Indian Stock Market

After FII, will retail investor flows into equity market also shrink?

Over past decade, strong retail flows have coincided with declining / low deposit rates, said analysts at Jefferies, who expect the deposit rates to go above the 7 per cent level with a lag

Market strategy: Time to buy, sell or hold stocks? Here's what analysts say

Timing the markets to catch a low, analysts caution, will not be a wise strategy at the current levels given the slew of domestic and global developments over the next few weeks

India is among the least favoured markets in Asia: Sunil Tirumalai of UBS

As liquidity starts drying up, banks rates start rising and market returns struggle, we expect some level of softness in household market allocations, he said

Stock market may see further corrections, volatility after RBI move

Money may move out of rate-sensitive stocks into the less-affected sectors

Quantum, timing of RBI rate hike has surprised the markets: Analysts

In the last policy meeting in April, the monetary policy committee (MPC) of the RBI had shifted its focus to tackle the rising inflation in India after the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Is the US Fed rate hike always bad for equity markets? What analysts say

While the general consensus is of 6-7 rate hikes this year by the US Fed, there are some who expect lower rate hikes and a slowdown in the economy

Why the need to put up additional margin makes futures trading risky

Not only must your call be directionally right, the price movement must occur within a stipulated time frame for you to make money

Will rising interest rates and muted corporate earnings dampen FY23?

The ongoing war in Ukraine, hawkish global central banks, elevated crude oil prices, higher inflation and bond yields will be among the drivers impacting performance of markets in this financial year

Small-caps steal a march over Sensex, Nifty; index zooms 35% in FY22

Most analysts expect the markets to remain choppy in FY23 amid multiple headwinds. The ongoing geopolitical crisis, they feel, will keep commodity prices elevated and market gains in check

Indian equities running a marathon; Sensex doubled despite Covid-led shock

Sensex is hovering around the 58,000-point mark after falling from a 52-week high of over 62,000 points it touched before the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out

Foreign investors likely to return to Indian equities soon: Chris Wood

Foreign portfolio investors exited India in droves and have sold stocks since October 2021 amid fears of an earlier and faster-than-expected rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed)

Are the markets pricing in fuel-led inflation?

IT stocks helped benchmark indices rebound into positive zone yesterday. But, how will the markets behave over the next few days against the backdrop of the rise in fuel prices? Let's find out

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

Govt appoints SBI managing director Ashwini Bhatia as Sebi member

The government has appointed State Bank of India (SBI) managing director Ashwani Bhatia as whole-time member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

LIC IPO: Govt to take call in best interest of investors, says DIPAM Secy

In the wake of the market volatility due to the Ukraine-Russia war, there might be a rethink on the timing of the LIC share sale

Investors' wealth slumps over Rs 5.59 trn in three days of market fall

Investors' wealth tumbled more than Rs 5.59 lakh crore in three days of market fall as sentiments remained muted amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact on the global economy. Continuing its decline for the third day on Friday, the BSE gauge plummeted 1,214.96 points or 2.20 per cent to 53,887.72 during the day. It settled at 54,333.81, a decline of 768.87 points or 1.40 per cent. In three days, the benchmark index tanked 1,913.47 points or 3.40 per cent. Tracking decline in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies plunged Rs 5,59,623.71 crore to Rs 2,46,79,421.38 crore in three days. "Markets ended the week with a sharp cut, reflecting the feeble global sentiment. After the sharp reaction in early trade, the benchmark oscillated in the broader range to finally settle around the day's low," Ajit Mishra, vice-president (research) of Religare Broking Ltd, said. In Friday's trade, Titan, Maruti Suzuki India, Asian Paints, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hindustan .

Investors' wealth sinks over Rs 4 tn in morning trade as markets decline

Investors' wealth tumbled by more than Rs 4 lakh crore in morning trade on Friday as markets suffered a steep decline. Continuing its decline for the second day, the BSE gauge plummeted 1,148.05 points or 2 per cent to 53,954.63. Tracking decline in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies plunged Rs 4,09,554.44 crore to Rs 2,46,96,434.57 crore in morning deals. Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki India, Hindustan Unilever, Titan and M&M were the biggest drag in morning trade, tumbling up to 6.8 per cent. In the previous session, the 30-share BSE index finished 366.22 points or 0.66 per cent lower at 55,102.68. "The war and surge in crude have completely transformed the economic scenario and market expectations. If the war prolongs, global economic growth may be impacted," said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

LIC wants to remain IDBI Bank shareholder for bancassurance gain: Chairman

Bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurance company allowing the latter to sell its products to the bank's customers and others through the branch network

'Himalayan Yogi' to botched trading: Controversies that hurt NSE's image

With the years-old case finally attracting public attention, directions have come from the top now that no one should be spared: Official

LIC likely to launch $8-bn IPO on March 11: Report

LIC is expected to obtain regulatory approval for the mega IPO by the first week of March after which an indicative marketing price band will be set, say sources