It’s easy to say this is not 2008 but nobody understands full ramification of SVB crisis: Sudip Bandyopad
Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Group Chairman, Inditrade Capital, has said that the US banking crisis is a little bit of a concern , but that it is easy to say this is not 2008, this is different, these can be contained, and the US government is taking action. However, he cannot predict with certainty the full ramification of this. He advises investors to be careful too. Key Points
Economic TimesElection Commission censures BJP's Dilip Ghosh, Congress' Supriya Shrinate for derogatory comments against
The Election Commission censured BJP's Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against women, violating the Model Code of Conduct. Their election communications will be closely monitored. Key Points
Economic TimesFor moderate risk takers: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 36%
Unlike last quarter of 2023, when nifty and sensex used to witness correction and mid-cap index was able move higher. Since the start of 2024, the mid-cap index is also participating in the correction, clearly indicating that some profit booking is taking place in this segment of the market. Having said that, if one looks at the flow of money to the mutual funds, a good amount of it is still coming in funds which are focussed on mid or small cap. There is no way one can fight with liquidity, if it is going to mid caps and they are moving up irrespective of valuations or quality of stocks one cannot argue. But the only thing which as an investor one can do is to be careful when taking exposure to this segment of the market. Stay away from stocks where there is a narrative that this sector will do well because of ABCD reasons or the company will get such and such orders worth this much. There is enough evidence in history to show that more than anything else, checks and balances are most important at this point of time, while making investment decisions. Key Points
Economic TimesPut checks and balances: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 34%
The movement of nifty and sensex needs to be delinked with what has happened in the last quarter and what might happen to mid-cap in the coming quarter. There is no way one can fight with liquidity, if it is going to mid caps and they are moving up irrespective of valuations or quality of stocks one cannot argue. But the only thing which as an investor one can do is to be careful when taking exposure to this segment of the market. Stay away from stocks where there is a narrative that this sector will do well because of XYZ reasons. At this point of time there is no dearth of tips floating in whatsapp group and telegram channels. But there is enough evidence in history to show that more than anything else, it is time to use checks and balances while making investment decisions. Key Points
Economic TimesFor moderate risk takers: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 29%
For all those investors whose portfolio is titled in favour of the mid-caps need to do two things in current market conditions. First, don't extrapolate what has happened in the last one quarter to the mid caps stocks. Second, which is more important, be careful when taking fresh exposure to this segment of the market and apply checks and balances when investing and even after that be ready for some drawdown in the value of the stocks. How does one put checks and balances? Simple, have a look at fundamentals and it is not very tough, having a look at some of the critical ratios like ROE and ROCE would help in avoiding silly mistakes which are common in bullish markets. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia not to be swayed by US nod for cryptocurrencies: RBI Governor
Says the central bank will not emulate others on regulations. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said India will not emulate others on the issue of... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThere may be a bubble in SME or option segment; be very careful: Ramesh Damani
Unpopular, unloved, and unacknowledged entities have surprisingly performed well, which is a typical characteristic of a new bull market. In order to witness new leadership, it is necessary for it to emerge from extreme unpopularity. This phenomenon has been observed time and again. However, caution must be exercised in the SME and option segments, as there might be a potential bubble forming. Key Points
Economic TimesNifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they lead the correction once again?
For all those, who are surprised the fact that all of sudden bank nifty or finnifty witnessed a sharp fall, it would worth remembering that whether it is upward or southward movement of Nifty and Sensex, it is largely led by financial services because of high ownership of institutional investor’s both domestic and foreign portfolio investors. So if there a sell of due to risk off mode for emerging markets, which market has moved to in last few days. It is financials which are likely to lead to the decline, but, there is equal sharp recovery in them. So, be careful both in buying and selling decision in financial space. Key Points
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