Air India Express has launched a 'New Year Sale' with fares starting at ₹1,448 for its members. The sale is open until January 5, 2025, for travel between January 8 and September 20, 2025. Discounts on upgrades to business class seats and benefits for loyalty members are available.
A total of 1,380 shares changed hands on the counter till 10:15AM (IST)
On December 31, futures open interest rose by over 15%, fueled by significant increases in APL Apollo Tubes, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, Cyient, Adani Total Gas, and Indian Bank, indicating higher market activity.
Brokerage firms have a positive outlook on several companies for 2025. Citi maintains a "Buy" on UltraTech Cement, Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends "Buy" on Polycab India, and APL Apollo Tubes is also rated a "Buy" by Mirae Asset. These stocks are expected to benefit from strong growth, strategic expansions, and favorable market trends in the coming year.
The first day of the New Year in Delhi witnessed shallow fog with a minimum temperature of 7.4°C, slightly warmer than average. The weather forecast predicts cold conditions and dense fog in certain areas with wind speeds increasing during the afternoon. Air quality data was unavailable from official sources.
ICICI Securities has issued a buy recommendation for Shyam Metalics and Energy with a target price of Rs 975. Currently priced at Rs 712.45, this Small Cap company in the ferrous metals sector has reported a consolidated total income of Rs 3708.61 crore for Q2 2024, showing a significant annual growth.
On the technical charts, the RSI of the stock stood at 37.74.
India's cement industry is expected to continue its consolidation trend in 2025, following significant buyouts in 2024 by leaders UltraTech Cement and Adani Cement. With a current capacity of 641 million tonnes, acquisitions such as Penna and Orient Cement are driving expansion, focusing on market reach and regional dominance.
Naomi Osaka has started 2025 strong by defeating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 to reach the Auckland tennis classic quarterfinals. Despite challenging conditions, Osaka progressed without dropping her serve. She received advice from her new coach Patrick Mouratoglou and showed no signs of her previous back injury.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine recorded 94.83 lakh devotees in 2024, the second-highest in a decade. Board CEO, Anshul Garg, reported ongoing efforts to enhance facilities and infrastructure projects to improve the pilgrimage experience and accommodate increasing footfall, driven by improved connectivity.
China's economic slowdown is closely tied to a significant drop in productivity. This downturn is driven by several factors, including a shift toward low-productivity sectors like real estate, demographic challenges, and inefficiencies in research and development. While government policies aimed at fostering innovation and technological advancement are in place, China faces an uphill battle in reversing the productivity decline, with experts questioning whether these measures can spark the growth needed for sustained prosperity.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on 'Tread Talks' that the best compliment he received was from his wife, who remarked that he has 'done alright in life'. Dhoni highlighted the importance of making his wife proud. Despite numerous praises from fellow cricketers, he values his wife's compliment the most, showing his humility.
A total of 695 shares changed hands on the counter till 10:05AM (IST).
India should seek comprehensive engagement with the incoming Trump administration to address issues in trade, investment, technology, and finance. A focus on maintaining supply lines and diversifying markets is vital, particularly for sectors like pharmaceuticals, jewellery, and services. Leveraging opportunities from US tariff actions is crucial.
Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa accuses AAP and Arvind Kejriwal of failing to fulfill promises to women in Punjab and Delhi. He claims Kejriwal deceives people with polite talk. Kejriwal's recent scheme announcement raises controversy, as Delhi's WCD department denies official notification and alleged BJP pressure on officials.
NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers Kepler-51e, the fourth planet in the Kepler-51 system, known for its "super-puff" planets. Located 2,615 light-years away, this find revises planet mass estimates, explores planetary dynamics, and hints at habitability possibilities.
ETMarkets has provided a compilation of 66 stocks recommended by six brokerages for those looking for investment opportunities in 2025. The brokers have varying views on the potential of the Nifty index, with targets ranging from 28,700 to 28,800. Investors are advised to consider the long term and adopt strategies such as 'buy on dips' for positive returns.
Elon Musk adopted the moniker "Kekius Maximus" on X Tuesday, sparking speculation among his 210 million followers about his mysterious new handle that is a mash-up of an alt-right symbol, a memecoin, and the lead character of the movie "Gladiator." The billionaire is known to play the game, calling it a "hall-of-famer" earlier this month in a post on X. In the wake of Musk's handle change, the memecoin Kekius Maximus's value soared by more than 900 percent as of Tuesday evening, according to the site CoinGecko.
The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 1215.00 and low of Rs 669.65.
Nostradamus Prediction for 2025: Nostradamus and Baba Vanga, two of history's most renowned mystics, have foretold unsettling events for 2025. Both predict wars in Europe, natural disasters, alien encounters, and shifts in global power dynamics. Nostradamus warns of “cruel wars” and a return of ancient plagues, while Baba Vanga foresees a global apocalypse and extraterrestrial interactions. Their shared visions highlight a year of upheaval, sparking widespread debate and concern.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has recommended buying JSW Energy with a target price of Rs 810. This valuation considers the company's strong financial performance, significant market position, and its stake in JSW Steel. Promoters held a 69.32% stake as of September 2024, with FIIs and DIIs holding 14.92% and 9.7%, respectively.
Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty50 traded lower on the first trading day of 2025 due to losses in banking stocks amidst the upcoming quarterly earnings season. Key gainers included Sun Pharma and Infosys, while ICICI Bank and Axis Bank saw declines. Sectoral performance was mixed.
As Trump prepares to return to office with sweeping plans to impose more levies on foreign goods, economists and business owners are pointing to unintended consequences that resulted from his tariffs the first time around.
Since March, Muthoot Finance’s stock price has been trending upwards, making higher highs and lows on the weekly chart. It is currently facing resistance at 2,160. If it sustains above this level, it may target 2,270 and 2,330. The RSI is below the super bullish zone, but once it enters, the stock could see rapid upward movement. Support is at 2,100.
Cities worldwide welcomed 2025 with grand festivities and fireworks. Auckland was the first major city to celebrate. Despite some regions facing conflicts, people embraced the New Year with optimism. Highlights included celebrations in places like Sydney, Mumbai, Rome, and Rio de Janeiro. New York's Times Square saw huge crowds gather for its iconic ball drop.
