JK Paper s shares plummeted following a Q4FY25 earnings report revealing a 72.3% drop in net profit to Rs 77.05 crore. Revenue saw a slight dip, and EBITDA margins contracted significantly due to surging imports and high wood costs. Despite profit pressures, the company achieved record sales and recommended a dividend of Rs 5 per share.

Market expert Nischal Maheshwari suggests a consolidation phase after a strong run. He anticipates a potential new high in the current fiscal year. Financials are expected to continue performing well. Cement shows strong volume growth and price improvement. The US market is also expected to grow. Chemical sector is poised for a strong comeback.

Indian market anticipates a positive trading session on Tuesday. This is due to encouraging global signals. Nifty futures saw a dip on Monday. Volatility increased as India VIX rose. Option data suggests a trading range. Experts recommend buying Divi’s Laboratories, Dixon Technologies, GAIL India, and ICICI Prudential Life. Foreign and domestic institutional investors showed caution on Monday with net selling.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 declined after opening higher on Tuesday due to losses in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries, influenced by weak global cues. While Asian stocks showed gains, US bond yields rose following a US credit rating downgrade, impacting emerging markets. Experts suggest a cautious market approach with potential consolidation and institutional selling.

Protean shares: Over the past two days, Protean shares have declined by more than 30% in value. If the downward trend persists, the stock could potentially reach its 52-week low of Rs 930. In the opening session, it was trading around Rs 995.

I would have probably been happy with early double digit earning growth, but Nifty is around 8-8.5 and if you see the broader market the first 600-700 stocks that is about almost around 10%.

Following Q4 results several brokerages advise to reduce exposure in select stocks due to stretched valuations and limited upside potential. Choice Broking suggests reducing Datamatics Global and Motherson Sumi , while Elara Securities recommends reducing KPR Mill Th& ermax.

NRI financial strategies are diverse, shaped by life stage, location, and goals, according to Entrust Family Office. While individual approaches vary, NRIs commonly prioritize financial discipline, long-term wealth creation, and global diversification. Their investment decisions reflect a balance between emotional ties to India and pragmatic opportunities in global markets, evolving with their changing needs and the economic landscape.

HAL shares: UBS has set a new 12-month price target of Rs 5,600 per share for HAL, indicating a potential upside of 14.5% from its Monday closing price of Rs 5,016. The brokerage had previously set the target at Rs 5,440.

NRIs have invested a substantial $3.1 billion in Indian real estate in the first half of 2024, building on the $13 billion invested in 2023. REITs and fractional ownership are gaining traction among NRIs due to their transparency, liquidity, and lower investment thresholds, offering a hassle-free way to participate in India s real estate market.