LOCAL EQUITIES
India’s long bonds have become a crowded trade, Edelweiss warns
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund excels in performance, positioning itself as a market leader. Foreign investors' sustained involvement in Indian sovereign bonds is still uncertain, impacting market dynamics.
Potential for huge NRI money coming into India via GIFT city: Bhavin Shah
“We have investments in large private sector banks, some regional private sector banks, NBFCs, MFI, microfinance, wealth management, life insurance, so pretty much across the board. We continue to find a large number of stocks that are still reasonably valued. We also are overweight on aviation,” says Bhavin Shah
Rupee falls 11 paise to 83.45 against US dollar
The central government's fiscal deficit reached 3% of the annual estimates by May-end 2024-25. India's forex reserves surged to USD 653.711 billion, with FIIs selling shares worth Rs 23.09 crore. The RBI confirmed the increase in reserves, reflecting a positive economic outlook.
Rupee falls 9 paise to 83.43 against US dollar in early trade
The healthy expansion in infrastructure sectors' growth in May was driven by the production of coal, natural gas, and electricity, amidst rising crude oil prices impacting the rupee and positive equity market sentiment.
Skoda eyeing local equity partnership amid electric shift
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is making progress in equity partnership talks with an Indian company to share costs and risks. While open to continuing solo, Skoda sees value in local collaboration amid government EV pushes and stricter emissions regulations. Future investments depend on this decision.
Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade
The rupee traded against the US dollar, influenced by positive domestic equities and the strength of the American currency. Forex traders noted the impact of the strong US dollar and elevated crude oil prices on the local unit.
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Rupee sees range-bound trade against US dollar in morning deals
The rupee traded against the US dollar in early trade, influenced by the equity market and factors like the dollar's strength and crude oil prices.
How mutual fund flows are making Dalal Street Aatmanirbhar
FIIs impact Indian capital markets, with mutual funds gaining prominence. SEBI's actions on P-Notes and rise of SIPs stabilize market. Prof Ghalke and Aditya Bharambe contribute to market insights.
Rupee recovers 3 paise to 83.58 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee trades 3 paise higher at 83.58 against the US dollar, supported by foreign capital and strong equity market sentiment.
Domestic mutual funds stay bullish on equities in May
The gross buying by mutual funds in May was at a record Rs 2.5 lakh crore, taking the gross buy-to-sale ratio to 1.23 compared with the long-term average of 1.07.
At record Rs 48k cr, local MF equity bets 4X monthly average in 2 yrs
Local funds escalated equity wagers at an unprecedented pace in May 2024, with domestic funds investing a record ₹48,099 crore in equities. Foreign investors contributed a modest ₹840 crore during the same period.
Rupee declines tracking Asian peers, forward premiums drop
The Indian rupee weakened on Monday due to a pullback in hopes of policy easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Stronger than expected U.S. labour market data boosted the dollar and U.S. bond yields. The dollar index was up 0.2% at 105.3. Benchmark Indian equity indexes hit record highs in early trading.
Mankind Pharma scouts for M&A deals to boost local branded biz
Mankind Pharma, the fourth-largest pharmaceutical company in India, led by Rajeev Juneja, is seeking mergers, acquisitions, and in-licensing deals to enhance its branded formulation business.
Rupee falls most in over a year as vote count shows narrower win for Modi-led alliance
Traders said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely stepped in to limit the rupee's decline. State-run banks were spotted offering dollars near 83.50 levels, likely on behalf of the RBI. The sales were intended to plug likely outflows instead of pushing the dollar-rupee pair lower, a foreign exchange trader at a large private bank said.
Rupee falls most in over a year as vote count shows narrower win for Modi-led alliance
The Indian rupee slumped on Tuesday after vote counting trends signalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance would win a narrower majority than was expected, spurring a selloff in local equities.
We continue to remain positive on Indian equities: Prashant Jain
I would continue to be positive on Indian equities. And see, please appreciate what happened yesterday. If something moves up 10%, 12%, and it is pricing in a lot of expectations. After all, what changed in a single day yesterday? Nothing.
Unlike 2014, MFs bullish on equity, but not FPIs
This was in stark contrast to their positions a decade ago when FPIs were bullish on the local market and invested ₹75,784 crore in the 12 months to May 2014 while domestic funds were net sellers of ₹18,858 crore worth of equities. Major reasons for the FPIs' bearish stance this time around include discomfort with the financial stocks amid regulatory actions, attractive valuations in the Chinese market and increasing US treasury yields.
Domestic equity-oriented MFs vs global themes: Should you diversify to mitigate risks?
Domestic equity-oriented mutual funds have outperformed foreign-themed schemes in the last year, with average 1-year returns at 44% for local equities compared to 21% for overseas funds. Experts recommend diversifying with foreign-themed mutual funds for global diversification and risk mitigation.
Local smartphone maker Lava rejigs board
Lava International has restructured its board, elevated leadership members, and added two independent directors. The move follows co-founder Hari Om Rai's resignation from the board following the Vivo money laundering case. The company plans to raise Rs 500-600 crore in the next fiscal, aiming to challenge Chinese domination in the smartphone market.
Local pharma companies queue up for JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Mankind Pharma, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, and Torrent Pharma are interested in acquiring JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals from KKR. KKR's investment arm, TAU Investment, owns 53.78% in JB Chemicals, worth Rs 14,020 crore. The company's revenue doubled to Rs 3,484 crore in FY24 under KKR's ownership. JB Chemicals has made four acquisitions in the last four years, investing $200 million. However, global private equity funds are not pushing for JB Chemicals due to high valuations.
Divergence in foreign and local bets hints at a volatile future
Foreign fund managers are cautious about Dalal Street's prospects amidst poll uncertainty, while domestic investors are optimistic about Nifty. Global interest in Chinese stocks affects foreign investments. FPIs, retail investors, and HNIs hold divergent positions. Concerns over NDA performance and market valuations impact strategies. Market indicators signal potential risks and opportunities.
Sebi suggests local regulators oversee crypto trading
Both sets of documents, which have been seen by Reuters, have been submitted to a government panel which is tasked with formulating policy for the finance ministry to consider. SEBI's stance has not previously been reported.
Record additions of new SIPs give local funds added muscle
Registration of gross SIP accounts, the preferred route for small investors to invest in equities, rose to a record of 6.36 million in April, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed.
Local funds’ equity holding tops FPI assets for first time in April
A rising clout of the local funds augurs well for the Indian stock market since it helps in reducing the impact of the selling pressure by FPIs in times of global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. The DII share in the total institutional equities AUM of Rs 179 lakh crore rose by 172 basis points to a record 37.2%.
Local funds keep shopping despite market volatility
The domestic funds invested net Rs 32,823 crore in April 2024 taking the total investment in the current calendar year to Rs 1.2 lakh crore, which was about 68% of the total investment in the previous year.
Big 4's dominance: Local companies call for level playing field
Indian auditing firms are pushing for fair competition with multinational counterparts, expressing concerns over the Big Four's increasing dominance and alleged manipulation of regulatory loopholes. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) recently investigated affiliates of EY, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, where the firms were able to obtain court stays against disciplinary actions by the ICAI disciplinary committee after years of scrutiny, according to local rivals.
Local MFs tighten equity AUM grip further, close in on FPIs
In the last five years, the share of local funds rose by more than 500 basis points aided by an investment of Rs 5.3 lakh crore compared with Rs 3.1 lakh crore poured by foreign portfolio investors.
Local MFs’ monthly equity bets at new peak
The domestic fund investment captures all equity investment including equity funds, balance funds, ETF’s, index funds and arbitrage funds. Domestic funds were net buyers of equities in 11 out of the past 12 months.
Is crypto a future competition to local equity markets? Here's what Uday Kotak says
Uday Kotak noted that developed nations legitimising the virtual currency and its trading further adds fuel to the crypto bandwagon and investors are looking at it as a hedge for other investments.
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