Hot Stocks: 2 stocks that may give over 21% returns

Brokerages initiated coverage on Syrma SGS and Vedanta Aluminium with buy ratings. HSBC set a price target of Rs 1,750 for Syrma SGS, implying a 21.4% upside. Motilal Oswal Financial set a Rs 540 target for Vedanta Aluminium, indicating a 21.6% potential gain. These targets suggest significant returns over current trading prices. Both companies are…

As West Asia boils again, RBI likely to assess FCNR flows

The Reserve Bank of India will review foreign currency deposit inflows next week. This meeting follows rising Middle East tensions and potential dollar loan rate hardening. Banks are facing challenges in finalizing fixed lending rates for non-resident Indians. Higher borrowing costs may necessitate increased leverage for attractive NRI deposit yields. The central bank’s assessment will…

Irdai digs into life insurers’ costs beyond commissions

Irdai now seeks operating expense data, excluding commissions, from life insurers. This move aims to revamp the industry’s distribution framework and reduce policy costs. The regulator will discuss distribution reforms by the end of July. Private insurers’ commission expenses have nearly doubled since 2021-22. Irdai plans a phased approach for these significant distribution reforms.

Sebi bars Osiajee Texfab for alleged manipulation

Sebi has barred Osiajee Texfab and its managing director from the securities market. The company’s shares allegedly saw manipulation through synchronised trades and misleading announcements. Sebi found significant trading activity from entities connected to the managing director’s husband. The textile firm’s claims of steady growth were contradicted by its revenue figures. This action follows Sebi’s…