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Mutual funds reduced their holdings in several mid-cap stocks during Q3 FY25, including Voltas, Mphasis, and Oberoi Realty. The shareholding reductions ranged from 0.9% to 3%.

Gold prices reached new all-time highs, with April futures contracts exceeding Rs 81k per 10 grams. This rise follows recent interest rate decisions by the US Fed and the Bank of Canada, alongside inflation concerns. Silver prices also saw significant gains, highlighting continued market volatility.

Leading brokerages recommend stocks like ITC, Bajaj Auto, and SBI Cards for 2025, citing strong growth potential. Nuvama suggests buying Bajaj Auto and SBI Cards, while Jefferies favors Kaynes Technology and ITC. Morgan Stanley maintains an optimistic stance on Suzlon Energy. These stocks are expected to offer returns between 15-42% over the next 12 months.

Shares of KPIT Technologies soared by 8% on strong Q3 FY25 earnings. The company reported a 20.4% YoY growth in net profit, reaching Rs 187 crore, along with an 18.1% increase in revenue in dollar terms. Additionally, KPIT announced an interim dividend of Rs 2.50 per share.

The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5%, halting rate cuts after a 100 basis point reduction since September. Market expectations for a rate cut have shifted to June. Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that if inflation remains stubborn or the labor market weakens, rates could stay higher for longer or be further eased. Political factors may influence the decision.

On January 29, three Nifty500 stocks, including Jupiter Wagons, Intellect Design Arena, and Amber Enterprises, closed over 2.5% below their VWAP, signaling potential bearish trends and increased selling pressure.

On January 30, five stocks including Birlasoft, Cyient, Bank of India, Nykaa, and ICICI Prudential Life saw short covering, with a decrease in open interest and slight price increases.

There, there is a first kind of a big maybe market shift which some of the new investors are also witnessing, maybe they are waiting and rethinking about how one needs to reallocate.

It is widely believed that urban consumption growth has slowed down, while the rural economy has improved in FY25. There is, thus, a lot of expectation from the government to boost consumption.

Whirlpool India share price plunged 20% after its parent company, Whirlpool Corporation, announced plans to reduce its stake to 20% by mid-2025. Despite the reduced ownership, Whirlpool Corporation emphasized that Whirlpool India will remain a key part of its portfolio, with continued brand support, technology agreements, and a focus on long-term growth. Share