No Rivalry? Pakistan may be getting hammered in cricket, but its stock market returns better than India

Pakistan’s stock market has surged over 40% this year, outperforming India’s relatively subdued 9% return. This rally is driven by retail investors shifting to equities amid low returns elsewhere and improved economic sentiment, with two ratings agencies upgrading the country. Indian markets faced headwinds from foreign investor outflows due to developed market performance and currency […]

Zerodha staffer owns 3,100 stocks — nearly the entire NSE universe trading today. Here’s what Nithin Kamath says

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath revealed that a company colleague now holds an astonishing 3,100 stocks—nearly the entire NSE universe—pushing diversification to an extreme. Kamath’s post triggered witty reactions online, with users calling it a “personal mutual fund” and warning that excessive diversification, high costs, and microcap illiquidity could drag long-term returns.

IPO boom: 5 pillars for India’s stock market to become Asia’s listing hub

India is poised to become Asia’s premier listing hub, building on its IPO boom and strong domestic investor base. By refining key pillars like institutional capital, research, governance, listing processes, and valuation frameworks, the nation can attract global companies and solidify its position as a leading financial center.

Physicswallah’s mathematics puzzle: Stock ends 2% lower on BSE, 3% higher on NSE

PhysicsWallah’s stock delivered conflicting signals at Thursday’s close, finishing higher on the NSE and lower on the BSE in an unusual split that highlighted heightened volatility in the days following its blockbuster listing. The divergent closing prices came after a sharp intraday slide that erased significant market value.

Sammaan Capital shares jump 9% from day’s low as firm issues clarification on CBI probe

Sammaan Capital shares rebounded sharply on Thursday after the company clarified that no investigative or regulatory agency has any ongoing probe related to allegations in a 2019 PIL filed by a whistleblower forum. The Supreme Court also noted that no affidavit indicated wrongdoing by the firm, helping the stock recover following Tuesday’s sharp decline.

Sandip Sabharwal picks ICICI, Axis as banking stocks with upside potential

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal identifies ICICI, Axis, and Kotak as top banking picks, citing upside potential. He also sees value in infrastructure stocks like NCC and Ahluwalia Contracts, while highlighting Indian Hotels as a standout in the hospitality sector. Sabharwal advises caution on IPOs, warning of overvaluation and potential retail investor pitfalls.

Investors should stay selective as IT, banking show mixed signals: Sandip Sabharwal

Indian IT stocks are seeing a rally but may offer modest returns. Banks, especially large private and PSU banks, are expected to perform well. NBFCs remain a solid investment choice. Investors should be selective. AI’s impact on India will take time to materialize. Data centers are capital intensive with unclear returns. Top-tier NBFCs are recommended […]