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February 27, 2025

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This article in livemint published on 24-Sept-2024 looks like a joke presently .
When will Sensex hit 100,000?
- Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research, HDFC Securities expects it to happen in the next few months.
- Vishnu Kant Upadhyay, AVP, Research and Advisory at Master Capital Services anticipates the Sensex to reach the 100,000 mark by the first half of next year.
- Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst at Swastika Investmart says Sensex will reach the milestone by Diwali 2025.
- Mohit Khanna, Fund Manager at Purnartha sees Sensex hitting the 1 lakh mark sometime in calendar year 2025.
- Aman Soni, Head of Operations at Prudent Equity envisions the index hitting the remarkable milestone of 100,000 by late 2025.
- Ajit Mishra - SVP, Research, Religare Broking believes this target is achievable by the end of the next year or early 2026.
( For predictions and guidance , there is no accountability , their opinions are subject to market risks)
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has received the shortlist of candidates for the next Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to sources. The new SEBI chief is expected to take charge on Monday, March 3, 2025
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Business Standard :
World Bank bullish onIndia, reaffirms confidence in its economic potential
Micromax makes foray into renewable energy space with Startup Energy
Airtel confirms'bilateral discussions' with Tata Group for DTH merger
India's venture capital funding jumps 70% in January, outpaces China
Palm oil imports to hit5-year low amid price shifts, rising output
Uttar Pradesh eyes Rs 70K cr investment in electronics, data centres
Godrej Enterprises' Energy Solutions arm eyes Rs 2,000 cr revenue in 3 yrs
Paytm, DPIIT partner to support fintech startups with mentorship & funding
Welspun One launches Rs 1K cr co-investment programme to expand portfolio
Star Cement proposes Rs 3,200-cr plant in Assam, agreement signed
Economic Times :*
Retail sales in Indiasee 5% growth in January 2025, says RAI
India must seize global supply chain disruption as opportunity: Amitabh Kant
Wipro to invest $200million in Wipro Ventures
World Bank bullish on Indian economy, reaffirms faith in country's potential
India's tablet PCshipments recover in 2024, register sharp 42.8% on-year growth
ritical minerals recovery from processing waste will need multipronged strategy: Report
India singles out VW in $1.4 billion tax dispute, says Kia corrected course
IndiGo to damp lease three more Boeing 787-9 for international expansion
Centre to spend Rs 4,800 cr for waterways development in Assam in 5 years: Sonowal
Excise policy case: Delhi court directs ED to supply papers to accused
Mint :
India looking toincrease ethanol blending with petrol to over 20 pc: Puri
India eyes global pharma dominance with a ₹5,000 crore revitalization plan
DBS add 1,000 new jobsin AI over next 3 years: CEO
BP to slash green spending, pivot back to oil
Crown LNG bets onenhanced India-US energy ties; to scale up India operations
Vedanta Demerger: Shareholders approve proposed 5-unit plan
Infosys rolls out average salary hike of 5-9% for employees: Report
Godrej Properties 'surprised' by CBI FIR on Chandigarh project, says not violated any law
India Inc eyes cautious 2025: BFSI, healthcare shine, auto & realty struggle
Apple to invest $500 bn, create 20k US jobs amid $1 trillion push by tech giants
NMDC , VEDANTA, JSW STEEL ; Mines Sec Says TAMIL NADU CURRENTLY HAS AN AUCTION UNDERWAY - CNBCTV18
It Has Been 10 Years Since Tamil Nadu Successfully Concluded Mineral Auction
Move By Karnataka Government on Royalty Structure Follows A Court Order
Mines Ministry Has Moved A Review Petition, Aim For A More Stable & Uniform Royalty Regime For Certainty For Investment
MEGATHERM INDUCTION ; WINS $ 4.9 MN ORDER ( ₹ 42.7 CR )
MEGATHERM INDUCTION: Company has received an export order from Africa For Supply, erection & commissioning of capital goods
Expected to be commenced from second-half of FY 26
TAYLORMADE RENEWABLES: TRL promoters will invest INR 8.30 Cr, @ ₹ 332 reinforcing confidence in the company's future and commitment to shareholder value.
TAYLORMADE RENEWABLES: On Tarapur Plant: Funding final expenses to start operations by March 2025, aiming for positive cash flow in Q1.
On New BOO Plants: Investment to support planning for Dahej and Sayakha projects.
DR REDDY's Subsidiary AURIGENE PHARMA Says Opportunity For India CDMO Business Is Huge - CNBCTV18
AURIGENE PHARMA Says Enquiries are 50-60% higher vs the last couple of years
Seeing a continuous increase in enquiries over the last few quarters
Conversion to clients taking place but at a slower pace which is the case for overall industry - CNBCTV18
GRANULES INDIA ; The FDA Warning Letter highlights four key areas from Form 483. Granules has addressed most issues, with remaining actions on track.
Monthly updates are provided to the FDA, focusing on risk mitigation and product safety.
Growth remains strong, driven by new US launches, European expansion, and an oncology pipeline, ensuring performance beyond the Gagillapur site.
UJJIVAN SFB, CAPITAL SFB, UTKARSH SFB, ESAF ; RBI closely monitoring capital position of small finance banks, few may be forced to shore up buffer - MC
NETWORK PEOPLE ; NPST and Hyperface Partner to Enable Instant Credit Access via UPI for Banks
Partnership Set to Democratize Digital Credit Access for 400+ Million UPI Users
French Industry Minister: Trump's tariff remarks are worrying but unsurprising. Calls for a firm but proportionate response.
KOTHARI INDUSTRIAL; Kothari Industrial Corporation signed an MoU with Assam on Feb 26, 2025, to invest ₹500 Cr in rare earth and critical minerals, funding via market.
Market Slips For 5 Consecutive Series For The 1st Time In 29 Yrs
Nifty Is Down 4% In Feb Series & More Than 14% In Last Five Series
Sensex & Nifty End Flat Today While Midcaps See A Cut Of 1%
Midcap Underperformance Keeps Mkt Breadth In Favour Of Declines
6 Nifty Stocks Including, Tata Motors, SBI & Hero Moto Hit 52-week Lows
Nearly 20 Stocks Of Nifty Midcap 100 Hit 52-week Lows Today
Sensex Gains 10 Points To 74,612 While Nifty Slips 2 Points To 22,545
AUTO,CHEMICALS STOCKS ; Govt discussing reducing duties for automobiles, some agri products, chem, critical pharmaceuticals
Govt discussing reducing duties for certain medical devices and electronics
Indian officials are examining existing tariff regime from multiple angles - Bloomberg
AUTO : Govt Mulls Tariff Cuts On Cars & Chemicals As Trump Duties Loom - BLOOMBERG
UNICOMMERCE SOLUTIONS: Unicommerce enhances integration with leading quick commerce players to simplify quick commerce selling for retail brands
Plug-and-play integration will help brands move inventory using Unicommerce’s centralised dashboard ~
CG POWER ; Has 2.45 million shares traded in a block
Has 16.2 lakh shares traded in another block - NDTV PROFIT
Bajaj Auto launches Bajaj GoGo: The All-New Brand Of Electric Autos - CNBCTV 18
DEFENCE STOCKS ; Sources Says India may offer US relaxations in semiconductors, defense and EV battery technology
India to open defense sector for US firms, strengthening bilateral strategic ties - ETNOW
SOURCES SAY India to push for duty relaxation on Kasturi cotton-based textile exports to US
Semiconductor collaboration on agenda as India builds its chip manufacturing ecosystem
India to open defense sector for US firms, strengthening bilateral strategic ties
Trump administration preparing list of countries with tariff & non-tariff barriers by March 6
Markets speculating US may unveil reciprocal tariffs on India mirroring its approach to Mexico, Canada - ET NOW
SOURCES SAY India-US trade talks likely to start after Holi, may focus on tariff relaxations, market access
Final India-US tariff list unlikely before April 2
Committee report on India-US trade discussions expected by March 15
india seeks US duty concessions for textiles, IT services, dairy and leather goods
India may offer US relaxations in semiconductors, defense and EV battery technology
Civil aviation key area for India-US trade talks, India aims to boost aircraft manufacturing - ET NOW
DEE DEVELOPMENT; PROMOTER, CHAIRMAN KRISHAN BANSAL BOUGHT ADDITIONAL 0.04 % STAKE ON 25 FEB VIA OPEN MARKET
VOLTAS , BLUESTAR, HAVELLS , EPACK DURABLE ; India braces for intense weather swings, IMD warns of rising temperatures - ET
EXHICON EVENT ; “HUNGAMA DIGITAL MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED & EXHICON EVENTS MEDIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED SIGN EXCLUSIVE FIVE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP FOR ‘INDEPENDENT TOGETHER”
METALS; China to boost longer-term loans to steel sector upgrading : Reports
China to boost financial support for EV charging facilities
In a recent analysis by Axis Technical and Derivatives, 427 out of 500 stocks in the Nifty 500 index are trading below their 200-day moving average (DMA), indicating a bearish trend. The 200-DMA is a key indicator of long-term market sentiment; trading below this average suggests a lack of investor confidence. Notable companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC are among those below their 200-DMA. The Nifty 500 basket represents approx 95% of to total Nifty's market cap.
Hong Kong SFC Is consulting on raising position limits for exchange-traded derivatives: Hang Seng Index (+50% to 15,000), Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (+108% to 25,000), and Hang Seng TECH Index (+43% to 30,000).
Sources says Search panel may have considered names of Fin Secy Tuhin Kanta Pandey, DEA Ajay Seth for SEBI Chief Post
Search panel may have also considered names of Petroleum Secy Pankaj Jain & KC Varshney for SEBI Chief Post
Alert: SEBI Chief Madhabi Buch's tenure ends on February 28 - CNBCTV 18
The Indian government, led by PM Narendra Modi, plans to reduce the states' share of federal tax revenue from 41% to 40% starting in 2026. This proposal, to be submitted to the Finance Commission, aims to provide the central government with an additional ₹35,000 crore annually. The move addresses increased federal spending needs, especially during economic slowdowns. However, states, which account for over 60% of government spending on social infrastructure, may face financial constraints due to limited revenue-raising capabilities.
EPACK DURABLE Management Says Will grow >40% in FY26 with 7.5% margins - CNBCTV18
ACs and Coolers likely to do well for Co this summer
Air Fryers can be a 200 Cr biz opportunity for Co
DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations has received DGCA Type Certification for its AgriVeer drone, allowing its commercial launch across India.
The approval opens opportunities in agriculture, education, and training.
ALBERT DAVID ; PROMOTER BOUGHT ADDITIONAL 0.11 % STAKE IN CO. VIA OPEN MARKET ON 18,19, 20, 21 , 24 FEB

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