Quick commerce companies are investing heavily in dark stores, impacting earnings and cash flow. Competition is intensifying with JioMart and others entering the space. The EV sector faces headwinds due to China's control of rare earth materials and slowing global demand, potentially affecting Indian EV production despite government incentives.
A public feud erupted between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over a controversial spending bill, leading to a significant 14% drop in Tesla's stock and a $152 billion loss in market value. The dispute, fueled by online exchanges, involved accusations of ingratitude and threats to cancel government contracts. Musk hinted at damaging information regarding Trump, further escalating the conflict.
V. Srivatsa of UTI Mutual Fund suggests navigating market volatility by focusing on domestic sectors like autos and banking, while reducing exposure to global autos and metals. He notes that while IPO valuations appear high, value can be found in private sector banking, telecom, and chemicals. The fund is also increasing exposure to domestic-oriented industries.
In the NSE Large Cap pack, five stocks' close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on June 5, 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:
Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, will be celebrated in India on June 7, leading to closures for most public offices, schools, and banks on June 6. However, stock markets like NSE and BSE will remain open. The festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's faith. Upcoming stock market holidays in 2025 include Independence Day, Diwali, and Christmas.
Ahead of its bi-monthly monetary policy review, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) accepted 23,855 crore worth of bids in its bond buyback, 95% of the notified amount. Despite the acceptance, market enthusiasm was muted compared to January's exercises.
India is likely to increase bond buybacks and switches to longer maturities this fiscal year to lower its combined fiscal deficit, aiming for sovereign rating upgrades that have remained unchanged for nearly two decades. Economists suggest that maintaining the fiscal gap below 7% of GDP is crucial for rating agencies to consider an upgrade, with the government budgeting 2.
