Royalty payments by some listed companies exceed 20% of profits

A new study by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revealed that listed companies in India frequently pay substantial royalties to related parties, often exceeding 20% of their net profits. The regulator is considering stricter regulations, including cumulative royalty limits and sunset provisions, to address concerns about potential financial risks and shareholder value erosion.

RIL shares at an attractive entry point, says CLSA

CLSA believes Reliance Industries’ stock presents a good buying opportunity at its current price, predicting a potential 30% rise. Despite recent declines attributed to delays in Jio and Retail IPOs, the firm emphasizes the upcoming launch of new energy projects as a significant catalyst.

Buy State Bank of India, target price Rs 1,000: Motilal Oswal Financial Services

Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends buying State Bank of India shares, projecting a target price of Rs 1,000. The bank reported strong recent quarterly earnings fueled by treasury income and steady growth. While margins slightly dipped, the bank anticipates maintaining them. Credit growth appears healthy, and asset quality has improved, leading to a decrease in bad loans.

Bitcoin briefly tops $93,000 on Trump agenda, Fed policy outlook

Bitcoin reached a new high, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and pro-crypto policies from President-elect Trump. The cryptocurrency market experienced volatility as investors assessed the sustainability of the rally. Trump’s support for crypto, including potential regulatory changes and a strategic Bitcoin reserve, fueled market speculation. However, the feasibility and timeline of these plans remained uncertain.

Selling not over; looking at 23,300 or 23,100 once Nifty breaches 23,500: Rohit Srivastava

Indian stock markets, particularly the Bank Nifty, are experiencing a significant downturn, with analysts predicting further declines. Rohit Srivastava of Strike Money Analytics suggests that selling pressure persists and highlights key support levels to watch. He attributes the weakness to a global trend of selling in non-US markets, potentially driven by a strengthening dollar impacting emerging market flows.