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IT, FMCG, auto, metal stocks gain in Sensex's 2,400-pt rally since March'18

Analysts say the surge in IT, auto and FMCG stocks were led by investors seeking safety against the market volatility arising from global trade war fears and rising bond yields

IT stocks outrun markets for three consecutive quarters; midcaps shine

The Nifty IT index has outperformed the benchmark Nifty50 for the three consecutive quarters, rallying 26 per cent since June 30, 2017

30 of 47 firms that raised funds via QIP are trading below issue prices

Of the 47 firms that together raised Rs 551 bn through QIPs in FY18 - the highest ever in financial year - eight PSBs, which have raised a combined Rs 271 bn, are now valued 21% lower at Rs 213 bn

February set to be worst F&O series since November 2016; bank stocks hit

In November 2016, Nifty recorded 7.5% fall in the F&O series, after the government announced the demonetisation of all Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes earlier that month

Mid-cap, Small-cap indices plunge over 5% as investors book gains

Thus far in FY18, the mid-and small-cap indices have outperformed the frontline benchmarks by rising 22.5% and 29.7%, respectively, as compared to 21.2% gain in the Sensex till Thursday

These 19 stocks beat Sensex after institutional, HNIs buying

Graphite India, Centrum Capital and Apex Frozen Foods have rallied more than 50% after the stake buys by institutional investors and mutual funds.

Nifty, Nifty Midcap, BSE Smallcap, BSE500 indices hit new high

Markets, analysts say, have started to discount the geopolitical tensions as they rule out the possibility of a full-fledged war

Institutional investors mint money in bank QIPs

Of the 18 QIPs that raised Rs 34,349 crore in CY17, stocks of 16 are trading above their QIP issue p

7 stocks from BSE Smallcap index rally over 50% in July

Parsvnath Developers, McNally Bharat, Aksh Optifibre, HFCL and GVK Power rallied over 50% in July

20 companies lost over Rs 2-lakh crore market-cap in first half of 2017

Five PSUs - ONGC, Coal India, Oil India, NTPC and NMDC have collectively lost Rs 94,407 crore m-cap.

Fund raising via QIP hits eight-year high; banks lead

In 2017, banks have thus far dominated the QIP fundraising route, raising over Rs 28,900 crore

Anil Ambani Group stocks under pressure on debt concerns; RCom falls 24%

Reliance Infra, Reliance Capital, Reliance Power and Reliance Defence too down over 4%

In FY17, small and midcap indices record second-best performance in 7 years

Inflows of more than Rs 1 lakh cr by FPIs and domestic mutual funds led the rally

FY17 overview: Markets soar; Hindalco, IOC rule the roost

Here are the top FY17 gainers and losers

Consumer durable, capital goods stocks outperform. Should you buy?

Thus far in CY17, the consumer durable and the capital goods indices have rallied 33% and 19%

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's Rs 49 cr salary is highest among peers

N Chandrasekaran, Tata Son's next chairman, drew Rs 25.6 cr in FY16, including perks, variable pay

140 non-A group stocks gain over 100% in 2016

The combined market capitalisation of these 140 companies increased 191% to Rs 54,760 crore

FPI outflows exceed Rs 25,000 crore in Dec quarter, worst since Sept'15

FPIs have pulled out net amount of Rs 25,607 crore from equity market between Oct-Dec 21, 2016

Metal, oil & gas sectors see sharpest rally in seven years in CY16

On the other hand, classical defensive plays like information technology and pharmaceuticals have recorded a negative return of 9% and 10% respectively

Mid, small IT stocks extend gains; rally unlikely to sustain, say experts

Experts believe this could be a speculative rally and may not sustain for long