Analysis: India's retail investors remain undaunted, but what are they betting on?
4 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: India's retail investors remain undaunted, but what are they betting on?

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First, the growing retail presence is clear from the fact that 4.5 million new demat accounts were created in July, against an average of 3.5 million a month over the past year. Now, 762 companies or 43% of those listed on the NSE boast more than 50,000 retail shareholders, up from 441 in March 2020. Recent moves Overall, retail shareholders had a 7.7% stake by value in NSE-listed companies as of 30 June, marginally up from 7.6% both a quarter ago and a year ago. “The increasing participation of domestic retail investors through mutual funds has strengthened the market's internal support system, fostering a more stable investment environment."

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Direct retail inflows hit a three-year high at nearly ₹1 trillion
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Direct retail inflows hit a three-year high at nearly ₹1 trillion

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Retail investors trading directly on NSE bought nearly ₹1 trillion worth of shares cumulatively between April and November, nearly eclipsing their total purchases in the previous two financial years combined. A three-year high Retail investors bought shares worth a net ₹29,594 crore in October, followed by direct retail purchases of ₹9,192.72 crore in November, as per the daily data submitted …

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An unlikely trio that has captivated retail investors
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An unlikely trio that has captivated retail investors
1 month, 1 week ago

An unlikely trio that has captivated retail investors

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It takes corporate earnings, not crowds, to sustain a stock market boom
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India's stock market rally looks like a self-sustaining Ponzi scheme
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Retail Investors' Impact on Markets: Insights from Hemant Sood, MD of Findoc
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Hindustan Times  

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Indian retail sector expected to get first Real Estate Investment Trust: Report
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Retail Investors Posed Faith in Indian Stock Market, Protected it Against Shocks: FM Sitharaman
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Retail Investors Posed Faith in Indian Stock Market, Protected it Against Shocks: FM Sitharaman

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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said Indian retail investors have put in faith in the stock markets and have created such capacity to cushion the shock due to outflow of foreign funds that may have created market volatility. “With fairness and objectivity, if the inflow of FDI remains unabated and India is the highest receiver of FDI since before …

Risks Pile Up for Millions of Day Traders Buying India Stocks
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Risks Pile Up for Millions of Day Traders Buying India Stocks

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Indian retail investors dabble in stocks directly, ditching mutual funds
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Indian retail investors dabble in stocks directly, ditching mutual funds

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