Stock market dip cleans excesses of last 2 years
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Stock market dip cleans excesses of last 2 years

New Indian Express  

The Indian equity markets have been ‘imploding’, falling 15 percent from their September 2024 peaks, eroding nearly ₹1 lakh crore of investors’ wealth. FIIs have been dumping Indian stocks for more lucrative destinations—the US, China, etc—due to stretched valuations of Indian equities and lower profitability of Indian corporates, a sombre economic prospect in the medium term and given the uncertainties around Trump’s economic policies. The decision to increase the short-term and long-term capital gains tax rates last year has also made the Indian equities market less lucrative for foreign portfolio investors. Investors, on their part, can follow the basic lessons of investing and invest in quality stocks, now available at cheaper valuation, diversify portfolios across assets and geographies, stay away from small-cap stocks for now, and invest regularly instead of making large commitments at one go.

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Indian stock market may return 12-15% in 12 months; Industrial, IT, Export sectors in focus
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Indian stock market may return 12-15% in 12 months; Industrial, IT, Export sectors in focus

Live Mint  

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Indian stock market in a recovery phase, increase equity allocation over next 2 quarters, says Centrum Broking CEO
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Indian stock market in a recovery phase, increase equity allocation over next 2 quarters, says Centrum Broking CEO

Live Mint  

Expert view on markets: Sandeep Nayak, executive director and chief executive officer of Centrum Broking, believes the Indian stock market is in a recovery phase with a short-term Nifty 50 bottom in place. In an interview with Mint, Nayak said if the earnings growth trajectory over the next two quarters remains good and we see a good monsoon, the Nifty …

FPIs dump ₹3.4 lakh crore in Indian equities since October 2024—will buying resume soon?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

FPIs dump ₹3.4 lakh crore in Indian equities since October 2024—will buying resume soon?

Live Mint  

Foreign portfolio investors have been relentlessly selling Indian equities since October last year, leaving the Indian stock market reeling under pressure. Overall, foreign institutional investors have sold off Indian equities worth about ₹3.4 lakh crore in the cash segment since last October. As the market sentiment was cautious, weak earnings and rising US bond yields were key catalysts, triggering foreign …

Indian markets decline for 5 straight months: What should investors do next?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian markets decline for 5 straight months: What should investors do next?

Live Mint  

Indian stock markets have been on a persistent downtrend, marking five consecutive months of losses. The Nifty has shed nearly 15 per cent from its September 2024 highs, erasing 4,000 points amid continuous selling by foreign institutional investors. Here's what market experts suggest Focus on Resilient Stocks, Not Falling Prices Trivesh D, COO of Tradejini, noted that instead of chasing …

Massive selloff: FPIs sell Indian stocks worth ₹2,700 crore per day in 2025 as risk-off sentiment grows
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Massive selloff: FPIs sell Indian stocks worth ₹2,700 crore per day in 2025 as risk-off sentiment grows

Live Mint  

Indian stock market: Foreign Portfolio Investors have extended their selling spree to the fifth consecutive month in February, withdrawing another ₹41,748 crore from the secondary market amid rising global trade tensions and attractive U.S. bond yields. FPI holdings in large caps decline Despite their heavy withdrawals from the world's fifth-largest stock market, FPIs still hold approximately $800 billion worth of …

Markets bleed as investors lose Rs 6 lakh crore: Will the fall continue?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Markets bleed as investors lose Rs 6 lakh crore: Will the fall continue?

India Today  

The stock markets faced a sharp decline on Monday, with both the Sensex and Nifty falling by nearly 1%. The drop came amid concerns over global trade after US President Donald Trump warned of new tariffs and rupee hitting its all-time low didn't help the Dalal Street either. Kranthi Bathini, Director of Equity Strategy at WealthMills Securities, said that foreign …

Economic Survey 2024-25: Why Indian investors should watch US stock markets closely
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Economic Survey 2024-25: Why Indian investors should watch US stock markets closely

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Historically, the Nifty 50 index has shown a strong correlation with the S&P 500, particularly during periods of significant US market corrections. If such a correction occurs, it could cascade into Indian markets, especially given the influx of relatively inexperienced investors A trader reacts at the New York Stock Exchange under a screen showing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, at …

Difficult to say Indian stock market has bottomed out; Budget may boost sentiment: Ajay Menon of Motilal Oswal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Difficult to say Indian stock market has bottomed out; Budget may boost sentiment: Ajay Menon of Motilal Oswal

Live Mint  

Expert view: Ajay Menon, MD & CEO of Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., believes several key events will keep the market sentiment cautious in the near term, making it difficult to say if the Indian stock market has bottomed out. Hence, we anticipate that expected income tax reforms and increased infrastructure funding will likely boost market sentiment and …

Foreign investors withdraw ₹64,156 crore from Indian equities in January 2025, investor sentiment shifting
2 months ago

Foreign investors withdraw ₹64,156 crore from Indian equities in January 2025, investor sentiment shifting

Live Mint  

Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹64,156 crore from the Indian equities market so far in January 2025, in an unabated exodus amid Rupee depreciation, rise in United States bond yields and expectations of an overall tepid earnings season, according to a PTI report. The selling shows a reversal in investor sentiments since December 2024, when investors poured in ₹15,446 crore …

Here’s how the government could offer India’s stock market some relief
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Here’s how the government could offer India’s stock market some relief

Live Mint  

Gone are those simpler times when a finance minister of the country could tell Parliament, as Manmohan Singh had in 1992, that he does not lose sleep over stock markets. While those who invest in shares directly or via mutual funds are still relatively few—India has some 180 million demat accounts and a little over 40 million mutual fund folios, …

Indian stock market falls in 6 of 9 sessions in January: How should you rejig your portfolio now?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian stock market falls in 6 of 9 sessions in January: How should you rejig your portfolio now?

Live Mint  

After delivering moderate returns in 2024, Indian markets have lost 2.3 per cent in January 2025 so far. Divam Sharma, Founder and Fund Manager at Green Portfolio PMS, stressed the need for investors to recalibrate their approach in light of uncertainties arising from global economic pressures, government policy shifts, and technological advancements. “While large-cap stocks could face global headwinds, mid-cap …

When to take a step back from the stock markets
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When to take a step back from the stock markets

Live Mint  

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India’s share in global market capitalization eases from all-time high
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s share in global market capitalization eases from all-time high

Live Mint  

The last few months of 2024 saw some turbulence in global equity markets due to various factors, leading to a correction in stocks. India’s share in global market capitalization has dipped to 4.2% in December from its August peak of 4.6%, as global equity markets faced turbulence, showed an analysis by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. The good part is …

Improved earnings of Indian corporates set to drive returns in 2025: Report
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Improved earnings of Indian corporates set to drive returns in 2025: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 2 : Indian corporates are expected to witness an improved earnings in upcoming quarter which will drive in retuns in the new year, stated the Mirae Asset Mutual Funds stated in its Annual Market Outlook 2025 report. However, the report highlighted that despite higher valuations at the start of the year, equities did well with mid and …

FPIs pump ₹1.65 lakh cr in Indian markets, equity inflows plunge 99% to ₹427 cr in 2024: What lies ahead in 2025?
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

FPIs pump ₹1.65 lakh cr in Indian markets, equity inflows plunge 99% to ₹427 cr in 2024: What lies ahead in 2025?

Live Mint  

India experienced a drastic drop in Foreign Portfolio Investment inflows in 2024, with net investments falling by 99 per cent compared to the previous year, according to data from the National Securities Depository Limited. The strong performance of the US economy, coupled with resilient stock markets and prolonged higher interest rates, directed substantial investment towards US bonds, money markets, and …

Indian stock markets: Navigating bullish trends, valuation risks, and what’s next in 2025
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian stock markets: Navigating bullish trends, valuation risks, and what’s next in 2025

Live Mint  

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Expert view: Tone down return expectations from Indian stock market, says Premchandani of UTI AMC
3 months ago

Expert view: Tone down return expectations from Indian stock market, says Premchandani of UTI AMC

Live Mint  

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Indian equity market snaps 5-day losing streak
3 months ago

Indian equity market snaps 5-day losing streak

New Indian Express  

India’s equity market snapped a five-day losing streak on Monday with the benchmark indices - BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty - gaining about 0.70 per cent each. Broad-based buying was observed, with the metals sector notably benefiting from the anticipated increase in steel import taxes,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services. Among sectoral indices, bank, FMCG, metal, …

Indian stock markets review 2024: A tale of two halves
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian stock markets review 2024: A tale of two halves

Live Mint  

It has been a tumultuous year for India's stock markets. On the global stage While global economic headwinds and rising geopolitical tensions have cast a shadow over global markets, India has managed to hold its own and outperform several emerging market peers. Shifting dynamics This year, foreign portfolio investors started withdrawing funds from Indian equities and pivoted to China after …

Recent market correction fails to bridge price-value gap across sectors: Kotak Institutional Equities
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Recent market correction fails to bridge price-value gap across sectors: Kotak Institutional Equities

Live Mint  

Indian frontline indices have experienced a notable correction from their recent highs, with the broader market also witnessing a sizable decline from its peaks. However, domestic brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities asserts that the recent correction has not created any meaningful investment opportunities in the market. In the consumption category, many stocks across market caps and sectors have seen sharp …

What should investors do as markets swing? Keep calm and carry on, experts say.
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What should investors do as markets swing? Keep calm and carry on, experts say.

Live Mint  

The stock markets have been volatile, with benchmark indices down as much as 10% from their recent highs. Nilesh Shah, group president & managing director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company, said this may not be a good time to be a trader because of the high market volatility, but long-term investors should look to increase their equity exposure. Aashish …

It takes corporate earnings, not crowds, to sustain a stock market boom
4 months, 2 weeks ago

It takes corporate earnings, not crowds, to sustain a stock market boom

Live Mint  

The Indian stock market has been in the global spotlight for what The Economist has called the “largest-ever experiment in participatory capitalism." As share indices hit one peak after another over the past five years, attracting retail interest, India’s investor base has grown explosively. Likewise, a large chunk of the 101.2 million mutual fund accounts linked with Systematic Investment Plans, …

Stretched valuations could weigh on Indian stock market returns in 2024: CLSA
1 year, 2 months ago

Stretched valuations could weigh on Indian stock market returns in 2024: CLSA

Live Mint  

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Mid-term equity markets: 3 experts analyse its outlook and opportunities
1 year, 3 months ago

Mid-term equity markets: 3 experts analyse its outlook and opportunities

Live Mint  

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Jefferies’ Christopher Wood explains why Indian stock markets are underperforming
2 years, 2 months ago

Jefferies’ Christopher Wood explains why Indian stock markets are underperforming

Live Mint  

High valuation and FII selling are some of the reasons for underperformance of Indian stock markets at the start of this year, according to Christopher Wood, the Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies, though he remains positive on Indian equities. Though Indian domestic demand story remains rock solid, challenge for stock markets remains high valuations, writes Christopher Wood in …

India stock markets: Why are foreigners back in buying mode?
2 years, 7 months ago

India stock markets: Why are foreigners back in buying mode?

Live Mint  

Foreigners are returning to Indian stocks after dumping them in the first half as they look for higher returns amid expectations that major central banks will slow their hiking cycles as price pressures ease. Since mid-June, India's major stock index has surged 11.5%, which compares with the MSCI World index's gain of 6%, and MSCI Emerging Market index's decline of …

Rising commodity prices, stretched valuations risking Indian stocks: UBS global
4 years ago

Rising commodity prices, stretched valuations risking Indian stocks: UBS global

Hindustan Times  

Rising commodity prices and stretched valuations are posing a risk to the rally in Indian stocks, making a case for equities to underperform local bonds over the next 12 months, according to UBS Global Research. “Equity valuations relative to bonds are at levels seldom seen,” Sunil Tirumalai, Mumbai-based head of India strategy at UBS, said referring to the gap between …

Exuberant stock markets need sensible handling
4 years, 3 months ago

Exuberant stock markets need sensible handling

Live Mint  

There are times when markets seem fully on their own trip and in no mood to look at what is happening today, as they anticipate a golden tomorrow. As the market hits new highs every day, up an unbelievable 75% from the March 2020 lows, investors are asking the question—how high will markets go and is this rally sustainable? Some …

RBI paper attributes equity returns in India to falling Equity Risk Premium
4 years, 5 months ago

RBI paper attributes equity returns in India to falling Equity Risk Premium

Live Mint  

Returns in Indian stocks over the past few years came from a fall in equity risk premium rather than earnings, a paper written by RBI officials from the Division of Financial Markets said on Monday. “Decomposition of changes in equity prices indicate that the rise in equity prices during 2016 to early 2020 was mainly supported by decrease in interest …

Indian stock markets unlikely to go up in a hurry, say experts
5 years, 6 months ago

Indian stock markets unlikely to go up in a hurry, say experts

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Indian stocks will rise over the coming year, but are unlikely to recoup their recent losses, according to equity strategists in a Reuters poll who cited worries about the ongoing economic slowdown and weak corporate earnings. In the latest poll, over half of 42 respondents who answered an additional question said Indian stocks would likely rise between 1-10% over …

Investor wealth plummets Rs 3.79 lakh cr in two days of market fall amid sluggish corporate earnings, FPI concerns
5 years, 8 months ago

Investor wealth plummets Rs 3.79 lakh cr in two days of market fall amid sluggish corporate earnings, FPI concerns

Firstpost  

The Sensex had slumped 318 points Thursday. Sluggish corporate earnings, lacklustre global markets, FPI and slowdown concerns have played spoilsport for markets. New Delhi: Investor wealth eroded by over Rs 3.79 lakh crore in two days of market fall where the BSE benchmark cracked 879 points amid sluggish corporate earnings and FPI concerns. Led by weakness in equities, the market …

Stock market fluctuations: India’s structural story is just beginning to play out; we are still at inflection point
6 years, 6 months ago

Stock market fluctuations: India’s structural story is just beginning to play out; we are still at inflection point

Firstpost  

The best for the markets is still to come and that India’s structural story is just beginning to play out I am writing this article at a time when the markets are hitting an all-time high every few days. However, for myriad reasons, I feel that the best for the markets is still to come and that India’s structural story …

Arvind Subramanian speaks about huge market rally, says stock prices need to be backed by economic growth
7 years, 1 month ago

Arvind Subramanian speaks about huge market rally, says stock prices need to be backed by economic growth

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Elevated stock prices are a matter of concern and could correct sharply if they are not backed by growth, requiring “heightened vigilance”, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said on Tuesday. Subramanian also said there has been convergence in price-earnings ratio of the Indian and the US stock markets in the last couple of years although the two economies …

Domestic demand for Indian equities set to rise
9 years, 9 months ago

Domestic demand for Indian equities set to rise

Live Mint  

The stage is set for a significant rise in domestic demand for Indian equities. From a fundamental perspective, positive real rates and rising trailing returns boost the case for equity investing by domestic households. The view that growth is likely to revert to trend in the coming months and that long-term equity valuations are attractive further enhances the case for …

Equity returns will moderate but continue to outperform
10 years ago

Equity returns will moderate but continue to outperform

Live Mint  

Equity markets have witnessed volatility in recent times. Weak results in the last quarter, approaching rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, and higher price-earning valuations are deterring fresh allocation from existing as well as potential investors. The weak last quarter results were a function of lower capacity utilization, increased working capital cycle, lower commodity prices, lack of investment and …

It is still not time to take extra risks in the market
12 years, 6 months ago

It is still not time to take extra risks in the market

Firstpost  

Stock market sentiment has improved, but this is not the time to take on more risk. Best to stick with stocks with sound fundamentals The sudden turnaround in Indian equity market sentiment has started tongues wagging about risk-on trades, high beta stocks and a shift out from defensives to risk stocks. The improved market sentiment has led to speculation on …

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