Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Sensex and Nifty ended last week lower amid range-bound trading, with broader markets also under pressure. Analysts identified four key factors that could drive Dalal Street this week, placing Nifty support at 24,200-24,230 and resistance at 24,500-24,550.
Big Bull’s magic: How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala turned Rs 1 crore into Rs 20 crore overnight after the 1989 budget
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the legendary “Big Bull” of Dalal Street, built his reputation through conviction and contrarian investing. A standout example came in 1989, when widespread fears of an anti-business Union Budget triggered panic selling. At just 29, Jhunjhunwala bet against the prevailing sentiment, believing VP Singh’s government would take a pragmatic, growth-oriented approach.
PPFAS Mutual Fund among 6 MFs holding over Rs 10,000 crore in cash in July
Mutual funds raised their cash holdings by Rs 7,856 crore to Rs 1.90 lakh crore in July, recovering from a 19-month low in June. PPFAS held the most cash at Rs 25,291 crore, followed by SBI and HDFC Mutual Fund.
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Physicswallah among top 5 smallcap stocks facing highest mutual fund selling in July
Mutual funds reduced their exposure to several small-cap stocks in July, with Amara Raja Enterprises witnessing the highest net selling. Welspun Corporation, NBCC, IIFL Finance and Physicswallah were the other major names on the list, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Monthly shareholding changes ranged from a 10.5% decline to an 8.5% increase.
Will Sensex, Nifty continue to bleed on Monday? 4 factors which will drive D-Street action this week
Indian equities are likely to remain range-bound in the week of August 17–21, with elevated crude prices, global uncertainty and shifting US Fed expectations keeping investors cautious. Sensex fell around 500 points and Nifty 205 points last week, while broader markets declined further. Analysts highlight four key factors that could drive Dalal Street’s direction this […]