Analysis: India’s retail investors remain undaunted, but what are they betting on?

Analysis: India's retail investors remain undaunted, but what are they betting on?

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

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The key lies in navigating the volatile markets

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The key lies in navigating the volatile markets

As the Lok Sabha elections 2024 approach, market volatility is likely to continue, leaving investors anxious about their portfolios. The political landscape significantly impacts market movements, with benchmark indices witnessing substantial fluctuations around election periods. Knowing how to navigate this volatility can help investors safeguard their investments and potentially capitalise on opportunities.  Here, we explore … Read more

Why the Nifty dropped to 3-week low after hitting fresh highs

Why the Nifty dropped to 3-week low after hitting fresh highs

This after the Nifty 50 opened higher on Friday, clocking a record intraday high of 22,794.70 points, until it ended the day’s trading in the red. The India VIX index—the fear gauge—ended 9% higher on Friday, indicative of the heightened volatility in the market. There has been some anxiety in the market with investors taking … Read more