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High-flying stocks catch breath, Sensex, Nifty off record

Stocks took a breather on Thursday after three days of a dizzying rally as both the Sensex and the Nifty came down from life highs owing to rush among investors to take profit, sobered by caution in global markets.

Apr 27, 2017, 18:30 PM IST

Most newly-listed firms deliver smart returns to investors

Four out of the five firms which got listed this year are trading above their issue price, giving smart returns of up to two-times to investors, helped by positive broader market sentiment.

Apr 14, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

'Average cost of equity in India higher than developed nations'

The average cost of equity, an indicator of return required for investors, is higher at around 15 percent compared to developed countries, says a report.

 

Apr 11, 2017, 13:02 PM IST

Oil rises on Syria attack, dollar shrugs off jobs report

Investors still expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates twice more in 2017.

Apr 07, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

Mutual funds attract more retail investors

The fund is expecting to log 35 percent growth this fiscal.

Apr 06, 2017, 17:09 PM IST

Sensex climbs 290 points; Nifty closes above 9,200-level for the first time

The NSE Nifty jumped 64.10 points to close above 9,200-level for the first time.

Apr 03, 2017, 10:31 AM IST

Sensex skids 184 points, Nifty goes below 9,100-mark

Equities started the week on a dull note as the Sensex on Monday tumbled over 184 points to end at 29,237, weighed down by heavyweight RIL, which tanked after Sebi banned the company from equity derivatives trading for one year.

 

Mar 27, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

Most equity-based MFs underperform in last 1 year: Report

In terms of returns to investors, most of the equity focused mutual funds in the country have underperformed their respective benchmark S&P BSE indices, for one year ended December 2016, says a report.

Mar 27, 2017, 16:30 PM IST

MFs see Rs 30K crore inflow in Feb; Rs 3.98 lakh crore in 11 months

Investors have pumped in more than Rs 30,000 crore into various mutual fund schemes in February, with liquid, income and equity funds attracting the most of the inflows.

Mar 22, 2017, 13:45 PM IST

India's capital market a 'great story', says Harvard professor

Indian capital market's growth and the vital role played by regulator Sebi is a "great story" for the developed world to learn from, Harvard Business School professor Suraj Srinivasan has said.

 

Mar 09, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

Hedge fund investors focused on emerging market this year: Report

Global hedge fund investors remain positive about their growth and return prospects and are focused on emerging market this year with a particular emphasis on Asia Pacific and India, says a report.

Mar 02, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

SBI Funds first to cross Rs 20,000-crore AUM in ETFs

SBI Funds Management (SBIFM) on Wednesday said it has become the country's first asset manager to cross Rs 20,000 crore of AUM in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Feb 22, 2017, 20:15 PM IST

BSE, NSE to move 47 companies to restricted trade segment

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE will shift 47 companies to the restricted trading segment from Thursday as a safeguard for investors.

Feb 14, 2017, 14:15 PM IST

Sensex climbs over 126 points, Nifty breaches 8,800-mark

The broader NSE Nifty too rose by 44 points, or 0.50 percent, to 8,822.10.

Feb 10, 2017, 10:03 AM IST

Mutual funds see Rs 2.86 lakh crore inflow in 2016

Investors have pumped in Rs 2.86 lakh crore into various mutual fund schemes in 2016, with 'liquid' and income funds attracting the most of the inflows.

Jan 09, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

PM Modi warns dishonest of ruin after Dec 30, promises more difficult reforms

Prime Minister today warned of ruin for the dishonest after the expiry of December 30 deadline for depositing scrapped currency and said they should not underestimate the mood of the country against corruption.

Dec 24, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

Investors hesistant for fifth straight session; Sensex plunges 156 points

Spooked investors remained hesitant for the fifth session in a row amid uncertainty over US election result, pulling Sensex 156 points to near four-month low of 27,274.15 led by huge sell-off in pharma counters.

Nov 04, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

SEBI orders 5 firms to refund investors money in 3 months

Markets regulator SEBI has ordered five companies and their directors to refund in three months the money raised from investors without complying with the public issue norms.

Nov 02, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

India slips 3 notches to 13th rank in protection of minority investors

India's global ranking in terms of protection of minority investors has slipped three notches to 13th, but remains much higher than the country's overall 130th rank for ease of doing business.

 

Oct 26, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Equity mutual funds folio count rises 15 lakh in Apr-Sept FY'17

Equity mutual funds witnessed an addition of over 15 lakh investor accounts or folios in the first half of the current financial year, primarily on account of strong participation from retail investors.

Oct 19, 2016, 14:55 PM IST