Quant Small Cap Fund : HDFC Bank and Jio Financial Services among stocks bought and sold in February
Quant Small Cap Fund added HDFC Bank and others, trimmed Jio Financial, and exited Stanley Lifestyles in February.
War fears spark market panic, but correction may be opening buying opportunities: Sunny Agrawal
Sharp market selloff amid geopolitical tensions may offer selective long-term buying opportunities, says Sunny Agrawal. He highlights robust order books, corrected valuations, and attractive prospects in private banks, consumer internet, and select large-cap stocks, while noting crude oil and inflation remain key macro variables for investors.
Smallcaps cheaper but not cheap yet: Sonam Srivastava urges selective investing
Smallcap stocks have corrected sharply but are still not cheap, says Sonam Srivastava of Wright Research, urging investors to stay selective. She highlights opportunities in private banks, pharma, and capital goods while recommending staggered deployment of cash and balanced allocation across equities, gold, silver, and debt amid volatile markets.
Mutual funds reduce investments in IT stocks in February, weight slips to 8 year low
Mutual funds reduced exposure to IT stocks in February, with the sector’s weight in portfolios falling to an eight-year low of 6.9%, according to a Motilal Oswal report. The decline follows a sharp fall in tech stock values, even as some fund houses selectively increased holdings in key companies like Infosys and TCS.
Bitcoin hovers near $71,000 as crypto investors track macro and liquidity signals
Bitcoin hovered near $71,000 on Saturday as investors tracked macroeconomic cues and liquidity signals ahead of the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision. While Bitcoin and Ethereum saw minor declines in the past 24 hours, major altcoins were mostly lower, with Tron standing out as the only notable gainer.
Sadanand Date takes charge as Sebi executive director
Sadanand Date, a 2007-batch IPS officer, has taken charge as Executive Director at Sebi, heading the investigations department. Previously, Date served in key roles at the CBI, including Superintendent of Police in various branches. He also held significant positions within the Uttarakhand Police before his appointment at the market regulator.
Rising concerns over India’s LPG supply: Causes, constraints & market implications
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns over India’s LPG supply. With tanker movement slowing and imports falling, the government has prioritised household distribution and boosted domestic production while exploring alternative sources to cushion the impact of supply constraints.
India revisits Press Note 3: Key clarifications to FDI framework for investments from land-bordering countries
India has clarified key aspects of the Press Note 3 framework governing investments from land-bordering countries, introducing a 10% beneficial ownership threshold and time-bound approvals for select sectors. The changes aim to reduce regulatory uncertainty while balancing national security concerns with the need to facilitate foreign investment.
How systematic active investing combines data, discipline and dynamic allocation to help deliver alpha
Systematic investing merges human judgment with machine intelligence for a disciplined, scalable approach. India’s evolving capital markets, marked by retail growth and digitization, make it ideal for Systematic Active Equity (SAE) strategies. SAE combines alpha-seeking with data-driven execution, offering dynamic portfolios, integrated risk management, and reduced behavioral biases.
BSE, NSE organise mock trading session today: Check timing, purpose, other details
BSE and National Stock Exchange of India are conducting a mock trading session on Saturday across equity, commodity and currency derivatives segments. The exercise will test system readiness, disaster recovery infrastructure and trading applications, while helping brokers and market participants familiarise themselves with exchange processes under simulated market conditions.