ELECTION UNCERTAINTY

Amid market volatility, potential alliances to block the far-right have emerged in France's election. The RN party eyes a possible absolute majority, adding to ongoing uncertainty and investor concerns.

Most investors are best served by investing into diversified equity funds, where fund managers will express their conviction on sector/themes stocks, with graded underweight/overweight calls.

National elections can create market anxiety due to policy uncertainties, impacting market and economy. Understanding election results' relation to equities market performance is crucial for investors' long-term outlook.

About $3.9 billion has been raised in India via IPOs so far this year, more than double the same period in 2023, and a tally that’s higher than the combined amount raised in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

Equity markets faced losses on Thursday due to uncertainty surrounding the election results. Shares of Apollo Hospitals, ICICI Pru Life, Hero MotoCorp, Muthoot Finance, and Welspun Corp were in focus with notable developments. RR Kabel, Premier Expl...

Impatient investors drive Sensex up 3,570 points in Rs 26 lakh cr rally ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Historical trends suggest further market movements. Market insiders cautious about BJP's seat tally impact on stocks.

Elections bring uncertainty with potential policy shifts like tax reforms, subsidies policies, and changes to capital gains tax. Market volatility can unsettle investors as they reevaluate positions based on political rhetoric and campaign promises.

​The logic of the 2024 verdict will inevitably be understood in hindsight. However, experience (and archival evidence) suggests that the magnitude of most electoral waves has escaped media comprehension. This includes the landmark elections of 1977,...

Investors may adjust portfolios based on election outcome predictions. Constructing robust portfolios is crucial in uncertain times to withstand market shocks and ensure long-term survival.

Weeks before vote counting set for June 4, stock markets are closely tracking shadow-betting platforms that are flourishing nationwide, with wagers now suggesting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win a slimmer majority than expected.

Volatility has risen in recent weeks as election fever grips the market. The heightened volatility stems from concerns over lower voter turnout in the ongoing general elections, potentially indicating an unfavourable verdict for the ruling party. Is...

Aditya Sood, Fund Manager at InCred Asset Management, analyzes the impact of NDA's performance, FPIs' net selling, and the attractiveness of MSCI China index on Indian markets. He highlights the crucial role of these factors in shaping investment de...

Stocks that have delivered good risk-adjusted returns can effectively manage the rising market uncertainty.

Pradeep Gupta of Anand Rathi Group discusses FIIs turning net sellers in India due to various global uncertainties and market volatility, emphasizing the importance of long-term strategic decisions in an interview with ETMarkets. Gupta says: "On a r...

Pashupati Advani discusses telecom sector, Bharti Airtel, Indus Towers, challenges faced by private banks, HDFC Bank, election uncertainty, and insights on IPOs and the primary market. Advani says: "If one was being prudent, I would actually say tak...

Following a sudden 20% plunge below the 10-level mark on April 23, the index has experienced an uninterrupted ascent. Over the past 13 sessions, it has doubled. Sensex has shed over 2,000 points in May amid investor worries regarding the impact of l...

This was way higher than a net withdrawal of Rs 8,700 crore in the entire April on concerns over a tweak in India's tax treaty with Mauritius and a sustained rise in US bond yields

Both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices lost over 4% each. In the smallcap pack, 11 stocks rose, with CarTrade Tech leading with 24% returns.

Despite consumer interest, the ongoing elections in India have an influence on automakers' sales. Modi's bid for a third term has unsettled the market. Despite worries about voter turnout, cash constraints, and financial regulations, the auto indust...