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40 companies announcing their quarterly earnings. ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are among the most tracked after results. Other important results include IDBI Bank, IDFC First Bank, IREDA, J&K Bank, JK Cement, Persistent Systems, and Union Bank.

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Investors have been wading back into the sector. Global fund managers increased their exposure to REITs by 15 percentage points in December, pushing allocations to 12-month highs, according to the latest survey from BofA Global Research.

It is an uptrend signal if the RSI value has crossed above 50 from below.

Indian headline indices open strongly with positive global handover, buying action in banks and auto stocks. S&P BSE Sensex trades at 71,985, up 302 points. Nifty at 21,698, higher by 76 points. Nifty Bank rises 0.66% to 46,002. Power Grid Corporation, HDFC Bank, NTPC, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank gain. Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, Wipro, Nestle India, Maruti Suzuki fall.

Indian IT sector has shown signs of recovery with robust Q3 numbers despite challenges from US macroeconomic conditions. Deal momentum and enthusiasm surrounding Generative AI suggest potential for future advancements. Nifty IT Sector historically outperforms with stronger performance in the latter half of each year. Correlation between Nifty IT index and Nasdaq 100 index reveals convergence.

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Shilpa Gupta discusses her experience with Vipassana meditation and its impact on her mental fitness. She was introduced to Vipassana at the age of 24 by her family and found it life-altering. Vipassana teaches mindfulness and equanimity, leading to increased awareness, self-control, and peace. Gupta practices Vipassana daily and has attended eight ten-day courses. She believes that Vipassana helps her deal with the challenges of life and improves her focus. Additionally, Gupta shares her love for trekking and the importance of having a strong mind in difficult situations.