Bet on IT to surprise in Q4: HCL Tech, Infy to lead growth; TechM & TCS likely to falter

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Bet on IT to surprise in Q4: HCL Tech, Infy to lead growth; TechM & TCS likely to falter Cross-currency headwinds may make a 30-80 bps dent in dollar revenues for the fourth quarter of FY16, IT companies may report revenue growth of up to 2.5%. Don't go chasing sectors, silly! It is a market for stock pickers The need to be more stock specific to find value and better returns in the market has increased. Sectors like Oil & Gas has done well since the Budget. Midcaps up from bottom, to make more money in '16: 5 ideas for you By February 29, the BSE Midcap index had lost 14 per cent of its value for the year compared with a 12 per cent crack in the BSE benchmark Sensex. ​Why IMF's 7.5% growth estimate for India equals 5% growth of UPA days Just for reference, the current growth rate for the economy is the same as it was in October 2013, the era of "policy paralyses" under the UPA government.

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Vroom vroom! Top 10 auto stocks to watch out for March quarter surprises Auto index has slipped about 6% so far in calendar year '16, with a 5% fall in the Sensex in the same period and under-performance is likely to continue. Cement stocks seeing good times, poised to rally in coming months Market analysts tracking the cement sector believe that the March quarter volume growth for many cement makers could be their best in as many as 20 quarters. Betting on monsoon? 5 must-have stocks from consumption segment If you are betting on better monsoon this summer as has been forecasted by the IMD, you can't ignore these consumption-based stocks for your portfolio. When interest rates fall, stocks must rise, right? D-St proves it wrong. Here's why RBI Governor's rate cut cycle has led the stock market to declined along with the fall in interest rates. Interest rates have been falling from 14 months.

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NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXIV-XI (1098D) Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 07 Apr 2016 21 Apr 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXIV-XI (1098D) Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 07 Apr 2016 21 Apr 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXIV-XI (1098D) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 07 Apr 2016 21 Apr 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXIV-XI (1098D) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 07 Apr 2016 21 Apr 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXIV-XI (1098D) Reg-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 07 Apr 2016 21 Apr 2016 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Snapdeal looks for a larger space realty market; tightening belts via product improvements Snapdeal is tightening its belts via product improvements, end-to-end home-buying services, including home loans to make the road to buying homes smoother for customers.

Demand from smaller cities keeps housing credit strong The economic slowdown may have the realty sector looking for cover, but that has had no effect on housing credit, which has grown 18% in first nine months of FY16.

Retail real estate sector may look forward to more cheerful 2016 The retail sector can look forward to a more cheerful 2016, given some of the good initiatives taken by the government.

Office space absorption up 11% to 8.8 million sqft: Report Office space absorption during January-March quarter increased by 11 per cent to 8.8 million sqft across nine major cities, a survey said.

IndiaHomes suspends primary new apartment sale operations Operations have been suspended due to multiple issues, including new ecommerce rules, recovery of around Rs 100-cr receivables and realty bill provisions.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Reliance Dual Advantage FTF IX Plan C Reg-G Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 20 Apr 2016 02 May 2016 5,000 Reliance Dual Advantage FTF IX Plan C Reg-D Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 20 Apr 2016 02 May 2016 5,000 Reliance Dual Advantage FTF IX Plan C Direct-G Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 20 Apr 2016 02 May 2016 5,000 Reliance Dual Advantage FTF IX Plan C Direct-D Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 20 Apr 2016 02 May 2016 5,000 UTI Capital Protection Oriented Scheme Sr VII-IV (1278 D) Direct-D Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 20 Apr 2016 04 May 2016 5,000 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Sell Yes Bank with a target of Rs 826: Sameet Chavan 13 April, 2016, 01:45 PM IST Sell Yes Bank with a target of Rs 826 and a stop loss of Rs 898 sell Buy Pidilite Industries with a target of Rs 638: Sameet Chavan 13 April, 2016, 01:44 PM IST Buy Pidilite Industries Ltd with a target of Rs 638 and a stop loss of Rs 598 buy Buy ZEE Entertainment with a target of Rs 430: Sameet Chavan 13 April, 2016, 01:44 PM IST Buy ZEE Entertainment Ltd with a target of Rs 430 and a stop loss of Rs 390 buy Buy Bata India with a target of Rs 575: Sumeet Bagadia 13 April, 2016, 01:43 PM IST Buy Bata India Ltd with a target of Rs 575 and a stop loss of Rs 530 buy

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