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Investors bet big on SIPs; inflows at Rs 67,000 cr in Apr-Oct FY22

Inflows in the mutual fund industry through systematic investment plans or SIPs reached close to Rs 67,000 crore in the first seven months of the ongoing fiscal

EPFO empowers advisory body to take a call on investment in InvITs, bonds

The decision was taken at the 229th meeting of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's apex decision making body

EPFO approves diversification of investments to up to 5% of annual deposits

The decisions will mean EPFO is diversifying its investments into asset classes that will enhance the yield on investments, but also carry fair amount of risks

2021 will be remembered for hefty dividend payouts by listed entities

Page Industries, Indian Oil Corporation, Coal India, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, Power Finance Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum, among others, have been providing healthy dividends to their investors

Nasdaq closes above 16,000 for the first time; Dow Jones down again

Travel stocks slump as European Covid cases rise; Stay-at-home stocks gain

Investors turn to hybrid funds on high valuations, shows data

In October, hybrid schemes received net inflows in excess of Rs 10,000 crore, taking the total inflows in such schemes in FY22 to Rs 79,431 crore

Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 70,000 level by December 2022

The research and brokerage house had recently downgraded India to equal-weight in their global emerging markets (GEMs) country portfolio.

Top headlines: Farmers hail repeal of farm laws; govt may tax crypto gains

Business Standard brings you the top stories on Friday

FPIs holdings in domestic equities reach $667 bn in FY22Q2, up 13%: Report

The value of the foreign portfolio investors' (FPI) holdings in the domestic equities reached $667 billion in three months ended September 2021

Oil prices stabilise after swings on prospect of crude stockpiles release

Brent crude was up 28 cents or 0.3% at $81.52 a barrel by 0145 GMT, after falling to a six-week low on Thursday before rebounding to close 1.2% higher.

Oil hovers above six-week low as China readies crude reserve release

Washington's bid to cool markets, asking China to join a coordinated action for the first time, comes as high gasoline prices and other inflationary pressures have sparked a political backlash.

Can Paytm spring a surprise after a forgettable market debut?

Investors lost nearly Rs 4,570 crore as Paytm shares tumbled 27% against its issue price post listing. Is there more downside to this fall? Can Paytm shares swing to profit? Let's find out

Gold price today at Rs 48,100 per 10 grams; silver at Rs 66,300 a kg

The rate of gold jewellery varies across the nation due to excise duty, state taxes, and making charges.

Paytm crashes 27% on market debut, wipes out Rs 38K-cr in investor wealth

Worst day 1 show among large IPOs

Sapphire Foods sees muted debut, ends day with 3% gains over issue price

The firm's IPO had garnered nearly 7x subscription. Sapphire Foods is the largest YUM franchisee operator and runs KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurant chain

Sensex slumps 372 points; Nifty drops below 17,800; IT, auto stocks weigh

The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 372.32 points or 0.62 per cent to finish at 59,636.01

Book a loss and exit Paytm stock now, advise analysts

Given the offer's aggressive pricing and the fact that One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, still remains a loss-making entity, most analysts had expected a sub-par listing

Paytm shocking debut deals a reality check to small investors flocking IPOs

Paytm's 27% drop is the worst Day-1 performance among 50-odd IPOs listed this year

Street positive on Escorts as Kubota moves into the driver's seat

Expansion of product portfolio, sourcing base and export opportunity to drive growth

Sebi tweaks guidelines for processing of draft schemes filed with exchanges

Sebi on Thursday clarified on guidelines for processing of draft schemes pertaining to mergers and demergers filed by listed companies with the stock exchanges.