Page 9 - Investors

July Budget and slashing of SGBs: A setback for portfolio balancing

Understandable if govt decided not to bear exchange and capital appreciation risks on SGBs anymore, but this would be a pity for investors who would no longer have this option to balance portfolios

How short-seller Hindenburg Research turns a profit through exposes

Explained: What is Hindenburg Research, what is short-selling and how much profit did the US firm make on its 2023 Adani Group report

Sebi mulls overhaul of investment advisor and research analyst rules

Slew of relaxation to bring more under the formal fold

Aftershocks of carry trade at core of market rout could still have effects

The massive selloffs had come after a higher-than-expected US unemployment rate on Friday sparked worries

Rajasthan govt plans to bring an investor-friendly industrial policy soon

The new policy will aim to set up theme-based industrial parks and hassle-free goods transportation

Market mayhem: Vix up 42%, signals more turmoil in domestic markets

Volatility may continue amid global headwinds in the near term, say experts

Govt bonds receive $1 billion inflow as investors shrug off curbs

Offshore investors bought Rs 90.9 billion ($1.1 billion) of the so-called fully accessible route bonds in the week through Aug. 2

Realty sector loses Rs 6,480 crore in market value after Union Budget

Analysts feel removal of indexation may dampen investor sentiments, particularly in high-end segments

Investors in Asia see Biden withdrawal as benefiting 'Trump trade'

Global investors see the Republican's policies on tariffs, immigration and deficits leading to a stronger dollar and higher bond yields

Maintaining regulatory balance

Besides depositors, investors in bank securities are important stakeholders, and their interests ought to be safeguarded

Domestic investors infuse $638 mn in realty sector in Apr-Jun: Report

Domestic investors pumped USD 637.9 million in the Indian real estate during April-June -- a fivefold jump on annual basis -- expecting better returns amid strong demand, according to Vestian. Real estate consultant Vestian on Saturday released data for institutional investments in real estate during the second quarter of 2024 calendar year. As per the data, institutional investments in the Indian real estate rose 96 per cent in April-June to USD 3.1 billion from USD 1.6 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year. Shrinivas Rao, CEO, Vestian said, "The Indian real estate sector garnered significant investments in the second quarter of 2024, dominated by foreign investors as the looming uncertainty over the major economies of the world has faded away." Moreover, he said, domestic investors actively participated to capitalize on the robust economic growth. As per the data, foreign investors infused USD 2,218.1 million in April-June as against USD 1,459.2 million in the

Conservative hybrid funds can be a better bet than fixed deposits

Asset allocation ensures investor gets small exposure to stocks in a predominantly bond portfolio

Agritech startup Arya.ag raises Rs 242 crore in pre-series D funding round

Agritech startup Arya.ag on Wednesday said it has raised USD 29 million (Rs 242 crore) in a funding round from investors to expand its business. The company, an integrated grain commerce platform, said in a statement that the amount was raised in a Pre-Series D funding round, led by Switzerland-based investment firm Blue Earth Capital. The round also included participation from existing investors Asia Impact and Quona Capital. "Arya.ag plans to utilise the Pre-Series D funds to gain market share and improve its profitability," the company said. The company posted a profit of Rs 17 crore over revenue of Rs 360 crore in 2023-24. It saw a profit growth of over 36 per cent compared to FY23. Arya.ag offers an agri-commerce platform that seamlessly connects sellers and buyers of agriproducts to facilitate and streamline commerce, driving efficiencies and reducing waste. The platform integrates warehouse discovery, farmgate-level storage, finance and market linkages, providing a ...

Investors shift to Singapore Exchange after RBI's curbs on rupee futures

The Reserve Bank of India has been seeking to increase the volume of rupee derivatives traded in the local market relative to offshore, which helps them have more control over the currency

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Investors pour $27.1 billion into AI startups, defying a downturn

Now, the AI boom that started in late 2022, has become the strongest counterpoint to the broader startup downturn

Macroeconomic data, global trends to drive markets this week: Analysts

Domestic macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would guide market sentiments this week, analysts said. After a record rally, markets may face volatile trends this week amid elevated valuations and investors would also keep a track of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar movement for further cues. "Potential volatility in the stock market is anticipated this week. Elevated valuations remain a concern, with investors now focusing on monsoon progress and its impact on the rural economy. The upcoming Union Budget in July has become the next focal point, with high expectations for growth-oriented policies," said Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst, Swastika Investmart Ltd. Market sentiment will be gauged by closely monitoring foreign and domestic institutional investors' activity (FII and DII) and crude oil prices, he said. On the global front, the US market has experienced some profit-booking from higher levels. Key ..

G-sec yields settle flat as foreign inflows underwhelmed investors

The 10-year benchmark bond yield inched up to 7.02 per cent during the day as traders sold their securities at a profit

Play it safe: Match your horizon with gilt fund's average maturity

By taking the mutual fund route, investors can take exposure to gilts with small amounts

Over 200 investors join forces to push for policy action on nature loss

Spring initiative comes ahead of global talks in Colombia in October that aim to accelerate efforts to protect and restore nature