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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
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
GIFT Nifty rises 200 points, hints at a positive start for Dalal Street next week
Indian stocks might open higher next week. GIFT Nifty showed a strong rise Friday morning. Investors are watching oil prices and global events. The market faced a sharp selloff recently. Foreign investors have been selling shares. Geojit Investments notes global sentiment has worsened due to US-Iran tensions. Sunny Agrawal highlights key economic data to track.
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
Where to invest now: SBI MF prefers large caps, pharma, PSU banks
Ruchit Mehta, Head of Research at SBI Mutual Fund, prefers CDMO and hospital plays within pharma, citing stronger growth prospects over generics. He sees large caps as attractive on valuations, while midcaps require selectivity amid earnings risks. PSU banks may outperform in the near term due to stronger loan growth, but asset quality risks could emerge over the next 2–3 quarters if global disruptions persist.
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
Stock Market Today Highlights: Sensex ends over 850 points down; Nifty50 below 24,200 as oil prices rise - The Times of India
Stock Market Today Highlights: Sensex ends over 850 points down; Nifty50 below 24,200 as oil prices riseThe Times of IndiaStock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 850 Points Lower, Nifty Down 205 Amid Mixed Global CuesNDTVClosing Bell: Sell-off deepens: Nifty breaches 24,200, Sensex plunges 900 pts as crude climbsMoneycontrol.comIndia shares lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.84%Investing.com IndiaSensex Today Tanks 756 Points | Nifty Below 24,450 | 4 Reasons Why Indian Share Markets are FallingEquitymasterSensex plunges 850 points, Nifty 50 ends below 24,200: Key factors behind stock market crash explainedMintIndians stock markets fall for 2nd day over West Asia tensionsTelangana TodayStock Market Crash Highlights: Nifty, Sensex Slump For Second Day On Negative Global Cues Over Lack Of Progress In US-Iran TalksNDTV ProfitNifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 23 AprilMint
Trent, L&T to HDFC Bank: How are the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks of last month faring in April?
Earlier this month, DSP Mutual Fund in its strategy report said that it is shifting from a conservative to a constructive view on the Indian stock market, as the correction has brought valuations closer to long-term averages.
Markets under pressure in early trade: Nifty hovers around 24,200, Sensex falls 700 points; Trent down 2.6% - financialexpress.com
Markets under pressure in early trade: Nifty hovers around 24,200, Sensex falls 700 points; Trent down 2.6%financialexpress.com
Why stock market fell today? Sensex plunges 850 pts, Nifty below 24,200. 6 reasons behind selloff
Indian equity benchmarks declined for a second straight session, pressured by a spike in crude oil prices, a weakening rupee and rising geopolitical tensions. Broad-based selling, FII outflows and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment, while volatility increased. Analysts expect near-term market direction to remain uncertain amid global risks and elevated oil prices.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, DMart shares to buy in the near-term
Indian benchmark indices faced selling pressure on April 22, with the Sensex dropping over 800 points and Nifty 50 falling more than 200 points. Despite this, the broader market showed strength. Analysts recommend buying Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, and DMart for potential short-term gains.