PPFAS Mutual Fund introduces choti SIP in Parag Parikh Flexi Cap, Large Cap and 3 other schemes
PPFAS Mutual Fund introduced the Rs 250 choti SIP facility across five schemes to encourage first-time investors and improve financial inclusion. The initiative allows eligible investors to start monthly SIPs with low-ticket investments under specific conditions prescribed by SEBI and AMFI.
Reliance Industries, TCS, among 10 stocks with sharpest decrease in retail shareholding in Q4
Ten major stocks, including HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and ITC, experienced the sharpest decrease in retail shareholding value, corresponding with significant stock price declines during the quarter.
Contrarian Tactics: How to survive market volatility and generate steady returns
Michael Price advises investors to focus on intrinsic value, avoid herd mentality, stay disciplined during volatility, and think like business owners. He stresses contrarian thinking, emotional control, and buying undervalued stocks through deep research rather than chasing trends or relying on spreadsheets.
Concurrent Losers: 13 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
Even as the Sensex posted modest gains during the week ending May 22, 13 BSE 500 stocks declined in every trading session. Afcons Infrastructure and Alok Industries led the losses with 11% declines, while several consumer, metal and industrial stocks also ended lower.
Nomura picks 6 stocks with up to 49% upside potential that can benefit from India’s EV push
Nomura said India’s EV adoption is nearing an inflection point amid rising fuel prices and supportive policies. The brokerage identified six stocks, including M&M, TVS Motor and UNO Minda, as key beneficiaries of accelerating electric vehicle demand across passenger and two-wheeler segments.
Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission files updated DRHP with Sebi for IPO, to raise Rs 1,400 crores via fresh issue
Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission filed updated IPO papers seeking Rs 1,400 crore via a fresh issue. A top player in two/three-wheeler and electric wiring harnesses (over 70% EV share), the company will use funds to repay debt and establish new manufacturing facilities in Haryana and Tamil Nadu.
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial future
The US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahead. India, a leader in crypto adoption, has a historic chance, but must rapidly evolve its domestic framework to attract institutional capital and financial infrastructure.
F&O Talk: Weak market breadth to keep Nifty in sideways trend. Sudeep Shah’s take on Amber, Tata Comm and 4 more stocks
Indian markets ended higher on Friday, led by financial stocks, but analysts said Nifty remains trapped in a narrow range amid weak momentum and limited sector participation. Technical indicators suggest consolidation may continue until a decisive breakout emerges, while banking and IT sectors remain closely watched.
Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices saw a volatile week as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, which would normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, fluctuated. Despite some positive signals from U.S. officials and Pakistani facilitation, significant gaps remain, particularly on uranium stockpiles. Global oil inventories are depleting rapidly due to the disruption, impacting the global economy and […]
UK’s FTSE 100 snaps four-week losing streak as rate hike fears ease
UK’s FTSE 100 index is poised to end a losing streak, buoyed by softer inflation and rising unemployment data that eases pressure for a Bank of England rate hike. Retail sales saw their steepest fall in nearly a year, adding to concerns about consumer spending amid global and domestic challenges.