Peter McGuire is optimistic about equities, commodities, and global bond markets. OPEC plus will increase production output. This will benefit consumers but not producers. McGuire suggests buying gold, anticipating long-term gains. Central bank buying and currency dynamics support this view. Retail investors in India and Asia are actively participating. The future looks promising for these markets.
Mahindra Manulife is launching a BFSI sectoral fund, capitalizing on India's demographic dividend and financialization of savings. The fund aims to leverage both cyclical lending rebounds and secular growth in non-lending businesses like insurance and asset management. Valuations in PSU banks are attractive, and capital market intermediaries offer growth potential as India transitions to a nation of investors.
Smarten Power Systems, a Delhi-based solar equipment manufacturer, is set to launch its IPO today. The company aims to raise Rs 50 crore through fresh issuance and offer for sale. The IPO will be priced at Rs 100 per share and will close on July 9. The proceeds will be used for expansion and working capital.
In the Nifty 500 pack, eight stocks' close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on July 4, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
Cement stocks are attracting buyers again. Prices have increased, and first quarter results are expected to be strong. UltraTech Cement and Ramco Cements show promising uptrends. Experts predict growth in the cement sector, driven by rising demand and cost efficiency. While near-term valuations may be full, cement remains a good long-term investment. Analysts recommend UltraTech and JK Cement.
The auto sector in India attracted significant foreign investment in late June. This surge followed earlier outflows. Other sectors like oil & gas and financials also saw increased investment. Telecommunication and IT sectors experienced fund infusions too. Analysts anticipate continued foreign inflows. Tariff outcomes and global rate cuts will influence future investment trends. Sector-specific and valuation-driven approaches are expected.
Fund mobilisation through bulk and block deals in the Indian equity market witnessed a sharp recovery in the June 2025 quarter, increasing by 118.9% sequentially. This surge was fueled by improved secondary market sentiment and robust foreign and domestic inflows. IPOs and rights issues also experienced significant growth, reflecting renewed investor confidence and companies' efforts to strengthen their balance sheets.
