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Kotak Equities, after analyzing the pledged holdings of BSE-500 stocks, found that promoters of 69 BSE-500 companies had pledged a portion of their shareholdings as of the end of the December 31, 2024, quarter.

The global energy sector is experiencing a resurgence in nuclear energy, with forecasts predicting its capacity will triple by 2050. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), investments in nuclear power are expected to exceed $2.9 trillion. A significant share of these investments will be allocated to small modular reactors (SMRs), which are anticipated to play a crucial role in the future of nuclear energy.

The rebound in rural demand, driven by a robust kharif harvest and a positive outlook for the rabi season, is expected to strengthen earnings in consumer-facing sectors.

Market expert Milind Karmarkar sees growth in quick commerce, healthcare, and digital businesses. He remains cautious on IT stocks but favors REITs and InvITs for stability. He suggests midcaps for balanced growth and advises patience in investing. Insurance and pharma may benefit from rising per capita income. Strategic buying continues amid market shifts.

Bitcoin continues to trade within a crucial technical range between $93,725 and $96,763. According to Sathvik Vishwanath, Co-Founder & CEO of Unocoin, a breakout above $97,000 could drive Bitcoin towards the $100,000 mark, with bullish momentum potentially extending to $130,000.

​Private lenders, high quality lenders, now become a significant part of our portfolio. Other than that, cement has been also a new addition as a sector in the portfolio over the recent times.

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Mohit Khanna, Fund Manager at Purnartha Investment Advisers, believes that investing at current market valuations can be profitable over the next two years due to India s growth trajectory. He highlights opportunities in FMCG, healthcare, and mining sectors while acknowledging current market volatility. Khanna also discusses the potential in EV markets and a cautious stance on the financial sector.