Disciplinary panel agrees with prima facie finding, to conduct enquiry next month

Prime database figures show that mutual fund ownership of NSE-listed firms rose nearly 15% Q0Q to Rs 18.75 trillion as on Sept 30

Valuations, however, cap upsides in the near term

While improving volumes is positive, the decision to set up a subsidiary for the EV business and a Rs 1,000-crore investment is a key trigger

Most analysts are very optimistic, and believe it is the best pick among private banks

Shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures, company that operates Nykaa beauty stores, are trading at a premium of over 50 per cent in the grey market ahead of its Rs 5,352-crore IPO

Nifty derivatives contracts are among the most traded on the SGX

In a bull market, many bad companies with dubious promoters and poor corporate governance standards also rally

Last year as investors preferred larger companies that were deemed more resilient amid Covid; Calendar 2018 was the best year for SME IPOs, with 141 offerings garnering Rs 2,287 cr

The total amount disbursed so far ranges between 84 per cent and 108 per cent of the respective reported AUM values of the 6 funds as of April 23, 2020

PE players are betting big on the future growth of electric vehicles

Rising bond yields, uncertain equity markets add to appeal

Nifty PSE index closes at highest level since January 2018

But given an optimistic market and a good monsoon, an upside is more likely

Though weak domestic demand is set to crimp earnings of two wheeler-manufacturers, strong exports are expected to offset this to some extent

The other positives are lower gold prices, higher festive and wedding season sales, and market share gains

Lower interest rate risk and predictable returns key attractions

MCX, BSE and NSE are together setting up a spot exchange in the GIFT City

Brokerages are positive on prospects given strong outlook for oil and gas segment and recovery in domestic CV business

With interest rates expected to rise, it may be prudent to avoid long-term options, say experts