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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.
Exclusive | Jio BlackRock gets GIFT City nod; to launch commodity ETFs in 3 months, says Sid Swaminathan
Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund gets IFSCA nod to start GIFT City operations, eyes global access for Indian and foreign investors, plans commodity ETFs in gold and silver soon
Midcap rally hits record high amid retail buying surge
Nifty midcap indices reached new peaks on Thursday. This surge is fueled by robust earnings, consistent retail investor contributions, and strategic bargain purchases. Midcap and smallcap indices have significantly outperformed larger indices since the US-Iran ceasefire announcement a month ago. Experts suggest a pause in the rally is likely soon. Foreign investors have been selling large-cap stocks.
RBI clears Kotak Mahindra Bank to buy up to 9.99% in Federal Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has approved Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire up to 9.99% of Federal Bank's share capital. This move positions Kotak Mahindra Bank as a potentially significant institutional shareholder in the Kerala-based lender. Investors will now monitor future disclosures to track the progress of this strategic stake acquisition.
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
Q4 Results Live Updates: Tata Tech gains most since listing; CAMS up 6% ahead of earnings call
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Today is an important day when it comes to results as two big Nifty 50 constituents will be reporting their results today and those are Larsen & Toubro, and Mahindra & Mahindra. For L&T, the company's West Asia exposure and commentary on the same will remain a key talking point, while M&M's demand outlook will also be watched by the street. Along with them, stocks like Hero MotoCorp, Coforge, SRF, Marico, United Breweries, Ajanta Pharma, PNB, Raymond and Shoppers Stop will also be reporting their results today. Follow for all the LIVE updates.
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.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 4: Meesho, Vedanta, HFCL, BHEL, Cemindia Projects, Anant Raj among top gainers
On May 4, major indices saw gains due to strong buying in heavyweight stocks and positive state election trends for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to 24,119, while the S&P BSE Sensex increased 0.31% to 77,159, with midcap and smallcap indices outperforming.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: DMart shares down 4%, ideaForge Technologies up 16%; Ambuja report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Amubja Cements, Manappuram Finance, Godrej Properties, Aditya Birla Capital, Tata Technologies, KEI Industries, Jindal Stainless, BHEL, Aarti Industries, Sobha, Quess Corp, Tata Chemicals, Wockhardt, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. Also watch for earnings reactions from Avenue Supermarts, Kotak Mahindra Bank, CDSL, NSDL, Zen Technologies, Mazagon Dock and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings reactions.
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fall 5% after Q4 results but analysts see 30% upside
Kotak Mahindra Bank's loan growth is expected to remain strong, guided at 1.5-2x nominal GDP, led by retail, SME, and selective unsecured lending.
Q4 Results This Week: L&T, BHEL among 120-plus companies set to report numbers
From Nifty 50 names like Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Tata Consumer, to important broader market names like BHEL, Manappuram Finance, Lupin, Petronet LNG, Urban Company, Paytm and others, these companies will be reporting their March quarter results over the course of this upcoming week.
Stocks to Watch for May 4: Kotak Mahindra Bank, DMart, Vodafone Idea, MDL, Indus Towers, CDSL and more
From Kotak Mahindra Bank, Avenue Supermarts, Mazagon Dock, Indus Towers and others reacting to their quarterly results, to Vodafone Idea getting some relief on its AGR dues, these are the stocks that should be on your radar going into Monday's trading session on May 4 after the long weekend.