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FPIs withdraw $2.27 billion from Indian debt in April so far, largest outflow since May 2020

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FPIs withdraw $2.27 billion from Indian debt in April so far, largest outflow since May 2020

FPIs have turned net sellers in the Indian debt market, pulling out over $2.27 billion so far in April — the largest monthly outflow since May 2020 and the first since November 2024.

FIIs buy Indian shares worth $2 billion in five sessions as tariffs trigger reallocation

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FIIs buy Indian shares worth $2 billion in five sessions as tariffs trigger reallocation

Data from NSDL shows that FIIs invested over $1.9 billion between April 15 and 21. Further, provisional figures from the NSE indicate additional inflows worth Rs 1290 crore on April 22.

Ather Energy sets price band at Rs 304-321 per share; market to see first IPO in two months next week

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Ather Energy sets price band at Rs 304-321 per share; market to see first IPO in two months next week

Ather Energy IPO | It will become the second pure play Indian electric vehicle manufacturer to go public, following Ola Electric’s IPO last year.

Groww, Zerodha, Angel One, Upstox lead client exodus in Q4 amid market correction

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Groww, Zerodha, Angel One, Upstox lead client exodus in Q4 amid market correction

Groww, India’s largest brokerage firm, recorded the steepest decline, with its active client base falling to 1.29 crore in the March 2025 quarter from 1.32 crore in December 2024 quarter, marking a drop of 2.37 lakh investors

Market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies back above $5 trillion after three months

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Market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies back above $5 trillion after three months

Currently, four countries—including the US, China, Japan, and Hong Kong—have a market capitalization in excess of $5 trillion. India’s equity market had slipped to $4.5 trillion m-cap on April 7 but has since then recovered by over $500 billion.

FIIs shun large-caps to quietly accumulate PSUs, smaller stocks in Q4

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FIIs shun large-caps to quietly accumulate PSUs, smaller stocks in Q4

79 listed PSU companies have disclosed their shareholding data so far for Q4, with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) increasing their stakes in 52 percent of the companies.

FIIs trim stakes in Adani group amid strong buying by LIC, insurance, pension funds

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FIIs trim stakes in Adani group amid strong buying by LIC, insurance, pension funds

LIC led the domestic institutional inflows, with net investments of Rs 2,050 crore across Adani Group firms

Despite tariff jitters, DIIs keep the faith with a Rs 2 lakh crore bet on equities in 2025

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Despite tariff jitters, DIIs keep the faith with a Rs 2 lakh crore bet on equities in 2025

Despite Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows of Rs 1.4 lakh crore, DIIs have continued to invest aggressively, building on record net inflows of Rs5.22 lakh crore in 2024.

Sharper correction in mid and smallcap indices moderates broader market valuations

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Sharper correction in mid and smallcap indices moderates broader market valuations

The one-year forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices stands at 24.3x and 20.4x, respectively - down from recent peaks of 32x and 27x, and slightly below 10-year averages of 27.94x and 21.44x

Demat account growth slows to 23-month low amid market volatility

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Demat account growth slows to 23-month low amid market volatility

In March, 2.04 million new accounts were opened—the lowest growth since April 2023—compared to 3.03 million in February.

Mutual funds sold equities worth over Rs 16,000 crore in last six sessions

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Mutual funds sold equities worth over Rs 16,000 crore in last six sessions

Between March 20 and 28, mutual funds offloaded equities worth over Rs16,000 crore, which analysts attribute to profit booking following recent gains.

Helmet maker Studds files draft paper before Sebi, reviving IPO plans

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Helmet maker Studds files draft paper before Sebi, reviving IPO plans

The IPO will be an Offer For Sale only, of up to 77.9 lakh shares by existing shareholders and promoters.

March records sharpest retail sell-off since Dec 2023; net selling at Rs 10,500 crore

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March records sharpest retail sell-off since Dec 2023; net selling at Rs 10,500 crore

DIIs emerged as strong buyers, infusing Rs 28,118 crore into equities. FIIs remained net sellers, withdrawing over Rs 8,224 crore during the month.

Subdued cash volumes reflect investor caution as Sensex, Nifty pause after rebound

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Subdued cash volumes reflect investor caution as Sensex, Nifty pause after rebound

The combined average daily cash turnover of BSE and NSE in March so far stood at around Rs 1 lakh crore, reflecting only a modest 3% rise compared to the previous month. The cash market turnover is still down 40 percent from the June 2024 peak, even as markets attempt a rebound in March.

India leads top 10 global markets with strongest monthly rally in four years

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India leads top 10 global markets with strongest monthly rally in four years

The total market capitalisation of all listed firms on BSE stands at around $4.8 trillion, rising from around $4.39 trillion at the end of February

Correction brings new stocks on analyst radar; Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, others initiate fresh coverage

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Correction brings new stocks on analyst radar; Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, others initiate fresh coverage

Leading the trend, Jefferies India and JM Financial have each initiated coverage on four stocks. Jefferies has focused on Patanjali India, Waaree Energies, Sai Life Sciences, and Swiggy, forecasting significant returns over the next 12 months.

Mid, small-cap selloff: Half lose 1-year gains; 3-year returns hit for 25% stocks

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Mid, small-cap selloff: Half lose 1-year gains; 3-year returns hit for 25% stocks

Currently, 100 stocks in the BSE SmallCap and 15 in the BSE MidCap index are delivering single-digit returns over both one-year and three-year periods even as several stocks have breached key technical support levels.

Momentum funds, once star performers, are now in a free fall

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Momentum funds, once star performers, are now in a free fall

Momentum funds have suffered deep cuts in the past three months as the selloff has hurt the category, and experts are advicing investors to consider them only with a longer term investment horizon of more than a year.

Indian billionaires see massive net worth erosion as stocks plunge; Here’s who lost the maximum money

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Indian billionaires see massive net worth erosion as stocks plunge; Here’s who lost the maximum money

Data analysed by Moneycontrol shows that the top 10 most affected billionaires include Ravi Jaipuria, K P Singh, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Gautam Adani, Shiv Nadar, and Dilip Sanghvi.

Market fall, volatility hits HUFs, brokers, financial institutions harder than FIIs as assets see steep erosion

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Market fall, volatility hits HUFs, brokers, financial institutions harder than FIIs as assets see steep erosion

Since the September peak, HUFs saw the sharpest decline, with their equity holdings dropping over 87 percent from their September peak, followed by brokers and partnership firms, which recorded declines of around 85 percent and 27 percent, respectively

Demat additions grinding at the slowest pace in 21 months as uncertainty rises

INDIA

Demat additions grinding at the slowest pace in 21 months as uncertainty rises

Experts said the decline in new demat account openings was also driven by reduced activity in the derivatives market following stricter regulations introduced by Sebi to curb excessive F&O activity.

Unlisted stocks face moderate correction amid market sell-off

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Unlisted stocks face moderate correction amid market sell-off

Among the biggest losers in the unlisted market, Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India, which surged over 1100 percent in 2024, has declined over 40 percent in 2025 to Rs 7.5 per share.

Primary markets witness best ever start for a year even as secondary markets remain in turmoil

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Primary markets witness best ever start for a year even as secondary markets remain in turmoil

In the first two months of 2025, nine mainboard firms launched their IPOs, collectively raising Rs 15,723 crore, while 40 SMEs made their debut, securing nearly Rs 1,804 crore.

Do not mistake it for signs of reversal, say experts as FII selling slows in February

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Do not mistake it for signs of reversal, say experts as FII selling slows in February

FIIs remained net buyers in primary markets, investing around $824.99 million in February, up from $448.70 million in January.

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