FIIs dump Indian consumer stocks despite tax cut boost
Foreign investors reduced their stakes in Indian consumer stocks during the September quarter, despite a consumption tax cut aimed at boosting spending. While retail sales saw an 8.5% increase during the festival season, economists caution that pent-up demand and ongoing economic headwinds like slow income growth may temper the outlook.
Bajaj Financial Securities buys stake in Lemnisk as early investors partly exit
Bajaj Financial Securities has acquired a stake in customer data platform Lemnisk through a secondary transaction, offering partial exits to early investors like growX Ventures. The deal highlights the growing demand for real-time customer data platforms and AI-driven personalization among Indian enterprises. Investors maintain their stakes, underscoring continued confidence in Lemnisk’s long-term potential.
Mutual funds bet on 10 high-growth stocks rallying up to 85% — Is your stock on the list?
Mutual funds increased stakes in 51 firms reporting over 25% YoY profit growth in Q2 FY25. Top performers like Navin Fluorine, Laurus Labs, and TVS Motor delivered 25–85% gains.
Zerodha helps Groww grow: Nithin Kamath’s cheeky congrats steals the show on IPO day
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath humorously acknowledged competitor Groww’s IPO, noting a significant portion of applications came from Zerodha customers. Groww’s IPO opened to a decent start, with the retail portion showing strong enthusiasm. Despite competition, both platforms are instrumental in simplifying investing for millions in India.
Bernstein initiates coverage on Eternal, Swiggy with ‘Outperform’ ratings, sees strong upside in QC, food delivery
Global brokerage firm Bernstein has initiated coverage on India’s leading e-commerce platforms, Eternal and Swiggy, assigning an ‘Outperform’ rating to both, with target prices of Rs 390 and Rs 570, respectively.
Grow, ‘Groww’, Grown. But what’s the growth path ahead?
Groww launches its IPO today, aiming to raise Rs 6,632 crore. The investment platform, a market leader in India, faces regulatory challenges, particularly concerning futures and options trading, which has historically driven its growth. Despite these headwinds, Groww is diversifying its offerings to ensure continued expansion.
Debt-free and FII-favourites: The small-cap stars shining in 2025
A study identifies 22 debt-free small-cap companies with rising FII stakes and solid FY25 profits above ₹100 crore. CarTrade Tech, FIEM, eClerx, Swaraj Engines, and NBCC (India) lead gains with up to 103% returns.
Stronger earnings and urban demand could revive FII confidence in India: Gautam Trivedi
The US economy is surprisingly strong, with significant corporate spending projected. In contrast, global investors are cautious about India, underweighting its market due to an earnings slowdown. However, a turnaround is anticipated with expected rate cuts, GST reductions, and PSU pay hikes. Improved corporate earnings are seen as the key to attracting foreign investment back […]
4 stocks Ashish Kacholia trimmed in September quarter amid Rs 2,740 crore portfolio reshuffle
Veteran investor Ashish Kacholia reduced his holdings in four companies during the September quarter. He trimmed stakes in Dhabriya Polywood, Fineotex Chemical, Xpro India, and Brand Concepts. This move signals selective profit-taking after strong multi-year gains in these investments. Kacholia’s portfolio currently holds 48 stocks valued over Rs 2,739 crore.
Fitch Ratings upgrades outlook on Adani Ports and Adani Energy to ‘Stable’
Fitch Ratings has taken a positive step by upgrading the outlook for Adani Ports and Adani Energy Solutions to Stable. This decision underscores the Adani Group’s impressive access to a wide range of funding options.