Rahul Gandhi, a leader of the Indian National Congress party, stated that if his party comes to power, they would conduct a caste-based census to determine the exact number of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India. He also criticized the current government, alleging that the country is being run by a small group of officers and that elected BJP members have no influence over policy-making. Gandhi further highlighted corruption issues in Madhya Pradesh, including the Vyapam scam and farmer suicides.
In Q2 FY24, Nifty surged 449 points or 2.3% to 19638, while Sensex advanced 1,110 points or 1.7% to 65,828. In Friday's trade, the market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE surged by Rs 2.43 lakh crore, while in Q2, it advanced Rs 22.6 lakh crore to Rs 319.08 lakh crore
The recent 1 crore new unique PAN-based investor registrations (first-time registrations by a PAN) are not restricted to top-tier cities and the cities beyond the top 100 accounted for 45% of new investor registrations, the release said.
Siddhartha Khemka, VP and Head of Research (Retail) at MOFSL, recommends JSW Steel and SAIL in the ferrous space, and Hindalco in the non-ferrous space. He suggests that Vedanta is best avoided due to its high volatility and debt concerns. In the real estate sector, Khemka favors Oberoi Realty and Macrotech Developers, noting strong demand for luxury properties. He also highlights Home First Finance and Canfin Homes as preferred housing finance companies, benefiting from the affordable housing segment and lower interest rates.
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited has entered the energy storage sector by manufacturing battery-grade aluminum foil. The company believes that with the growing lithium-ion production capacity in India from 2024 to 2030, they will be a key supplier of raw materials to these plants. They are currently in the trial phase with upcoming lithium-ion battery companies and expect commercial orders to start flowing in by the first quarter of next year.
Retirement-based mutual funds have a bias towards debt rather than equities, making them suitable for individuals closer to retirement. These funds have specific features, such as a minimum holding period, that guide both investors and fund managers in making longer-term investment decisions. The asset allocation of a conservative retirement plan typically has a higher allocation to debt. Investors should consider their asset allocation strategy and consult with financial advisors to create a balanced overall portfolio.
Consequent to the cancellation of the licence, the cooperative bank has been prohibited from conducting the business of 'banking' which includes, among other things, acceptance of deposits and repayment of deposits with immediate effect, the Reserve Bank said in a statement.
Kolkata-based company Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited has announced its entry into the energy storage sector with battery-grade aluminum foil. The company, which already produces and exports aluminum foil for various applications, will now produce high-purity aluminum foil for lithium-ion cells used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.