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MCX received a letter from Sebi asking the exchange to pay regulatory fees on option basis notional turnover and not premium turnover. The market also instructed the exchange to pay the differential regulatory fee for past periods with an applicable interest of 15% per annum for every delayed month.
IDFC First Bank Q4 Results: IDFC First Bank announced a net profit of Rs 724.35 crore for the quarter ending on March 31, marking a decrease from Rs 802.62 crore reported in the corresponding period last year. In the January-March quarter, IDFC First Bank recorded an interest income of Rs 8,219.21 crore, showing an increase from Rs 6,424.35 crore reported in the same period a year ago. This signifies a 28% rise on a year-on-year basis.
The government may need to reconsider the tax incentives offered to units in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat due to the impact of Pillar Two of the Base Erosion Profit Sharing framework, according to a Deloitte report. Pillar Two aims to ensure that large multinational companies pay a minimum effective rate of tax of 15% on profits in all countries. Units in IFSC may not have enough employees and assets to avail of the benefits, so they will need to evaluate the overall tax impact in India after the implementation of Pillar Two rules.
Post March caution, markets rebounded but earnings season remains weak. Focus should be on turnaround signs or visibility in stock selection. Amit Khurana of Dolat Capital says that while battery companies have outperformed, IT midcaps remain overvalued. He is positive on capex stories but remains wary of high valuation stocks.
Gartner\’s DD Mishra anticipates AI-led growth in 2024-25, with CIOs relying on consulting services amid uncertainties. Crisis drives IT spending, while niche areas like midcap IT, ER&D, and automotive industry are expected to outperform. Mishra says: \”We will see disruptions in the short term, but the long term outlook is positive.\”
Deven Choksey discusses market opportunities during corrections, stock-specific triggers for recovery like in Kotak Bank and Bajaj Finance. Real estate and consumer durables sectors show growth potential, with Reliance Retail\’s entry expected to disrupt the market.
Nifty gained 2% weekly but declined Friday due to US inflation concerns, geopolitics, FIIs selling. Markets closed May 1 for Maharashtra Day. Key factors to watch include US Fed FOMC, Q4FY2024 earnings, and technical factors. \”Going ahead, FII activity remains a key factor to watch especially considering their already low holdings in the Indian market.\”
Corporate reforms in Japan and South Korea will support a value thesis, according to JPMorgan Asset Management and AllianzGI. Meanwhile, M&G Investment Management is attracted by near record-low valuations for Chinese stocks. Other haven plays are exporters and India’s domestic-driven equities. The outlook is even dimmer for currencies and bonds.
With inflation up, economic growth down and two-year Treasury yields testing 5%, Bill Gross sensed the music in markets was fading, and said it was time to get over the likes of the Magnificent Seven.
Rallies in the markets may not present a clear picture of certain key developments. This is the very nature of the markets. A little bit of digging helps reveal stories which may not be apparent in the broad sentiment which engulfs the markets.
Manu Rishi Guptha and minority shareholders have challenged ICICI Bank\’s delisting bid for ICICI Securities at NCLT. Shareholders had approved merger with ICICI Bank but Quantum MF has is also considering legal action against the bank. ICICI Securities has reported robust financials. According to the proposed delisting scheme, ICICI Securities shareholders are slated to receive 67 shares of ICICI Bank for every 100 shares held.
India\’s second largest private lender ICICI Bank today reported a standalone net profit of Rs 10 707.53 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 which was up by 17.38% from Rs 9121.87 crore reported in the year ago period.