Learn With ETMarkets: Can retail SIPs replace FII flows as India’s market backbone?
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) reached an all-time high of ₹27,269 crore in June 2025, reinforcing retail investor confidence and providing liquidity support amid foreign outflows. Rising SIP adoption aids market resilience, boosts domestic ownership, and reduces reliance on FII capital.
NSDL nears listing deadline: How does the institutional giant measure up to CDSL’s retail surge?
As NSDL nears its SEBI-mandated IPO deadline, investor focus sharpens on how the institutional depository stacks up against retail-friendly CDSL, which has surged 44% over the past year amid India’s retail investing boom.
Sebi plans to change MF norms to tackle overlaps, ensure names ‘true-to-label’
SEBI is considering changes to mutual fund categorisation to prevent portfolio overlaps, potentially capping overlap at 50% for certain funds. The regulator proposes standardised scheme naming for clarity, like ‘large cap scheme’ and renaming some debt schemes. Solution-oriented funds may face lock-in periods for new investments.
Safe-haven gold gains on global uncertainty, weaker dollar
Gold prices experienced a rise due to a weaker U.S. dollar and persistent economic uncertainties, enhancing its appeal as a safe-haven asset. Platinum prices saw a slight decrease after reaching a peak not seen since 2014. Market anticipates potential U.S. rate cuts, further bolstering gold’s attractiveness amidst ongoing trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions.
European shares end flat as markets assess earnings flurry
European shares remained stable on Friday, balancing healthcare losses with gains in oil and gas, concluding a week of corporate earnings. The STOXX 600 held steady, while Germany’s DAX fell and the UK’s FTSE 100 rose. Investors are scrutinizing corporate guidance amid U.S. tariff policy shifts.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Industrial sector’s gains to be tested as earnings ramp up
The industrial sector is currently leading U.S. equities. Its strength faces a test with the upcoming earnings season. S&P 500 industrials have already gained 15% this year. Aerospace and defense stocks are boosting the sector. Investors are also watching trade developments and the Federal Reserve. Wall Street will focus on company earnings reports. The market […]
Axis Bank touts quality push, but market flags a host of concerns
Axis Bank’s stricter lending norms impacted its June-quarter profits, causing a stock slump and a Nifty dip. The new rules, affecting loan upgrades and settlements, led to increased slippages, particularly in unsecured and agricultural sectors. This resulted in a profit decrease of ₹614 crore, ROA fell by 15 bps and ROE by 1.4%.