FPI’s net sellers of Indian equities at Rs 6,304 crore in April so far

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FIIs) could end-up as net sellers of Indian equities in April breaking their two months of buying activity. In April so far, thay have sold local stocks worth Rs 6,304 crore. In March and February, FPIs were net buyers at Rs 35,098 crore and Rs 1,539 crore after selling shares worth Rs … Read more

equities: With bulls dancing, many more join Street party

The record-breaking rally in Indian equities in recent years has resulted in investors coming into the stock market in hordes. The broadening of the shareholder base in several stocks is a reflection of the appetite for stocks. For instance, five stocks, NHPC, Indian Renewable, IRFC, Yes Bank, and HDFC Bank, collectively added 75 lakh investors … Read more

nifty50: Where is Nifty50 headed in April? See what history has to tell about D-Street action

After an overwhelming show in FY24, domestic equities look poised to kickstart the new financial year on a good note and test new highs, as capital flows remain buoyant and the underlying factors conducive for the bulls to keep their foot ahead of the bears on Dalal Street. Benchmark Nifty50 bid goodbye to FY24 after … Read more

Time to be worried about overvaluations in equities, other assets: Jim Rogers

Investors should be worried amid simultaneous all-time highs in various asset classes whether equity, bullion or bitcoins, ace investor and author Jim Rogers said at an event. He was responding to a question on overvaluation in asset classes and looming fears of a crash. “That’s fabulous for anybody who is invested in the markets. But … Read more

equities: Stress tests indicate diverse risk profiles of MF schemes

Mumbai: Stress test results published Friday for small and midcap-themed mutual funds demonstrated wide variations in the duration asset managers would need to liquidate units, underscoring the diverse risk profiles of such investments after the capital markets regulator mandated the exercise over concerns of ‘froth’ or ‘bubbles’ in some pockets of local equities. While a … Read more

FPI’s buy equities worth Rs 2,000 crore in two sessions after remaining net sellers in January

Foreign portfolio investors have bought domestic equities worth Rs 2,053 crore in the two sessions in February after remaining net sellers in January where they sold shares worth Rs 25,744 crore. The first two sessions in February have seen FPI inflows of Rs 2,053 with Nifty gaining by 128 points. On Thursday, the FPIs shopped … Read more

Rs 2,400 crore dent! FPIs go in reverse mode on Dalal Street; will they shift gear?

After the relentless buying in December, foreign portfolio investors took the slow lane on Dalal Street in January, eventhough markets hit record highs. In fact, data showed that foreign portfolio investors turned net sellers of equities in the last week after being net buyers in the secondary market in the preceding week. FPIs net sold … Read more

Rate cuts: Rate cuts in US, volatile equities to make gold attractive

Mumbai: Gold should remain a key component of investor portfolios in 2024 to help mitigate the volatility expected in equities and fixed income amid crucial local and global events, said experts. While an easing interest rate environment is seen propping up prices of the yellow metal, double-digit returns like those in 2022 and 2023 are … Read more

market: A bumper year for equities, and the promise of more

Indian equity markets extended their winning streak for the 8th consecutive calendar year, with the Nifty gaining 20% in 2023. Mid-cap and smallcap investors saw an even faster rise in wealth. Many IPOs delivered outstanding returns as investors rushed to new offerings amid a dearth of reasonably valued stocks in secondary market. Retail investors continued … Read more

gold: Year-ender 2023: Impressive 13% returns for gold. Is this its best show in 10 years?

Notwithstanding an impressive over 13% returns in 2023, year-to-date, yellow metal’s gains are not its best in the last 10 years. The top returns were delivered by it amid the Covid virus break in 2020 at 28.23%, highlighting why it is the best hedge in uncertain times. Commenting on yellow metal’s performance, Palka Arora Chopra, … Read more