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New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equities, under the Nifty50 basket, have delivered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14 per cent over the past 20 years, multiplying investors' wealth by 13 times, according to a report released on Monday. Gold, meanwhile, slightly outperformed equities with a 14.7 per cent CAGR, growing 16 times during the same period. In comparison, real estate and the debt market generated more modest returns, compounding annually at 7.7 per cent and 7.5 per cent, respectively, over the last two decades, FundsIndia highlighted in its 'September Wealth Conversation Report'. Looking at a longer horizon, domestic equities have fared even better, delivering a 13.6 per cent CAGR over 35 years and multiplying wealth by 88 times. Globally, the US equity benchmark S&P 500 returned 14.7 per cent CAGR, multiplying investor wealth by 15.6 times in the past 20 years. Within India, mid- and small-cap stocks emerged as the biggest wealth creators. The Nifty Smallcap 250 delivered a 14.2 per cent CAGR, growing 14 times in two decades, while the Nifty Midcap 150 surged at 16.2 per cent annually, multiplying wealth by 20 times. By comparison, large-cap stocks, represented by the Nifty 100, compounded at a 13.9 per cent CAGR and multiplied 13.6 times over the same period. The report also emphasised the importance of long-term investing. The probability of negative returns was as high as 43 per cent for intraday trades in Nifty50 stocks, 39 per cent for one-month holdings, 31 per cent for three-month holdings, and 23 per cent for one-year holdings. However, this risk dropped significantly over longer horizons: just 6 per cent for three years, 0.1 per cent for five years, and became NIL for holding periods of seven to ten years. According to the report, 73 per cent of the time, Indian equities (Nifty 50) have doubled in 6-7 years and 80 per cent of the time, Indian equities have tripled in 10-11 years. Moreover, 76 per cent of the time, Indian equities have multiplied 4 times in 12-13 years.
Nifty 50, the benchmark index, opened today's session slightly higher at 23,927 versus yesterday's close of 23,914. It has appreciated after opening and is currently at 24,000, up 0.4 per cent. The advance/decline ratio of Nifty 50 stands at 37/13, a positive indication. Cipla, up 2.1 per cent, is the top gainer whereas Power Grid Corporation of India, down 1.1 per cent, is the top loser. Like the benchmark index, all mid and small cap indices are in the green. Moreover, among the sectors, almost all have advanced today, led by Nifty Pharma and Nifty Media, up 1.5 and 1.4 per cent, respectiv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): After a steep correction in October 2024, where the Nifty 50 index fell around 6 per cent and closed 8 per cent lower than its all-time highs, FII outflows reduced in November, a sharp drop from October outflows says a report by JM Financials. The benchmark index remained largely flat in November, reflecting a calmer trading environment. Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) activity also exhibited a notable slowdown in selling pressure. FII outflows reduced to Rs182 billion (USD 2.2 billion) in November, a sharp drop from Rs919 billion (USD 10.9 billion) ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian equities surged sharply after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) delivered a larger-than-expected 50 basis points repo rate cut, reducing it to 5.5% in today's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The move, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, exceeded market expectations of a modest 25 basis points cut, thus fueling a broad-based rally. The BSE Sensex zoomed by about 800 points to trade above 82,200 level while the NSE Nifty surge more than 250 points to trade around 25,000 level as of 12.15 pm. Stocks in the rate-sensitive sectors like realty, banking, NFBC and auto counters ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Borrowing costs at India's two most rate-sensitive sectors - property and automobiles - are set to head South soon after the central bank Friday made its steepest rate cut since March 2020 and promised ample liquidity in the shape of the lowest cash reserve ratio (CRR) on record. The Nifty Realty index surged nearly 5%, even dwarfing gains for financial stocks, reflecting the likely impact of the big-bang policy moves on home purchases. Home, personal, and car loans tied to external benchmarks, such as the repo rate, will see an immediate downward reduction. However, loans tied to the ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Nifty Microcap 250 index posted a strong performance in the month of May, rising 12.10 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 also recorded an impressive 9.59 per cent gain, according to a report released on Saturday. The broader market remained positive throughout the month, with smaller companies leading the rally, said the latest 'Global Market Snapshot' report by Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company. Over the past year, the Nifty Microcap 250 grew by 13.74 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 gained 7.72 per cent, showing continued investor interest ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian benchmark indices opened flat on Monday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the PSU bank and IT sectors in the early trade. At around 9.27 am, Sensex was trading 1.35 points up at 84,057.55 while the Nifty added 6.50 points or 0.03 per cent at 25,644.30. According to analysts, decline in geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the sharp pull back of Brent crude to $67 and reports of positive developments on the trade front with possibilities of trade deals between US-China and US-India augur well for equity markets. "Significant contribut ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the IT, pharma and auto sectors in the early trade. At around 9.25 am, Sensex was trading 68.28 points or 0.08 per cent up at 83,477.97 while the Nifty added 19.30 points or 0.08 per cent at 25,472.70. Analysts said they are only consolidating the bullish rectangle breakout and as long as the 25,200-25,270 area is protected, bulls are merely taking a breather. "Under 25,200, we risk 25,000. On the upside, the recent swing high at 25,670 is where the bullish ...Read More >
Stocktwits - Indian markets remained rangebound at open, with the Nifty index hovering around the 25,400 level. The retail sentiment on Stocktwits for Nifty has moved to 'neutral' from 'bullish'. Nifty sentiment and message volume on July 4 as of 9:45 am IST. | source: StocktwitsSectorally, metals continued to trade under pressure, while real estate, FMCG and pharma stocks saw some buying. Trent (NSE:TREN) was the top Nifty loser, falling 8% after management at its AGM stated that its fashion segment is expected to grow approximately 20% in Q1FY26E. Nuvama has downgraded the stock to 'Hold' ...Read More >
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust's Rs 2,800- crore QIP has drawn interest from institutional investors such as India's biggest insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), World Bank arm IFC and mutual funds such as ICICI Prudential MF and SBI MF, sources told Moneycontrol. The Canadian investment firm Brookfield-backed firm's QIP, with a base issue size of Rs 2,800 crore, saw a 2x demand from investors, the sources said. "This is the first time LIC and IFC have invested in a REIT in In ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Indian equity markets experienced a significant rally today, spurred by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) unexpected policy measures aimed at stimulating economic growth. The RBI slashed the key repo rate by 50 basis points and reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points, injecting approximately ₹2.5 lakh crore into the banking system. This aggressive easing, coupled with a shift in the RBI's policy stance from 'accommodative' to 'neutral', boosted investor sentiment across sectors. The apex bank's bold policy actions have injected liquidity and optimism into the markets ...Read More >
Mumbai: HDB Financial Services made its debut Wednesday on bourses at ₹835, a premium of 13% over its issue price of ₹740 on NSE. The stock closed 0.6% higher at ₹840.25. The IPO comprised a fresh issue of ₹2,500 crore with an offer for sale of ₹10,000 crore by HDFC Bank. HDB Financial Services is the most subscribed billion-dollar IPO since the Zomato issue four years ago, and the largest non-banking financial company (NBFC) IPO so far. Analysts said investors can choose to hold the stock from a long-term view of 2-3 years while fresh investors can wait for dips to buy. "The listing was be ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The capital markets watchdog Securities Exchange Board (Sebi) has debarred the US proprietary trading firm Jane Street Capital from accessing the securities markets, and has impounded as much as $566 million for its illegal gain from manipulating the Nifty index. According to Sebi calculation, the company and its associated entities made a whopping Rs 36,671 crore in profits between January 2023 and May 2025, Sebi said in the 105-page interim order passed by the whole-time member Anantha Narayna G late last night. Of the total gain, Sebi considers as much as $566.3 million are illegal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): India's real estate sector is entering a "sweet spot," supported by a unique combination of favourable factors expected to drive growth over the next three to five years, according to a UBS report. The report highlights multiple tailwinds for the residential sector, including record-low inventory levels, strong affordability, supportive regulations, and increased consolidation among developers. Additionally, factors such as urbanization, rising incomes, and potentially lower interest rates further bolster the outlook. The Indian property sector has been a ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Indian equity markets opened on a strong note Friday, buoyed by the Reserve Bank of India's unexpected 50 basis point repo rate cut, which lifted investor sentiment and sparked a broad-based rally from early lows. The BSE Sensex rose 96 points or 0.12% to 81,538, recovering nearly 350 points from the day's intraday low. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 gained 29 points or 0.12%, trading at 24,780, as markets welcomed the central bank's proactive move to support growth. Market Highlights The RBI cut the repo rate to 5.50%, exceeding market expectations. Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted that ...Read More >
June 30 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touched record highs on Monday, as optimism over U.S. trade negotiations with its key partners helped support upward momentum in markets. Shares of technology heavyweights rose premarket after Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. tech firms, just hours before it was due to take effect, in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. Shares of Amazon (AMZN.O), opens new tab, Meta Platforms (META ...Read More >
Stocktwits - Indian markets opened firm on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues, as optimism builds around a potential U.S.-India trade deal ahead of the critical July 9 deadline. The retail sentiment on Stocktwits for Nifty remained 'bullish'. Sectorally, it's a mixed bag with technology and metals leading the gains, while PSU banks and media stocks witnessed some selling pressure. IndusInd Bank (NSE:INBK) is the top Nifty loser, falling 3% as Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) downgraded it to 'Sell' with a target price of ₹722 per share. They expect subdued returns even after a recovery in H2 FY26 ...Read More >
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 7: The Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund is an open ended equity scheme predominantly investing in small cap stocks. It is an equity fund that invests in companies in their early stage of business growth. These companies rank 251st and beyond on the share market in terms of market capitalisation as per SEBI guidelines and they often operate in niche market sectors. As the Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund NFO nears its end, this can be a potentially suitable opportunity for you to explore the small cap space. Let's explore how the Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund ...Read More >
Mumbai: Share of the top 50 stocks in the total market capitalisation has hit an all-time low, according to a report on Thursday. The December edition of the DSP Netra report said, "Large-cap stocks are now at their smallest share of total market capitalisation. The share of the top 50 or top 10 stocks relative to the total market has hit an all-time low, presenting a rare opportunity for investors." "While large caps remain relatively attractive on a comparative basis, the current market environment underscores the need for caution amidst volatility. This backdrop makes a conservative appro ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, with benchmark indices touching a nine-month high. Investors were in a positive mood as tensions in West Asia eased amid reports of a 'great' India-US trade deal possibility, thus lifting market confidence and encouraging buying. The Sensex climbed 303.03 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 84,058.90. It traded within a range of 83,645.41 to 84,089.35 during the day. This is the fourth straight session of gains for the benchmark index, marking a steady upward trend. The Nifty also saw a similar rise, gaining 88.80 points, o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Equity investors became richer by Rs 12.26 lakh crore as stock markets surged for the fourth day in a row on Friday amid de-escalation in geopolitical tensions and softening crude oil prices in international markets. On Friday, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 303.03 points or 0.36 per cent to reclaim the 84,000 level and settled at 84,058.90. During the day, the Sensex jumped 333.48 points or 0.39 per cent to 84,089.35. Also Read | Ahmedabad Plane Crash Probe: Parliamentary Committee To Grill Boeing and Air India Executives, DGCA Officials; Sources Say 'Multiple Shor ...Read More >
Mumbai: Domestic institutional investors (DII) have intensified buying in the equity market in the first six months of 2025 compared with the corresponding period in the previous year whereas their overseas counterparts (FPIs) continued to be net sellers during both periods. DIIs have bought shares worth over ₹3.5 lakh crore so far in 2025 compared with ₹2.4 lakh worth of purchase in the first six months of 2024. FIIs on the other hand were net sellers of ₹1.2 lakh crore worth of Indian equities in each of the periods. In January and February, foreign investors remained aggressive sellers in ...Read More >
The Chinese yuan was also facing its own challenges from the growing threat of more U.S. tariffs on China, pushing it down to a 13-month trough. Japan's tech-heavy Nikkei jumped 1.6% as of 0200 GMT, and South Korea's KOSPI advanced 1.7%. Taiwanese shares gained 1.1%. Australia's stocks benchmark rose 0.7% and reached a fresh all-time high. However, Chinese stocks were under pressure, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng edging slightly lower and mainland blue chips falling 0.3%. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares added 0.7%. Both S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were flat after the cash indexes ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The sensex rallied 747 points (0.9%) on Friday to close at 82,189 points after RBI cut interest rate by 50 basis points (100bps = 1 percentage point), a move that market players feel has the potential to spur economic growth with loans becoming cheaper. Banking and financial stocks led the day's rally that added about Rs 3.6 lakh crore to investors' wealth with BSE's market capitalisation now at slightly over Rs 451 lakh crore.Nifty closed 249 points (1%) higher at 25,003 points. Most market players said that although a cut in interest rate by RBI was almost a given, the quantum of the ...Read More >
India's International Train Links: These 5 Indian Stations Connect You To Another Country By Train Kerala Lottery Results Saturday 07-06-2025 LIVE: The Kerala Lottery Department, on behalf of the state government, will announce the results for the Karunya KR-709 draw today, June 07, 2025. The lucky draw will take place at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. This week's Karunya KR-709 lottery includes 12 series, with the series being subject to change each week. A total of 1.08 crore tickets are available for sale weekly, and ticket prices may vary. Check the Karunya KR-7 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) India's 26 major listed real estate firms sold properties valuing Rs 1.62 lakh crore last fiscal, with Godrej Properties becoming largest player clocking pre-sales of nearly Rs 30,000 crore. DLF Ltd, the biggest real estate firm in terms of market capitalisation, is at the second position with record sale bookings of over Rs 21,000 crore during 2024-25, followed by Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group), Prestige Estates Projects and Signature Global. According to the data compiled from investors presentations and regulatory filings, the 26 major listed real estate compani ...Read More >
New Delhi: After Steller debut Emkay Global has shown confidence in HDB Financial Services, setting a target price of Rs 900 per share and giving a 'Buy' rating. This target shows a possible upside of about 22 percent from the IPO issue price of Rs 740. Strong Market Debut On July 2, HDB Financial Services made an strong debut on the stock market, listing at Rs 835 per share -- a 13 percent premium over its IPO price. This strong start shows robust investor interest and confidence in the company's future. Why Emkay is Bullish on HDB Financial Emkay's optimism is rooted in several core stre ...Read More >
Around 16 equity mutual funds have offered more than 30% CAGR in the last three years, based on the daily rolling returns. There were around 222 equity mutual funds that have completed three years of existence in the market. These 16 schemes were from six different categories. 10 small cap funds, two mid cap funds, a multi cap, flexi cap, contra fund, and an ELSS fund offered over 30% CAGR in the mentioned period. The first four toppers in the list were from the small cap category. Quant Small Cap Fund offered the highest CAGR of around 43.60% in the last three years based on daily rolling r ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 12 (VOICE) Share of the top 50 stocks in the total market capitalisation has hit an all-time low, according to a report on Thursday. The December edition of the DSP Netra report said, "Large-cap stocks are now at their smallest share of total market capitalisation. The share of the top 50 or top 10 stocks relative to the total market has hit an all-time low, presenting a rare opportunity for investors." "While large caps remain relatively attractive on a comparative basis, the current market environment underscores the need for caution amidst volatility. This backdrop makes a con ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday warned educational institutions that cases would be booked against them if drugs were found in their premises. The CM announced that the state's Anti-Narcotics Bureau would henceforth be known as Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and was tasked with curbing the menace of narcotics in the state. Speaking at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika here, Reddy placed an onus on educational institutions to ensure their campuses were free of drugs. "It is the ...Read More >