Author: FinSiddhi

Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 5 August. Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy.

Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five breakout stocks to buy today — Dilip Buildcon, Syrma SGS Technology, Aether Industries, Steelcast, and Vimta Labs.

Oil slips for third day as Hormuz deal hopes ease supply concerns

Sweep-in fixed deposits and liquid funds offer better returns than savings accounts. Sweep-in FDs provide immediate access for money needed within a week. Liquid funds become more attractive for holding periods around three months. Combining both options balances liquidity, returns, and flexibility effectively. Taxation differs, with FD interest taxed as it accrues and fund gains…

Light & Wonder Q2 2026 slides: margins expand as recurring revenue hits 70%

Udhayanidhi Stalin held for ‘sexual remark’ linking CM Vijay; freed on bail hours later

Savitha Shri Baskar never set out to become the family’s chess star. She first picked up the game by watching her elder brother, but soon became the one her father chose to back. He quit his job in Singapore, pawned jewellery and stretched the family’s finances to keep her career going. Now, at 19, Savitha…

Muthoot Finance shares dropped nearly eight percent after reporting lower net interest margins. Loan yields are expected to remain under pressure this year due to rising costs. Earnings growth in FY27 will depend on loan book expansion, not margin improvement. The company’s stock has seen a nineteen percent decline since mid-May. Analysts anticipate moderated earnings…

Madhu Nair has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund. He will succeed Sanjay Grover, who served as interim CEO since August 2025. Nair brings extensive experience from various sales and distribution roles in the mutual fund industry. Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund is a joint venture between Bank…

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