FIIs sell over Rs 30K crore worth of Indian equities in May as outflows swell to Rs 2.22 lakh crore. What lies ahead?
FIIs have consistently sold Indian equities in 2026, totaling Rs 2.22 lakh crore due to global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and a weaker Rupee. While DIIs are currently supporting the market, future institutional flows will remain sensitive to US–Iran negotiations and oil price volatility.
Nifty stays range-bound as resistance near 23,800 caps upside move
Indian markets ended the week with modest gains as Nifty remained range-bound, testing key resistance near 23,800 while volatility eased. Technical indicators show neutral-to-cautious sentiment, with consolidation expected to continue until a decisive breakout above resistance confirms a stronger trend.
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.
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.
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.