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Small towns join Dalal Street party, bull run reaches Sundarbans
Small and semi-urban regions in India are increasingly influencing the country's growth trajectory through heightened interest and participation in equity markets. North 24 Parganas in Bengal, known for the Sundarbans but lesser-known otherwise, has emerged as one of the leading contributors to new stock market investors since September 2023. In May, Delhi and Mumbai led in new investor registrations, with Surat, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur also experiencing significant increases in fresh registrations.
Brokers' MTF hits record Rs 73,600 crore amid market highs, surging retail participation
Sebi's MTF framework mandates collateralising existing shares. Kotak Securities cautions investors on MTF investments amidst surging margin funding in anticipation of Modi 3.0 budget.
Here's a two-pronged approach to navigate an ever-rising stock market
Despite the Modi regime's progressive policies ensuring macro-stability, the 2019 super-rich surcharge raises doubts, especially in view of the poor election show of the BJP. Markets however defied election outcome pullback expectations, hitting new highs. In such a scenario, investors should monitor policy changes and consider phased investments.
Sensational Index 80K: With Budget on horizon, bulls hit new milestone in T20 style
Equity indices soar as Sensex hits 80,000 fueled by banking stocks. Market anticipates rate cut, global support, and foreign investment. Earnings rise expected with stock rotation amidst market surge.
US Independence Day 2024: Will stock markets stay open on Fourth of July?
Fourth of July celebrations are just on the brink, and people in the US are in a rather jovial mood due to all the festive plans and events around this occasion of US Independence Day 2024. However, this day being a federal holiday, will see some major operations staying closed.
Modern markets demand more than historic valuations. A new era emerges
The Nifty trades at a high TTM PE of 23x, nearing historical highs. Mid-caps' 70% premium over large-caps is unprecedented. Despite disappointing recent events, fears of a looming market correction akin to past bubbles persist.
Should investors buy the dip in brokerage stocks? Deepak Shenoy answers
But there is a headwind there because SBI did a lot of unsecured lending as well. But therefore, of the public sector bank, Indian Bank looks better. We have a bunch of private banks in our portfolio. So, a little bias there.
FII stake in HDFC Bank falls below 55%, ADRs rally on likely inflows
HDFC Bank's shares surged, attracting billions, with FIIs reducing stakes. Analysts predict a significant increase in the MSCI index weight, potentially doubling inflows. The bank's NSE shares closed higher, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
New system to ease FPI access to Gsecs awaits RBI nod
Foreign investors seek improved access to Indian bonds through global platforms, awaiting RBI approval. The new model aims for efficient trading with straight-through processing on the NDS-OM platform.
Misjudging market dynamics - why this can be detrimental for investors
In 2021, for instance, euphoria surrounded several newly listed companies. Many investors poured money into these companies based solely on hype, neglecting factors like profitability and growth prospects. This resulted in a correction in 2022, with several companies that previously completed successful IPOs witnessing significant value erosion.
Want a slice of AI pie? Here's what it will cost stock market investors
Retail investors are now viewing AI as a promising investment frontier, with significant potential for gains by investing in leading companies in this field. Nvidia, a maker of AI chips, has seen its stock surge threefold in the past year, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world with a market capitalisation over $3 trillion.
Should you invest or exit the stock market now?
Chandan has been an equity investor for the past 15 years and has seen a couple of market cycles. However, he is not sure what lies ahead for the equity markets.
Panic selling or doing nothing: The wisest choice for investors
Panic selling is a phenomenon where investors, gripped by fear, rush to sell their holdings during a market decline. The fear of further losses and erosion of gains in profitable stocks can overwhelm even long-term investors, leading to hasty decisions that may not align with their financial goals.
Economic cracks are getting exposed in the 2024 market bounty
Dispiriting trends that have been visible for months now alongside the frenzy for megacap tech stocks and private credit – are on display yet again. Companies with dicey balance sheets have underperformed anew in June. Equal-weighted stock benchmarks where disruptive AI market leaders have the same weighting as industrial bellwethers have lagged yet again.
Mutual funds industry adds 81 lakh new investor accounts in Apr-May FY25
The mutual fund industry has added over 81 lakh investors' accounts in the first two months of the current fiscal (FY25), mainly due to consistent marketing efforts, celebrity endorsements and dedicated work of the distribution network.
How investors struck gold in the new-age IPO boom
In the last month, several new-age companies backed by venture capital, have or are set to hit the public markets. This has resulted in a gold rush for their investors. Travel tech platform Ixigo is set to go public next week, while insurtech firm Go Digit and coworking startup Awfis have already listed on the exchanges in the past one month. Their investors, including Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, ChrysCapital and TVS Capital and A91 Partners, are sitting on multiple returns from some of these investments.
What’s fueling the shift in Indian investor behaviour?
India added $1 trillion to the stock market in less than six months, reaching a $5 trillion market cap. Retail investors, with a surge in Demat accounts, play a key role in enhancing market stability and resilience.
'Aayega To Modi' becomes new ATM strategy for stock investors before election result
Investors are capitalizing on the "Aayega To Modi" (ATM) strategy, as optimism surges with predictions of Prime Minister Modi's return. Bullish sentiment prevails, backed by favorable fundamentals and technicals, signaling potential gains across various sectors, particularly in infrastructure and manufacturing.
Ackman's Pershing Square raising $1 billion, eyeing IPO: Report
Billionaire Bill Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management is finalizing a roughly $1-billion funding round with institutional investors and family offices as well as eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) in the future, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.
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