A lost year for Indian equities: Sensex delivers 0% returns in 12 months, leaves investors empty-handed
Indian equities have underperformed in the last year, with the Sensex posting a -0.7% return. Weak corporate earnings, persistent foreign investor selling, and high valuations are to blame. Despite policy support, global uncertainties and trade tensions have further dampened market sentiment.
Concurrent Gainers: 9 midcap stocks that gain for 5 days in a row
Amid the broader market uptrend, nine midcap stocks posted gains in each of the five sessions.a
From Crash to Comeback: 9 small-caps surge 40–80% in 3 months after H1CY25 slump
The small-cap universe in 2025 has been a rollercoaster worth watching. In the first six months of the year (January–June), nearly 169 small-cap stocks crashed more than 25%, leaving investors on shaky ground. But just when pessimism was at its peak, a surprise turnaround came in the second half of the year. In less than […]
HUL in spotlight: GST tailwinds, rural recovery and premium push fuel upside
The FMCG sector is preparing for GST 2.0, effective September 22, with companies adjusting pricing and inventory to boost consumption during the festive season. The GST cut is expected to benefit consumers, improve system efficiencies, and shift the market towards organized players.
Top 7 flexi cap mutual funds to invest in September 2025
ETMutualFunds has shortlisted top flexi cap mutual funds based on mean rolling returns, consistency in the last three years, downside risk, outperformance, asset size (threshold size is Rs 50 crore).
Rs 6,300 crore on offer! Investors brace for IPO storm with 25 new issues opening next week
The Indian primary market is set for a busy week with around 25 mainboard and SME IPOs launching. Several companies like Epack Prefab, Jain Resource Recycling, and Anand Rathi Share are planning to raise significant capital. The SME segment is also crowded, with diverse sectors tapping into market appetite amidst volatile secondary markets, testing investor […]
Edelweiss MF’s Altiva launches India’s first Hybrid Long-Short SIF. Radhika Gupta says it aims for absolute returns with low volatility
Edelweiss Mutual Fund introduces Altiva Hybrid Long-Short Fund. The NFO opens on October 1 and closes on October 15. This fund aims for consistent returns via equity arbitrage and fixed income. It also explores special situations like IPOs and buybacks. Radhika Gupta highlights its innovative approach. The fund offers daily subscriptions and redemptions twice a […]
From Crash to Comeback: 9 small-caps surge 40–80% in 3 months after H1CY25 slump
But just when pessimism was at its peak, a surprise turnaround came in the second half of the year. In less than three months, nine of those beaten-down counters staged a remarkable comeback, climbing over 40% each.
Vijay Kedia’s TechD Cybersecurity to GK Energy: 5 IPOs that could give up to 90% returns next week
Grey market premiums (GMPs) suggest that some of these listings could deliver strong gains — with one even eyeing up to 90% upside on debut.
After over 100 times subscription, VMS TMT IPO allotment expected soon: Here’s how to check status
VMS TMT is finalizing its share allotment today for its Rs 148.5 crore IPO, which saw an overwhelming subscription of over 102 times. Retail investors bid nearly 48 times, while non-institutional investors bid 227 times, and QIBs subscribed 120.8 times. The IPO’s grey market premium suggests a potential listing price of around Rs 110 per […]