The Indian stock market was thrown into the deep end and wrought with several challenges throughout October as bears tightened their grip on D-Street amid weak global cues and rising volatility. The battles compelled the frontline indices to enter the bear market just a few days ahead of Diwali’24 and the onset of Samvat 2081. … Read more
The domestic market has been on a downward trend influenced by global pessimism, profit-booking due to elevated valuation, and a shift in FII funds. This month, the global market continues to exhibit mixed signals, led by China’s disinflation, geopolitical tensions, and high inflation data. The Fed is expected to delay its 25 bps rate cut … Read more
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have net sold the most shares by value in four-and-a-half years so far this month amid a rally in Chinese stocks, escalating tensions in the Middle East and relatively costlier valuations of domestic equities. FII sales in the month through 11 October stand at ₹58,711 crore, according to NSDL data as … Read more
The Indian stock market began October on a disastrous note, with Dalal Street witnessing carnage due to across-the-board selling pressure on weak global cues. The domestic indices experienced a sharp downturn, breaking its three-week winning streak. The significant decline has been attributed to a combination of fundamental challenges, which prompted short-term profit-taking. In the second … Read more
Indian stock markets rebounded by the end of last week after caution due to the Hindenburg-Adani row and poor factory output data slid the indices into a consolidation phase. Week ahead, investors will eye upcoming domestic and global macroeconomic data, US Federal minutes of the meeting, Fed chief’s Jackson Hole speech, foreign fund inflow, crude oil … Read more
Once passive players, non-professional investors like you and me (aka retail or individual investors) now wield significant power in the Indian stock market. But where have their investments been flowing of late? Are they betting big on blue-chip giants, or taking risks on smaller companies? Here’s what data shows. First, the growing retail presence is … Read more
Domestic equity benchmarks recorded the biggest weekly gain of 2024 after a volatile week. The indices began the week hitting all-time highs and rose 3.25 per cent on optimism of a memorable win for the ongoing government. The surprise poll outcome, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failing to get an absolute majority on … Read more
In the fourth week of May, investors will keenly eye the ongoing the January-March quarter results for fiscal 2023-24 (Q4FY24), voter turnout, domestic and global macroeconomic data, foreign fund outflows, crude oil prices, and global cues. Domestic equity benchmarks traded firmly, drawing strength from lower levels as investors aligned with the broader bullish market outlook. … Read more
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bucked this trend, though, with net inflows of ₹1 trillion, taking their shareholding to a record high of 16.1% in March. This increase, from 15.9% in December, narrowed the gap between FII and DII holdings to an all-time low. DIIs’ holdings are now just 9.2% below those of FIIs. A select … Read more
The stock market experienced volatility throughout last week, ultimately ending nearly unchanged amid conflicting signals. While the overall sentiment was positive initially, fluctuations in global markets coupled with declines in certain major stocks offset much of the gains. Also Read: US Fed to hold rates at 23-year high-mark until inflation cools, slows pace of balance … Read more