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MSMEs' input costs rising, but risk to restructured loan book could fall

If MSMEs are unable to pass on input costs to their customers, then units, especially weaker ones, are likely to face difficulties, said a senior executive of a private bank

MFs add 7 mn accounts in 5 months of FY23 as awareness, digital access rise

With increase in digital access and growing awareness about mutual funds, asset management companies (AMCs) have added close to 70 lakh investor accounts in the first five months of the current fiscal, bringing the total to 13.65 crore. This came following an addition of 3.17 crore investor accounts in 2021-22 and 81 lakh accounts (or folios in mutual fund parlance) in 2020-21, data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. The sharp increase in mutual fund (MF) folio count implies that a lot of new investors are coming into the capital markets and are embracing mutual funds as their preferred vehicle for investing. "Demonetisation led financialisation of household savings, further propelled by pandemic led lockdown, generational shift in risk appetite and saving pattern, systematic investment plans becoming way of life and a long term structurally bullish market are primary reason for increasingly larger number of investors investing in mutual funds," said Akhil

After feverish week, global investors lick wounds; brace for more chaos

Global investors are preparing for more market mayhem after a monumental week that whipsawed asset prices around the world, as central banks and governments ramped up their fight against inflation

Seven of top-10 firms lose Rs 1.34 trn in mcap; RIL biggest laggard

The combined market valuation of seven of the 10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1,34,139.14 crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. Last week, the Sensex lost 741.87 points or 1.26 per cent amid an overall weak trend in equities. Barring Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), Bajaj Finance and ITC, others in the top-10 club suffered erosion in their market valuation. The valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled by Rs 40,558.31 crore to reach Rs 16,50,307.10 crore. HDFC Bank's market capitalisation (mcap) declined by Rs 25,544.89 crore to Rs 8,05,694.57 crore. The valuation of Adani Transmission eroded by Rs 24,630.08 crore to Rs 4,31,662.20 crore and that of ICICI Bank fell by Rs 18,147.49 crore to Rs 6,14,962.99 crore. State Bank of India's mcap diminished by Rs 9,950.94 crore to Rs 4,91,255.25 crore and that of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dipped Rs 9,458.65 crore to Rs 10,91,421.84 crore. The mcap of Infosys fell by Rs 5,848.78 crore to stand at Rs ...

Accenture's outsourcing guidance bodes well for big Indian IT cos: Analysts

Analysts underscored that Accenture's August quarter (Q4FY22) results reflected softening of demand for IT services, and thus remain 'cautious' on the sector

Sensex ends choppy day 337pts down; Nifty atop 17,600; banks dip, FMCG gain

CLOSING BELL: Sectorally, indices ended mixed with the Nifty FMCG index rising over 1 per cent, while the Nifty Bank, and Financial Services indices falling up to 1.4 per cent each

Sensex down 263 pts, Nifty near 17,700 ahead of US Fed outcome; FMCGs shine

CLOSING BELL: The losses, meanwhile, were led by the Nifty Metal index (down 2 per cent), and the Nifty Pharma index (1.4 per cent)

ASBA for secondary market in the works: Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch

Regulator not against algo trading but businesses 'cannot be a black box', she says

Time to diversify to global equities as central banks frontload rate hikes?

Though the recent rally in domestic equities has turned the markets expensive relative to peers, analysts still suggest investors focus on Indian equity markets

How India has gone to become the world's second largest shrimp producer

Once dogged by diseases, the shrimp sector saw a turnaround post-2009

Rupee gains in-line with equities, rises 16 paise to 79.65 against dollar

The rupee appreciated 16 paise to 79.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday in line with a positive trend in domestic equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 79.70 against the dollar, then touched 79.65, registering a gain of 16 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee settled 3 paise lower at 79.81 against the dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.15 per cent to 109.57. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.11 per cent to USD 92.10 per barrel. "Markets were awaiting the US Fed's decision as the two-day meeting starts on Tuesday. A few players expected the US FED to not sound too hawkish lest it hampers the US growth expectations," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury, Finrex Treasury Advisors. The Reserve Bank of India will have its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting between September 28-30, and the outcome will be announced on t

Does a ban on commodities futures trading help govt solve inflation woes?

Futures trading in commodities has been banned at the drop of a hat despite numerous past committees and panels finding no direct linkage between such trading and price rise

India-France-Australia trilateral to focus on securing supply chains

The Ministerial level meet will also focus on stronger ties with the ASEAN bloc to counter Chinese influence, officials said

Oyo files fresh docs with Sebi for IPO in early 2023 as growth resumes

Oyo, formally known as Oravel Stays Ltd., is internally working toward a January IPO as executives are encouraged by a pick-up in demand

Broking biz will flourish for those who constantly upgrade: Emkay Global MD

"Maximum returns are seen when small-caps of yesteryear become mid-caps of today and large-caps of tomorrow", says Krishna Kumar Karwa

BSE Mid-cap indices snap 12-week winning streak since August 2020

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the BSE MidCap Index had risen for 14 consecutive weeks, clocking 29% gain

Hotel stocks order room service: See strong Q1, a stronger outlook

Inbound tourism, higher occupancies, and lean cost model are positives for listed hospitality majors

US Fed interest rate decision key driver for markets this week: Analysts

Equity markets will be driven by the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week, analysts said. Moreover, equity benchmarks will also continue to be guided by foreign fund movement and trend in Brent crude oil, they added. "The global markets are looking nervous after the US inflation numbers, which have caused the dollar index to hover around 110," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd. Now everyone is eyeing the outcome of the upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The Bank of England will also announce its interest rate decision, Meena said. He further added that institutional flows will play a critical role because foreign investors have turned sellers in the Indian equity market. "In absence of any major domestic data and events, participants will be closely eyeing the US Fed meet. Besides, the trend of foreign flow would also remain on their radar," Ajit Mishra, VP Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Las

Valuations factor in multiple positives for Power Grid Corporation

Brokerages are positive given growth prospects, falling debt levels and high dividends

Bet on multi-cap funds for disciplined exposure across market caps

However, the minimum 25% exposure to each of the three market caps also makes them volatile