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Tamil Nadu overtakes Gujarat in new investor registrations for September

Rising investor numbers hint at a shift, yet broad household uptake stays low

Demat account additions fall 40% in 9M 2025 amid volatile markets

Demat account additions dropped 40% in the first nine months of 2025 as volatility, weak returns, and fewer IPOs dampened retail investor participation

FIIs cut short bets in Nifty, Bank Nifty futures by this many contracts...

The NSE F&O data shows that FIIs open interest in index futures has declined by over 14 per cent from its peak; amid net purchases of contracts worth ₹7,737.41 crore in the last 8 trading sessions.

Retail investors pull back as markets remain flat; net inflows fell 90%

Retail investors sharply reduce direct equity exposure in 2025, preferring mutual funds and DIIs as market volatility and weak returns weigh on sentiment

Best of BS Opinion: Ethanol blend welcome, but water security a key concern

Today's wrap of the Opinion Page considers the E20 mandate and its potential impacts, what a US court's ruling on Google means, India's spice trade, and the regulatory aspects of options trading

AMC stocks outperform with up to 53% rally in 6 months; more steam left?

Shares have risen as much as 53% in six months

From Draft Red Herring to listing: The real journey of an IPO in India

In the country's rapidly evolving capital markets, taking a company public is a big deal-and not just for the promoters

Access, education, personalisation to shape retail investing: Religare CEO

After an initial dip in Q3 and Q4 of FY25, we can now see volumes and client activity are starting to stabilise, says Gurpreet Sidana, chief executive officer at Religare Broking

'Resist chasing rallies, stay disciplined, and let compounding work'

India's consumption story remains the most reliable theme for the next decade, says Inderbir Singh Jolly, chief executive officer at PL Wealth Management in an exclusive interview

Rise of women investors: Zerodha sees their share climb to 30% in 10 years

Zerodha data shows women now form 3o% of its clients, up from just 3% in 2014, reflecting a steady shift in financial independence and equity market participation.

Liquid funds: Check long-term ratings for clearer view of portfolio quality

Assess the track record of the fund during past liquidity incidents

Retail investors cling to risky mutual funds even as HNIs pare exposure

In the September 2024-June 2025 period, while retail investors continued with their high-risk bets, HNI portfolios veered towards safer options in the MF space

Algo trading by retail investors: Trust back-tested data, not hype

Invest a small amount, observe performance, then scale up gradually

Equity cult in Bihar: State now has 10th highest investor base, shows data

This is the sharpest surge recorded across states during this period, and reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48.8 per cent

Retail investors are driving the market: Should you follow their lead?

Insider and promoter (majority shareholder) stake sales accelerated in May- June 2025 following the sharp rerating of the Indian market

Jane Street crackdown: Another reminder for retail of slim odds of winning

Sebi's probe into Jane Street's alleged market manipulation underscores how retail participants are outmatched in India's derivatives market dominated by large players

MF distribution industry moving towards consolidation: Misbah Baxamusa

In today's dynamic, tech-driven environment, smaller distributors need robust digital infrastructure and operational support to stay competitive, says Baxamusa

DIIs pour record ₹3.5 trillion into Indian equities in H1 CY25

The benchmark Nifty50 index has risen by 5.92 per cent, while the 30-stock Sensex has advanced 5.01 per cent, so far in H1-CY25

Retail investors pump ₹5,607 cr in June after 3-month equity exit

In the previous three months, they had yanked out close to ₹20,000 crore. The retail buying comes as benchmark Nifty is poised to log its fourth straight month of gain

Prostarm Info Systems IPO subscribed 97x; Scoda Tubes offer booked 8.11x

The initial public offering (IPO) of stainless-steel tubes and pipes manufacturer Scoda Tubes fetched 8.11 times subscription on the second day of bidding on Thursday