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​I think so whether it is Havells or even companies like Finolex Cables they have all corrected quite a lot over the last one year. So, I think worth beginning to look at those companies.

The Relative Strength Index of the stock stood at 57.78 on Friday.

Gold prices fell slightly by Rs 66 to Rs 79,160/10 gm, while silver prices dropped by Rs 278 to Rs 95,525/kg. Gold surged by Rs 700/10 gm this week, supported by a weaker dollar and US economic data. Analysts expect volatility in prices due to dollar index fluctuations and upcoming Chinese economic data. Key support for gold is at Rs 79,000.

The crypto market shows signs of a bullish trend, with Bitcoin at $100,000 and altcoins poised to outperform. Key altcoins to watch include SUI, AIOZ, HYPE, VIRTUAL, and ACX for significant returns. Memecoins like PENGU and PEPE offer high-risk, high-reward potential. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana remain the safest, offering steady returns.

Vikram Kasat of Prabhudas Lilladher shares high conviction picks for 2025, including Crompton Greaves, Lemon Tree, DOMS Industries, and Cyient. Largecaps like L&T and Reliance are expected to gain momentum, while consumer staples face short-term challenges. Small and midcaps in hotels, jewelry, investment banking, and technical textiles show strong growth potential.

Vedanta announced that it will hold virtual meetings for its equity shareholders, secured creditors, and unsecured creditors on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as part of its ongoing demerger process. The meetings are part of a Scheme of Arrangement involving Vedanta Ltd. and its subsidiaries, in accordance with the NCLT order. Although Vedanta initially planned to split its base metals business, it decided to retain it within the company, considering a demerger in the future.

The Nifty Pharma index was trading 0.07 per cent at 21895.35.

UBS Global Research upgraded SBI Cards to ‘neutral’ from ‘sell,’ citing stabilization in delinquencies and improved underwriting. The target price was raised to Rs 800, reflecting optimism in operational performance and credit risk management. Despite recent underperformance, UBS expects gradual improvement with higher margins and returns by fiscal 2027.

Shares of Quadrant Future Tek surged 113.7% within a week of its January 14 listing, hitting Rs 619.65. The stock debuted at Rs 370 and has shown significant gains since. The IPO was highly subscribed, particularly by retail and non-institutional investors. Quadrant specializes in specialty cables and train control systems, positioning itself for growth in the Indian market.