Equities

Positive global cues, firm rupee and higher crude oil prices buoy equity markets

Positive global cues, along with higher crude oil prices and firm rupee buoyed the Indian equity markets for the sixth consecutive session on Monday.

Jul 04, 2016, 16:36 PM IST

'Sensex may fall to 22,000 by FY17 end on Brexit'

The benchmark BSE Sensex could dive to 22,000 levels by end of the current fiscal, owing to adverse global developments following Britain's exit of European Union, says a report.

Jun 27, 2016, 18:48 PM IST

7th Pay Commission bonanza: Where you can invest your money wisely

Payout day of 7th Pay Commission is fast approaching. As per media reports, August 1 may be the possible date when central government employees will get increased salaries and arrears. 

Jun 23, 2016, 15:21 PM IST

India's exposure to US government securities touches $119.8 billion in January

Continuing to purchase more US government securities, India's overall holding of such instruments climbed to USD 119.8 billion in January

Mar 25, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

HDFC Mutual Fund compensates investors of front-running losses

Nearly nine years after a major front-running case at HDFC Mutual Fund, the leading fund house has begun compensating those investors who had suffered losses due to the manipulative activity of its then equities dealer

Mar 20, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

India has fortress like balance sheet: Sinha on market jitters

Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha also asked investors to take a long term view on equities, without getting swayed by short term volatilities, saying that he himself has been investing in stocks for 30 years.

 

Feb 11, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

Mutual Funds pump in Rs 5,000 cr in stocks in January; FPIs exit

Taking advantage of low valuations, domestic mutual funds pumped in a staggering Rs 5,000 crore so far in the stock market in the New Year, even as overseas investors pulled back from equities.

Jan 26, 2016, 19:22 PM IST

Mutual funds pump in $11 billion in stocks; plan to remain bullish

Taking advantage of low valuations, domestic mutual funds pumped in a staggering USD 11 billion in the stock market during 2015 and plan to remain bullish in the New Year to maximise the returns for their investors.

Jan 01, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

MFs buy shares worth Rs 52,000 crore in Apr-Oct

Mutual Fund managers remained bullish on equity markets and purchased shares worth a staggering Rs 52,000 crore in the first seven months of the ongoing financial year.

Nov 18, 2015, 15:37 PM IST

Equity investors poorer by Rs 3 lakh crore so far this year

Stock market investors have become poorer by nearly Rs 3 lakh crore so far this year as the recent selling in equities pulled down the valuation of all listed firms on BSE to Rs 95.40 lakh crore.

Sep 25, 2015, 15:31 PM IST

RBI gives flexibility to banks for equity investment

Giving more flexibility, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday allowed banks to invest in equities of financial service ventures including stock exchanges and depositories without any prior approval.

 

Sep 16, 2015, 18:45 PM IST

Citigroup aims to boost equities franchise amid industry shakeout

Citigroup plans to rebuild its long-neglected equities franchise seeking to capitalize on a retrenchment by rivals in the face of new rules designed to make the financial system less risky, according to people familiar with the bank`s plans.

Aug 31, 2015, 21:09 PM IST

HNI wealth up 23% to Rs 128 tn in FY15; equities find favour

The country has witnessed a massive jump both in the number of high networth individuals (HNIs) as well as their net worth with the latter increasing 23 percent over the year to Rs 128 trillion in spite of sluggish economic growth, says a report.

Aug 11, 2015, 20:57 PM IST

Rs 6,000 crore EPF money to be invested in equities by March 2016

About Rs 6,000 crore of EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) money would be invested in equities by March 2016 with a view to get higher returns, said Union Minister of State for Labour Bandaru Dattatreya Monday.

Jul 27, 2015, 18:11 PM IST

Equity MFs get retail lift, attract Rs 33,000-cr in Jun quarter

Mutual fund managers continue to keep faith in equities, putting in nearly Rs 33,000 crore in April-June 2015, primarily driven by strong participation of retail investors.

Jul 08, 2015, 17:26 PM IST

Nifty falls 22 points on select selling; hold 8000-mark

Equities continued to spiral down and remained bearish for the sixth-straight day as select selling in frontline blue chips pulled down the Nifty by 22 points.

Jun 09, 2015, 19:18 PM IST

Mutual Funds attract Rs 4,200 cr in May

According to data released by capital market regulator Sebi, MF houses infused a net amount of about Rs 4,177 crore in the stock markets in May this year.

Jun 07, 2015, 10:53 AM IST

FPIs pour in Rs 2.5-lakh crore in 1st year of Modi govt

India's capital markets have caught the attention of overseas investors as they have pumped in a massive over Rs 2.5 lakh crore in equities and debts during the first year of the Modi government.

May 26, 2015, 17:03 PM IST

FPIs dump equities, debt of more than Rs 14,000 cr in May

During January to April, investment by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) totalled Rs 94,241 crore, but month-on-month analysis showed the fund flows are on a decline.

May 24, 2015, 11:43 AM IST

Next Sebi board meet to resolve pricing part of recast-hit companies

The RBI move to allow banks to raise stake in troubled firms to 30 percent by converting their debt into equities has moved a step closer with Sebi on Friday saying its board will take a call on the matter in next meeting.

Feb 20, 2015, 20:57 PM IST