Bulls in control till Nifty stays above 24,500, RBI decision awaited, say experts

Analysts said bullish sentiment remained intact so long as the Nifty stays above the key support level of 24,500. Market participants are now keenly awaiting the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision due Friday. The domestic equity benchmarks rebounded on Wednesday after three straight sessions of losses, supported by firm global cues and strong…

NFOs in June 2025: DSP, Nippon, and SAMCO launch funds targeting safety, growth, and agility

– Nippon India, DSP, and SAMCO introduce new fund offers – Funds aim for tax-efficient returns and exposure to resilient sectors – Investors targeted include those seeking alternatives to traditional investments   Baroda BNP Paribas Large & Mid Cap Fund has allocated a significant portion of its portfolio to sectors such as Financial, Services, Technology,…

Adani Group stocks slide on reports of US probe into Iranian LPG trade

Adani Group shares came under pressure on reports of a US probe into alleged Iranian LPG imports in violation of sanctions   Shares of Adani Group faced renewed pressure on reports that US prosecutors are probing Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate for violating sanctions by importing liquefied petroleum gas from Iran. The flagship firm Adani Enterprises fell as…

Defence funds are exploding with 60% gains — too late to invest or just the beginning?

Defence mutual funds have emerged as the hottest theme on BSE and NSE, delivering up to 60% returns in just three months. Backed by record defence exports, strong government orders, and rising geopolitical tensions, investors’ interests have soared.   With strong government backing and escalating geopolitical tensions, India’s defence sector has emerged as a standout…

Technical View: Nifty trading in narrow range, breaking 24,700-24,800 zone crucial for trending move

Analysts said the Nifty continues to trade within a narrow band and a decisive move beyond the 24,700–24,800 zone is likely to set the tone for the next directional move. Sensex, Nifty closed lower in a range-bound trade on Friday. The equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday in a range-bound trade, weighed down by losses…

India’s Q4FY25 GDP surges to 7.4% as construction and services lead, economic growth hits 4-year low

Nominal GDP surged by 9.8% over the previous year, reaching ₹330.68 lakh crore, while real GDP at constant prices touched ₹187.97 lakh crore. The fourth quarter alone saw nominal GDP jump 10.8% to ₹88.18 lakh crore.   India’s economy clocked a 6.5% growth in real GDP for FY 2024-25, according to provisional estimates released by…

SEBI notifies new F&O rules with enhanced Index Position Limit, new way of measuring risk

Among important changes, SEBI has enhanced the Index Options position limit to Rs 10,000 crore from the earlier proposed limit of Rs 1,500 crore while net end-of-the-day limit has been enhanced to Rs 1,500 crore from the earlier proposed Rs 500 crore. Also, intra-day limits have been removed. The new Net end of day limit…

Chetak’s surge pushes Bajaj Auto close to EBITDA break-even in EV segment

Backed by rising volumes, cost efficiencies, and PLI support, Bajaj Auto is narrowing losses that once weighed heavily on its EV portfolio.   Bajaj Auto’s electric scooter, Chetak, led the electric two-wheeler segment in the January–March quarter of FY25. Following the roaring success of Chetak, Bajaj Auto is nearing EBITDA break-even for the electric scooter…