FIIs offload Indian equities worth Rs 1,605 crore while DIIs buy Rs 2,916 crore on October 1
Year-to-date for 2025, FIIs have withdrawn Rs 2.40 lakh crore, while DIIs have invested Rs 5.78 lakh crore.
More than half of the investors look to 'finfluencers' for advice, shows Sebi survey
Personal networks remain the most influential. About 59% of investors consult friends, family, and colleagues before making decisions, while online communities such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Reddit, and Facebook groups also play a role, cited by 34% of respondents.
Mutual funds beat stocks in popularity, Sebi survey shows
Backed by strong campaigns and digital onboarding, mutual funds have raced ahead of stocks in investor recall—even though equities have traded in India for over a century
Technical View: Healthy start to October: 25,000 marks key hurdle for Nifty's rally; Bank Nifty surges above all EMAs post RBI policy
The volatility index, India VIX, fell sharply by 7.03 percent to 10.29 and dropped below short-term moving averages, providing strong comfort for the bulls.
SIFs face a bottleneck: Too few hands to sell India’s newest funds
With fewer than 1,500 licensed distributors, AMCs launching Specialised Investment Funds risk running into a capacity wall. But they are scaling training, and counting on rich customers coming directly.
Experts pick 10 rate-sensitive stocks after RBI keeps rates unchanged
Moneycontrol collated a list of the top 10 rate-sensitive stocks, curated by experts with a 3–4-week perspective on the basis of the closing price of September 30, following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to maintain the status quo on rates.
Gen Z investing paradox: Most are risk-averse despite high awareness of MFs, stocks, shows Sebi survey
The survey has painted India's Gen Z as the frontline of the retail boom, but with one foot on the brakes. Their entry is expanding the base, yet risk aversion, knowledge gaps and structural barriers are capping the depth of participation.
SEBI’s new AIF norms spark scale-up and governance concerns
Looser rules for accredited investors and large-value funds aim to spur product design, but a thin AI base and diluted safeguards cloud the reforms
Sensex settles 700 pts higher, Nifty above 24,800: RBI repo rate decision among key factors behind market rise
Sensex, Nifty advanced by nearly 1 percent on Wednesday, taking cues from RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's address of a rate cut in the December policy meet.
Starting October, immediate relatives of company insiders to be under trading window closure
The trading window closure mechanism, first introduced in September 2022 for Sensex and Nifty companies, was later extended to DPs of all listed entities. Following successful implementation, SEBI has now brought immediate relatives of DPs under the same framework.
Indian shares to post mild gains in fourth quarter, shows survey
The informal survey, conducted last week, signals a shift in investor view on India. A separate survey showed a recent momentum in Chinese stocks may cool, with the CSI 300 Index likely to post a modest 1.2% rise by the year end.
How markets will assess RBI MPC's decision: Six factors to watch for equity investors
A note by Nuvama said the RBI may first evaluate the impact of GST rationalisation on consumption before considering a rate cut, while JM Financial said the MPC’s commentary will be critical, regardless of whether it maintains the current stance or signals future easing.
Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50 sustain above 24,600, Bank Nifty climb over 54,800 on RBI policy day?
The Bank Nifty needs to close above 54,800 (the previous day’s high and midline of Bollinger Bands) for an upward journey toward 55,000–55,100, but sustaining below it, the index may consolidate with 54,200 as support, experts said.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade SAIL, Bank of Baroda, Jindal Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Hero MotoCorp, and others on October 01?
The consolidation may continue until the market moves back above the short-term moving averages. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Trade setup for October 01: Top 15 things to know before the opening bells
If the Nifty 50 breaks 24,500—coinciding with the upward-sloping support trendline—the fall may extend toward the August lows in the 24,400–24,300 zone. However, on the upside, the index may face resistance at the 24,700–24,900 levels, according to experts.
VBAP Holdings offloads 1.4% stake in Awfis Space Solutions
This is the third sale transaction by VBAP Holdings in Awfis Space Solutions since the start of September quarter, while its shareholding as of June 2025 was 5.92 percent (42.17 lakh shares)
Relief to ex PTC CMD in corporate governance case, SEBI says not liable for violations
SEBI concluded that the charges in the show cause notice were not established and that no enforcement action was warranted.
FIIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 2,328 crore while DIIs net buyers at Rs 5,762 crore
Year-to-date for 2025, FIIs have withdrawn Rs 2.39 lakh crore, while DIIs have invested Rs 5.75 lakh crore.
Technical View: Bears could be unstoppable if Nifty breaks rising support trendline; Bank Nifty outperforms for second day
Based on the weekly options data, the Nifty 50 is expected to take support at the 24,600–24,500 zone, with resistance at 24,700–24,900.
Taking Stock: Markets end flat ahead of RBI MPC meet outcome; PSU bank stocks gain
A Moneycontrol poll indicated the RBI is likely to hold rates on October 1, though SBI Research suggested a calibrated 25-basis-point cut could be warranted
MC Exclusive: Jim Rogers on India, China, the Dollar, Gold and Silver: Where global markets are headed
In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, legendary investor Jim Rogers shares his views on Indian equities, China’s valuation edge, the dollar’s safe-haven status, and why silver may soon outshine gold.
Sandeep Tandon’s Quant MF raging ahead with long–short SIFs launches — 2 live, 3 more coming
Having launched long–short flexicap equity and hybrid long–short strategies, Quant aims to redefine mutual fund investing with a suite of alpha-driven portfolios under its SIF platform
Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50 snap back after 7-day slide, Bank Nifty extend gains on F&O expiry?
The Nifty 50 is likely to face resistance at the 24,800–24,900 zone; however, the immediate support is placed at 24,600 and 24,500, below which selling pressure may widen. Meanwhile, if the Bank Nifty continues its previous day’s uptrend, 54,700–55,000 is the immediate zone to watch on the higher side; however, 54,200–54,000 can act as support levels, experts said.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade BSE, Bank of Baroda, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, GMDC, Usha Martin, and others on September 30?
The market is expected to see some consolidation in the upcoming sessions after the recent sharp downmove. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
