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LIC set for lacklustre market debut despite oversubscription: Analysts

Volatility in global markets and selling pressure in the domestic stock market are likely to cast a shadow on LIC's listing

Equity markets are headed towards a bear phase: Mark Matthews, Julius Baer

Business Standard's Puneet Wadhwa speaks to Mark Matthews, head of research for Asia at Julius Baer to get his views on the road ahead for global equity markets as they adjust to rising interest rates

In no hurry to add to India position; buy only on a dip: Chris Wood

Given the macro headwinds - the need to tighten monetary policy combined with the risk of a much higher oil price, are the key reasons Wood has been in no hurry to add to the 'overweight' position

Equity volumes see strong growth in FY22 despite tightening of margin norms

The equity cash market grew 9 per cent and derivative volumes jumped 2.6 times

Small-caps steal a march over Sensex, Nifty; index zooms 35% in FY22

Most analysts expect the markets to remain choppy in FY23 amid multiple headwinds. The ongoing geopolitical crisis, they feel, will keep commodity prices elevated and market gains in check

Valuations to attract interest in Indian equities, say brokerages

Attractive valuations are expected to induce positive buying sentiment into the Indian equity indices during the upcoming week

FPI holdings in domestic equities down 2% to $654 bn in Oct-Dec: Report

Consequently, FPIs' contribution to Indian equity-market capitalisation also fell during the quarter under review to 18.3 per cent from 19 per cent for the three months ended September 2021

FPIs back in Indian equity segment, infused Rs 3,695 crore so far in Jan

After a continuous sell-off in the past three months or so, foreign portfolio investors have turned net buyers in the first week of January in the Indian equity segment, data showed.

What will guide the markets sentiment in the next few days?

Equity markets are beginning to turn volatile as profit-making at higher levels is capping the upsides. Let's look at the key events that will guide the sentiment and trading strategies for investors

Here are analysts' top India stock picks for the festive season

Indian brokerages, which traditionally release picks for the new year in this seasons, are bullish this time on mid-sized names that are focused on reopening of business and travel activity in India

How to invest in present market conditions? S Naren's tips on best sectors

Current market levels have you worried? We have S Naren, executive director & CIO at ICICI Prudential AMC, to help you make better sense of where the markets are headed. Watch his interview

Most sectoral indices fall back despite broader market rally in past 2 yrs

Large part of gains in two years accrued to top companies in metals, IT, pharma and realty

Sensex, Nifty post record highs after Federal Reserve's dovish stance

Sensex, Nifty jump 1.4%, log new highs

Equity investors richer by Rs 31 trn this fiscal as bull run continues

The 30-share BSE Sensex has jumped 3,077.69 points or 6.21 per cent during April-July this fiscal.

Attractive stock markets may keep investors away from gold: Analysts

Demand for gold in India jumped 19.2 per cent in the April - June 2021 quarter to 76.1 tonnes, suggests the latest report from World Gold Council (WGC)

India's market capitalisation to GDP ratio at 115%; highest since 2008

Combined m-cap of all listed firms has doubled since last March to Rs 226.5 trillion

Investors' wealth jumps over Rs 3 trillion as equity markets rally

Investors' wealth on Monday jumped Rs 3,03,725.89 crore as equity markets rallied on increased buying. The BSE benchmark index zoomed 848.18 points or 1.74 per cent to close at 49,580.73. Following the market capitalisation of the BSE-listed companies at the close of trade jumped Rs 3,03,725.89 crore to Rs 2,13,64,459.08 crore. "Domestic equities witnessed strong rebound today as robust Q4FY21 earnings and early sign of decline in the second wave of daily caseload bolstered investors' confidence. A strong recovery in financials followed by auto and metals supported market's rally today," said Binod Modi, Head Strategy, Reliance Securities. IndusInd Bank was the biggest gainer rallying 7.27 per cent, followed by SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and HDFC. On the other hand, L&T, Bharti Airtel, Nestle India, Sun Pharma, PowerGrid, Maruti Suzuki, and HUL were the laggards. In the broader market, the BSE midcap and smallcap indices gained up to 1.63 per cent. Sectorally, BSE ..

Retail investors may remain fence-sitters amid market uncertainty

The silver lining for an increased retail participation in equities in FY22, according to experts, are the low returns across other asset classes, which may still draw investors to the markets

Tips to ride market volatility & sectors to invest in ahead of Budget 2021

Listen to the podcast to know how one should play this volatile market ahead of the Budget presentation, scheduled on February 1, 2021

Direct exposure to equities is fraught with risks for unseasoned investors

Begin investing directly in a very small portion of your portfolio and see if you have the flair for it