At first glance, the global financial landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with FIIs increasingly diluting their share in Indian stocks and turning their attention towards the Chinese market. This trend, often referred to as the ‘Buy China – Sell India’ trade, is not a distant possibility for FIIs. The primary reason behind this shift is the perceived greener pastures ...

Hyundai Motor India, the Indian arm of South Korea’s automotive giant, is poised to make its stock market debut this week following a historic Initial Public Offering (IPO), officials confirmed on Monday. The company’s shares will begin trading on Tuesday, after successfully concluding last week’s $3.3 billion IPO, the largest ever in India’s market history. This debut surpasses the previous ...

Indian stock markets are expected to open slightly higher on Monday, with investor attention focused on earnings reports from major players like HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Tech Mahindra. As of 07:14 a.m. IST, the Gift Nifty stood at 24,927.5, indicating that the NSE Nifty 50 index may open marginally above its last close of 24,854.05 on Friday. Both ...

  Despite a recent downturn in the Indian equity market, the IPO segment is buzzing with activity as nine new public issues worth ₹10,985 crore are set to open for retail investors from October 21 to 25. Among these, Waaree Energies’ IPO will be the first to kick off on October 21, offering shares at a price band of ₹1,427 ...

In an era where financial literacy is increasingly becoming a necessity, a recent online debate has sparked interest and controversy in equal measure. The debate was initiated by Sourav Dutta, an investor and trader, who took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his financial advice. Dutta suggested that people should consider investing in Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) rather ...

Indian equity markets closed lower on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex dropping 318.76 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 81,501.36, as pressure on auto, IT, and PSU banking stocks outweighed gains in other sectors. The broader NSE Nifty also slipped, ending the session at 24,971.30, down 86.05 points, or 0.34%. Midcap and smallcap stocks displayed mixed performance. The Nifty Midcap ...

Indian equity markets began the week on a strong note, with key indices closing in the green on Monday, driven by robust buying in realty, banking, and IT stocks. The BSE Sensex surged 591.69 points, or 0.73%, to close at 81,973.05, while the NSE Nifty rose by 163.70 points, or 0.66%, ending at 25,127.95. Midcap and smallcap indices also gained, ...

The Indian rupee hit a record low against the U.S. dollar on Monday, driven by persistent demand for the dollar and continued outflows from Indian equities. The rupee dropped to an all-time low of 84.0725 against the U.S. dollar, surpassing the previous low of 84.07 recorded last Friday. This downward trend is attributed to foreign banks’ dollar bids and sustained ...

Notwithstanding last week’s erosion of Rs.1 lakh in market value, Indian stock markets are expected to navigate a crucial week ahead, with domestic and global economic indicators, especially Israeli-centric moves, taking center stage. Key drivers for market movements include India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation and Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for September, as well as updates on bank loan ...

The combined market capitalisation of seven out of the top 10 companies declined by Rs 1,22,107 crore over the past week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) leading the losses. Between October 7 and 11, Tata Group’s TCS saw its market cap drop by Rs 35,638 crore, settling at Rs 15,01,723 crore. RIL’s market cap fell ...

The Indian rupee recently reached a historic low, falling by 0.12 to trade at 84.09 against the US dollar. This decline is largely attributed to surging crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The US dollar’s strength, with the dollar index rising from $100.50 to $102.40, has also added pressure on the rupee. Experts predict that ...

India’s foreign exchange reserves remained above $700 billion for the second straight week, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released on Friday. As of October 4, the reserves stood at $701.18 billion, marking a decline of $3.71 billion from the previous week. India’s forex reserves, which are at an all-time high, rank as the fourth-largest globally, ...

Indian equity markets closed lower on Friday, with the Sensex falling by 230 points, or 0.28%, to 81,381, and the Nifty slipping by 34 points, or 0.14%, to 24,964. The decline was primarily driven by a sell-off in financial and auto stocks, alongside weakness in shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The banking sector bore the brunt of the downturn, ...

Indian e-commerce platforms recorded sales exceeding Rs 54,500 crore in the first week of the festive season, making up approximately 55% of the total sales projected for the upcoming month. According to data from Datum Intelligence, a consumer technology market research firm, this marks a 26% increase in sales compared to the same period in 2023. The primary drivers of ...

The Indian financial market has been witnessing a significant surge in the number of demat accounts, according to a recent report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.  The total number of these accounts reached 175 million in September, up from 171 million in August. This increase is a testament to the robust performance of the Indian stock market, which continues to ...

The Indian stock market started the day on a subdued note, reacting to weak signals from the U.S. markets. Major banking stocks were hit hard, pulling down indices, though select sectors like technology showed resilience and gained traction in the face of a broader decline. By mid-morning, the Sensex was down 142 points, or 0.17%, at 81,469, while the Nifty ...

Ola Electric, once hailed as a trailblazer in India’s electric vehicle (EV) market, is now grappling with a host of challenges that threaten to derail its success. From a show-cause notice issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to a flurry of customer complaints and a sharp decline in stock prices, the company is under intense scrutiny. On Tuesday, ...

India’s equity markets opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by strong performances in banking stocks and gains in UltraTech Cement, NTPC, and L&T among others on the BSE benchmark index. By 9:59 a.m., the Sensex had risen by 258 points or 0.32% to 81,308, while the Nifty climbed 58.20 points or 0.23% to 24,853. Leading the charge in the Sensex were ...

Hero Motors Ltd, a subsidiary of two-wheeler giant Hero Motors Company (HMC) Group, has unexpectedly withdrawn its Rs 900 crore initial public offering (IPO), according to a regulatory update from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday. The sudden move is sending ripples through the automotive and financial sectors. Hero Motors had filed a draft red herring ...

The Indian stock market is on the cusp of a critical week, with the upcoming RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, second-quarter (Q2) corporate earnings, and industrial production (IIP) data expected to shape market trends. Investors are bracing for potential volatility as these key indicators, combined with global market dynamics and geopolitical tensions, will provide insights into the health of ...