Mutual funds invested Rs 10,200 crore in Zomato shares in Q3, making it the most bought stock. Mutual fund holdings increased to 16.42%, while foreign investors reduced their stake. Jefferies downgraded Zomato amid rising competition. Despite this, Blinkit expects significant growth, but competitive pressure from players like Amazon may impact profitability.

Brokerages suggest that liquor stocks, particularly United Spirits and Radico Khaitan, may see an upside potential of up to 19% due to strong Q3 earnings forecasts, a softer base effect, beneficial regulatory changes in Andhra Pradesh, and a rise in demand for premium products. The Q3 earnings bring liquor counter under the spotlight. They fall under the consumer discretionary segment and could outperform the staples.

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Several global and domestic brokerage firms have initiated coverage on various stocks, expressing bullish sentiment on companies such as Swiggy, Hyundai Motor, Tata Technologies, GMM Pfaudler, and JSW Energy, with a potential upside of up to 98%. Here’s a list of seven stocks on which brokerages have initiated coverage:

I guess one should participate in this bounce back because as I said largecaps are giving good signs right now and if that plays out, then the upside levels which I am watching out for are 23,350 to 23,600.

​We have key results coming up today, tomorrow, and Monday we have the swearing in of the US president as well, so big ticket events lined up. The best thing to do is either be a day trader in such kind of a market or focus on hedged positions which is do not take anything without creating an offsetting position using options.

Arbitrage funds are taxed like equity mutual funds. This means they qualify for long term capital gains tax of 12.5% if investments are held for more than a year. If investments are for less than a year, short term capital gains tax of 20% will be applicable.

Metal stocks are under focus as Q3FY25 earnings approach, with brokerages recommending select picks. Non-ferrous companies like NALCO, NMDC, and Hindalco are favored for strong margins. Steel companies, including JSPL and Tata Steel, face mixed profitability outlooks. Nomura expects price hikes and lower costs to aid non-ferrous companies, while steel faces pressure from lower prices.

Seven smallcap and multicap PMS funds delivered over 5% returns in December 2024, led by Equitree Capital’s Emerging Opportunities fund with 7.2%. However, several star-managed schemes, including Marcellus and Abakkus funds, posted losses.

PSUs, defense, and railway stocks have shown mostly negative returns in the fortnight before the budget over the last six years. PSU stocks performed poorly in five out of six budgets, while railway and defense stocks have also been lackluster, except during the 2024 interim budget.