When evaluating retirement or other long-term goals through systematic investment plans (SIPs) in equity-oriented mutual funds. It is a common practice to project a 12% annualised return when considering these investments. This projection is derived from the past performance of equity mutual funds in India, which have consistently generated annualised returns of 12% or more … Read more
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net buyers on Tuesday after a gap of one month, buying domestic equities worth Rs 694.57 crore. The last time they had purchased Indian equities was on February 19 when they bought shares worth Rs 8,216 crore. The FIIs complemented the domestic institutional investors (DIIs) who purchased shares worth Rs … Read more
The Indian stock market has declined over 14% from its 2024 highs, with small and midcaps hit hardest. Investors like Anshul Saigal see this correction as a buying opportunity, drawing inspiration from Warren Buffett’s philosophy of investing amid fear. Despite the turmoil, seasoned investors like Anshul Saigal, Founder of Saigal Capital in an interview with … Read more
The Indian equity market has witnessed a significant decrease in the number of companies with a valuation of $1 billion or more, with nearly one-fifth of the count diminishing over the past five months. At the peak on September 26 last year, 618 companies were part of the billion-dollar club. However, this number has now … Read more
Indian markets broke their 8-session falling streak after recovering from day’s low, thanks to the heavy lifting done by HDFC Bank while getting support from Reliance Industries (RIL) and Bajaj Finance. While the 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex finished at 75,996.86, gaining by 57.65 points or 0.08%, the broader Nifty rose by 30.25 points or 0.13% … Read more
The Indian market was closed on Wednesday, December 25 on account of the Christmas holiday, while on Tuesday, Indian benchmark indices ended marginally lower, as losses in heavyweight financial and IT stocks offset gains in consumer and auto stocks. With the holiday-truncated week lacking major triggers, analysts expect range bound moves for the benchmark indices … Read more
Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, has said that Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana cash benefit scheme was a gamechanger for the Bhartiya Janta Party and was key to their landslide victory in the recently concluded elections in the state. Wood said the unexpected success of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the … Read more
Individual stock holdings in eight of the group’s 10 listed companies rose between December 2022 and September-end this year, according to quarterly shareholding data compiled by Bloomberg. This likely left retail investors exposed to last week’s $30 billion selloff in those shares after US charged Gautam Adani with helping drive a $250 million bribery scheme. … Read more
The current market scenario is characterised by heightened volatility due to geopolitical tensions, US election cycles, and recessionary fears. To handle the market-wide fluctuations, the investors must strategically position themselves to generate optimal returns with a lesser risk. While expecting higher returns is important, it is crucial to consider the risks involved. During periods of … Read more
The Indian life insurance sector is on the cusp of significant growth, driven by a series of regulatory changes that are now providing more clarity and stability. Over the past few years, the industry has faced numerous challenges, such as new taxation rules on ULIPs and non-linked products, as well as revised surrender charges. While … Read more