Riding the market waves: Why SIPs thrive in volatile times

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) help investors navigate market volatility by leveraging rupee cost averaging, avoiding behavioral biases, and benefiting from compounding. They promote discipline, eliminating the need to time the market. SIPs ensure long-term financial growth, mitigating risks of emotional decision-making and optimizing portfolios for sustained wealth creation.

Allchem Lifescience files IPO papers with Sebi; aims to raise Rs 190-cr via fresh issue

Drug maker Allchem Lifescience has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its approval to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The Gujarat-based company’s proposed IPO comprises fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 190 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 71.55 lakh equity shares by promoters, according […]

GV Films and 7 other penny stocks slip 15-20% in a week

In the week ending March 13, the benchmark Sensex index fell by approximately 0.7%. During this decline, 7 penny stocks experienced drops ranging from 15% to 20%. Our selection criteria targeted stocks with a market capitalization of under Rs 1000 crore, a share price below Rs 20, and a minimum trading volume of 5 lakh […]

FOMC meet, FII action among 8 factors that could drive D-Street this week

Nifty ended the week down 0.7% due to IT sector selling. Key factors to watch include the upcoming FOMC meeting, US market movements, potential impact from Trump tariffs, and continued FII selling. The Nifty faces technical resistance and support levels, while the rupee’s movement against the dollar and crude oil prices will also influence market […]

Smallcap stocks under stress but is it time to buy the fear?

Small-cap equities, after strong 2023-24 gains, slipped into a bear market but now show recovery potential. Supportive macro fundamentals, easing fiscal and monetary policies, sectoral diversification, and valuation comfort improve prospects. Investors may consider diversified small-cap strategies within portfolios.