Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said that retail investors and domestic mutual funds together hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies.Addressing the 30th anniversary of the Nifty 50 index at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Pandey said the index has evolved alongside India’s economy over three decades, with domestic participation surging rapidly.SEBI Chairman noted that India now has over 140 million unique investors, …
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Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Indian stock markets’ sentiment will largely be shaped by persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East this week, and the bourses are expected to see volatile movements, analysts said on Sunday.Kuwait announced stopping oil production and refining output as tankers cannot transit the Persian Gulf due to threats from Iran. The Arab monarchy described the output reduction as a precautionary step, though it did not reveal the extent of the cut.Global investors are …
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran are expected to weigh on Indian markets in the near term, mainly driven by a rise in energy prices, analysts said on Sunday.Analysts said that oil marketing companies, aviation, paints, autos, consumer discretionary and logistics could face pressure due to the tension in the Middle East.The immediate market reaction is likely to be negative as investors assess whether the flare‑up will become a prolonged conflict or remain a sh…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are likely to cast a shadow on global equity markets, including India’s Dalal Street, market experts said on Saturday.Market experts noted that while the escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict may trigger caution among investors, the Indian stock market may open weak rather than witness heavy panic selling.The concerns came after Israel launched what it described as “preventive” strikes on Iran, sharply escalating ten…
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Earnings of Nifty 50 companies showed a year‑on‑year contraction in the December quarter for the first time in 13 quarters, even as top-line growth returned to double digits, as per industry data.Excluding banks, financial services and oil and gas firms, aggregate revenue rose 10 per cent in the quarter — the first double‑digit increase since the March 2023 quarter but aggregate profits dipped due to one‑time accounting impact of India’s new Labour Codes.Operati…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Nifty Midcap 150, despite a one‑month decline of 3.53 per cent in January, emerged as a top gainer on annual basis, delivering one‑year returns of 8.26 per cent, a report said on Tuesday.The report from Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund said the index delivered returns of -2.52 per cent and 0.61 per cent over the last three months and six months respectively.Commodities were the only positive contributor to the Nifty 500 in January, the report further said. Among sectors…
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Indian equity markets ended lower on Thursday breaking a three-day winning streak, as investors waited on the sidelines for clarity on global macro developments and trends in foreign institutional flows.At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 503 points, or 0.60 per cent to settle at 83,313. The Nifty declined 113 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 25,642.The broader markets posted strong losses as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.28 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 she…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Investors should consider booking profits on silver and rebalance into diversified Indian equity funds or blue‑chip stocks, a report said on Thursday.The report from WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund said that investors should trim precious metals allocation back to a safe‑haven allocation level and stop chasing further upside.”Book profits on silver, as its current valuation is the most over-extended relative to historical periods. Trim precious metals back to a safe hav…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026 will maintain fiscal prudence and prioritise strategic, capex‑heavy sectors — making defence sector the top beneficiary, a report said on Thursday.The report from investing platform smallcase said that nearly 40 per cent of respondents flagged defence sector for higher allocations driven by indigenisation, modernisation, export potential and sustained government spending.A pre‑budget survey of over 50 investment managers found that infrastructu…
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Early results from India Inc’s December quarter showed a muted earnings season as one‑time charges tied to the new labour code and other transitional costs weighed on profits, industry analysts said.About 10 Nifty 50 firms have reported their results so far, mostly IT companies and few banks. Analysts said there were no upside surprises in the results, with most companies delivering mixed results or falling short of expectations.A major drag on corporate earnings was th…