Equity

The popular SIP inflows have demonstrated a significant 25 percent CAGR over the past decade, primarily driven by young and new-to-equity market investors from smaller towns and cities

Chart of the Day | After a remarkable 2025 rally, can gold’s momentum continue?

Gold shattered 50 all-time highs and surged over 60% in 2025—now analysts are asking whether the rally can extend into 2026, with forecasts ranging from cautious optimism to predictions of $5,000 per ounce

OPINION | India’s 16th Finance Commission and the equity-efficiency nexus in federalism

India’s 16th Finance Commission and the equity-efficiency nexus in federalism  The 16th Finance Commission has finished its report which will shape the flow of resources to states for the next five years. As we await the report, a fiscal economist outlines the tricky terrain of striking a fine balance between equity and incentivising efficiency among states with different capabilities

FPI holdings hit 14-month high amid market resilience

The rise in foreign exposure coincided with gains in the broader market, with both the Sensex and the Nifty advancing nearly 1.5 percent during the period

OPINION | Vault Matters: $7 billion, four banks and a new outlook to equity

Capital, equity, etc. are not concerns of RBI was the view that the central bank seemed to hold for a long time. The new regime and its thinking is proving this belief wrong, making for a welcome change 

Prashant Jain sees upward market breakout after 15-month time correction

The veteran fund manager tells The Wealth Podcast that the market is poised for an upward breakout after a “healthy” consolidation, with valuations stabilising, foreign selling absorbed, and earnings growth back in sync with fundamentals.

Gold vs equity vs property: Which delivered better returns in the past decade?

When it comes to building wealth, each asset—gold, equity, and real estate—has its own story.

Equity tag for REITs, another step towards global best practices

As an equity asset class, REITs can fuel capital flows into commercial property, though retail investors must be aware of the cons too

Mangal Electrical sets price band at Rs 533-561 a share for IPO

Anchor bidding will commence on August 19. Allotment is scheduled for August 25, with refunds and credit of equity shares on August 26

‘Founder-friendly at last’: Sebi’s ESOP reform draws praise across startup ecosystem

Startup industry stakeholders lauded Sebi's new rule where founders can now hold or exercise ESOPs after going public, but only if the stock options were granted at least one year prior to filing the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP)

Ensure financial viability before the demerger, experts say on SEBI’s proposal for demerger of clearing corporations

Unbundling of charges is key to understand the needs of revenue sufficiency of clearing corporations

Stocks To Watch: IREDA, Gensol, Lupin, Tata Power, Shilpa Medicare In Focus | March 10

Stay ahead with today’s top stock market updates! RBI has denied IREDA’s equity request for a Nepal project, while Gensol promoters sold 2.37% equity to reinvest in the business. Lupin launched Rivaroxaban tablets in the US, and Tata Power signed a ₹49,000 crore MoU for 7,000 MW renewable projects in Andhra Pradesh. Shilpa Medicare’s Raichur unit received a USFDA observation, and Shiv Nadar transferred 47% of his HCL Corp stake to Roshni Nadar Malhotra. Bodal Chemicals will benefit from new anti-dumping duties on imports from China and Japan. Stay tuned for more market insights!

How to build a resilient investment portfolio for uncertain times

New investors may not be aware but equity markets have corrected by more than 50 percent many times in the past and can experience similar volatility in future as well. Therefore, equity allocation in the portfolio should be maintained in a range after accounting for the maximum downside volatility one can bear.

India should start considering rate cut in February, says Deepak Shenoy of Capitalmind

Shenoy warns of macro challenges, urges cautious approach to rate cuts amid global uncertainties.

Near-term risks to investing in Indian equities remain

Any market that assumes that the liquidity will take care of investment mistakes, valuation errors and capital allocation risks will always learn old lessons in new ways.

Active fund managers hiked exposure to these sub-sectors. Are you invested in any of these?

Active fund managers have either increased their exposure to or taken fresh positions in equities in these sub-sectors.

Adani Total Gas, Honasa Consumer, Amber Enterprises among the top gainers and losers on November 28

The Indian equity markets extended losses, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipping nearly 1.5 percent amid weakness in IT and auto stocks and concerns about global economic trends. Here’s a look at the top gainers and losers in trade today

Investing in Sector & Thematic Funds: What You Need to Know?

In this video, we explore the world of sector and thematic funds—two powerful strategies that can help you target specific industries and trends for greater investment potential. Subscribe for more investment tips and strategies!

Small-caps steal the show with 7:1 advance-decline ratio today, but mid-caps lag behind

Despite today’s rally, small- and mid-cap indices have struggled more than the frontline stock since late September, with the respective indices falling 12% and 11%, respectively, compared to the Sensex and Nifty's slightly smaller declines.

Market chaos: Equity funds that have corrected the most since September peaks

Here is a list of equity schemes that saw the biggest decline since their last peak in September. Experts' advice is that investors should not be influenced by short-term fluctuations and instead concentrate on long-term objectives

New-age tech stocks turn favorite among mutual funds. Check out their top picks

Swiggy shares, which had seen good demand especially from mutual funds during the anchor allocation round, made a decent debut on Dalal Street today. Mutual funds invest a small portion in these companies to avoid missing out on potential business model success despite the risks, experts say.

Pension funds' 1-year equity returns surge to 36% amid market rally

National Pension System assets touched Rs 12.65 lakh crore in August 2024, representing a 30 percent growth over the same month of the previous year.

Is the rally in equities to blame for falling bank deposit growth?

Over the past few months, deposit growth has lagged credit growth. With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor asking banks to shore up deposits to ensure liquidity remains intact, Zoya Springwala discusses if equities and the rallying markets are the reason behind their worries!

Indian SaaS firms expected to raise $1 bn in 2024; 25% of investments focused on AI startups: Report

As per Bessemer Venture’s survey of early-stage software startups in India, around 90% have launched at least one AI feature in the past year.

Gold whipsaws after global equity mayhem sets traders on edge

Spot bullion — which rallied close to a record last week — initially sank more than 1% before rebounding to trade little changed near $2,440 an ounce.