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Activist investors: Pushing for change, quietly

From active selection and passive ownership to passive selection and active ownership, activist investors adopt a different tone in India

Maximise gain from market fall with value-averaging plan: Experts

The plain-vanilla SIP, however, is simple and doesn't require a lump sum

Flexicap, multicap schemes maintain large-cap skew amid global uncertainty

Large-cap companies are known to weather the market storm better, while smaller stocks tend to fall more during volatile market conditions

Samvat 2079: What is Muhurat trading? Check date, stock market timing

The Muhurat trading session on October 24, 2022, will mark the beginning of Samvat 2079

Six of top-10 firms lose Rs 78,163 crore in m-cap; RIL biggest drag

The combined market valuation of six of the 10 most valued domestic firms eroded by Rs 78,163 crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. Last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 271.32 points or 0.46 per cent. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, HUL, Bajaj Finance and SBI saw a drop in their valuation, TCS, HDFC Bank, Infosys and HDFC emerged as the gainers. However, the combined gain of the four firms at Rs 30,467.03 crore was less than the total loss suffered by the six companies. The market valuation of index heavyweight Reliance Industries tanked Rs 42,113.47 crore to reach Rs 16,04,069.19 crore. Bharti Airtel lost Rs 15,159.81 crore to stand at Rs 4,26,226.99 crore. The market capitalisation (mcap) of ICICI Bank declined by Rs 8,272.37 crore to Rs 6,06,317.50 crore and that of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) fell by Rs 5,404.06 crore to Rs 6,05,219.47 crore. Bajaj Finance's valuation dipped Rs 4,268.28 crore to Rs 4,40,295.38 crore a

S&P 500 wipes out 2.4% loss in biggest stock reversal since July 1991

It was a stock reversal for the ages: A near-uniform plunge followed by an everything rally made for a dizzying day on Wall Street.

Capital cost may rise as drivers of equities reverse: Report

Three decades have been benign for global equities, but that time is now changing

At 6.1 mn, pace of demat account additions slowest in 10 quarters in Q2FY23

Market observers say brokerages have become less aggressive chasing clients, given the high cost of acquisitions and growing inactivity among retail investors

Credit Suisse mkt turmoil deepens after CEO memo backfires; stock falls 12%

The turmoil was sparked by a memo late that day from Chief Executive Officer Ulrich Koerner, in which he had sought to play down speculation surrounding the bank's overhaul plans

Recent upmove in global equities mirrored a bear-mkt rally: Unmesh Kulkarni

'Domestic flows are showing signs of fatigue and may not enjoy the same momentum as in the recent past, especially in the backdrop of increasing global uncertainties'

Bandhan Bank stock weighed down by weak sentiment; worst may be priced in

The guidance is for overall 20 per cent growth in 2022-23

Demand for 3-bedroom homes higher than other choices for first time: Report

Housing market better investment option than it was 12 months ago, respondents tell CII-ANAROCK Consumer Sentiment Survey

Harsha Engineers soars 47% on debut after strong demand for shares in IPO

At the last close, the company was valued at Rs 4,424 crore

Pound plunge the latest ill omen as stock markets down across the world

The pound plunged nearly 5% at one point in Asia trade to break below 1985 lows and hit $1.0327. Moves were exacerbated by thinner liquidity in the Asia session

Assess maximum possible loss before entering F&O trade: Experts

Have sufficient capital as buffer to be able to meet additional margin requirements

Positive triggers factored into Hindustan Unilever's stock price

Falling raw material prices expected to help margins recover in Q3

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

Investors' wealth dips Rs 76,196 cr amid sell-off in stock markets

Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 76,196.54 crore on Wednesday, with the market witnessing a sell-off amid rising concerns over possible aggressive interest rate hikes to tame high inflation. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies -- which is also an indicator of wealth of investors -- tumbled Rs 76,196.54 crore to Rs 2,85,94,997.40 crore amid the 30-share Sensex falling 224.11 points or 0.37 per cent to 60,346.97 points. On Tuesday, when the markets had gained for the fourth straight session, the market valuation stood at Rs 2,86,71,193.94 crore. The 30-share index rebounded more than 1,200 points from the early lows before settling at 60,346.97 points, a loss of 224.11 points or 0.37 per cent compared to Tuesday's closing level. The broader NSE Nifty closed lower 66.30 points or 0.37 per cent at 18,003.75 points. The Sensex had plunged 1,150 points to a low of 59,417.12 points, while the Nifty declined to a low of 17,771.15 points in early trade on Wednesday, following d

Sachin Bansal-led Navi Tech gets Sebi green signal for Rs 3,350 cr IPO

The firm provides digital-first distribution of personal loans, home loans and health insurance to customers without the need of physical infra

Ambuja Cements and ACC stocks close much above the offer prices

The shares of Ambuja Cement closed at Rs 453 a share -- far above the open offer price of Rs 385 a share -- making the offer unattractive for its shareholders.