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Source: Live Mint It has been a tumultuous year for India’s stock markets. After touching peaks, the markets experienced a significant correction in 2024. While recent declines have tempered early optimism, overvaluation concerns persist, particularly in certain sectors. The shift in global sentiment, with foreign investors turning to China, has added to the woes. However,…
Source: Live Mint If you are a retail investor and your phone number is linked to your demat account then you must be aware that no one else is permitted to use the same mobile number and email ID. And understandably so! This is essentially meant to maintain privacy and confidentiality of investment made by individual…
Source: Live Mint In recent years, the decline in debt mutual fund investors has been alarming. Since 2020, folios in fixed income funds have dropped to 7.1 million from 8.1 million even as equity-oriented fund folios have skyrocketed to over 1.5 billion from 638 million. While the percentage of total MF assets to bank fixed…
Source: Live Mint 2024 has been a landmark year for the Indian initial public offer (IPO) market, with an unprecedented surge in fundraising and retail participation. The allure of quick wins has led to massive oversubscriptions, especially in the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment. Strong listing gains have further fuelled this frenzy. While foreign…
Source: Live Mint The Nifty 50 fluctuated widely in November, driven by concerns over stretched valuations, weak performance by Indian Inc in Q2 and persistent selloffs by foreign investors, causing the index to oscillate consistently between gains and losses. The uncertainty was further exacerbated by global economic headwinds, including rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine,…
Source: Live Mint Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has recently identified several concerns plaguing the SME space such as misuse of IPO proceeds, fund diversion, promoter exits and market misconduct. These issues pose threats to investor protection and market integrity. A Sebi analysis reveals that many SMEs have engaged in substantial…
Source: Live Mint With the year ending, it is time for all the generic investors to adjust their focus on their portfolios owing to the shift in the market dynamics. Many portfolios have become excessively tilted towards equities as the Nifty50 has noted new highs and mid-cap stocks have performed exceptionally. “It is suggested that…
Source: Live Mint The year 2024 has emerged as a stellar one for the Indian primary market, witnessing an unprecedented surge in activity. Companies from diverse sectors—including technology, consumer goods, green energy, and financial services—have successfully debuted on Indian stock exchanges, capitalising on favourable market conditions. Moreover, high-profile debuts from companies like Swiggy, Hyundai Motor…
Source: Live Mint A Mint analysis of the 14 biggest IPOs and 14 massively oversubscribed offerings this year reveals a sobering truth: only 41% lived up to the hype in the September quarter, the first earning season for most of them. Read Full Article
Source: Live Mint Buying the dip involves purchasing stocks during price declines, betting on a rebound. To be sure, this could be a lucrative strategy, but is typically more suited to seasoned investors, such as institutional players who trade on behalf of individuals, aiming for long-term gains. Retail or individual participation in the stock markets…
