Nifty Next 50 Index Fund: New investment opportunity
Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched Nifty Next 50 Index Fund, which will give an opportunity to invest in 50 fast-growing companies. Investment will be open from 13 to 25 February 2025, where SIP can be started from just Rs 100. This fund will follow the index, that is, there will be no active management. Due to the fall in the market, there may be an opportunity to invest at a lower price. Great option for long-term investors, but the risk will also be high.
Hindalco’s profit jumped 60%, know the reason
Hindalco Industries’ profit increased by 60% to ₹ 3,735 crore and total income to ₹ 58,899 crore. Aluminum business earned ₹ 4,222 crore (73% growth) and copper business earned ₹ 777 crore (18% growth). Operational improvements, cost reduction and higher prices brought big benefits. Debt expenditure was reduced to ₹817 crore, and coal supply was strengthened by the acquisition of Meenakshi Coal Mines. Hindalco received the ‘Copper Mark – JDDS’ certification and was ranked among the top 1% sustainable companies in the world by S&P Global.
Huge jump in gold and silver prices, know the reason
Gold has crossed Rs 88,000 per 10 grams and silver has crossed Rs 98,000 per kg. Global economic uncertainty, trade tensions and increasing demand for safe investments are the main reasons for this. Domestic prices have also risen as gold reached $2,944.60 per ounce in the international market. Future prices will depend on economic policies and market trends.
PM Modi’s US visit: Important issues discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his two-day US visit, where he will meet President Donald Trump. Trade, Indian diaspora and bilateral relations will be discussed in this meeting. Modi will give a joint statement by meeting at the White House and will meet Elon Musk to discuss technology cooperation. Talks with Indian-origin leader Vivek Ramaswami are also possible. The tour will conclude with President Trump’s dinner, where informal discussions will take place. It will be interesting to see what new turn this visit will bring in India-US relations.
🚗 New record for vehicle sales in January 2025! 📈
3.99 lakh cars were sold in January 2025, which is 1.6% more. Demand for SUVs increased by 6%, but not all companies benefited—Hyundai fell by 5%, Mahindra grew by 17.6%. Scooter sales grew by 12.4%, but bikes fell by 3.1%. According to experts, changes in the budget and cheap loans increased customer confidence. Will this pace continue? 🚀 #AutoNews #CarSales
Quality Power Electrical IPO: Investment opportunity or risk?
Quality Power Electrical is launching an IPO from 14-18 February 2025, with a size of Rs 859 crore and a share price of Rs 401-425. Bidding for big investors will start from February 13. Promoters will sell new shares worth Rs 225 crore and old shares worth Rs 634 crore. The company is surrounded by challenges such as dependence on foreign markets and limited customer base. The grey market is trading at a premium of Rs 30. The minimum investment will start from Rs 11,050 (one lot of 26 shares). The company is focusing on increasing production capacity and adopting new technology.
New Income Tax Bill 2025: Major changes and need
The government has introduced a new Income Tax Bill 2025 to simplify the tax system, which will replace the old law of 1961. In this, tax related terms have been simplified, such as “assessment year” will be replaced by “tax year”. New tax rules have been added on crypto and digital assets. First the bill will be reviewed by the Select Committee, then it will be approved in the Lok Sabha. Startups, digital businesses and non-profit organizations will get tax relief. Its aim is to make the tax system transparent and easy.
.Fall in stock market: what, why and how?
After market fluctuations today, the Sensex closed down 32 points at 76,139 and the Nifty closed down 14 points at 23,031. Selling was seen in banks, auto, FMCG, IT sectors, while buying was seen in finance, metal, medicines and real estate. TATASTEEL, BAJAJFINSV, SUNPHARMA were top gainers, while ADANIPORTS, INFY, SBI were top losers. The effect of decline in US markets and mixed global signals was seen. The future trend of the market will depend on economic data and global signals.
Hexaware Technologies IPO: Weak subscription, what is the reason?
Hexaware Technologies IPO was subscribed only 13% on the second day, no premium was seen in the gray market. Retail investors bid 0.06x, QIB 0.32x, and NII 0.02x. The company’s 43.1x P/E ratio is considered reasonable, and its AI-driven services and global delivery network can be relied upon. The IPO is based on the ‘Offer for Sale’ (OFS) model, with the promoter selling shares worth Rs 8,750 crore. Allotment on February 17, listing on February 19, which will make its market position clear.
Rise in Gold ETF: Why did investors’ interest increase?
Gold ETF saw a record net inflow of Rs 3,751.4 crore in January 2025, up 486% from the previous month. Gold ETF is a fund that is based on gold prices and can be traded in the stock market. Its popularity is due to investment in 24 carat gold, free from worries of adulteration and easy storage. The returns have also been attractive – 36% in 1 year, 19% in 3 years and 15% in 5 years per annum. This may be suitable for investors who want a safe investment while avoiding the fluctuations of the stock market, but gold is affected by fluctuations in prices, so research is important before investing. 🚀
Huge decline in SIP! Why are investors losing money?
The performance of mutual funds weakened due to a 10% fall in the stock market, especially SIP investors suffered huge losses. SIP returns in funds like Samco Flexi Cap, Quant Infrastructure fell from -19% to -31%, reducing the deposits of investors. The reason for the decline was selling, global uncertainty and fluctuations in interest rates. According to experts, long-term investors should continue investing instead of panicking, because the market also recovers after falling. 🚀📉
Smart way to reduce the burden of home loan!
Want to avoid heavy interest on home loan? Instead of just paying EMI, invest 15% of EMI (about ₹ 4000) every month in SIP. This amount can grow to ₹ 46.93 lakh if you get 14% annual return for 20 years, which will automatically reduce the burden of home loan interest!
Why is Kotak Mahindra Bank shares rising?
RBI lifted the digital banking restrictions imposed on the bank after 10 months, which led to a rise in shares. The bank won the trust of the regulator by improving technology and digital services. Now it will be able to issue new credit cards and expand online banking. Motilal Oswal and Morgan Stanley have set the target price of the stock at Rs 2200-2290, while JP Morgan has expressed the possibility of it rising to Rs 2100. Further growth will depend on the bank’s digital strategy and new customers.
Market turmoil on Budget Day, watch these stocks.
Stock may rise after all restrictions imposed on Kotak Mahindra Bank are lifted. BHEL expected to rise after getting an order for 1320 MW power project. ICICI Bank will keep a stake in its investment company, while the foreign partner can sell the stake. ONGC-Tata Power’s renewable energy agreement, possibility of growth in future. Reliance Industries opens new global R&D center in Singapore. Hindalco, Deepak Nitrite, Manappuram Finance, Senco Gold will release quarterly results today, which will affect their stocks.
Bandhan Mutual Fund’s new opportunity: Nifty Next 50 Index Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched Nifty Next 50 Index Fund, which will give an opportunity to invest in 50 major companies coming after Nifty 50. This open-ended index fund moves with the fluctuations of the market and follows the index. Subscription will be open from 13 to 25 February 2025. Investment can be started with Rs 1,000 lump sum or Rs 100 SIP. 0.25% charge on redemption within 15 days, free thereafter. Due to the recent fall in the market, this fund is available cheaply, which can be a better opportunity for long-term investors, but take a decision keeping in mind the high risk.
