The domestic equity market spent yet another session under pressure on Tuesday, with the weekly F&O expiry adding to the nervousness. The Nifty briefly slipped below its key support zone of 25,800, raising questions on whether a deeper short-term correction may be taking shape. Market analysts, however, suggest that the weakness is part of a … Read more
Mumbai: Retail investors were generally less gung-ho about equities in the March quarter in the wake of the market weakness in the period. But that did not stop them from lapping up some of the beaten-down names that were among the top performers for most of 2024, according to a study of retail shareholding of … Read more
Domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal expects a muted earnings performance in Q4FY25, projecting just 2% year-on-year (YoY) growth for the Nifty 50 index. The subdued growth outlook reflects persistent challenges across key sectors, particularly Oil & Gas (O&G), Cement, and Real Estate, even as segments like Technology, Auto, and BFSI are expected to provide moderate … Read more
Shares of the private lender IndusInd Bank Ltd. experienced a 26% decline on Tuesday. This was in response to additional analysts who cover the lender issuing downgrades and revising their price target on the stock. This followed the bank revealing another unfavorable development on Monday, March 10, to the exchanges. Following the recent fall, mutual … Read more
Investing in mutual funds: The stock market is experiencing a significant correction, especially in the small and mid-cap segment, commonly referred to as SMIDs. Many investors who had enjoyed substantial gains in these areas were taken by surprise as prices took a sharp downturn. The BSE Small-cap and Mid-cap Indices have seen notable decreases, with … Read more
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) were created to provide a convenient and straightforward alternative for investors who are unable to actively manage their investment portfolios on a daily basis due to market volatility. This allows investors to not only save time but also effectively grow their wealth. Amid discussions about whether to stay invested in SIPs … Read more
A “surprisingly bad outcome” in national elections, and any changes in capital gains tax in upcoming July budget could act as triggers for a near-term correction in Indian markets, Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies said. While a shock BJP defeat in 2024 elections is “extremely unlikely”, markets could correct even more … Read more
It is widely recognised that equities have outperformed other asset classes like debt, real estate, and gold over the past few decades in terms of returns. However, to capitalise on these superior returns, equity investors must navigate through market corrections, which are generally unwelcome, whether they are minor or substantial. Yet, when approached strategically, these … Read more