Tariff shock turns FIIs to sellers in April. Analysts flag global risk but back India’s fundamentals
Foreign institutional investors reversed course in early April, spurred by rising global trade tensions following US President Trump’s announcement of steep tariffs. This led to significant market sell-offs, affecting capital flows to India. Experts, however, remain optimistic about India’s long-term investment prospects.
F&O Talk| Trade turmoil triggers technical breakdown: Nifty sheds 1,000 pts in 8 sessions. Sudeep Shah weighs in
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 fell by 2.6% each due to a global sell-off triggered by U.S. tariff actions. IT stocks suffered the most, plunging 9%, while the Nifty Metal index dropped 7.5%. Analysts recommend caution amid ongoing market volatility.
Iran’s currency falls to record low against the dollar as tensions run high
Iran’s rial currency hit a record low of 1,043,000 against the U.S. dollar following a long holiday, exacerbated by ongoing tensions with Washington. The economic instability has led to increased hardships for the Iranian public and political turmoil, with internal conflicts over government spending and handling of the economy.
Concurrent Gainers: 11 smallcap stocks that gained for 5 days in a row
Over the five trading sessions leading up to April 4, the Sensex dropped by around 2.89%, or 2,242 points, ending at 75,365. The market closed lower in four out of those five sessions. Despite the overall decline, 11 small-cap stocks continued to see price gains during the last 5 trading sessions. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Watch for key reversal signs before fresh buying
Despite global market pressure due to the trade war, Indian markets showcased relative resilience by outperforming key US indices. Nifty and Nifty 500 experienced moderate losses, and volatility is expected to persist. A cautious and staggered investment approach is recommended for the short trading week ahead.
Wall Street investors suffer $8 trillion shock since Trump took over. Is the worst yet to come?
President Trump’s new tariffs have sparked a significant financial crisis, leading to an $8 trillion market value drop, with the Nasdaq falling into a bear market. Economists now warn of a possible recession, with global supply chains disrupted and investor confidence severely shaken.
Warren Buffett’s 6 timeless investment secrets every Indian investor should master
Warren Buffett attributes his investment success to principles from The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. These principles include treating market fluctuations as opportunities, insisting on a margin of safety, investing with an owner’s mindset, avoiding herd mentality, performing diligent analysis, and leveraging the power of compound interest.
Tata Motors demerger, business split update: Shareholders to vote on May 6
Tata Motors will hold an equity shareholders meeting on May 6, 2025, to vote on restructuring its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses. The proposal includes demerging the Commercial Vehicles division into TML Commercial Vehicles Limited and merging Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited into the parent company.
How to include REITs in your investment portfolio for stability
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer stable and competitive returns through professional management and strong corporate governance amidst the evolving Indian property sector. Investors can benefit from the liquidity, favorable taxation, and tailored strategies based on risk profiles, making REITs a valuable investment option for portfolio diversification.
Market losses got you worried? Here’s Achin Goel’s 4-point checklist before making a move
“In equity markets, profit and loss are two sides of the same coin. You can’t have shiny days throughout your investment journey,” says Achin Goel, Vice President at Bonanza in an interview with ETMarkets.Before making any changes to your portfolio while sitting on a loss, it’s crucial to pause and evaluate the underlying reasons. Acting […]