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FOMO (fear of missing out) was common among many new investors as they lost track of winners while trying to time the market amid the ups and downs led by fears related to Fed rate hikes, Russia-Ukraine war, inflation and recessionary projections.

Nifty50 breached the 18,000 mark on Friday and the next big support for the index is placed at 17,900 levels. Experts advise investors to pick quality socks on dips.

Data analysis of the past 15 years suggests that BSE smallcap index has given negative returns in only five instances since 2007. But in the following year, the index has surged over 30%, with 2019 being an exception.

"We are very positive on autos, especially Maruti. It is going to see some exciting new models and some of the existing models like Grand Vitara. There is a huge demand for that and if they keep up the supplies going over there. Overall, input prices have flattened out and with higher volumes and lower raw material cost, we should see a good improvement in the operating profit margins as well."

Ahead of listing, shares of Landmark Cars were exchanging hands at a discount of 15-20 in the grey market against the issue price.

Droneacharya Aerial Innovations provides a high-end ecosystem of drone solutions for multi-sensor drone surveys, data processing of drone data using robust high-configuration workstations, drone pilot training & specialized GIS training.

Bank of Baroda has reported a continued improvementin business growth as well as asset quality, which is expected to aid return ratios and, thus, valuations.

The stock price started its fall from Rs 404 (August 2018). The stock breached Keltner channels on downside and made a low of Rs 5.55 in March 2020. The stock recovered and made a high of Rs 20.83 (December 2020). Thereafter, the stock traded in the range of (Rs 10-18) from March 2021 to November 2022.

Incorporated in 2009, Abans Holdings, the financial services arm of Abans Group, is engaged in financial services, gold refining, jewellery, commodities trading, agricultural trading and warehousing, software development and real estate.

ICICI Securities has raised volume estimates for FY23E/FY24E by 3.9/1.4%, respectively, to factor stronger actuals and higher guidance in H1FY23.