No significant election impact on equity markets; Nifty to hit 30,000-35,000 by 2027: FidelFolio

The 2024 general election outcome would not have any major long-term effect on the equity markets, according to equity advisory firm FidelFolio. In its report titled ‘Deciphering Market Trends: Navigating Pre-Election Dynamics and Global Turbulence,’ FideFolio stated that the Nifty 50 is expected to be between 30,000 and 35,000 points in 3 years. According to … Read more

Hottest Indian stock index also has the best earnings potential

The NSE Nifty Next 50 Index is emerging as the hottest stock gauge in India, as investors look for pockets of outperformance in a market that’s been hovering near record highs. Earnings growth is proving to be a key metric. Made up of potential candidates for the benchmark Nifty 50, the gauge has seen its … Read more

Govt permits Indian companies to list directly in IFSC. How it impacts investors

In a strategic move to enhance foreign investment in Indian companies, the Government of India has unveiled a groundbreaking set of regulations that allow public companies to list on International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) stock exchanges. This move follows the announcement made in July 2023 and incorporates the recommendations of the Working Group’s report on … Read more

indian stock market: Macro, mania and Modi may support overvalued Indian stock market: Kotak Equities

While arguing that most sectors and stocks are quite overvalued, domestic broking firm Kotak Institutional Equities today said the disconnect between price and value may sustain given India’s decent macro position, retail investor-led mania on Dalal Street and expectations of PM Modi retaining power after Lok Sabha elections. However, as investors are happy to overpay … Read more

msci index rejig: India’s weightage climbs to record high on MSCI Global Standard index

BENGALURU – Index provider MSCI raised India’s weightage in its Global Standard (Emerging Markets) index to a historic high of 18.2% following its February review, and the changes will come into effect after market close on Feb. 29. India’s weightage in the index has nearly doubled since November 2020. The climb can be attributed to … Read more

Tech growth woes pose risk to Dalal Street’s sizzling rally

An estimated slowdown in revenue growth for India’s top technology companies is threatening to stall the relentless surge in the nation’s stocks, which were among Wall Street’s top emerging-market picks. As investors await these results this week, a gauge of Indian tech shares has fallen for three straight weeks after rallying for the most part … Read more

indian stocks: Indian stocks get first ETF in Gulf Region as UAE deepens ties

Gulf investors are poised to get their first regional exchange-traded fund tracking Indian equities. Lunate Capital LLC is launching the Chimera S&P India Shariah ETF, replicating the performance of the S&P India Shariah Liquid 35/20 Capped Index. The fund will track the performance of Shariah-compliant Indian equities listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. Indian stocks … Read more