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Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Defence stocks in focus: MTAR, Astra Microwave soar up to 6%
Thus far in the month of April, Nifty India Defence index has outperformed the market by surging 8 per cent, as against 3 per cent gain in Nifty 50.
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 09: PG Electroplast, HPCL, RVNL, Meesho, Paras Defence, Bank of India among top losers
The escalating US-Iran war is driving the Indian stock market down, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching 10-month lows. Rising crude oil prices and a weakening domestic currency contribute to a decline in investor confidence amid regional chaos.
For those wanting to trade downside levels, not sure if index is the right way: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts and Strike Money, says investors should focus on hedging rather than aggressive selling as markets remain volatile. He suggests using long-dated Nifty puts as protection and notes that weakness, initially seen in IT and real estate, is spreading to other sectors including banks. For short-term traders, stock-specific short trades may offer opportunities, while defensive sectors such as defence, pharmaceuticals and agro-linked plays like sugar could act as selective bets.
Live: Monsoon gathers pace | Oil prices rangebound | Nifty to see quiet start | Opening Bell
Markets are set for a muted start as Asian cues remain mixed and oil prices stay steady. Defence stocks are in focus after ₹52,000 crore acquisition approvals, while investors await the TCS earnings kickoff and track FII-DII activity. Here's everything driving today's market. Catch Surabhi Upadhyay in conversation with Market experts.
Aequs extends rise to hit all-time high, up 11% in 2 days as Nuvama sees up to 91% upside
Aequs emerged as the top gainer in the Nifty India Defence index for the second consecutive session.