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

Top Stock Recommendations: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Securities suggests buying Tata Power and Oil India tomorrow

Top Stock Recommendations: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Securities suggests buying Tata Power and Oil India tomorrow

According to reports, traders stated that continuing outflows of foreign funds, a falling rupee, and rising global crude prices further weighed on sentiments.  Sectoral indices were mixed bag; the Nifty Consumer Durables index finished 1.72% higher than the Nifty Financial Services index, which ended 0.89% lower. India VIX recovered as well at 10.92 levels. On Friday, the … Read more