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Rising markets boost infra scheme returns to 85% on average past one year

Industry players see this theme doing well going forward due to green shoots in some segments on the economy and govt's infra thrust

Nifty50 index ends above 15,300 for the first time since February 16

Index just 14 points shy of lifetime high

Oil steadies on stronger demand outlook as US inventories decline

Brent rose 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $68.81 a barrel by 11:20 a.m. EDT (1520 GMT), and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up 11 cents, or 0.2%, at $66.18 a barrel

Near term headwinds for REITs on FY22 lease expiry, weak demand

Strong base of technology sector tenants and valuations may provide support

After mutual funds voice concerns, Sebi may ease compensation norms

People in the know said the regulator could water down the circular following challenges highlighted by the industry with regards to its implementation

CG Consumer well placed to gain share on demand recovery across categories

Improving cash flows, robust balance sheet and margin levers are other positives

Adani Total, Apollo Hospitals, Chola could move to MF large-cap universe

The changes are likely during the half-yearly review undertaken by MF industry body Amfi during July first week

Gold prices firm near multi-month highs on weaker dollar and yields

Spot gold was up 0.2% to $1,885.47 per ounce by 0724 GMT, after falling as much as 0.5% earlier in the session

Nifty closes in on fresh record high; Sensex ends 14 pts higher at 50,637

Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, advancing over 3 per cent, followed by Titan, Bajaj Finserv, ONGC, Infosys and TCS

India is first pick among Asia emerging markets for Morgan Stanley

The earnings momentum has been quite resilient and the policy momentum quite focused towards improving the infrastructure and attractiveness in the global supply chain: Daniel Blake of Morgan Stanley

RIL, TCS, Infy and SBI common thread in India's m-cap milestones

Over a span of 14 years, the top 10 list has undergone considerable change with names like Reliance Communications, ONGC and NTPC disappearing from the list

Time to play the 'unlock trade'? Cautiously, say analysts

At the bourses, 'unlock trade' has been playing out well over the past few weeks with stocks from the related sectors on a run

Amara Raja Batteries stock falls 6.5% in intraday trade on block deals

The decline was mainly on account of nearly 30 million equity shares of the battery maker changing hands.

High commodity prices may not dent Nifty FY22 earnings much: Report

The adverse impact on the margins of Auto, Consumer Staples and Consumer Durables sectors will be counterbalanced by an earnings uptick in the Metals, Cement and Oil & Gas sectors, MOSL analysts belie

India pips Germany into the $3-trillion market capitalisation club

India currently ranks eighth on the table of most-valued equity markets, ahead of Germany which has a market cap of $2.8 trillion

Markets underestimating oil demand; see Brent at $80: Goldman Sachs

International travel, according to Goldman Sachs is another key factor that is likely to trigger a demand rise, which in turn will keep oil prices elevated

Oil marketing firms: Gross refining margin, demand remain under pressure

Q4 numbers were boosted by inventory gains

BlackRock joins funds betting on rebound of Indian assets amid pandemic

Portfolio managers attempt to navigate India's pandemic by focusing on the nation's long-term growth prospects.

Sensex gains 111 points, Nifty ends near 15,200; banking stocks gain

Mixed overseas cues and a weakening rupee capped the gains, traders said

Anmi urges Sebi to reconsider the proposal on 100% levy on peak margin

Sharing its data with the regulator, Anmi pointed out that the rate of overnight margins, levied on intraday trades are almost 3.33x more than what is warranted based on the risks of the trade