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Here's why Indian stock market needs domestic investors now more than ever

Global investors have pulled out $6 billion from Indian stocks this month, pushing the NSE Nifty 500 Index toward its worst start in nine years

NSE adds 10 million investors in 5 months, surpasses 110 million mark

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday said its unique registered investors have crossed the 11 crore mark, with the latest 1 crore addition taking place in just five months, reflecting investor participation in the stock market through direct means. Investor registrations at the NSE have experienced a remarkable acceleration in recent times, with a 3.6 times jump in the last five years. It took 14 years since the NSE's commencement of operations in 1994 to reach 1 crore investors. The pace then quickened, with the next 1 crore registrations taking about seven years, followed by another 3.5 years for the next crore and the subsequent milestone of adding the fourth crore took just over a year. "The rate of growth has since quickened significantly, with each additional 1 crore investors being added in roughly 6-7 months, while the last 1 crore investors were added in just over five months, reflecting a shift in investor enthusiasm and participation in the stock market through

BP cuts over 5% of workforce in CEO Murray Auchincloss' cost-cutting plan

BP CEO Auchincloss last year vowed to reduce the British company's costs by at least $2 billion by the end of 2026 as part of his drive to boost returns amid investor concerns

Markets snap 4-day losing streak; domestic investors help halt the slide

The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rose by Rs 6 trillion to Rs 423 trillion

Realtors, investors puts $11.4 billion in Indian real estate in 2024: CBRE

Indian real estate attracted equity investments of USD 11.4 billion last year, up 54 per cent annually, mainly from developers and institutional investors, according to CBRE. The growth in equity investments was made in land acquisitions as well as developments across all asset classes of real estate, real estate consultant CBRE said in a report released on Friday. Domestic investments remained the primary driver, with around 70 per cent share in total equity investments in 2024 calendar year. Singapore, the US, and Canada cumulatively contributed more than 25 per cent of the total equity investments in Indian real estate in 2024. Developers led the way in capital inflows, capturing around 44 per cent of the total equity investments in 2024, followed by institutional players at 36 per cent, corporations at 11 per cent, REITs at 4 per cent, and other categories comprising around 5 per cent. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, .

States' fundraising may get expensive amid record borrowing, say investors

Long-term investors such as insurance companies, provident funds and pension funds are major investors for state debt

Stock market investor count nears 110 mn; youth, women lead growth

40% investors under 30 years, women 24%

Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane invests in tech startups Proxgy's Series A funding

Other key investors in the round include Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, film actor Suniel Shetty, industrialist Vinod Duggar and key investor Manish Patel

Top wealth creators in India: Ashish Kacholia, Mukul Agrawal lead 2024

Ashish Kacholia, Mukul Agrawal, and Akash Bhanshali emerge as top wealth creators in 2024, posting impressive gains, while veterans Kothari and Damani see significant declines

Bihar to organise investor summit for 2nd time to boost industrial growth

After an impressive maiden show, Bihar will on December 19-20 host the second edition of Bihar Business Connect - the global investor summit that looks at boosting industrial and entrepreneurial growth in the state. The prestigious event, curated by the state's Department of Industries, seeks to showcase Bihar as a vibrant investment destination. "The inaugural edition in 2023 witnessed participation from over 600 entrepreneurs from India and abroad. Bihar Business Connect 2023 was a landmark initiative. During the two-day summit held last year, a total of 278 investment proposals amounting to Rs 50,530 crore were signed as MoUs, out of which 244 projects worth Rs 38,000 crore have already been implemented on the ground," an official statement said. This investment has significantly accelerated industrial development in the state and created numerous employment opportunities. "Considering the success of last year's Bihar Business Connect, the Department of Industries, Government of

How to Check Your IPO Allotment Status: Are You One of the Lucky Investors

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Mkt regulator Sebi proposes platform to track unclaimed MF folios

A folio is considered inactive when no investor has initiated any transaction in the last 10 years but the unit balance is available

Sebi clarifies 'exclusions' from pro-rata distribution mandate for AIFs

Sebi has also allowed managers or sponsors of fund, development financial institutions, or government-owned entities to accept lower returns or share losses beyond their pro-rata rights in investments

Investors return to IPOs with Rs 2.2 trillion bids across three offerings

Mobikwik subscribed 119x, Vishal Mega Mart 27x, Sai Life 10.3x

Go with regulated entity: Listed bonds subject to ratings, oversight

Unlisted securities, issued by smaller companies, often promise high interest rates of 15-18 per cent to attract investors

SIP account additions slip to 6-month low in November, shows Amfi data

Experts attribute the decline to festive holidays, wedding season

Safety tips for crypto investors: Store long-term holdings in a cold wallet

Go with an exchange that offers security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA), withdrawal whitelist, and encryption

Tata Power consistently meets guidance, growth inspires confidence

Tata Power has consistently met guidance. Profitability till FY30 will be driven by RE, T&D, and hydro

Nomura has room to cut further $187 mn in costs: CEO Kentaro Okuda

The measures come on top of Nomura's existing plan to cut 62 billion yen ($414 million) of costs in the short- and medium-term, which include optimising information technology

Investors should evaluate funds on rolling returns over the long term

Investors must remember that past performance may not get repeated in the future. And any investment is worthwhile only if it suits an investor's risk profile