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Dividend Stocks This Week: Titan, JSW Steel, Mphasis, Dr Reddy's Lab, Apollo Tyres, IDFC First Bank
- Companies like Titan, JSW Steel, Mphasis, Dr Reddy's Lab, Apollo Tyres, and IDFC First Bank are set to trade ex-dividend this week, with Sun Pharma trading ex-record on July 7 for a final dividend of Rs 5.5 per share.
- Investors aiming for dividend payouts should pay attention to the ex-dividend and record dates to ensure eligibility, in line with the T+1 settlement cycle in India.
- For instance, JSW Steel, Solar Industries India, and Titan have an ex-dividend/record date of July 8, offering final dividends ranging from Rs 2.8 to Rs 11 per share.
- Shareholders need to own the shares before the specified ex-record date to qualify for dividend payments, which serve as rewards for investors.
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Trump’s Tariff Date Arrives After A 90-Day Rollercoaster
- Trump’s deadline for tariff deals arrives, bringing clarity to the US trade policies.
- The unilateral tariffs set by Trump are changing the trade landscape and international commerce.
- The effects of the tariffs will impact investors, job growth, innovation, and the US economy.
- Negotiators are rushing to form trade pacts before the tariff deadline on July 9.
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Bullish Forecasts Thwarted By Market's Unexpected Turn
- Market's unexpected turn thwarts bullish forecasts after indices lost tempo immediately.
- Despite hopes for strong movement, market performance was tepid, creating disappointment among analysts.
- Weekly candle suggests market pause, while new interest in sectors like Pharma and Cement emerges.
- Power sector remains weak, Sebi's actions on market manipulation offer hope for more 'normal' trading.
- Q1 results, Tariffs deadline, and trend revival expected in upcoming weeks with cautious optimism.
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BRICS Set To Condemn Trade-Distorting Tariffs In Swipe At Trump
- BRICS leaders to condemn unilateral trade tariffs and coercive measures in statement draft.
- The draft expresses concerns about distorting trade and inconsistent measures with WTO rules.
- Leaders avoid direct challenge to US but differ on trade, Middle East, and arms spending.
- BRICS expresses alarm at military spending rise and backs climate agreement.
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OPEC+ Will Boost Supply Even Faster With Larger August Hike
- OPEC+ to increase oil production more rapidly than expected next month.
- Recent strategy pivot by OPEC+ to reclaim market share weighed on oil prices.
- Group accelerated supply increases to capitalize on strong summer demand.
- Plans to potentially add 548,000 barrels a day in September, unwinding output cuts.
- Market expected to be oversupplied later in the year; prices likely to drop.
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Upcoming Stock Splits — Indo Thai Securities, Algoquant Fintech, Bemco Hydraulics
- India's stock market will see a quiet week from July 7 to July 11 on the stock split front, with 65 stock splits occurring so far this year.
- Notable companies like Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance, Info Edge India, Senco Gold, and Coforge have undergone stock splits to enhance liquidity and broaden their shareholder base.
- Upcoming stock splits include Indo Thai Securities on July 18, Algoquant Fintech executing a 2:1 share split, Bemco Hydraulics approving a 1:10 stock split/sub-division, and GTV Engineering planning a stock split.
- Stock splits aim to increase market liquidity by making shares more affordable to a wider investor base, without altering the overall market capitalization.
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Bonus Issues This Week — Meghna Infracon Infrastructure, Alkosign, Dynamic Cables, Roto Pumps
- Several companies like Meghna Infracon Infrastructure, Alkosign, Dynamic Cables, and Roto Pumps are set to distribute bonus shares to shareholders next week.
- Investors need to pay attention to the record date to be eligible for the bonus shares, which is set by each company in advance.
- Under India's T+1 settlement cycle, investors must buy shares at least one trading day before the record date to qualify for the bonus issue.
- Each company, including Meghna Infracon Infrastructure, Alkosign, Dynamic Cables, and Roto Pumps, has declared its record date for issuing bonus shares this week.
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Pregnancy, Prices, And Posh Perks: New Age Whimsies To Some Bare Necessities
- Luxury bump-to-baby concierge services are becoming popular, offering assistance from nursery planning to post-delivery support.
- Wealthier individuals in cities like Mumbai are now hiring nannies with advanced degrees in child care, offering specialized skills and commanding high salaries.
- Health insurance is emphasized as a crucial financial planning tool for pregnancy after a woman faced staggering medical bills without coverage, resulting in significant unexpected expenses.
- Advice is given to expect the unexpected in terms of health complications during pregnancy and to build a financial buffer for prenatal and postnatal care.
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Aditya Birla Group at Crossroads: Cement Arm Faces CCI Heat, Paints Division Takes on Asian Paints
- Aditya Birla Group faces scrutiny from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) with its cement business under investigation for bid-rigging allegations and its paints division accusing Asian Paints of abusing market dominance.
- UltraTech Cement, the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, is under investigation for alleged bid-rigging in tenders floated by ONGC, while Birla Opus, the Group's paints venture, has filed a complaint against Asian Paints for unfair competition practices.
- The CCI has ordered an investigation into Asian Paints based on Birla Opus' complaint, and in the bid-rigging case involving UltraTech's subsidiary India Cements, a hearing is expected in the second half of 2025.
- This marks the second major probe by the CCI into suspected cartelization in the cement sector, with a previous case in 2012 resulting in fines on cement firms for deliberate market manipulation.
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Musk Declares ‘America Party’ Formed After Trump’s Bill Passes
- Elon Musk declares the formation of the 'America Party' on his social network, following Trump's signing of a tax-cut and spending bill.
- Musk announced the party after a poll on his platform showed 65% of respondents in favor of creating the America Party.
- The Tesla CEO criticized the bill that ended a $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, which led to his exit from the administration after a dispute with Trump.
- Musk threatened to launch the new political party and increase political spending to oppose lawmakers who supported the bill in the upcoming US elections.
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Dividends, Bonus Issues This Week — HDFC Bank, Dr Reddy's, Dynamic Cables; Check Full List
- Key companies like HDFC Bank, Dr Reddy's announce dividends, bonus issues this week.
- Investors should pay attention to ex-dates for eligibility to benefit from corporate actions.
- Companies like Dodla Dairy, Sun Pharma, and more reveal final dividends for shareholders.
- Special dividends by Pfizer and bonus issues by companies like Dynamic Cables scheduled.
- Stay informed to capitalize on upcoming dividends and bonus issues in the market.
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V2 Retail Mulls Raising Funds Via QIP For Opening New Stores, Clearing Debt
- V2 Retail is considering raising funds through a QIP for expansion and debt repayment.
- The funds will be utilized for opening new stores and clearing existing loans.
- Promoters have no plans to dilute their stake, and the company aims to increase EBITDA margins from 8% to 10% in the next two to three years.
- The company focuses on a value-driven model, plans to unify labels under one brand, and aims for modest price increases in line with inflation.
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Money Wise: Now You Know Why You Lost Money On Index Trading
- SEBI found that a U.S.-based hedge fund manipulated the Indian stock market, earning Rs 43,289.33 crore through trading in index options.
- SEBI made changes to protect traders, such as limiting index derivative contracts and increasing lot sizes due to 90% of retail traders losing money.
- To make money as a trader, it is suggested to limit losses, as competing with institutions using algorithm-based strategies is challenging.
- Long-term wealth creation advice includes building a stock or mutual fund portfolio for compounding, with a rule suggesting Rs 15,000 monthly investment for 15 years to reach Rs 1 crore.
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IdeaForge Expects Over 20% Ebitda Margin In FY26 As Revenue Scales Up
- IdeaForge Technology Ltd. expects over 20% Ebitda margin in FY26 as revenue scales up, aided by a strong order pipeline and potential quick conversion of projects.
- Chief Executive Officer Ankit Mehta mentioned that as the revenue base grows, Ebitda margins are expected to improve, targeting healthier margins of at least 20% plus and healthy PAT margins.
- Anticipating accelerated order conversions post Operation Sindoor, IdeaForge foresees the Indian Army's budget allocation of Rs 9,000 crores driving the quick induction of technology to enhance military preparedness.
- While specific top-line growth figures were not disclosed, IdeaForge remains optimistic for the future due to high win rates in targeted areas and the increasing importance of resilience to electronic warfare in government purchases.
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VC Engagement and Value Creation-1
- Venture capitalists (VCs) are essential active partners in the growth and success of their portfolio companies, playing a crucial role beyond passive investing.
- Their involvement includes team building, assisting with achieving product-market fit, providing access to customers and vendors, aiding in follow-on financing, mitigating risks, and guiding through exit negotiations.
- VCs tailor their value-add strategies to individual CEOs and companies, emphasizing proactive problem-solving over a one-size-fits-all approach.
- As board members, VCs contribute intellectual and social capital, using their knowledge, experience, insights, networks, and relationships to benefit the companies they invest in.
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