Maharashtra election, FII flows and 5 more factors to likely impact stock markets this week
The Indian equity market ended last week with a loss of over 2.5%, weighed down by earnings moderation and persistent foreign outflows. As markets reopen on Monday, a mix of domestic and international events—including the Maharashtra election, FII flows, and global market dynamics—are likely to influence market movements. On Thursday, the Nifty 50 fell 0.11%…
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Minority investors show less dissent as cos hear them out
Mumbai : Companies are facing less dissent from shareholders these days. Shareholder resolutions with more than 20% dissent from institutional shareholders dropped to 16% in the recently concluded proxy season, down from 17% in the previous two fiscals, as per data from primeinfobase.com. In actual numbers, 1,581 out of 10,092 resolutions saw more than 20%…
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HDFC Bank, RIL lift Sensex over 100 points higher, Nifty above 24,550
Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty50 opened marginally higher on Thursday, led by index heavyweights HDFC Bank, RIL, and IT stocks, amid in-line US inflation data boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The BSE Sensex was trading 111 points, or 0.14%, higher at 77,801. The Nifty50 was up 32 points,…
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Wall Street turns to 2016, while stock market has to live in ‘24
A sense of déjà vu overwhelmed Wall Street this week, as Donald Trump’s election win gave the stock market a jolt similar to what happened after his victory eight years ago. Small caps soared, banks leaped and the S&P 500 Index had its best Election Day in history and strongest week in 12 months. The…
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Stock market investors made $1.5 trillion since last Diwali. What Samvat 2081 has in store
With Nifty ending Samvat 2080 with a 25% gain and scores of stocks in the broader market giving multibagger returns, investor wealth, as measured by the total market capitalization of all BSE-listed stocks, rose by Rs 128 lakh crore or about $1.5 trillion since last Diwali. Samvat 2080 now goes in record books as the…
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Lighting the path to financial stability: How fixed income can safeguard wealth in a volatile world
In today’s shifting financial landscape, portfolio stability is essential. As assets like equities, gold, and real estate experience variable returns over time, investors seek options that balance growth and safety. Fixed-income investments are foundational, providing reliable income and cushioning against portfolio-wide volatility. Understanding Fixed Income and Its Role in a Balanced Portfolio Fixed income refers…
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Diwali Muhurat Trading: Know timings of pre-open, block deal and normal market session
The exchanges will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Friday on the auspicious occasion of Diwali for an hour between 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This special session marks the beginning of the Hindu calendar year Samvat 2081. This hour-long session will be preceded by a pre-opening session from 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm…
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Paytm shares pop 5% after receiving NPCI nod to onboard new UPI users
Shares of One 97 Communications-owned Paytm jumped 5% to an intraday high of Rs 722.50 on the BSE after the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) granted the company approval to onboard new UPI users, subject to adherence to all procedural guidelines and circulars. “We would like to inform you that vide letter dated October…
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Diwali Muhurat trading on November 1. NSE announces timing, other details
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will conduct its annual Diwali Muhurat trading session on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, marking the beginning of the Hindu calendar year Samvat 2081. While the market will be shut for normal trading to mark Diwali, the special trading window will be open for just…
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Barrage of stock supply is latest test for Dalal Street
A surge in share supply from initial public offerings and sales to institutions is adding pressure on Indian equities, which are already grappling with weak earnings and selling by overseas investors. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. raised $3.3 billion in the nation’s largest IPO on Thursday, and further listings worth $6 billion have been approved by…
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