BUSINESS
India mcap falls to lowest level in eight months; down over $890 billion since Sept ’24 peak
The global selloff has been fueled by concerns over India’s deepening economic slowdown and muted earnings expectations for the December quarter.
BUDGET
FPI selloff extends into new year; shares worth over $1.3 billion sold in first six sessions
In December, FPIs withdrew Rs 2,590 crore from secondary markets while investing Rs 18,000 crore in primary markets. November witnessed more aggressive selling, with Rs 39,300 crore sold in secondary markets and Rs 17,700 crore invested in primary markets.
BUSINESS
Investors hit the jackpot in 2024 with unlisted companies as shares see huge surge
Standout performers in unlisted markets included Tata Capital (47 percent), Studds Accessories (76 percent), Nayara Energy (346 percent), Motilal Oswal Home Finance (50 percent), Cochin International Airport (92 percent), and the National Stock Exchange (143 percent) among others.
INDIA
Select pockets in SMID space still offer long-term opportunities, say experts
In 2024, the benchmarks Sensex and Nifty recorded gains of over 8 percent each, while the BSE Midcap and BSE SmallCap indices surged by 26 percent and 29 percent, respectively.
BUSINESS
FPIs do a turnaround; sell shares worth $1.77 billion in second half of December
India's benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, declined by 2 percent each in December. Meanwhile, the broader markets showed mixed performance, with the BSE MidCap rising 0.7 percent and the BSE SmallCap slipping 0.7 percent.
INDIA
Even while on regulatory radar, BSE SME IPO index surge far outpaces all other benchmarks globally
In India, the S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 recorded modest gains of 6 percent each, while the BSE MidCap and BSE SmallCap indices outperformed significantly, rising 23 percent and 26 percent, respectively.
INDIA
India's mcap jumps 9.4% in December; highest in 3 years, best among leading global markets
The United States, the largest equity market with a market capitalisation of $63.37 trillion, registered a 0.42 percent decline, its first after seven months of consecutive gains.
BUSINESS
Milestone year for DIIs as net investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore for first time ever
The net purchases this year is significantly higher than the last few years as DIIs were net buyers at Rs 2.76 lakh crore in 2022 and Rs 1.81 lakh crore in 2023
BUSINESS
IPO rush in December hits 17-year high with nearly Rs 25,000 cr fundraising
December is poised to witness the highest number of initial public offerings (IPOs) in nearly 17 years with as many as 15 companies having launched their public issues this month, raising around Rs 24,950 crore.
BUSINESS
MFs stick to 1,082 stocks in 2024, add only 67 new positions
MFs’ additions to new stock have come primarily through IPOs listed in the past two years, data shows.
BUSINESS
Record Rs 45,650 crore IPO anchor investments led by MFs, FIIs in 2024
FII investment in anchors stood at Rs 25,300 crore in 2024, the highest since 2021. Similarly, MFs have contributed Rs 20,351 crore, a historic high, data shows.
INDIA
Kotak Mahindra, ICICI Prudential and HDFC MFs among top sellers of HDFC Bank stock worth Rs 10,900 crore in Nov
Collectively, MFs sold about 6.1 crore shares in November, making it the largest monthly sell-off this year. Earlier in August, MFs had sold shares worth over Rs 8,284 crore of the lender.
INDIA
BSE SME IPO index hits record high, soars over 18% in three weeks
The SME IPO Index has risen in 14 of the past 16 sessions, gaining 18.4 per cent from November 18 to date and has achieved a record-high closing level.
BUSINESS
SIP stoppage ratio climbs to third-highest level ever in November
SIP discontinuations rose to 39.14 lakh in November, up from 38.8 lakh the previous month. This pushed the SIP stoppage ratio to 79.12% in November, the highest since May's 88.38%.
BUSINESS
Rs 1.5 lakh crore: Big names among strong IPO pipeline for 2025
The strong pipeline comes close on the heels of a robust 2024 when 75 Indian companies raised over Rs 1.5 lakh crore through mainboard IPOs, according to data from Prime Database.
INDIA
Mid-, small-cap indices rally towards record highs, but analysts warn of overvaluation risks
Analysts suggest that the ongoing rally could persist temporarily, but January’s earnings season may bring renewed disappointment
INDIA
Pace of new demat account openings takes a breather to hit seven-month low
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities attributed the slowdown to the market correction in Oct and Nov, which dampened enthusiasm for equities
INDIA
In just four sessions, FIIs buy shares worth more than entire November outflows
Data from NSDL shows that FIIs have purchased shares worth Rs 14,964 crore since the start of December
BUSINESS
MobiKwik sets price band of Rs 265-279 a share; cuts down IPO size for third time
Anchor bidding will begin on December 10, and the issue will close on December 13. The basis of allotment is scheduled for December 16, followed by the initiation of refunds and equity credit on December 17
INDIA
Retail investors are riding volatility wave with aggressive buying
In October, retail investors bought shares worth over Rs 29,000 crore, followed by an additional Rs 9,100 crore in November.
INDIA
FIIs turn buyer in financial, IT, FMCG stocks in second half of November
FIIs invested Rs 9,597 crore in financial services in the second half of November, followed by Rs 2,429 crore in information technology (IT) and Rs 2,184 crore in FMCG.
INDIA
Volumes likely to take a hit as new F&O rules come into play, say experts
Recent changes in the rules for the derivatives market have prompted traders, especially algo ones, to adopt a cautious approach as they wait for smoother market dynamics
INDIA
Market breadth signals recovery: Advance-decline ratio hits 4-month high
Analysts, however, caution about growth headwinds in the short- to medium-term. Future market direction will hinge on RBI's monetary policy decisions
BUSINESS
QIP fund raising crosses Rs 1 lakh crore mark for first time in a calendar year
Among the largest QIPs in 2024, Vedanta and Zomato led the way, each raising Rs 8,500 crore. They were followed by Adani Energy Solutions and Varun Beverages, which raised Rs 8,373 crore and Rs 7,500 crore, respectively.
