Look what MFs are buying! They seem to be betting on the bank stocks you sold

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Look what MFs are buying! They seem to be betting on the bank stocks you sold Domestic mutual funds raised stakes by at least 100 basis points in 15 BSE500 firms, including five banking and finance companies during the June quarter. Nifty50 eyes Mt 9K by Dec if GST gets through; top 10 stocks to bet on GST will have a positive effect on various sectors. For OEMs, potential gainers would be producers of small vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers. I am okay with Udta Sensex, 70% chance GST will go through: Raamdeo Agrawal If implemented, GST will have a far-reaching effect on India Inc and the broader economy. But might take at least 2 years to show the results, says Agrawal. May not be multibaggers, but PSU banks best trading plays after fund infusion PSBs have been on a rollercoaster ride ever since the Brexit vote on hope of capital infusion by the government and further easing of monetary policy by RBI.

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Five stocks top brokerages betting on to give up to 23% returns in 12 months June quarter results have failed to cheer the market so far, which has started reflecting on market movement, but individual stocks continue to hog limelight. Aberdeen positive on India from 10-year view; top 10 stock holdings of fund Aberdeen is one of the largest foreign institutional investor investing in the Indian equity market. Its India fund has an asset base of $784.3 million. Global fund managers' cash holdings highest in 15 years: Can India draw it Risks arising from the Brexit vote, concerns over central banks failing to stage a recovery and poor earnings globally are narrowing avenues for investment. Bond rally worrying you? Expect it to gain strength in the days ahead The 10-year yield currently stands at 7.29 after its best week since March. But the bond market's time has just come and it is here to stay, experts said.

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Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. 880.00 - 896.00 20-07-2016 22-07-2016 Prabhat Telecoms (India) Ltd. 51.00 22-07-2016 26-07-2016 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Reliance FHF XXXI Series 6 Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 18 Jul 2016 28 Jul 2016 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXI Series 6 Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 18 Jul 2016 28 Jul 2016 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXI Series 6 Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 18 Jul 2016 28 Jul 2016 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXI Series 6 Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 18 Jul 2016 28 Jul 2016 5,000 HDFC FMP 1161D Jul 2016 (1) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 19 Jul 2016 26 Jul 2016 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

India's real estate sector is again emerging as key hub for investment: CBRE If the proposal is accepted, REITs will be able to invest up to 20% in under-construction projects compared with 10% currently allowed.

Commercial real estate going strong but investors cautious Private equity players and other investors believe that the euphoria around current growth may also lead to certain investment mistakes as was the case in the previous cycle between 2005 and 2008.

Housing prices drop 1% in Delhi-NCR during April-June: Report "Delhi's real estate story continued its paradoxical trajectory, with prices remaining stubbornly high despite towering unsold inventory," the portal said in a statement.

Realty to be $180 billion industry in India by 2020: NHB official Home loan disbursements from NHB have been encouraging, Kalyanaraman said. The demand for warehousing space would grow whenever the GST Bill is implemented.

Rising home inventory may not lead to lower prices New housing projects decline in north Bengaluru while east is drawing buyers for its affordability quotient.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Dual Advantage Fixed Term Fund Sr III-III (1102 D) Reg-D Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 13 Jul 2016 27 Jul 2016 5,000 UTI Dual Advantage Fixed Term Fund Sr III-III (1102 D) Reg-G Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 13 Jul 2016 27 Jul 2016 5,000 UTI Dual Advantage Fixed Term Fund Sr III-III (1102 D) Direct-D Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 13 Jul 2016 27 Jul 2016 5,000 UTI Dual Advantage Fixed Term Fund Sr III-III (1102 D) Direct-G Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 13 Jul 2016 27 Jul 2016 5,000 Reliance Dual Advantage FTF IX Plan E Direct-G Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 18 Jul 2016 01 Aug 2016 5,000 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Buy Ashok Leyland Ltd., target Rs 100.0 : Kunal Bothra 21 July, 2016, 01:52 PM IST The stock is trading at a P/E of 32.99 and a price-to-book value of 5.47. buy Buy India Cements Ltd., target Rs 122: Kunal Bothra 21 July, 2016, 01:48 PM IST Buy India Cements Ltd. at a price target of Rs 122 and a stop loss at Rs 114 buy Buy Strides Shasun Ltd., target Rs 1208: Microsec Capital Ltd 21 July, 2016, 01:46 PM IST Buy Strides Shasun Ltd. at a price target of Rs 1208 and a stop loss at Rs 1148 buy Buy Jubilant Life Sciences, target Rs 318: Microsec Capital 21 July, 2016, 01:44 PM IST Buy Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd. at a price target of Rs 318 and a stop loss at Rs 309 buy

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