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The stock market experienced a significant downturn today, with both the Sensex and Nifty suffering substantial losses exceeding 5%. This rapid and steep decline occurred as early election trends indicated that the BJP was securing fewer seats than exit polls had predicted. Also Read -  https://indiaobservers.com/stock-market-drop-bjp-nda-election-trends/   The BSE Sensex, comprising 30 major companies, fell by 3,311.87 points or 4.33%, closing at 73,156.91. The NSE Nifty also saw a considerable drop, losing 1,102.55 points or 4.73%, to settle at 22,161.35. The BSE benchmark continued its descent, plunging another 4,131.44 points or 5.40% to 72,337.34, while the Nifty declined further by 1,263.3 points or 5.43%, reaching 22,000.60. Within the Sensex, several key stocks faced severe declines. The State Bank of India fell over 10%, with Power Grid and NTPC also dropping nearly 10%. Other significant losers included Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, and Reliance Indust...

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is introducing something called 'UPI for Secondary Market' from January 1, 2024. This is a big step in how you buy and sell stocks. Imagine UPI, the system we use for quick payments. It's now going to be used for trading stocks in the market. But first, they're testing it with a small group of people to see how well it works. Here's what's happening, when you want to buy stocks, you can use UPI to block some money in your bank account. This money stays in your account until your stock trade is confirmed. When the trade is done, that money is used to pay for the stocks. If you sell stocks, the money you get will be sent to your account the next day. This new system is like ASBA, a method used when people apply for IPOs. It's been really helpful in making the process of buying new shares faster and simpler. In this trial phase, people with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank accounts can try it out. The trading app Groww ...

  Tata Technologies’ IPO  has been launched with a subscription status of 2.38 times on the first day, priced between ₹475 to ₹500 per equity share. Confusion arises among investors regarding the existence of both Tata Technologies and Tata Elxsi within the Tata Group, considering their focus on the auto industry. Let’s delve into the differences between these two companies. Core Business Models: Tata Technologies: Primarily engages in hardcore engineering and manufacturing, focusing on product and process improvement, especially in the manufacturing sector. Tata Elxsi: Specializes in design and software engineering services, crafting the look and feel of products and developing software for diverse sectors. Primary Industries Focus: Both companies have a significant presence in the automobile industry, with Tata Technologies relying heavily on it, contributing about 88% of its income in the first half of the financial year. Tata Elxsi, while earning 46% from the automobile se...

  Thinking about diving into  HCL Tech shares ? Q2 looked promising with a 10% profit boost and an 8% revenue rise, leading to a 3.5% share price jump. However, there’s a catch — HCL Tech trimmed its FY24 revenue forecast to 5–6% growth from the initial 6–8%. Market experts are mixed. UBS, Kotak, Motilal Oswal, and others are optimistic, even raising their target prices. However, JP Morgan is cautious, deeming it ‘Underweight’ with a ₹1,070 target price. Despite influencers touting HCL, the contrarian approach warns against blind optimism. In a nutshell,  HCL Tech  isn’t a clear ‘buy’ or ‘sell.’ Strong fundamentals clash with revised revenue projections. If considering an investment, tread carefully, acknowledge the risks, and conduct thorough research or seek advice from a reliable consultancy.

Committed  Cargo  Care Limited has initiated its Initial Public Offering (IPO), available for subscription until October 10, with a share price set at ₹77. The IPO includes a fresh issue of 32,40,000 equity shares, and the company aims to utilize the net proceeds for working capital needs and general corporate purposes. On the first day, the IPO garnered strong interest, achieving a subscription status of 1.72 times, driven by enthusiastic responses from retail and non-institutional investors. With bids for 52,81,600 shares against the 30,75,200 on offer, the company is witnessing robust demand. The estimated gray market premium of ₹30 suggests potential gains for investors, projecting a 40% increase when shares are listed at ₹107. The book running lead managers for the   IPO   are Fedex Securities Private Ltd, and the allotment of shares may conclude on October 13, with the listing expected on October 18, 2023. Retail investors, allowed to bid for one lot, will requ...

  Avenue Supermarts, the operator of DMart hypermarket chain, has reported a 2% YoY increase in   net profit   for the June quarter. The company recorded a net profit of Rs 695 crore, compared to Rs 679.64 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations showed a significant growth of 18% to reach Rs 11,584 crore in the June quarter, up from Rs 9,807 crore in the previous year. However, the company’s margins were slightly lower at 8.9%, down from 10.3% in the previous year. CEO and Managing Director Neville Noronha mentioned that while revenue grew by 18% in the quarter, lower gross margins were attributed to reduced sales contribution from apparel and general merchandise. However, the company is observing a recovery and return to pre-pandemic levels in the general merchandise segment. During the quarter, Avenue Supermarts opened three new stores, bringing the total number of stores to 327. Additionally, the  company’ s board has approved the offering of e...

  The government has announced the release of two sets of   sovereign gold bonds   (SGBs) in the first half of the current financial year. The subscription dates for Series I are set for June 19–23, 2023, and for Series II, it will be available from September 11–15, 2023. The sale of SGBs is limited to resident individuals, HUFs, Trusts, Universities, and Charitable Institutions. The bonds will now be denominated in multiples of grams of gold, with a minimum investment of one gram. The tenor of the SGBs will be eight years, with the option of premature redemption after the fifth year. The price of SGBs will be determined in Indian Rupees based on the simple average of the closing price of gold of 999 purity as issued by IBJA Ltd. Investors who subscribe online and pay digitally will be able to purchase SGBs at a reduced issue price of ₹50 per gram. Various payment methods, including cash (up to ₹20,000), demand draft, cheque, or electronic banking, can be used for purchas...