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“Nifty has fallen for the second consecutive week. Additionally, the index has been sustaining below the critical moving average, confirming the bearish trend. On the daily chart, the index has broken down from its recent consolidation. The daily RSI (14) has entered a bearish crossover. On the lower end, a correction towards 22,500–22,400 looks possible in the short term, while on the higher end, 22,850 might continue to remain a strong resistance.”

“In line with our expectation, after the formation of the Record Session Count candlestick pattern, the benchmark index Nifty has taken a breather in the last week. The index has traded in a narrow range of nearly 330 points, which was the lowest weekly range since the last week of December.”

Despite the hype over Tesla’s possible entry into India, CLSA contends that pricing constraints, import duties, and consumer preferences will limit its domestic influence. Positioned in the premium segment, Tesla’s base model currently costs around $35,000, far above India’s average car ASP of $14,000. Even with reduced import duties, its on-road price remains significantly higher than that of mass-market EVs.

The Nifty has tested the 22,800 mark twice and remains under pressure with technical signs of weakness, though market expert Deven Choksey, MD at DRChoksey FinServ, believes the end of the pain may be near.

With valuations becoming more attractive and India s premium over global equities shrinking, the market is at an inflection point. While technical indicators suggest caution, Dinshaw Irani believes long-term investors may find compelling stock-specific opportunities. The evolving market environment presents the potential for growth despite current short-term concerns, making it an interesting time for focused investing.

Imagine a company that initially has 100 million outstanding shares and earns a net income of $50 million, resulting in an EPS of $0.50. If the firm decides to repurchase 10% of its shares, the total number of shares drops to 90 million. With net income unchanged, the EPS rises to approximately $0.56. This enhancement in EPS tends to boost the stock’s market valuation when price-to-earnings multiples remain constant.

FII holdings in IndusInd Bank fell from 39.2% in September 2024 to 30.3% in December 2024 — an 8.9% decline that resulted in a selloff of Rs 77,614 million.

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The record date is the cutoff for determining shareholders entitled to dividends, bonus shares, or stock splits. Investors must have shares in their Demat accounts by this date to qualify. Under the T+1 settlement system, shares must be bought at least one day before the ex-date to be eligible. Purchases on the ex-date disqualify investors.