Retail Investors
IPO frenzy: Why retail investors need to look beyond subscription, GMP buzz
What attracts retail investors to an IPO is primarily the buzz created around the issue on social media, grey markets, and the level of subscription.
 "IPO frenzy: Why retail investors need to look beyond subscription, GMP buzz")
South Korean traders chase 40% coupons as risk appetite survives rout
Equity-linked securities dangling annualized coupons of 40% to 50% have attracted renewed interest from mom-and-pop traders
 "South Korean traders chase 40% coupons as risk appetite survives rout")
Small-ticket SIPs shrink as market volatility tests new investors
Folios with up to ₹1,000 monthly inflows fell 1.4 mn in FY26; larger accounts grew
 "Small-ticket SIPs shrink as market volatility tests new investors")
FII ownership falls to 17-year low as domestic investors strengthen grip
FPI ownership in NSE-listed companies fell to 15.1 per cent, while domestic mutual funds raised their stake for the 12th straight quarter to a record 11.6 per cent
 "FII ownership falls to 17-year low as domestic investors strengthen grip")
ITC share price slips 2%, hits 52-week low; what's making Street nervous?
Retail individual shareholders increased their holdings in ITC for the sixth straight quarter to 13.94% as of June 2026, data shows.
 "ITC share price slips 2%, hits 52-week low; what's making Street nervous?")
FPIs swayed markets the most in Q1 as buying decisions moved stock prices
FPI buying decisions had a stronger link to stock performance in Q1FY26, even as their share of NSE-listed companies' market capitalisation fell to a 14-year low
 "FPIs swayed markets the most in Q1 as buying decisions moved stock prices")
RIL among 10 stocks where promoters raised stakes most in Q1; should you?
Retail investors often take cues from promoter buying, as it is a show of confidence by the company insiders.
 "RIL among 10 stocks where promoters raised stakes most in Q1; should you?")
Reforms@35: From UTI monopoly and assured returns to SIP investment boom
How the continuing reforms in the MF space have created an over ₹82 trillion powerhouse
 "Reforms@35: From UTI monopoly and assured returns to SIP investment boom")
Favourable advance-decline ratio extends into a second straight month
More BSE stocks advanced than declined for a second straight month in July as strong earnings, FPI inflows and broad-based buying lifted large-, mid- and small-cap indices
 "Favourable advance-decline ratio extends into a second straight month")
Crushed by Kospi rout, angry Koreans rip Lee, vow not to buy stocks again
Korean retail investors face steep losses after the Kospi's sharp July reversal, exposing risks from leveraged ETFs, AI-driven rallies and crowded trades.
 "Crushed by Kospi rout, angry Koreans rip Lee, vow not to buy stocks again")
B-30 mutual fund assets outpace metros again, but growth gap narrows
Individual investor AUM in smaller towns rose 5.2% in H1 2026 against 4.5% in top-30 cities
 "B-30 mutual fund assets outpace metros again, but growth gap narrows")
Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict
High market volatility, strained household budgets likely factors
 "Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict")
Demat accounts surge by 2.6 million in June, the most since February
Demat account additions rose to a four-month high in June as revived IPO activity, easing geopolitical concerns and improving market sentiment attracted more retail investors
 "Demat accounts surge by 2.6 million in June, the most since February")
Retail investor flows rebound in H1CY26 with ₹57,203 crore inflows
The data shows a rebound in the investor interest despite the global uncertainty
 "Retail investor flows rebound in H1CY26 with ₹57,203 crore inflows")
Share of SIP-linked assets in equity mutual fund AUM surpasses 40%
SIP-linked assets now account for over 40 per cent of active equity mutual fund AUM, supported by resilient retail participation despite a recent moderation in monthly inflows
 "Share of SIP-linked assets in equity mutual fund AUM surpasses 40%")
Smallcap funds are rising: Should investors raise the exposure now?
After a sharp rebound in recent months, smallcap funds are back in favour. Experts weigh the opportunities, risks and suitability for different investors
 "Smallcap funds are rising: Should investors raise the exposure now?")
SIP return recovery and West Asia truce may revive retail MF momentum
Small- and mid-cap fund SIP returns have rebounded sharply, raising hopes of renewed retail investor interest after a moderation in key MF growth indicators
 "SIP return recovery and West Asia truce may revive retail MF momentum")
Individual investors cautious as market remains turbulent, shows data
Retail investor inflows slowed in May amid global tensions, though they stayed net buyers as participation and market share dipped slightly on NSE cash segment
 "Individual investors cautious as market remains turbulent, shows data")
AI strengthens, not weakens, the case for quarterly reporting of results
As AI lowers reporting costs, the SEC's proposal to allow semi-annual disclosures sparks debate over transparency, accountability and investor protection
 "AI strengthens, not weakens, the case for quarterly reporting of results")
Street signs: Lottery beats connections; Nifty levels & referrals return
From IPO allotment fairness and Nifty's key support levels to Zerodha reviving referrals, key market trends are shaping investor sentiment
 "Street signs: Lottery beats connections; Nifty levels & referrals return")