U.S. stocks ended the week on a quiet note on Friday after oscillating between slight gains and declines, as investors gauged President Donald Trump’s comments on Chinese tariffs ahead of weekend trade talks between the two countries. Wall Street‘s main indexes finished slightly lower for the week. Trump said Beijing should open its market to … Read more
Mumbai: India’s Volatility Index, or VIX – the stock market’s fear gauge – spiked over 10% Thursday, the biggest single-day rise in a month, after the late sell-off in equities amid concerns that the military conflict between India and Pakistan might escalate, unnerved traders. The Sensex and Nifty, which were trading marginally lower for most … Read more
After a relentless rally following the pause of reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, Indian stock markets now have another challenge to contend with—the issue of Pakistan. Following a deadly terror attack on tourists and civilians in Pahalgam, tensions have flared between the two nations, with India weighing diplomatic and other measures to isolate … Read more
Pointing out that FII outflows in the last 6 months and the resultant valuation correction offer comfort to global investors, Sorbh Gupta, Senior Fund Manager – Equities, Bajaj Finserv AMC, says the growth differential between India and other larger economies should increase. “So Indian equity should outperform from here on compared to US or China … Read more
I’ve been investing in mutual funds and stocks, but the market’s ups and downs make me uneasy. I’m now looking for a more stable investment option that offers regular income along with long-term growth potential. Are REITs a good alternative to equity mutual funds or direct property investment, and what factors should I consider before investing? … Read more
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reported a dramatic decrease in net investments in Sectoral/Thematic Funds for March, displaying a 97% drop. The inflows fell sharply to Rs 170.09 crore from a substantial Rs 5,711.58 crore in February. This significant downturn follows a robust year in 2024, when sectoral and thematic funds collectively … Read more
Indian equities ended the week in the red despite a Friday rebound, with the Nifty and Sensex logging a second straight weekly decline as global markets reeled from a fresh round of tariff blows unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Investors are scrambling for direction amid rising trade tensions, spiking bond yields, and wild cross-asset … Read more
Active equity mutual funds in India are registering unprecedented cash levels as fund managers exercise caution amid a market fraught with uncertainties. Based on ACEMF data, cash holdings in 506 active equity schemes reached a record high of Rs 1.81 lakh crore in March, up from Rs 1.69 lakh crore in February. Despite consistent investor … Read more
The previous week was short; the Indian markets traded for four days owing to one trading holiday on account of Ramadam Id. However, while staying largely bearish, the markets weathered the storm inflicted by the US announcing reciprocal tariffs on almost everyone and kicking off a serious trade war. The equity markets across the world … Read more
The Indian equity market has faced a tumultuous six months, marked by a persistent sell-off from October 2024 to February 2025. The markets have experienced a correction, with the Nifty50 index declining by 14.6% from its peak in September 2024 to March 13. Similarly, the Nifty 500 index has seen a decrease of 17.6% over … Read more