New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Nithin Kamath has raised concerns over the way Indian investors continue to fall for unsuitable financial products despite easier access to financial education and online information.In a post on social media platform X, the Zerodha co-founder said that while India has witnessed a massive rise in first-time investors entering mutual funds, stocks and insurance products, many continue to repeat the same financial mistakes year after year.“When it comes to personal finan…
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New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A growing share of systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows is now coming from smaller towns and rural areas, reflecting the rapid expansion of India’s retail investor base beyond major cities, HDFC AMC Managing Director and CEO Navneet Munot said on Saturday.Speaking to IANS, Munot said the ‘democratisation’ of India’s capital markets is accelerating, with participation rising across age groups and geographies.”It is encouraging to see thousands of people showing int…
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) India’s investment landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, with participation expanding beyond metro cities to smaller towns, young investors and women, according to Groww CEO and Co-founder Lalit Keshre.Speaking at the ‘Groww IIF – India Investor Festival 2026’ organised here to mark the company’s 10th anniversary, Keshre said retail investing in India is no longer limited to a select group of people in major cities.”Retail investing in India has expanded signif…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) India’s primary market remained strong in FY26 with 153 IPOs collectively raising Rs 2,01,442 crore, even as broader equity markets underwent a correction, a new report said on Monday.In its outlook for FY27, HDFC Securities highlighted that robust IPO activity reflects sustained investor appetite and confidence in India’s growth story despite global uncertainties and market volatility.The report noted that India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain resilient, with r…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) A structural shift in India’s household finances has pushed physical assets, primarily real estate, to almost 70 per cent of household savings from the pre-pandemic average of 58 per cent during FY16-FY20, a report said on Tuesday.Meanwhile, household financial debt has jumped to 6.2 per cent of GDP in FY24, compared to the pre-pandemic average of approximately 4.1 per cent, reducing net financial savings from 7.7 per cent to 5.2 per cent of GDP, the report from mult…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The government has stepped up efforts to help citizens reclaim over Rs 73,000 crore lying unclaimed across banks, insurance companies and mutual funds, with regulators rolling out simplified claim processes, digital tracking platforms and nationwide awareness drives, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in Rajya Sabha that unclaimed deposits with public sector banks have crossed Rs 60,500 crore, while regulators are…
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday directed all entities regulated by it to clearly display their registered name and registration number while posting securities market-related content on social media platforms.The new rule will come into effect from May 1. The directive will apply to stock brokers, portfolio managers, mutual funds and other intermediaries and agents such as distributors.SEBI said the move is aimed at helping investors easily ide…
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) The domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have remained key bidders, pumping $23.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $90.1 billion in full year 2025 – aided by steady SIP inflows into domestic MFs, a report showed on Monday.This strong participation has not only helped mitigate the effects of a spike in FII outflows, which totalled $18.8 billion in 2025, but has also absorbed the continued surge in primary market issuances, with IPOs and FPOs amounting to Rs 1.95…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday that India continues to demonstrate strong macroeconomic stability amid ongoing global volatility in trade and geopolitics, as capital-raising activity remains robust, with the country ranking first globally in the number of IPOs and third in terms of capital raised in 2025.Outlining the resilience of the Indian economy, Pandey observed that moderate inflation, robust foreign exchange buffers, and stable external accounts…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Choice Wealth Private Limited on Thursday announced that it has secured a major mandate from India Post Payments Bank to roll out a digital investment platform for the bank’s customers — marking a significant step towards expanding investment access across the country.The contract was awarded to Choice Wealth, a subsidiary of Choice Equity Broking Private Limited and a step-down subsidiary of Choice International Limited, after a detailed technical and commercial evalu…