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SEBI's intraday trading report exposes market disparities

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SEBI's intraday trading report exposes market disparities

The problem with SEBI's recent study lies in the numbers themselves. According to the report, 51.1 percent of traders have an annual volume of less than Rs 50,000. Around 57 percent of traders have taken fewer than 10 trades in a year, and about half of the sample size has a trade size of less than Rs 5,000.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | No country for Indian traders

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | No country for Indian traders

On Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's July 24 edition: Budget's big promise on fiscal prudence and jobs, auto sector misses out in this budget, Digital initiative, financial inclusion and MSME took centre stage, startups breathe easy as angel tax is scrapped, and more

Tax tweaks in Budget 2024 sabotage market sentiment

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Tax tweaks in Budget 2024 sabotage market sentiment

Budget 2024-25: Tax changes have punctured played the spoilsport and may succeed in keeping retail investors out of derivative markets

How traders are positioned ahead of the Budget trading

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How traders are positioned ahead of the Budget trading

Budget 2024-25: Explosive movements typically mark budget days, with the market making swift and decisive shifts in one direction or the other

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets approach the budget week with caution

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets approach the budget week with caution

Nifty closed up for the seventh consecutive week, at the end of the week we saw some selling in the broad market. A correction ahead of the budget does open us up to negative surprises

SEBI fills the vacuum by creating a much-needed asset class

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SEBI fills the vacuum by creating a much-needed asset class

SEBI-approved strategies can be launched under the new asset class, such as Long-Short Equity Funds and Inverse ETFs/Funds for inverse index returns

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets to tread cautiously as more corporates announce numbers

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets to tread cautiously as more corporates announce numbers

The Nifty index inched up this week, the bullish trend is likely to continue as long as it stays above this support zone. There is scope for breadth expansion as the Nifty index continues its uptrend

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Restricting investments — A prudent move

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Restricting investments — A prudent move

In this Moneycontrol Pro Panorama edition: Housing sector needs reformative action from Budget 2024, derivative market under scrutiny, new trade opportunity window for India, markets should note the gap between budgets, and more

Derivatives under scrutiny: Will the new curbs tame the market?

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Derivatives under scrutiny: Will the new curbs tame the market?

While the Working Committee recommendations will lower volumes in the derivatives market, the regulator’s main objective must be to lower systemic risk, rather than curb speculation

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Market enters earnings season with strong momentum

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Market enters earnings season with strong momentum

The upcoming week marks the beginning of earnings season, which is expected to result in stock and sector-specific movements as companies announce their results

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Are the days of low or zero brokerage behind us?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Are the days of low or zero brokerage behind us?

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Adequate rainfall in July crucial to curb food inflation, investor concerns on promoter exit, low FDI calls for fresh thinking, powerful narratives can change economic discourse, and more

Should investors be concerned about promoter exits?

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Should investors be concerned about promoter exits?

The increasing number of promoter sales in smaller companies is a warning sign. It is prudent to monitor stocks where promoters have sold for non-strategic reasons closely

How SEBI actions on options trading will impact brokers

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How SEBI actions on options trading will impact brokers

Options volume has surged from ₹4.6 lakh crore in 2018 to ₹138 lakh crore in 2024 and retail participation has shot up, prompting the market regulator is consider trading curbs

Weekly Market Outlook: Markets likely to enter earnings season with strength

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Weekly Market Outlook: Markets likely to enter earnings season with strength

With a new earnings season on the horizon, sectoral position shifts are likely to align with the forthcoming results calendar

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A likely shallow correction in the offing

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A likely shallow correction in the offing

The Indian markets have consolidated, data suggests there is still room for upward movement before a correction occurs. Global markets continue to rise, especially the US markets, which touched new highs during the week

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Central bank buying keeps gold shining

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Central bank buying keeps gold shining

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: IPO boom continues, where are the defence stocks headed, dedollarisation may be a myth, equitable pay may spur economic growth, and more

Is it time to be cautious about defence stocks?

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Is it time to be cautious about defence stocks?

India has recently entered the export market and possesses distinct advantages in terms of both cost and technology, which it can leverage moving forward

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Market poised for further gains

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Market poised for further gains

Nifty index closed positively for the second consecutive week, the weekly momentum indicators remain bullish, and the trend readings are positive. The frontline stocks in Indian markets had a dull week, but globally there was increased activity

GuruSpeak | How a CA improved his game by moving from fundamental to technical stock-picking

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GuruSpeak | How a CA improved his game by moving from fundamental to technical stock-picking

His trading journey is grounded in the belief that integrating technical and fundamental analyses provides a more comprehensive perspective, leading to better investment decisions

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets rising, but amid investor uncertainty

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets rising, but amid investor uncertainty

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Household Consumption survey presents a depressing picture, Naidu’s real test is getting financial package for Andhra, life insurers witness strong growth in May, narratives can gain dominance even over common sense, and more

SEBI's stock selection criteria: A double-edged sword for the derivative market

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SEBI's stock selection criteria: A double-edged sword for the derivative market

Ironically, while SEBI's new criteria aim to remove illiquid stocks from the derivative market, they will also introduce new stocks

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets rally strongly despite surprise election results, more upside likely

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets rally strongly despite surprise election results, more upside likely

It was a volatile week for the market but it closed on a near high. Sensex touched an all-time high, while the Nifty is less than 20 points away from its highest point. The broader market indices posted higher gains than the benchmark index

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Business as usual for the markets

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Business as usual for the markets

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Decoding India's ambition to become an export hub, new government needs to prioritise jobs, touching EV goal still a distant cry, economic policies need a rethink, and more

Chart of the Day: The election hangover doesn't last long in the market

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Chart of the Day: The election hangover doesn't last long in the market

Historical data suggests that the market tends to discount election results and align with global market trends over the long term. The time it takes for the market to recover is largely influenced by global factors rather than domestic ones.

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