Hot Stocks: 3 stocks that may give returns between 12-35%

Analysts predict significant upside for Reliance Industries, IIFL Finance, and Tech Mahindra. Reliance is expected to benefit from improved O2C performance and potential Jio listing updates. IIFL Finance could see sharp rerating due to microfinance recovery and lower costs. Tech Mahindra's earnings growth potential is underestimated, with positive news expected regarding US policies.

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Asian stocks start cautiously after Fed holds rate

A regional gauge fell 0.4% and equity-index futures for the US were flat in early Asian trading. Chipmakers led the charge in the US session as Bloomberg News reported that the Trump administration planned to rescind Biden-era curbs for AI-related exports. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index dropped the most in almost three weeks Wednesday.

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V-Mart Retail shares slip 6% despite strong Q4 results, bonus issue announcement

V-Mart Retail shares experienced a decline of 6.2% despite positive financial news. The company reported a net profit of Rs 19 crore for the March 2025 quarter, a significant improvement from the previous year. Revenue also increased by 17%. The board approved a 3:1 bonus share issue. However, the board did not recommend dividend.

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Trump brands his opponents as 'communists,' label loaded with baggage of American history

President Trump's second administration is employing the term "communist" to label opponents, a strategy he used successfully against Kamala Harris. Despite communism's limited presence in the U.S., the term carries emotional weight, particularly among older voters. Trump's rhetoric coincides with unfavourable economic news, while aides like Stephen Miller use the term to denounce policies on transgender issues, diversity, and immigration.

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SAT upholds Sebi order penalising RIL, 2 execs

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has upheld SEBI's ₹30-lakh penalty on Reliance Industries and two compliance officers for delayed disclosure of Facebook's Jio Platforms stake purchase in 2020. SEBI's investigation revealed news of the deal circulated in March and April 2020, prior to RIL's official announcement on April 22.

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Can markets defy historical trends and thrive in May amid global challenges?

As the month kicks off, the positive mood seen in April hasn't changed. Foreigners have pumped over ₹38,150 crore in the second half of April after remaining sellers in the first part, helping the Sensex and Nifty gain 5% in April. Also, there has been no adverse tariff related news flow the past few days.

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Indian market to emerge stronger from global trade shake-up: Daljeet Kohli

Daljeet Kohli of Roha Asset Managers expresses surprise at the market's sharp rebound following tariff war announcements. Kohli believes the market anticipates a rollback of tariffs and sees India as a potential beneficiary due to its inherent strengths. While acknowledging potential volatility, Kohli advises investors to remain calm and analyze individual company impacts rather than reacting to macro news.

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth dismisses reports he shared military info with wife

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny for allegedly sharing sensitive military information about Yemen airstrikes on the Signal app with unauthorized individuals, including his wife, brother, and lawyer. Despite increasing criticism and calls for his resignation from Democratic lawmakers and former staffers, President Trump has defended Hegseth, dismissing the reports as "fake news.

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Network18 Media posts Q4 net loss of Rs 29.09 cr, revenue at Rs 561.32 cr

Network18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 29.09 crore for the March quarter, with revenue from operations at Rs 561.32 crore. The results are incomparable to the previous year due to Viacom18's merger with Star India. Despite a challenging advertising environment, the news business demonstrated resilience, driven by its leading market position.

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Global risks still loom over Indian valuations, warns Sanjeev Prasad

Kotak Institutional Equities' Sanjeev Prasad suggests a potential IT sector backstop due to already priced-in bad news and company cash reserves, despite unglamorous guidance. He questions high valuations across sectors, considering weaker short-term growth, medium-term disruptions, and elevated global bond yields.

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Judge lifts Trump White House restrictions on AP while lawsuit proceeds

A U.S. judge has ordered the Trump White House to lift access restrictions imposed on the Associated Press, following a dispute over the news agency's continued use of "Gulf of Mexico." Judge Trevor McFadden ruled that the White House cannot selectively restrict access based on viewpoints, granting AP journalists access to key White House events.

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