MSCI INDIA INDEX
M&M, Power Grid, 11 other stocks outperform Sensex in its fastest 10,000 points marathon
As a NEWS EDITOR, investors are urged by Nilesh Shah to maintain a long-term perspective and proper asset allocation as Sensex reaches the 80,000 milestone. He draws parallels with Nasdaq's history and notes Gold's outperformance compared to Nifty in the first half of 2024.
HDFC Bank's weight may go up in MSCI index as FII holdings drop below 55%; inflows up to $4 billion likely
HDFC Bank's FII shareholding dropped to 54.83% in the June quarter, sparking speculation of a potential weight increase in the MSCI EM Index. This could trigger significant inflows, according to a Nuvama note. The bank's foreign investment ceiling remains at 74%.
3 reasons why bank and financial services stocks may bounce back
Nifty Financial Services has typically outperformed broader market indices, but has struggled in recent years, underperforming in four of the last five calendar years, including year-to-date 2024.
HDFC’s potential weight gain in MSCI index may bring $4-b inflows
HDFC Bank shines with a 16% rally, surpassing Sensex performance. Market awaits MSCI EM Index rebalancing news on August 13, fueling anticipatory speculation.
HDFC Bank shares up 11% in 1 month. MSCI review could be the next trigger
Shares of underperforming heavyweight HDFC Bank, which have bounced back by 11% in the last one month amid value buying by large foreign investors, can jump another 10-15% if its weightage in MSCI increases in August review.
Asian earnings growth to outpace US and Europe, India's growth momentum strong: Report
The analysis by CLSA, citing Bloomberg's projections, forecasts that Asian earnings growth will surpass that of the US and Europe for both this year and the next. This positive outlook is in line with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) prediction of a robust 7.2 per cent growth rate for India in fiscal year 2025.
Modi premium for Indian stocks gets a hard look after elections
With the leader now navigating coalition politics after a weaker-than-expected mandate in this week’s national election, the so-called Modi premium is under scrutiny. Investors are looking for proof that Modi can continue his reforms with the same vigor, while balancing the demands of alliance partners and avoiding populist measures to regain public support.
A welfare reset can erode India's valuation premium
India's market valuation may decrease due to potential increase in government spending on social welfare schemes. Nifty 50 index trades at 19 times forward earnings, 20% above its long-term average, while S&P 500 and Taiwanese benchmark index are also highly valued.
India’s premium valuation may come under pressure amid fractured election mandate
Nearly half of the Nifty 50 constituents currently trade at a premium to their historical averages. Among major global indices, the S&P 500 trades at a forward price-earnings (P/E) of 20.6, 29% higher than the long-term average
Top 10 stock losers in Asia are all from India on tight election
A BSE Ltd gauge of state-run stocks dropped by as much as 20%. Shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. slumped more than 20%.
Asian shares retreat as investors question US economic strength
Asian share markets weakened as U.S. economy's 'exceptionalism' unravels with weakening manufacturing activity. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index down 0.1%. U.S. Treasury yields fall after weak manufacturing data. Westpac economist Coombs sees market pricing 40 basis points rate cuts by 2024.
Investors pour into India ETFs ahead of election result
Investors poured money into Indian company stocks ETFs ahead of Modi's predicted third-term win based on exit polls. India saw the largest inflow with $307.5 million, led by iShares MSCI India ETF. Market experts like Ashish Chugh from Loomis Sayles anticipate pro-growth policies under Modi's leadership.
Sinking profits bring reality check to AI-driven rally in emerging market stocks
Unilever Plc’s Indian unit reported a 5.5% drop in net income for the first quarter, missing analyst estimates. Behind the decline was sluggish rural demand combined with high net-worth urban consumers pivoting to other brands. Similar trends can be seen elsewhere, with Chilean retailer Cencosud SA, restaurant chain operator Yum China Holdings Inc. and Swiss-South African jeweler Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA all delivering weaker-than-expected results.
Mark Mobius turns bullish on Chinese stocks amid recent rally
Mark Mobius turned bullish on Chinese equities, citing confidence in the recent rebound after advising investors to avoid them in April.
India stocks set for biggest monthly FII outflows in a year on election risks, China appeal
Global investors have pulled a net $3.5 billion from India’s stock markets so far in May, on course for the biggest withdrawal since June 2023, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
MSCI Rejig: India may see $2.5 billion FII inflows
Global passive funds, such as exchange-traded funds, structure their portfolios based on these indices. Any change in composition prompts these funds to adjust their allocations. The newly included stocks are JSW Energy, Canara Bank, Indus Towers, PB Fintech, Sundaram Finance, and NHPC. Berger Paints has been dropped, while Indraprastha Gas and Paytm's parent, One 97 Communications, have been downgraded to the small-cap index.
India to get $2.5 billion FII boost from MSCI rejig, 21 stocks to benefit
India's weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets index will increase to around 19% on May 31, attracting FII inflows of $2.5 billion. The adjustments will affect India's stock count in the MSCI Standard/EM and Smallcap Indexes. China, with a 25.7% weight, has the highest representation in the MSCI EM Index.
Foreign equity investors turn to hedging on India election jitters
Foreign investors are loading up on options to hedge their equity portfolios against a slide in benchmark indexes as they worry that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party may not achieve the landslide victory predicted by opinion polls just weeks ago.
Foreign equity investors turn to hedging on India election jitters
The last major poll had estimated that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party would win 342 seats, comfortably above the 272 majority required to return to power.
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