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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

Why DIIs net sold index futures for last 8 days? Here's what F&O data says

The NSE F&O data shows that domestic institutional investors offloaded over 36,000 contracts of index futures in the last 8 days, while the Nifty 50 index rose nearly 4 per cent.

NSE raises eligibility criteria for direct SME migration to mainboard

As of February, 142 SME firms have migrated to the mainboard from NSE Emerge platform

How to best secure senior citizens' savings against market volatility

If you want the elders in your family to avoid the ongoing chaos in the equity markets because of the global trade scenario, senior citizens fixed deposit is a safe way for them to park their savings

Retail investors give Mazagon Dock OFS a miss; Sebi imposes fine on R-Sec

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday imposed a penalty of ₹7 lakh on Reliance Securities for alleged lapses in complying with stock brokers regulation

Tax harvesting drives biggest domestic equities selloff by retail investor

In March, individual investors pulled out over Rs 15,000 crore-most since data is available

FIIs, DIIs, Retail: Find out who holds most bullish, bearish bets in F&O

NSE derivatives data shows that FIIs are least bearish since December 13; DIIs most bullish in more than a year, while retail investors have turned cautious.

BSE 500 stocks lag consensus targets amid sustained market selloff

TARGET PRACTICE: Moving goalposts leave stocks swinging for the fences but striking out

Did FIIs cover F&O short positions in Wednesday's rally? Data says this

Derivatives market data shows that open bets in Nifty and Bank Nifty futures declined up to 8% yesterday; with FIIs covering some short bets, however they still hold significant shorts positions.

Nifty, Bank Nifty: Should you buy the dips? Expert views; FIIs in Feb F&O

Cues from F&O data: Despite holding a bearish view in the February series, data shows FIIs may have added few long positions in Nifty, MidCap Nifty futures; while added short positions in Bank Nifty.

Retail investors hold key to market direction: Kotak Institutional Equities

The report by KIE reveals a concerning trend: retail investors have consistently underperformed compared to broader market indices, often buying in at higher market levels

FIIs add short bets in Bank Nifty amid Tuesday fall; check details here

FIIs were net sellers in index futures for the fourth straight day yesterday. Open positions in Bank Nifty rose by nearly 12% amid the market fall. Here's what experts have to say.

FIIs bets in Nifty futures at 3-month high; data hints at more pain ahead

Last time FIIs held more than 3.5 lakh contracts as open positions in Nifty futures was in Oct 2024. At present, FIIs hold 5 short bets in Nifty futures for every long trade, shows the NSE F&O data.

Investors must tilt portfolio towards quality amid market volatility

Novice investors must understand that volatility is an inherent part of equity markets and learn to navigate through such phases