Synopsis For all those who thought that a bullish market doesn’t see volatility, the way the street has behaved in the last few days is a reminder that volatility is integral to any market. Now, is there any point in trying to guess when this phase of volatility will end? Not really. It may end…
READ MOREForeign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in Indian equities this July, but their activity in the primary market remains strong — highlighting a strategic shift amid concerns over valuations and the relative underperformance of Indian equities. According to data from NSDL, FPIs sold equities worth Rs 10,775 crore through the secondary market between…
READ MOREDigital transformation refers to the fundamental changes that organisations undergo by leveraging digital technologies to streamline processes, enhance customer experiences and drive innovation. The popular trend now making waves among next-age firms involves the integration of digital tools, data analytics, automation, and cloud computing to create new business models and stay competitive in the digital…
READ MOREWhile this shift has temporarily compressed net interest margins (NIMs), the broader outlook remains constructive.Private banks have shown better pricing discipline by managing spreads on new loans, while public sector banks have responded more directly to policy transmission, resulting in a steeper decline in lending yields. On the deposit side, term and savings rates are…
READ MOREAs India’s largest depository heads for a SEBI-mandated IPO by July 31, investor focus sharpens on how NSDL compares to its listed peer CDSL, whose stock has surged 44% over the past year. National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), the country’s oldest and largest depository by value of assets under custody, is nearing its much-anticipated stock…
READ MOREThe Nifty traded in a broadly sideways and range-bound manner throughout the previous week and ended the week with a modest decline. The Index oscillated within a narrow 276-point range, between 25144.60 on the higher end and 24918.65 on the lower end, before settling mildly lower. The India VIX declined by 3.60% over the week…
READ MOREWeWork India Management, the country’s largest premium flexible workspace operator by revenue, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to launch its initial public offering.The IPO will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 43.75 million equity shares, according to the draft red herring prospectus. Embassy Buildcon…
READ MOREMSCI’s global equity index advanced slightly while U.S. Treasury yields dipped and Wall Street equities were barely changed on Friday as investors waited for corporate earnings and monitored the latest U.S. tariff threats while they digested a mixed economic picture. U.S. consumer sentiment improved in July and inflation expectations declined, but households still saw substantial…
READ MOREEuropean shares were unchanged on Friday, as losses in heavyweight healthcare shares were countered by an advance in oil and gas stocks, closing out a busy week filled with corporate earnings from around the continent. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 547 points, clocking marginal weekly losses. Regional bourses were mixed with Germany’s…
READ MOREAxis Bank tightened its asset classification and income recognition norms, signalling a more conservative credit approach that appears to have dented the lender’s June-quarter profitability. An unexpected bottom-line shrinkage caused the stock to slump more than 5% Friday, forcing a retreat of the Nifty on which Axis Bank has the third-biggest weighting among private lenders….
READ MORE