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Methods for Intraday Stock Selection

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  Important Factors While Selecting Stocks For a trader to select best stocks for intraday trading , it is crucial to consider these important factors: Liquidity and Volume Liquidity refers to the ease with which a stock can be bought or sold without significantly impacting the price. High liquidity means there are a huge number of traders who are ready to trade the stock at that price. And volume refers to the number of shares traded. While choosing stocks it is potentially beneficial to select highly liquid stocks for intraday trading. This way, if you place an order for any number of shares, it will get fulfilled easily, and you will be able to buy and sell the shares at your desired price, whereas a lack of liquidity can lead to delayed execution of the order, not getting the desired price or your order might not get fulfilled. For example, before entering a position, traders can use tools like Bid-Ask Spread to gauge liquidity. A stock with a wider difference between bid (pric...

Why Are Indian Stock Markets Crashing Right Now?

 The recent turbulence in the Indian stock markets has alarmed investors, policy watchers, and ordinary citizens alike. Several converging global and domestic factors have triggered sharp declines in major benchmarks such as the BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 . What appears as a precipitous crash is, in reality, the result of structural vulnerabilities, external shocks, and a reversal of earlier exuberance. Below are the top three reasons currently believed to be driving this crash — along with related subfactors — but first, some context. In 2025, markets in India had run up significantly, driven by optimism about corporate growth, record investments, and strong inflows from global investors. However, when global economic conditions started to sour, and domestic headwinds emerged, that optimism turned fragile. The downturn is not caused by a single event — rather, it's a perfect storm of multiple issues hitting simultaneously. 1. Foreign Capital Flight & Global Spillovers 1....

E20 Petrol Explained: Mileage, Engine Safety, and Environmental Impact

 E20 petrol is a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, introduced to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen India’s clean energy transition. While the government is promoting E20 as a step toward sustainability, vehicle owners have raised concerns about mileage loss, compatibility issues, and long-term engine effects. So, is E20 truly beneficial or a complicated shift for consumers? Let’s look at both sides. What is E20 Petrol? E20 is a bio-fuel blend where 20% ethanol —produced from sugarcane, corn, and other agricultural crops—is mixed with 80% conventional petrol . This blend lowers carbon emissions and improves air quality. According to government estimates, ethanol blending has already reduced emissions equivalent to 736 lakh metric tonnes of CO₂ , similar to planting 30 crore trees . The initiative supports: Energy security Reduced crude imports Rural income growth Climate goals under the Sustainable Fuel Program India is targeting nationwide E20 usage by 20...

Budget 2025 on the Stock Market: What Investors Need to Know

  India’s Union Budget 2025–26 , announced on 1 February by Finance Minister Nirmala   Sitharaman , brought notable tax cuts and sector-specific announcements. But what do these changes mean for equity investors? Let’s examine budget 2025 on stock market impact in detail.    Key Announcements That Dropped into the Market   Income tax exemption threshold increased to ₹12  lakh (from ₹7  lakh ), meaning salaried individuals up to that income pay no tax.   Capital expenditure plans remained cautious, focusing more on consumption than major infrastructure outlays .   The budget carried a fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP and allocated roughly ₹11.2 trillion for infrastructure and social sector spending.     How Markets Reacte d Volatility and Mixed Sentiment   On Budget Day, indices swung sharply— Sensex ended nearly flat and Nifty slipped about 0.1% amid early fluctuations . Experts noted a muted response despite tax relief news, citi...