Bandhan Bank will be in focus after it reported a 52% year-on-year decline in net profit for the December quarter, reaching Rs 206 crore. However, sequential performance showed significant improvement with an 84% surge in profit after tax. The bank also saw an 11% YoY growth in total deposits and a 10% rise in gross advances.
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US dollar buoyed by Trump’s Greenland about-face; Aussie jumps after jobs data
The U.S. dollar held its ground against major currencies. President Trump withdrew tariff threats on European NATO nations regarding Greenland. This move eased market fears. The Swiss franc retreated from a three-week high. Gold also fell from its peak. The Australian dollar reached a 15-month high. The yen remained under pressure.
Gold falls as Trump softens stance on EU tariff threats
Precious metals experienced a retreat on Thursday as geopolitical tensions eased following President Trump’s de-escalation of tariff threats and proposals concerning Greenland. A firmer dollar also contributed to the price decline. Traders are now awaiting key U.S. economic data for further direction on monetary policy.
Negative Breakout: These 12 stocks cross below their 200 DMA
On January 20, twelve Nifty200 stocks entered a negative breakout zone after their closing prices slipped below the 200-day moving average. This technical signal suggests weakening long-term momentum and rising selling pressure, a trend closely monitored by traders to assess potential downside risks.
Foreign funds return to Indian tech stocks on AI growth bets
Foreign investors are returning to Indian IT stocks, driven by the rising adoption of artificial intelligence and improved business visibility. Companies such as TCS, Infosys and HCL Tech are seeing strong AI-led growth, reviving sector sentiment despite near-term earnings pressure and uneven performance across firms.
Investors eye Budget to unlock gains in state companies
Indian state-run stocks are poised for further outperformance as investors anticipate the upcoming budget to signal renewed stake sales for fund-raising and economic support. Attractive valuations and a potential government push for disinvestments are boosting these companies, which currently trade at a significant discount to their asset values.
Hindustan Zinc shares in focus on highest-ever PAT growth in Q3. Should you buy, sell or hold?
Hindustan Zinc shares will be in spotlight as it has achieved its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit. Mined metal production saw a significant year-on-year increase. The company also reported its lowest cost of production in five years. This strong performance has led to an upgrade by HSBC, with a raised target price. Borrowings have decreased, and net cash has improved.
Oil prices steady as ebbing Iranian protests lower chance of US attack
Oil prices saw little change. Iran’s crackdown on protests eased concerns about a U.S. attack disrupting supplies. Brent crude traded at $64.18 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate for February rose to $59.52. U.S. military movements to the Gulf continue. Venezuela’s oil production ramp-up is expected to take many years.
Negative Breakout: These 11 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
The 200 DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock.