Nifty IT vs Nifty Smallcap 100: Which index should you pick for the long term?

Nifty Smallcap 100 outperformed Nifty IT and benchmark Nifty in the short and long term. Let's analyse which of these has a better long-term opportunity for investors.

Coal India stock zooms 29% in September, biggest monthly gain since listing; should you buy?

Coal India's stock price surged by 29% in September, marking its largest monthly gain since its listing in 2010. The surge was driven by the company's strong operating performance, with production and sales volume reaching historical highs for the fifth consecutive month.

World Heart Day 2023: What kind of insurance cover should you choose to protect your heart? MintGenie explains

World Heart Day raises awareness about cardiovascular diseases and encourages prioritizing heart health.

NTPC surges to historic high, up 53% in a year; is there more rally ahead?

NTPC, India's largest power generation company, saw its shares surge by 4.55% to reach a historic high of  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>247.8. The company's aggressive expansion plans in renewable energy are expected to make it a major player in the Indian renewable space.

High Conviction Ideas: Religare lists 4 midcap picks with up to 21% potential upside

Midcaps have been massively outperforming benchmarks recently. If you are looking to buy, Religare Broking has picked 4 midcap stocks from IT, cement &amp; FMCG space. It believes they have potential to perform and earn a return in the range of 16-21% from a 9-12 months perspective. Let's take a look.

World Heart Day 2023: India's cardiac procedures on the rise; Reliance General Insurance survey highlights concern

RGI survey finds significant rise in cardiac procedures in India post-Covid; gender imbalance observed. WHO report supports findings and calls for preventative measures.

Centrum Broking initiates coverage on these 3 affordable housing finance companies with a 'buy' rating

Centrum Broking has initiated coverage on Aavas Financiers, Aptus Value Housing Finance, and Home First Finance with a 'buy' rating. Home First Finance is the brokerage's preferred pick in the affordable housing finance segment.

Brokerages divided on IT sector: While Morgan Stanley raises targets; Nirmal Bang remains ‘underweight’

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Brokerages have differing views on the IT sector in India. Morgan Stanley has raised price targets for certain IT stocks, citing earnings improvement and optimism about growth and margin estimates for 2024-25. However, Nirmal Bang has ‘sell’ calls on most IT stocks.

HDFC Securities sees over 70% upside in Ashoka Buildcon; says asset value is greater than mcap

Ashoka Buildcon's order book has multiplied 2x over FY19-23, but its shares have underperformed. HDFC Securities maintains a 'buy' rating, with a revised target price of  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>189, citing a strong order book and anticipated cash inflows from asset monetisation.

Market Wrap: Sensex, Nifty plunge nearly 1% on weak global cues; RIL, Infosys weigh

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<ul><li>The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 610.37 points or 0.92 per cent to settle at 65,508.32. The Nifty declined 192.90 points or 0.98 per cent to end at 19,523.55.</li></ul>

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