Investors react to US-Russia summit reaching no agreement
The Trump-Putin Alaska summit ended without any breakthrough on Ukraine, though both leaders cited progress on unspecified issues. Markets reacted calmly, with analysts noting no sanctions impact and limited geopolitical influence on investor sentiment.
Tall ask for policymakers as growth risks persist despite positive rural signals: HSBC MF
Despite RBI’s confidence in maintaining a 6.5% GDP growth for FY26 and projecting 6.6% for Q1 FY27, HSBC Mutual Fund’s Shriram Ramanathan expresses caution. He acknowledges tailwinds from rural consumption and resilient services but notes concerns about urban discretionary spending and tepid private capex. Ramanathan emphasizes the need for policymakers to balance growth confidence with […]
Set your portfolio free: Using bonds to escape the shackles of market volatility
Bonds can provide stability, steady income, and diversification to shield portfolios from market volatility. With inflation easing and potential rate cuts ahead, locking in higher yields now can secure returns, reduce risk, and offer investors the financial freedom to pursue long-term goals.
Sonam Srivastava’s Independence Day guide to building a self-reliant portfolio
Sonam Srivastava outlines aligning investments with India’s self-reliance vision for financial independence. The focus is on sectors like defence, renewables, and digital infrastructure, crucial for economic strength. Investors can balance domestic support with global opportunities, manage risks, and celebrate Independence Day by strategically allocating to sectors driving India’s growth.
Corporate bonds in 2–3 year segment offer ‘best bang for buck’: Shriram Ramanathan
Investors might consider shifting to shorter-maturity corporate bonds. Shriram Ramanathan from HSBC Mutual Fund suggests focusing on two- to three-year bonds. These bonds offer attractive yields with lower risk. Rate cuts depend on growth and US Federal Reserve actions. Short-duration funds and medium-duration funds are good options. Income-plus-arbitrage funds offer tax efficiency.
Independence Day Special: 10 Smallcap stocks that doubled investors’ wealth in a year
Over the past year, 21 smallcaps more than doubled investor wealth, delivering returns above 100% despite market volatility.
M&M outpaces industry with 10.5% Q1 growth, gains market share across segments, says Siddhartha Khemka
M&M outpaced India’s tractor industry with 10.5% Q1FY26 volume growth, expanding market share to 45.2% across all HP segments. Strong demand in 41–50HP tractors, regional gains in East and West India, and a robust product pipeline position the company for sustained growth through FY27.
Top 10 large-caps with rising retail investor holding in June quarter
Retail shareholding in several NSE large-cap stocks surged in Q1 FY25, led by Samvardhana Motherson, Siemens Energy India, and Hindustan Zinc. The trend signals growing individual investor interest and confidence in these companies’ prospects compared to the March 2025 quarter.
Inox Wind Q1 Results: Profit more than doubles to Rs 97 crore
Inox Wind’s consolidated net profit more than doubled to Rs 97.34 crore in the June quarter compared to the year-ago period, mainly due to higher revenues.
Sebi launches investor awareness campaign on AIR to curb fraudulent activities
Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday announced the launch of an investors’ awareness campaign on All India Radio (AIR) specifically on frauds related to the securities market taking place through social media platforms.