Presently, India finds itself amidst a favourable convergence of macro and micro factors, including subdued inflation rates, stable crude oil prices, decreasing 10-year G-sec yields, a steady currency, and robust corporate earnings. In the short term, market movements will likely be influenced by two main factors: The results of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled … Read more
Among these, dividends stand out as one of the most common forms of rewarding shareholders, involving the distribution of a portion of the company’s profits to its shareholders. Public sector companies are particularly known for their consistent dividend payouts. To capitalise on corporate actions, investors need to stay abreast of the announcements made by companies … Read more
The combined market valuation of seven out of the ten most valued companies surged by ₹59,404.85 crore during the holiday-shortened last week, with Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, PTI reported. In the ranking of top-10 firms, Reliance Industries (RIL) maintained its position as the most valued company, followed by Tata … Read more
In contemporary times, mobile phones possess capabilities equivalent to those of computers, becoming indispensable tools for various activities ranging from bill payments to online shopping. This widespread adoption of mobile phones has also spurred advancements in financial services. Also Read: What are the charges associated with a demat account? Stockbrokers and fund managers have developed … Read more
Its been 30 years since I have been tracking the stock markets. And during this period, perhaps there have been about four instances when the retail investor has been labelled as ‘mature’. It happened during the telecom-media-tech boom of the late 1990s. The retail investor was apparently mature enough to understand that the world had … Read more
Voters in India, meanwhile, will cast ballots later this month, with self-styled strongman Narendra Modi expected to win a third term as prime minister in the world’s most populous country. Taiwan, Portugal, Russia and Turkey have already held elections. By year-end, countries accounting for over 60% of the world’s economic output and more than half … Read more
After a stellar FY24, what should be our expectations from the market for FY25? Are you positive about the market or do you expect a significant correction? While a large part of valuation rerating is done in FY24, we expect a superior earning growth trajectory driving market growth during FY25 and beyond. We foresee a … Read more
However, alongside the convenience, there’s also been an uptick in fraud cases associated with demat accounts over the past decade. This rise in fraudulent activities can be attributed to the influx of new investors entering the market without adequate knowledge of safeguarding their investments. While stock market regulators and brokerage firms continuously strive to implement … Read more
“While the year-end profit booking, Sebi advisories to mutual funds to curb froth in smids (small- and mid-cap counters) and overvaluation in some counters caused the broader market indices to correct sharply till the middle of last month, selective picking by funds and other investors at lower levels erased the losses in the second-half, which … Read more
These norms serve to verify the identity and credentials of account holders, ensuring transparency and security in financial transactions. In 2002, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced KYC guidelines for banks to prevent their misuse for illicit activities like money laundering or terrorist financing. Also Read: Demat Account: How to choose between full-service and … Read more
