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Outbound M&A activity increased 31.6% year-on-year to hit $9.8 billion
Equity markets have been volatile over the past year. At such times, investors can look at firms that pay generous dividends, which can become a second income
India, according to them, is among the more sensitive markets to US rates, and demonstrates the most sensitivity to local rates given higher influence of domestic flows into the market
"Indian equities should catch up with global peers with a good probability of outperformance in the second half of this year"
Still, one-year equity returns globally, since the war began, have been subdued and marred by intense volatility
Globally, too, sticky inflation seems to be a cause for concern. Last week, two Federal Reserve (US Fed) officials suggested that the US central bank may need to keep interest rates elevated ahead
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"We expect a lot to go in the right direction for India. These include bad loans declining, consumption recovering, and investments rising"
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Equity valuations are unlikely to expand further unless there are surprises on the earnings front or developed economies do much better than expected, says Taher Badshah of Invesco MF
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Analysts expect the Indian equity markets to consolidate over the next few months, as they fully digest the negatives of rich valuations, rising interest rates amid growth headwinds.
Equity markets were hit by bouts of volatility in 2022 as geopolitical tensions and drying liquidity dented sentiments. Find out the key factors that will shape the markets in the year ahead
Earnings could be challenging as global economic growth is weakening, says Sailesh Raj Bhan
From all-time highs to heightened volatility, The second of the yearender series assesses the market's trajectory
Gandhar Oil Refinery (India) Limited has filed preliminary papers with the capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 357 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 1.2 crore by promoters and existing shareholders, according to the draf red herring prospectus (DRHP). Fund raising through the OFS component is expected to be Rs 500 crore, market sources said. Those offering shares in the OFS include promoters Ramesh Babulal Parekh, Kailash Parekh and Gulab Parekh and other shareholders, Fleet Line Shipping Services LLC, IDFC First Bank Limited, Denver Bldg Mat & Dcor TR LLC and Green Desert Real Estate Brokers. Proceeds from the fresh issue component will be used for payment of debt and for purchase of equipment and civil work required for expansion in capacity of automotive oil at Silvassa plant. In addition, funds will be utilised for expansion in capacity of petroleum jelly and ...
Every equity market across the globe has and will have its day, and Indian markets are having their day right now
After tumbling over 700 points intra-day, the 30-share BSE Sensex clawed back lost ground on last minute buying in index heavyweights
It's a sign of gains in equity markets being lopsided, say analysts