Despite touching fresh lifetime high levels, domestic equity benchmarks settled flat last week as investors’ hope for a June rate cut were dashed by higher-than-expected inflation in the US, compounded by positive US employment and manufacturing data. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, alongside supply concerns, have propelled crudeRead More →
The primary market is set to witness another exceptional year in FY2024-25 thanks to robust economic growth and increasing hopes for policy continuation. For the third consecutive year, raising funds through initial public offerings (IPOs) would be a buzzing activity on D-Street, as 56 companies get ready to raise ₹70,000Read More →
Analysing four election cycles spanning over 20 years, the study pointed out that during each of these periods, investors have consistently achieved above-average returns, whether preceding or following the announcement of election results. Moreover, the data indicates that even within a minimum investment timeframe of one year, investors have experiencedRead More →
The Indian equity indices witnessed a volatile week, ultimately extending their winning streak for a third consecutive week to achieve a new all-time high. The Nifty and Bank Nifty indices rose by nearly 0.75 per cent and 11.5 per cent respectively, closing the week at 22,419.55 and 48,636.45. The marketRead More →
As India gears up for the general election 2024, the sentiment on Dalal Street also turns cautious. The outcome of the election will be a pivotal event and is likely to have a significant influence on the Indian stock market as it holds immense sway over investor sentiment, shaping expectationsRead More →
With elections in mind, do you expect 2024 to be a year of double-digit returns? Well, elections typically bring volatility to the market, but history has shown that the real impact on the market is not just about the election itself but rather economic policies and progress over a longerRead More →
Rishi Kohli, CIO – Hedge Fund Strategies at InCred Alternative Investments, expects the next 2 years to be bullish and advises investors to be long on equities. However, one should get cautious as we head into elections, he said. “There is a lot of talk already that Nifty has over-stretched,Read More →
Global funds are now beginning to pay more attention to Indian market, said Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, in his latest Greed & Fear report. This is because the market now has 30 companies with a market capitalisation of over $25 billion, it informed. As aRead More →
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s prospects of getting re-elected in the 2024 general elections is a consensus view and the inevitable questioning of the current consensus would be one obvious worry for the stock market over the next 12 months, global investment banking firm Jefferies said in its GREED & fearRead More →
