Equity Market
HDFC Capital bets on low-cost housing, emerges the largest investor
Emerges the largest investor among home-grown funds
 "HDFC Capital bets on low-cost housing, emerges the largest investor")
Market fairly valued, volatility to continue: ASK Investment managers
In a Q&A, Prateek Agrawal, who is also the firm's CIO, says given the strength in overall earnings as seen in FY24 EPS outlook, the direction of the market is likely to be positive
 "Market fairly valued, volatility to continue: ASK Investment managers")
FPI selling extends to 8th straight month, pulls out over Rs 6k-cr in May
Foreign portfolio investors have pulled out Rs 17,144 crore from the Indian equity market in April. In May too, the trend remained the same.
 "FPI selling extends to 8th straight month, pulls out over Rs 6k-cr in May")
Mutual funds add over 30 mn folios in FY22 on equity, digitisation rally
Increasing awareness about mutual funds digitisation and sharp surge in equity markets have aided asset management companies in FY22
 "Mutual funds add over 30 mn folios in FY22 on equity, digitisation rally")
FPIs turn net sellers again, withdraw Rs 4,500-cr from stocks last week
Adopting a cautious stance, foreign investors have pulled over Rs 4,500 crore from the Indian equity market last week on fears of an aggressive rate hike by US Federal Reserve.
 "FPIs turn net sellers again, withdraw Rs 4,500-cr from stocks last week")
What explains recent resistance to multiple headwinds in the stock markets
Domestic equities have held their ground, with the Sensex up nearly 13% from 2022 lows of 52,843 on March 7 even after the last three days of correction
 "What explains recent resistance to multiple headwinds in the stock markets")
Rs 1.4-trn outflow, equity market sees worst sell-off by FPIs in FY22
Foreign portfolio investors dumped Indian shares worth record Rs 1.4 lakh crore in the financial year 2021-22, after pumping in whopping Rs 2.7 lakh crore in the preceding fiscal
 "Rs 1.4-trn outflow, equity market sees worst sell-off by FPIs in FY22")
Explained: How bond yields impact stock market & what should investors do?
A rally in the stock market tends to raise bond yields as money moves from the relative safer investment bet to riskier equity stock markets
 "Explained: How bond yields impact stock market & what should investors do?")
Investors will continue to flock towards direct equities, say experts
The share of retail investors in companies listed on the NSE reached an all-time high of 7.33 per cent in the quarter ended December 31, 2021, up from 7.13 per cent in the previous quarter
 "Investors will continue to flock towards direct equities, say experts")
FPI holdings in domestic equities down 2% to $654 bn in Oct-Dec: Report
Consequently, FPIs' contribution to Indian equity-market capitalisation also fell during the quarter under review to 18.3 per cent from 19 per cent for the three months ended September 2021
 "FPI holdings in domestic equities down 2% to $654 bn in Oct-Dec: Report")
Five reasons why the LIC IPO could be India's Aramco moment
When Aramco came out with the world's biggest IPO, the Saudi govt raised $25.6 billion by diluting just 1.5%, valuing the company at $1.7 trn; Indian govt plans to divest 5% for $8.7 bn in LIC
 "Five reasons why the LIC IPO could be India's Aramco moment")
Indian markets close sharply higher amid easing geopolitical tensions
Log biggest gain in more than a year on signs of potential Russia-Ukraine 'climbdown'
 "Indian markets close sharply higher amid easing geopolitical tensions")
Equity AUM rise even as Sensex yo-yos in January, shows data
Assets under management (AUM) of key equity scheme categories rose even as the US Federal Reserve's hawkish turn sent volatility soaring
 "Equity AUM rise even as Sensex yo-yos in January, shows data")
Reliance Industries shares tumble 4%; mcap tanks by Rs 68,404 crore
Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday declined 4 per cent amid profit-taking in line with an overall weak trend in the equity market.
 "Reliance Industries shares tumble 4%; mcap tanks by Rs 68,404 crore")
Rupee slips 7 paise to close at 74.51 against dollar on weak market trend
The rupee on Thursday slipped 7 paise to close at 74.51 (provisional) against the US dollar, tracking a lacklustre trend in the domestic equity market.
 "Rupee slips 7 paise to close at 74.51 against dollar on weak market trend")
Are equity markets prepared for mini-lockdowns?
Equity markets looked unperturbed by Omicron and resultant restrictions. Frontline indices rallied for a fourth straight day on Wednesday. Are markets ignoring the third wave threat? Let's find out
 "Are equity markets prepared for mini-lockdowns?")
Equity markets are reflective of India's growth story: Nischal Maheshwari
The equity markets are reflective of India's growth story and should remain in favour during 2022, as well, says Maheshwari
 "Equity markets are reflective of India's growth story: Nischal Maheshwari")
RBI hints at disconnect between economy and equity rally
While the retail holding in NSE listed companies had risen between December 2019 and September this year, their holding in equity mutual funds had seen a decline, the report observed.
 "RBI hints at disconnect between economy and equity rally")
Equity MFs mop up Rs 46,700 crore through new fund offers in 2021
Highest in 10 years, with 13 of 70 equity schemes cornering 75% of amount raised
 "Equity MFs mop up Rs 46,700 crore through new fund offers in 2021")
The myth of safe realty versus risky equities
Low liquidity in the realty market, combined with its non-transparency, means investors are often unaware of the loss in capital value they have suffered during downturns
