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Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.
Nifty faces bearish grip: Key levels to watch and top 3 stock picks for next week
Nifty faces bear control after a weekly slide. The IT sector is under pressure, and Kaynes stock has stumbled. Analysts highlight support at 23,500 for Nifty. Selective buying is advised in Marico, Arvind, and Triveni Turbine for the upcoming week. These stocks show potential for upside movement.
PSBs tap liquidity buffer to meet strong loan demand
Public sector banks in India are seeing their liquidity coverage ratios decline. This trend is driven by strong loan demand outpacing retail deposit growth. Banks are using their excess liquidity to fund loans. This situation is expected to improve with new regulatory norms starting in Q1 FY27. The changes will impact how certain business accounts are treated for liquidity calculations.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers
On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.
Tata Consumer jumps 6.5% to hit 52-wk high; Motilal Oswal sees 19% upside
Tata Consumer Products outperformed the markets in today's trade and emerged as the top gainer on the Nifty 50 index. In comparison, the benchmark NSE Nifty was down 1.08 per cent.
Tata Consumer shares soar 7% after better-than-expected Q4 earnings. Here’s what Morgan Stanley & other top brokerages say
Tata Consumer Products shares rose sharply on Monday after strong Q4 earnings beat estimates. Consolidated net profit rose 21% YoY, supported by robust India-branded business performance. Brokerages including Morgan Stanley, Motilal Oswal and Elara Capital remain positive, projecting healthy growth, margin expansion and further upside for the FMCG major.
BSE wants more participation and products, not just a bigger market share, says CEO
Sundararaman Ramamurthy believes India’s mutual fund penetration remains low relative to the country’s population, leaving significant room for growth as financial awareness and retail participation continue to rise.
Individual investors sold Rs 13,000 crore worth stocks, but Zerodha clients kept buying: Nithin Kamath
Retail investors sold equities, but Zerodha clients bought heavily, highlighting divergence. Overall, direct retail ownership declined while mutual fund holdings hit record highs, reflecting a structural shift toward professionally managed investments and rising domestic institutional dominance in Indian equity markets
No systemic risk to BFSI sector; may see short-term slowdown in loan growth: Deepak Parekh
Industry veteran Deepak Parekh stated the banking and financial services sector is not facing major systemic risks from global geopolitical uncertainties. He anticipates a short-term slowdown in loan growth. Real estate investment trusts are growing in India. Insurance penetration remains low. Deposit mobilization has moderated as retail investors favor mutual funds. Artificial intelligence's impact on finance is still evolving.
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.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times