Previously in this column, we discussed an aggressive strategy initiated to take advantage of a potential bull exhaustion. The strategy involved going short on Nifty futures and simultaneously going short on a call option. This week, we continue this discussion, explaining the benefits and the costs of combining a short call with a futures contract. … Read more
The stress level in small-cap funds eased as the inflows tapered off on the back of growing uncertainty. The market leader Nippon India Small-Cap fund reported as of last month that it will take 30 days to sell 50 per cent of its portfolio against 36 days logged in January, while it will take 15 … Read more
US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: KENT NISHIMURA India is willing to cut 100 per cent tariffs on American goods, US President Donald Trump claimed once again while saying that a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington is coming soon. In an interview to Fox News, Trump, however, said that he is not … Read more
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally broke the 90m barrier, achieving a personal best of 90.23m at the Doha leg of the Diamond League 2025. (A file photo) | Photo Credit: Gurinder Osan/PTI Neeraj Chopra finally breached the elusive 90m frontier with a 90.23m throw but the trailblazing Indian had to settle for a second … Read more
Export volumes during April, based on the permits issued by the Coffee Board, were lower at 35,259 tonnes, down 11 per cent from same period last year’s 39,827 tonnes | Photo Credit: Getty Images India’s coffee exports in value terms increased 48 per cent in April to $202.95 million due to high prices for the … Read more
Measures to improve flows into corporate bonds are welcome | Photo Credit: SANJAY SHARMA Foreign portfolio inflows into Indian debt securities hit record highs in 2024. A favourable interest rate spread, stable rupee and inclusion of Indian bonds in global bond indices enthused foreign investors. While FPI flows into Indian debt continued in the first … Read more
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL) has won a ₹114.22 crore contract to build 94 MW AC Solar PV Plants across multiple locations in Maharashtra, the company announced Friday. The shares of Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited closed today at ₹1,031.75 up by ₹18.85 or 1.86 per cent on the NSE. The project, awarded by an … Read more
Colorshine’s roofing solutions, which comes under the Signature, Spectrum, Pratham and Metalume offerings, have been engineered to meet global benchmarks Reinforcing its commitment to quality, Abhay Ispat Enterprise plans to launch colour-coated steel roofing systems — Colorshine — with a 20-year warranty. The announcement marks a significant step forward in the rapidly expanding value-added steel … Read more
The upmove in the stock of VIP Industries is gaining momentum. The stock had surged over 8 per cent on Thursday and closed on a strong note. This rise confirms a complex inverted head and shoulder pattern. This is a bullish reversal pattern. The neckline support of this pattern is at ₹335. Immediate resistance is … Read more
The India business of Akzo has a market capitalisation of about ₹15000 crore which includes some verticals like powder coating that wouldn’t be included in the sale | Photo Credit: PHIL NOBLE The fight for Akzo Nobel’s India business has now boiled down to just two players – JSW Paints and Indigo Paints – with … Read more