The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Thursday said that the total number of unique trading accounts on its platform has crossed 24 crore in November 2025, just over a year after breaching the 20-crore mark. The surge reflects how a combination of digitalisation, policy support and growing retail confidence has transformed India’s investing … Read more
The momentum in the SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) IPO space continues in 2025, with companies raising a staggering Rs 6,819 crore by the end of August 2025. According to data from Prime Database, this marks the second-highest year ever in terms of fundraising through SME IPOs, only behind 2024, which saw Rs 8,761 crore … Read more
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have turned cautious on Indian equities, with recent outflows finding their way into markets like Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Yet, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have stepped in as steady buyers, supported by strong retail and SIP inflows. In an exclusive conversation with ETMarkets Smart Talk, Dr. Poonam Tandon, CIO at IndiaFirst … Read more
A sharp correction has gripped India’s unlisted equity market over the past few weeks, with shares of marquee IPO-bound firms like the National Stock Exchange (NSE), National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), and Tata Capital and others sliding as much as 21% from their recent peaks. The selling pressure has intensified in the wake of HDB … Read more
Shares of smallcap stock Samhi Hotels, backed by ace investor Madhuri Madhusudan Kela, have surged 98.4% from their April lows to hit their all-time high of Rs 240.30 on the NSE on July 10. The stock had fallen to its all-time low of Rs 121.10 on April 7, 2025. On charts, the stock is now … Read more
Over the past five years, since the Covid pandemic, I have actively engaged in Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) and have been content with the returns, particularly in the post-Covid period. However, in recent months, there has been a noticeable decrease in profits. Despite my apprehensions, my financial advisor has assured me that the current situation … Read more
Alessia Berardi, Head of Emerging Macro and Strategy, Amundi Investment Institute, says investors need to reconcile the high valuation of the Indian market with the high potential growth in India. The valuation did not deter foreign investors from entering the market as we have seen since last year. India is a country in transformation. Investors … Read more
The budget continues to build on the recent economic progress, and despite substantial provisions for necessary investments, the fiscal deficit is decreasing. It notably prioritises nine areas, which include agriculture, employment, human development, energy security, manufacturing, innovation, infrastructure, and next-generation reforms. Significant allocations and initiatives are aimed at transforming India’s education and employment landscape. Efforts … Read more
“Why should we say that once you are listed you can never leave. This isn’t Hotel California. This is a rich, vibrant market. We welcome people, but if for some reason they need to exit, they must be able to” Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said this week. And why shouldn’t we all agree with … Read more
India’s economic trajectory over the last decade has been nothing short of remarkable. With robust macroeconomic management and a resilient corporate sector, the nation has emerged as a beacon of stability in a tumultuous global landscape. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, India has maintained its course, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the … Read more