Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans
Oil prices experienced a significant uptick on Friday, fueled by fears surrounding the critical Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are contemplating restrictions on hostile vessels, impacting market confidence. As Brent crude futures soared to $83.48 a barrel and WTI futures hit $78.84, skepticism grows regarding the restoration of standard tanker traffic amidst sanctions. Moreover, […]
Specialised realty platforms drive India’s next wave of IPOs
India’s real estate sector is on the rise, with innovative public market listings through specialized platforms. These enterprises demonstrate stability with recurring revenue and institutional support, drawing in investors. The surge began with flexible workspace providers post-pandemic, while residential developers and student housing firms are now eyeing their own listings. This movement creates new avenues […]
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed as investors await US jobs data
Treasury futures inched lower in early Asian trading as higher energy prices revived concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates elevated. In the cash market, the Treasury 10-year yield held at 4.68%, after climbing seven basis points during the US session. Government bonds in Australia also fell, sending the yields on […]
Can LEAP India IPO deliver long-term growth for high risk investors?
LEAP India is on a mission to secure ₹480 crore through a new issuance aimed at settling its debts. Additionally, the company plans to garner ₹2,000 crore via an offer for sale. After acquiring CHEP India, LEAP India has significantly enhanced its asset-pooling network, resulting in a remarkable 41.4% revenue increase year-on-year and a net […]
FPIs, trading companies tap Sebi, centre for tax breather
Investors from abroad are pressing regulators for a decrease in securities transaction taxes to alleviate the burden of double capital gains taxes. With the Reserve Bank of India’s stringent leverage rules potentially pushing trading activities offshore, there’s a risk of reduced government revenues and diminished market liquidity. Authorities are considering these issues in light of […]
Weekly Expiry: Sensex mirrors Nifty’s swings, but with milder spurts
The recent weekly expiry of Sensex showcased unexpected surges in the index and heightened options premiums. Traders observe that such fluctuations are now standard until liquidity conditions improve. Notably, substantial implied volatility spikes arose without impactful news. Significant trades in ICICI Bank hinted at efforts to sway the index’s trajectory. This market landscape creates challenges […]
Most active funds beat benchmark indices last year: Motilal Oswal Study
A fresh analysis indicates that actively managed mutual funds have surpassed their benchmark indices, with an impressive 94% of large cap funds outperforming theirs. Midcap and small cap funds have also demonstrated solid performance against their benchmarks. Fund managers effectively utilized market discrepancies and strategic stock selection. It remains crucial for investors to carefully choose […]