Sensex, Nifty edge higher ahead of RBI policy; global markets uneasy on US shutdown fears.
India was the worst performer among the world’s top 10 equity markets in Q2, with market cap slipping to $5.08 trillion. China, Taiwan and the US posted strong gains, while Germany also declined.
Market experts advised caution amid persistent volatility and recommended a 'wait-and-watch' for leveraged positions, partial profit booking on rallies, and tight trailing stop losses.
The US dollar index has slumped nearly 10 percent in 2025, its steepest fall since 2017, as weak data, record fiscal deficits, Fed rate cut bets, and political turmoil erode confidence.
Markets eye flat opening as global cues stay mixed; US shutdown worries loom large.
India’s IPO market is set for a record 2025, crossing the Rs1 lakh crore mark with three months left. So far, 74 IPOs have raised Rs85,000 crore. Upcoming issues from Tata Capital (Rs15,000 crore) and WeWork India (Rs3,000 crore) will further boost fundraising, marking only the third such milestone.
Listed start-up valuations are far more sensible than in the unlisted space, but betting on GST beneficiaries is not straightforward, the veteran manager says
India’s IPO market roared in September, with mainboard listings hitting a three-decade high of 25 and SMEs clocking a record 53 issues
Hybrid long-short SIF serves as a stepping stone for investors transitioning from fixed income or arbitrage funds to equity, says the fund manager articulating on the fund’s positioning, investment framework, strategy
Indian equities are back in favour with top brokerages citing improving earnings visibility, policy support and resilient macro fundamentals.
Gold outpaces Nifty in 7 of last 8 years, with safe-haven demand and global tensions driving momentum
The stock, currently at an all-time high of Rs 166, has gained nearly 83% from its issue price of Rs 90 since listing on May 28
The Nifty Auto index emerged as the top sectoral gainer with a 1.4 percent rise, followed by a quiet start for Nifty IT index.
Fed’s dovish outlook fuels foreign inflows, but India’s premium valuations and trade tensions cloud sentiment
Mutual fund holdings in IT majors tumble as record $100,000 visa fee sparks concerns over profitability and hiring shifts
DIIs pump in record Rs 5.3 lakh crore in 2025 so far, led by Rs 3.65 lakh crore from mutual funds and over Rs 1 lakh crore from insurers and pensions
Eight mainboard and 14 SME offerings to test investor appetite next week
Broad-based rally lifts market cap to Rs 465 lakh crore, just 2.7 percent below record peak
Experts said the Fed’s stance still matters - particularly for the rupee, bond yields, and foreign flows, which influence market sentiment in the short run, however, the evidence increasingly suggests that rate moves alone no longer dictate Indian market’s direction.
Weak earnings, stretched valuations and foreign outflows weigh on broader market
The one-time incentives to the management were expensed in FY24 and paid-out in FY25, and cost normalised in FY25.
The grey market us heating up ahead of listings, but market analysts warn of hype-driven risks and artificial demand.
A study by Waterfield Advisors and the Impact Investors Council found that 923 unique HNW families made impact investments between 2021 and 2024. Of the 316 families who entered in 2021, only 64 remained active by 2024, and the average “investor life” stood to be even less than two years.
Equity mutual funds trimmed cash buffers to Rs1.49 lakh cr in Aug, but managers stay cautious amid rich valuations and market volatility.
Kotak Mahindra Capital, JM Financial, Motilal Oswal, and ICICI Securities cemented their positions as frontrunners in India’s booming IPO market.