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Beyond Nifty: The 10 smallcap stocks that doubled investor wealth in the first 25 sessions of FY27
Indian smallcap stocks are delivering impressive returns early in FY27. Over ten stocks have doubled investor wealth in just 25 sessions. This surge is driven by genuine earnings growth, with many companies exceeding expectations. While the Nifty shows modest gains, these smaller companies are benefiting from domestic capex and infrastructure spending. Investors are finding opportunities in these selective stocks.
India clears path for big funds to bid directly for road projects
India has opened the door for pension and sovereign wealth funds to directly bid on greenfield toll-road projects, aiming to boost private investment in infrastructure. This move relaxes eligibility norms for build-operate-transfer projects, allowing institutional investors to leverage their financial strength while partnering for construction expertise. The government seeks to significantly increase the share of BOT projects in highway awards.
As India grows richer, banks will have to adjust to thinner margins: Indian Bank CEO
Indian Bank's chief Binod Kumar expects interest rates to rise and net interest margins to fall as India develops. He plans to raise capital for Expected Credit Loss norms and launch a wealth management business. The bank aims for strong growth in retail and MSME loans. Consolidation could help Indian banks achieve global scale.
Family offices and the next phase of India’s investment cycle
India’s family offices are evolving into institutional-grade investment firms, driving startup funding, private equity investments, and long-term wealth creation across India’s growing economy.
Sensex to hit 3 lakh by 2036? Raamdeo Agrawal says India is the 'Ferrari' among markets, here's why
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal said India remains one of the world’s best markets for long-term wealth creation despite global uncertainties and AI-led shifts. Speaking at the Groww India Investor Festival 2026, he highlighted India’s strong compounding story, rising financialisation and potential for generating multibagger stocks.
West Asia situation, crude prices likely to steer stock markets this week
Stock markets are expected to remain sensitive to geopolitical developments this week, with investor attention firmly focused on events surrounding the ongoing USIran situation and crude oil prices, analysts said. Besides, the rupee-dollar trend and trading activity of foreign investors would influence trading in the markets, they noted. "Markets this week are expected to remain highly volatile and largely driven by geopolitical headlines, with investor attention firmly focused on developments surrounding the ongoing USIran situation," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. Brent crude oil will remain a critical macro variable for market direction, he said. "A sustained decline in crude prices below the USD 90 mark, or meaningful progress towards de-escalation, could support relief rallies across risk assets. Conversely, prolonged geopolitical uncertainty or renewed tensions may continue to weigh on sentiment and keep volatility elevated," Ponm
Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
7 risk management lessons stock market traders can learn from their mothers
The article draws parallels between timeless lessons taught by mothers and key principles of successful investing. From diversification and discipline to risk management and learning from mistakes, it highlights how simple habits and emotional control can help traders preserve capital and build sustainable long-term wealth.
Mother’s Day: What multi-cap investing borrows from a mother’s wisdom
Multi Cap investing offers a structured approach to wealth creation. It mirrors a mother's wisdom by balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. This strategy allows participation across large, mid, and small-cap companies within a single framework. It provides meaningful diversification and helps investors stay invested across market cycles. Simplicity and consistency are key advantages for long-term success.
Ignore market noise, India’s long-term story intact, say D-Street bulls Ramesh Damani and Sunil Singhania
Indian markets face temporary challenges with foreign outflows and geopolitical concerns. However, top investors Ramesh Damani and Sunil Singhania emphasize that India's fundamental growth drivers are strong. They advise retail investors to ignore short-term noise and focus on long-term wealth creation through disciplined investing and compounding. Sectors like defence, infrastructure, and energy offer opportunities.
West Asia conflict tests Wall Street firms' addiction to Mideast money
Private equity and asset managers are reassessing fundraising expectations from Gulf sovereign wealth funds as the Iran conflict triggers caution despite assurances from major Middle Eastern investors
Wealthtech platform ZFunds launches India’s first AI assistant for new-age wealth managers
ZFunds has launched ZIVA, an AI-powered assistant aimed at helping mutual fund distributors and wealth managers streamline workflows, improve client engagement, and automate portfolio analysis. The platform, tested in a pilot phase, claims to significantly reduce workload while enhancing efficiency through data-driven insights and multilingual support.