help India in its growth journey

Handicraft exports likely to fall 6-8% in FY24 amid global market slump

Indian handicraft exports may witness a 6-8 per cent decline this fiscal to USD 3.3 billion, mainly due to a spending slowdown in global markets, a report said on Monday. A slowdown in discretionary spending in key global markets will drag the largely export-oriented Indian handicraft industry by 6-8 per cent lower to USD 3.3 billion this fiscal, after a decline of 20 per cent in FY23, Crisil Ratings said in a report. "Amid the slowdown in key export markets, Indian handicraft exporters will face increased competition from their Chinese counterparts post easing of Covid-19 curbs in China. Handicraft exporters will rely on lower pricing and extended credit to counter subdued demand, which may pull down operating profitability by 200-250 basis points to 12 per cent," Crisil Ratings Director Rahul Guha said. The industry derives almost 60 per cent of its sales from the US and EU, which are battling high inflation and recession fears. Together, these two regions make up a market of mor

Auto, Pharma stocks shine in lacklustre trade; IdeaForge IPO subscribed 3x

CLOSING BELL ON JUNE 26, 2023: The Sensex ended on a flat note, down 9 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 26 points in trade on Monday.

Equity, oil markets can breathe easy for now as tension in Russia cools off

Analysts believe, the progress of monsoon, FII and DII fund flows and the upcoming Q2 earnings, are the key triggers for Indian markets

TMS Ep460: IndiGo aircrafts, free power, global markets, Gift Nifty index

What are the implications of IndiGo's 500 plane order? Is free power to households hurting industry? Is it time to diversify to global markets? What is Gift Nifty index? Answers here

World shares jump to 14-month highs after heavy central bank week

A gauge of global stock markets jumped to a fresh 14-month high on Friday, while the US dollar headed for its biggest weekly slide since January following a heavy week of central bank meetings

How to play the artificial intelligence theme in markets the Chris Wood way

That said, Chris Wood believes that the 'picks and shovels theme' for AI remains the most compelling story for now, which is why Nvidia remains his core holding despite valuation at 41x sales.

Sensex dips for 2nd day, falls 223pts; Nifty gives up 18,600; IEX tanks 10%

CLOSING BELL, JUNE 9, 2023: Tata Steel, HUL, State Bank of India (SBI), Infosys, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, ITC, TCS, and RIL were the top laggards

Sensex sinks 294 pts as RBI keeps repo rate unchanged, Nifty nears 18,600

Stock market live updates: Ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy outcome, the SGX Nifty, on Thursday indicated a flat start to the bourses, quoting 18,823 levels

Sensex up 350 pts, ends atop 63K; Nifty tops 18,700 amid broad-based buying

Stock market live updates: The SGX Nifty signaled a firm start on Wednesday as it rose over 50 points to 18,745 levels

Sensex, Nifty stage smart recovery in fag-end; IT stocks weak, auto rally

Stock market live updates: Tracking weak global handover, the SGX Nifty, on Tuesday, indicated a subdued start as it quoted 18,694 levels, down 31-odd points

Sensex zooms 629 pts, Nifty ends at 18,500; RIL, Sun Pharma jump up to 3%

Stock market live updates: The SGX Nifty, on Friday, indicated a muted open for benchmark indices as it stood around 18,423 levels, down 43-odd points, amidst mixed sentiments across global markets

Sensex drops 208 pts, Nifty below 18,300; metal, financial stocks weak

CLOSING BELL: Adani Enterprises fell over 6 per cent, while Adani Ports, Tata Motors, HDFC, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, HUL, and Asian Paints declined up to 2 per cent

Sensex, Nifty end flat; Adani shares rally for 3rd day, SpiceJet sinks 14%

Stock market live updates: The SGX Nifty, on Tuesday, indicated a firm start as it quoted 18,359 levels, up 24-odd points

Exploring M&A opportunities in overseas markets; plan to launch IPO: Vinsys

IT services company Vinsys on Wednesday said it is exploring acquisition opportunities in overseas markets, including the US and the UK, to expand its global reach and also announced plans to launch its maiden public issue. Pune-based Vinsys offers customised courses for sectors such as BFSI, telecom, and government departments, where training for IT and processes is essential. It has a team of over 800 professionals certified by major tech companies and institutions. The company clocked a revenue of Rs 157.30 crore and a net profit of Rs 16.02 crore during the last fiscal year, Vinsys said in a statement. Currently, Vinsys operates in the UAE, Oman, Malaysia, Singapore, Nigeria, Kenya, the UK, and the US. As part of the expansion plan, the company said it is actively seeking inorganic growth opportunities to expand its reach in new markets, including the US and the UK, while continuing to consolidate its position in the Middle East. The company also plans to open a new corporate

Global markets turn cautious again amid concerns of banking crisis

Global economy was once again beginning to stare at the possibility of economic slowdown as fears re-emerged over the possibility of economic recession in the US owing to another banking crisis

Indian markets may correct, provide better entry points: Ritu Arora

India remains the most expensive equity market in the region and amongst the most expensive globally, says Ritu Arora, Asia CEO at Allianz Investment Management

Global IPO market shows signs of life even as recession fears persist

The global market for initial public offerings is showing signs of life as a rebound in the stock market has emboldened companies to test investor appetite for new listings, particularly in Asia

Bull run enters 9th day for benchmarks; IT shares crack; AU SFB soars 17%

CLOSING BELL: IDBI Bank shares, too, surged 10 per cent after a Reuters report said the RBI has begun evaluating at least five potential bidders interested in picking up a majority stake in the lender

Sensex rises 235 pts, Nifty tops 17,800 in fag-end; Divis Labs zooms 10%

CLOSING BELL: Among sectors, the Nifty Pharma index leaped over 2 per cent today as India saw over 7,000 fresh cases of Covid-19