After a 14-month wait, the equity markets finally opened the month with a fresh record. The cheer from the stronger-than-expected GDP reading lifted sentiment early in the session, giving headline indices a buoyant start. But behind the optimism lies a more complex picture—one where the broader market is still nursing significant strain. “It does not…
European shares ended higher on Friday, capping a strong weekly advance and closing the month on a robust note, supported by optimism over potential U.S. rate cuts. The pan-European STOXX 600 closed 0.23% higher at 576.34, hitting its longest monthly winning streak since March 2024. Bourses in Germany and France added 0.25% and 0.3%, respectively….
With signs of loan growth picking up in the Indian banking sector, investors are looking for guidance on potential winners. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal shared his views on banks, infrastructure, hospitality and IPOs with ET Now. Banking Picks: ICICI, Axis, Kotak LeadOn bank stocks, Sabharwal said, “Among large banks, we own ICICI, Axis, and some…
In a recent interview with ET Now, Rajat Sharma, Founder & CEO, Sana Securities shared his outlook on sectors that could drive the next market rally, the emerging strength in consumption, and why he’s cautious about autos and mutual fund companies despite the broader optimism. When asked which sectors could outperform over the next 12…
Indian equities posted modest gains in Samvat 2081 after a strong rally in the previous year, which took the markets to new highs in September 2024. Since then, volatility returned as high valuations, mixed corporate results, and global uncertainty — including the impact of Trump’s tariff moves — led to foreign investor selling. However, steady…
Axis Bank tightened its asset classification and income recognition norms, signalling a more conservative credit approach that appears to have dented the lender’s June-quarter profitability. An unexpected bottom-line shrinkage caused the stock to slump more than 5% Friday, forcing a retreat of the Nifty on which Axis Bank has the third-biggest weighting among private lenders….