Nishanth Vasudevan

“The predominant higher closings of the Nifty in 2023 were like the one seen in 2017,” said Sahil Kapoor, head of products and market strategist at DSP Mutual Fund. “Like in 2017, this indicates complacency may have set in and market participants are not prepared for any shocks that may come.”

The regulator has, in a communication sent to Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Tuesday evening, asked fund houses to list the steps they are taking to protect investors in such schemes in next 21 days, said two people in the know.

Synopsis Mumbai: HDFC Bank has set the ball rolling for the much-anticipated initial public offering of its subsidiary HDB Financial Services.

One of the reasons that I'm optimistic is that I'm surrounded by pessimists. The crux of our bullish outlook is that sentiment is still fairly tepid on equities.

The assets under management (AUMs) were pretty low but that did not mean people did not have trust or faith in Franklin. Right now, we have seven schemes. We are rebuilding, and we have to strengthen the processes and teams in addition to reaching out to investors. The traction has started to build. So it's not a worrisome situation.

The tricky choice between rich valuations and a strong growth story has vexed global money managers.

A serious clampdown on offshore dabba trading platforms will require more decisive action by regulators.

In its June 8 consultation paper, Sebi had sought feedback from market participants for its plan to revise the eligibility criteria for stocks to be a part of the futures and options (F&O) segment. The regulator wants stocks that are part of the derivatives market to be more liquid and traded by a wide set of market participants to prevent manipulation and lower risks to the system.

India's stock indices saw record gains in 2024, signaling an ageing bull market. Investors exhibit 'bear fatigue,' with Reliance Industries leading. Despite positive cycles, fine-tuning portfolios and risk management is key. Interest rates by the US Federal Reserve and potential Black Swan events could impact the market, reinforcing the need for cautious investment strategies, particularly in smaller shares.

Investors on Dalal Street are concerned about regulatory risks as authorities discuss curbing speculative trading. With the budget approaching, there is debate over potential tax changes on equities. Market shows mild signs of worry, but experts suggest a relief rally if current tax structure remains unchanged.