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.

Jewellery companies put shine on D-St with strong biz updates

Jewellery stocks surged significantly on Thursday, defying broader market weakness. Companies reported robust business updates for the April-June quarter, showcasing resilience. Senco Gold and Kalyan Jewellers posted strong revenue and same-store sales growth. Despite macroeconomic challenges, demand for organised players remained healthy. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentally strong, organised jewellery companies.

EMS players rally after govt extends customs duty sops

Electronic manufacturing services players’ shares rose Thursday after duty concessions were extended. This relief covers machinery for lithium-ion battery and display component manufacturing. The government’s move reinforces its commitment to the domestic electronics ecosystem. Shares of Syrma SGS Technology and Dixon Technologies are strong performers. This import duty concession should act as a tailwind for…