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Cautioning investors, Chadha stressed the need to go beyond individual stock selection.

Updated : Apr 20, 2025

'Nifty doesn’t capture changing trends...': Compcircle’s Gurmeet Chadha urges investors to focus on asset allocation over noise

“Nifty today is 45-50% banks & tech. It’s overweight services n consumption. This will change over next 5 years. FIIs also in their buying n selling are showing that trend if u deep dive,” he wrote in a post on X.

NSE’s Investor Protection Fund (IPF) also saw a boost — growing by over 23% year-on-year to ₹2,459 crore as of March 31, 2025.

Updated : Apr 11, 2025

NSE investor accounts hits new high in April 2025, digital push and mobile trading lead the surge

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) crossed 22 crore investor accounts — a jump of 2 crore within just six months since hitting the 20-crore mark in October 2024.

In February, SEBI proposed several measures to enhance market risk management and improve trading efficiency, including real-time monitoring of Futures & Options (F&O) Open Interest

Updated : Mar 28, 2025

SEBI sets new guidelines for intraday index derivative monitoring from April 1, delays penalties

Under the new guidelines, exchanges will monitor these positions by taking at least four snapshots of market positions during the trading day, with the timing of these snapshots to be randomly selected within pre-defined windows.

Discipline, risk control, and stock selection are what separate a winning trade from a costly mistake.

Updated : Mar 22, 2025

'EPS growth, chart patterns, and ego checks': Financial advisor lays down strategy for investors as market bounces back

In fast-moving markets, where liquidity thins and emotions run high, it’s vital to act with purpose. That means favouring liquid names, defining stop-loss levels, and sticking to setups that meet your risk-reward criteria.

In a more detailed post, Kamath called out a common investor oversight — underestimating the drag of trading costs.

Updated : Mar 21, 2025

'₹2,000–20,000 crore saved in fees in 10 years': Nithin Kamath defends Zerodha’s no-brokerage delivery stance

Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has reignited the conversation around trading costs, highlighting the long-term impact of brokerage fees.

Bay Capital says India's strategic advantage over China and other emerging markets makes it a top destination for equity investment

Updated : Mar 20, 2025

India to outpace China with strong equity outperformance potential: Bay Capital

The India-focused investment management firm Bay Capital bets on India as the ultimate long-term investment opportunity amid global market shifts

Unless market conditions shift dramatically — such as a sharp easing of geopolitical tensions or sustained stock market growth — gold’s price is likely to keep rising.

Updated : Mar 14, 2025

Gold smashes $3,000 milestone: Is it too late to invest, will the rally continue, and should you buy in?

Gold has already hit 13 all-time highs this year, continuing its upward streak for a second consecutive week. The surge is being driven by a mix of inflation concerns, Federal Reserve policies, and geopolitical tensions.

Analysts noted that while many Indian companies remain fundamentally strong, global volatility and internal fiscal pressures have created an uncertain environment.

Updated : Mar 13, 2025

'Will Indian equities stay muted for two years?': Investors split on recovery timeline amid global headwinds

As panic spread, market experts urged investors to remain rational and avoid falling for baseless predictions, such as claims that markets would yield zero returns for the next two years.

Shankar Sharma's post came amid a decline in mutual fund inflows for February, with net equity inflows totaling Rs 29,241.78 crore.

Updated : Mar 12, 2025

'Isn't for folks like you': Shankar Sharma on how his sister became 'wealthy beyond dreams' without investing in stocks

Sharma mentioned that they have consistently asked him on where/how to invest in stocks for the last 35 years. Here's what he told them

The supply of silver has been in deficit over the last four years.

Updated : Mar 6, 2025

Silver prices rally 35% in 14 months; is there more steam left?

Analysts say the geopolitical situation is expected to remain fluid and Trump’s trade policies may encourage safe-haven demand.

Sources note that much of the fall in domestic equity markets have been due to global developments

Updated : Mar 5, 2025

Tax review may not be the answer to arrest market fall

Amidst calls for review of capital gains tax and STT, government and experts note that FII pull out is due to global developments

While India’s IPO market has seen robust investor interest in recent years, a sustained sell-off in the equity market has dampened sentiment.

Updated : Mar 3, 2025

Tata Capital targets $11 billion valuation in India’s biggest IPO: Report

Tata Capital, a non-banking financial company (NBFC), specialises in providing loans and financial services to customers with limited access to traditional banking. With over 900 branches across India, it plays a crucial role in expanding financial inclusion.

SEBI has invited public comments on the proposals until March 14, 2025.

Updated : Feb 23, 2025

Boost for startups: SEBI suggests removing 200-investor cap for Angel Funds

If implemented, the proposal would significantly expand the investor base for Angel Funds, providing start-ups with greater access to capital.

FIIs flows in February were negative for all key emerging markets (barring Thailand).

Updated : Feb 17, 2025

FIIs dump Rs 1 lakh crore of shares in 33 days; Know why they’re exiting and when they will return

The recent shifts in global policies, especially in the US, are invoking a sense of uncertainty among FIIs.

The request comes as the regulator has intensified investigations into market violations

Updated : Feb 14, 2025

SEBI seeks more control over WhatsApp, Telegram to keep unauthorised financial advice in check, wants access to call records

This is the second time SEBI has approached the government with the same request pending approval.

SEBI’s circular outlines the operational guidelines, including eligibility, risk management, investor grievance handling, and enforcement mechanisms.

Updated : Feb 13, 2025

SEBI opens doors for stockbrokers in government securities market via separate business units

Since the SBU falls under a different regulatory jurisdiction, investor protection mechanisms such as SEBI’s SCORES platform, stock exchange grievance redressal systems, and Investor Protection Fund (IPF) will not be applicable for investors using SBU services.

Goyal highlighted that India’s stable regulatory environment, combined with business-friendly policies and efforts to improve ease of doing business.

Updated : Jan 5, 2025

‘Most preferred destination’: Piyush Goyal says FDI inflows into India rising rapidly

India has been averaging over $4.5 billion in monthly FDI inflows since January, despite global challenges. Between January and September of this year, FDI grew by about 42 percent, reaching $42.13 billion, compared to $29.73 billion during the same period last year.

The regulator also gave 21 days to the noticees to file their replies from the date of receipt of the order.

Updated : Jan 2, 2025

SEBI unearths front-running scam involving Ketan Parekh, others; impounds Rs 65.77 crore in unlawful gains

As per the order, Salgaonkar, owing to his connections, had information about trades that were to be taken by a big US fund house. He used to find counterparties for the big fund house’s trades through different market participants including foreign funds, Indian funds, other holders of the shares and Ketan Parekh.

Attracted by the robust Indian economy and an expanding bond market, foreign investors are increasingly focusing on Indian bonds.

Updated : Dec 30, 2024

Why are FIIs selling equities and investing in Indian bonds? Murthy Nagarajan of Tata Asset Management explains

In an interaction with BT, Murthy Nagarajan, Head of Fixed Income at Tata Asset Management, shares his views on the impact of the US Fed’s recent decisions on the Indian market, FPI investment trends, and market outlook for 2025

Shenoy’s remarks, shared on social media, have reignited the debate over outdated investment caps and the need for a more modern approach to managing India's forex reserves and global exposure.

Updated : Dec 29, 2024

'Why should RBI own dollars...': Capitalmind's Deepak Shenoy challenges central bank's curbs on mutual funds

Shenoy argued that these restrictions limit India's financial ecosystem, suggesting that Indian investors and institutions should have more freedom to control foreign assets. "The more foreign assets we control, the more flexibility we gain,” he said.

Diversifying across equities, mutual funds, FDs, and Sovereign Gold Bonds (SBGs) is a smart start.

Updated : Dec 27, 2024

Smart bond investing: Strategies, risks, and market outlook from Grip Invest’s Nikhil Aggarwal

Nikhil Aggarwal, Founder and Group CEO of Grip Invest, shared his expert insights on the opportunities and risks associated with bond investments and offers practical advice on portfolio construction