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Source: Live Mint India’s corporate bond market has long been hamstrung by low liquidity, locking investors into their holdings until maturity and discouraging retail participation. While institutional investors dominate, retail investors—wary of the illiquid secondary market—have stayed on the sidelines. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has unveiled a new liquidity window that…
Source: Live Mint Adani Group Stocks: Retail investors trimmed their stake in the majority of Adani Group stocks during the September quarter (Q2FY25), although select group companies experienced an uptick in retail holdings. Adani Green Energy, for instance, saw a notable reduction, with retail ownership falling to 22.5% in September quarter from 24.1% in the…
Source: Live Mint While the passenger vehicle market is currently facing headwinds, is Hyundai’s IPO a strategic gamble? With the beginning of the festivities, could the timing signal the beginning of a new growth chapter for the company, capitalizing on increased consumer sentiment and potential market rebound? As HMI prepares to gauge investor sentiment, a…
Source: Live Mint NEW DELHI : In recent years, retail investors have emerged as a formidable force in India’s equity markets, driven primarily by the growth of mutual fund investments through systematic investment plans (SIPs). However, this influx of “uninformed” retail money is inadvertently creating exit opportunities for seasoned “smart money” investors—such as promoters, private…
Source: Live Mint The allure of the F&O (Futures & Options) market is undeniable. The potential for explosive returns beckons many retail investors, particularly in today’s era of low interest rates. However, the reality paints a starkly different picture. Studies by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) reveal a sobering truth: a staggering 89%…
Source: Live Mint Imagine someone offers you VIP tickets to a concert for which others are struggling to gain entry (Coldplay, anyone?) That’s what the Edelweiss Recently Listed IPO Fund, India’s only IPO-focused fund, promises to do for retail investors who find it hard to get allotments in initial public offerings. It isn’t easy for…
Source: Business Standard 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 09 2024 | 7:15 PM IST The number of dematerialised (demat) accounts — used for holding shares and other securities electronically — rose by 4.4 million in September, reaching a total of 175.4 million. It marks an average addition of 4 million accounts monthly…
Source: Live Mint While excitement remains high in India’s secondary market, where the benchmark indices are reaching new heights daily, the primary markets are also buzzing and witnessing a flurry of activity. Once dominated by institutions, India’s primary market is now experiencing a surge in retail participation, driven by the potential for higher returns and…
Source: Live Mint Are you interested in buying government securities and bonds? If yes, you can buy them on RBI Direct Retail app or portal. For the unversed, RBI direct retail scheme was launched in Nov 2021, which enables investment in government securities by individual investors. Under this scheme, investors can open a Gilt Securities Account —…
Source: Business Standard Illustration: Binay Sinha 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2024 | 12:03 PM IST Indians seek regular good returns and tax benefits when they make investment decisions, according to a study that tracked trends before and after the pandemic. Called ‘Investment patterns and preferences of Indian…
