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FM Sitharaman flags retail F&O frenzy: Here's why investors should be wary

Retail trading in F&Os can be risky and requires a good understanding of the market and strategies involved

Indegene IPO to open on May 6; check price band, GMP, other details here

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 16.8 million shares, valued at Rs 760 crore, alongside an offer for sale (OFS) of 23.9 million shares, worth Rs 1,081.76 crore

Small-cap MF assets soar 83% to Rs 2.43 trn in FY24 on retail investor boom

Influx of flows, upsurge in retail investors' participation and bullish market conditions have boosted the assets for the small-cap mutual fund category to Rs 2.43 lakh crore mark at the end of March 2024, marking an 83 per cent surge compared to the previous year. The surge in assets was complemented by an increase in the number of investors, with the number of folios reaching 1.9 crore in March 2024 from 1.09 crore a year ago, adding an investor base of 81 lakh. This shows investors' inclination for small-cap funds. Gopal Kavalireddi, Vice President - Research at FYERS, said that the growth trajectory of India's economy is attracting increased interest, leading many unlisted small-cap firms to seek support from the capital market. This trend offers promising opportunities for investors eyeing long-term growth prospects. However, factors such as General Elections, monsoon forecasts, economic activity, inflation, GDP projections, and FY25 earnings growth are likely to influence ...

Equity investors' wealth tumbles by Rs 7.93 trillion in three days

Investors' wealth tumbled Rs 7.93 lakh crore in three days of market crash amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and weak global trends. Continuing its downtrend for the third day running on Tuesday, the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 456.10 points or 0.62 per cent to settle at 72,943.68. During the day, it slumped 714.75 points or 0.97 per cent to 72,685.03. The market capitalisation (mcap) of BSE-listed companies was eroded by Rs 7,93,529.61 crore to Rs 3,94,25,823.46 (USD 4.75 trillion) in three days. In the past three days, the BSE benchmark tanked 2,094.47 points or 2.79 per cent. "Markets extended their losing streak for a third straight session on the back of weak global cues as a sharp rise in US bond yields due to rising Middle East tensions has made equity markets less attractive and prompted investors to resort to profit-taking. "Investors are fearing that the ongoing conflict could fuel buoyancy in crude oil prices and in turn weigh on inflation," Prashanth Tapse, Se

This multi-bagger stock is down in the dumps now; Check why

Ashnisha Industries stock price has plunged over 53 per cent in the March quarter, with retail shareholding rising sharply to 82.65 per cent from 73.43 per cent.

Betting big: Mutual funds own larger slice of small and midcap stocks

Average MF ownership in Nifty Smallcap 250 stocks rose to 9% in Dec 2023 from 7.7% a yr ago

RBI to soon launch app for retail investors to participate in govt bonds

The Reserve Bank on Friday announced the launch of a mobile app to enable retail investors to participate in government securities (G-Secs) or government bonds market. RBI Retail Direct Scheme, launched in November 2021, gives access to individual investors to maintain gilt accounts with the RBI and invest in government securities. The Scheme enables investors to buy securities in primary auctions as well as buy/sell securities through the Negotiated Dealing System - Order Matching system (NDS-OM) platform. "To further improve ease of access, a mobile application of the Retail Direct portal is being developed. The app will enable investors to buy and sell instruments on the go, at their convenience. The app will be available for use shortly," RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, while announcing the first bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal. The government is planning for gross market borrowing of Rs 14.13 lakh crore for 2024-25. Out of this Rs 7.5 lakh crore, or 53 per

Retail-heavy stocks plummet nearly 10% this month, shows data

All three stocks have come off sharply from their February highs

BLS E-Services IPO subscribed 162.48 times on last day of bidding

The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of BLS E-Services received a whopping 162.48 times subscription on the last day of bidding on Thursday. The Rs 311 crore IPO received bids for 2,22,63,80,472 shares against 1,37,02,904 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The part for non-institutional investors fetched 300.14 times subscription and the portion for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) got subscribed 237 times. The category for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received 123.30 times subscription. The initial share sale of BLS E-Services Ltd was fully subscribed within minutes of opening for bidding on Tuesday. The IPO of fresh issue of up to 2,30,30,000 equity shares had a price range of Rs 129-135 a share. BLS E-Services Ltd on Monday mobilised Rs 126 crore from anchor investors. The company is a leading technology-enabled digital service provider, offering business correspondent services to major banks in India, assisted e-services; and e-governance services at grass-root levels in

Adani stocks found buyers in India's retail investors during Hindenburg row

Individual holdings in nine of the group's 10 stocks at the end of December are higher than they were before the short-seller's attack on the conglomerate, exchange data compiled by Bloomberg show

Investors subscribe Jyoti CNC Automation IPO 3.92 times on 2nd day

The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Jyoti CNC Automation got subscribed 3.92 times on the second day of bidding on Wednesday. The IPO received bids for 6,87,09,015 shares against 1,75,39,681 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The category for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) received 11.08 times subscription while the portion for non-institutional investors got subscribed 6.49 times. The quota for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) attracted 22 per cent subscription. Jyoti CNC Automation on Monday raised Rs 448 crore from anchor investors. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 1,000 crore. The public issue, with a price band of Rs 315-331 per share, will conclude on Thursday. Proceeds from the issue would be used for debt payment, funding the long-term working capital requirements of the company, and general corporate purposes. Jyoti CNC Automation is a manufacturer of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Its customers include ISRO, BrahMos ..

Desperate retail investors drive India's futures and options craze

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's crackdown on social-media influencers peddling advice is a losing battle.

'Retail investors could mobilise $543bn for climate action in India'

The results are based on a survey of 1,800 respondents in 10 markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

Retail holding in NSE firms touch all-time high: All you need to know

This shift in ownership dynamics comes as private promoters saw a decline in shares, marking a 4-year low of 41.55 per cent on September 30, 2023, according to primeinfobase

Mutual fund equity buys hit six-month high in September, shows data

The MF industry has not yet released the inflow data for September

NSE, BSE kick off World Investor Week 2023 to boost investor knowledge

Leading stock exchanges NSE and BSE on Monday kicked off World Investor Week 2023 to boost investor knowledge and promote responsible investing. World Investor Week 2023 (WIW) -- an initiative led by the Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) -- is being celebrated from October 9 to October 15, the exchanges said in separate statements. The initiative is a global campaign that promotes investor education and protection. It provides an opportunity for stock exchanges, regulators, and other financial institutions to engage with investors, raise awareness about the importance of investor education, and highlight the various opportunities available in the financial markets. As part of this initiative, the bourses rang the closing bell on Monday to mark the beginning of World Investor Week 2023. "World Investor Week is an important occasion for us to reaffirm our dedication to investor protection and education," NSE

Retail investors have grasped the power of equities: Vikas Khemani

VIKAS KHEMANI tells that the best risk management technique for investors is to invest in good companies with solid management capable of withstanding and managing volatility

Part ownership

Allowing fractional shares will benefit retail investors

Retail investors prefer treasury bills over sovereign govt bonds

T-Bill returns attractive than bank FDs

Nifty at 21,000 by Diwali? It's possible, say technical analysts

Thus far in calendar year 2023 (CY23), the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 have seen a good run with both the indices surging nearly 10 per cent during this period