Page 3 - Equity Markets

It will be a 'bottoms-up' market in 2023: Sachin Shah of Emkay

Geopolitical tensions, and high energy and commodity prices are expected to continue in 2023. Therefore, the outlook for Indian equity markets will depend on the actual growth in the domestic economy

Is the Indian stock market losing steam?

Global equity markets are now looking to make up for their underperformance of the past few months. But analysts caution that rally in the Indian markets could take a backseat during the rest of 2022

Should investors be worried about the recent correction?

BSE Sensex and Nifty indices came within a striking distance of hitting fresh life-time highs last week. With no triggers on the domestic front, will markets enter a long-drawn consolidation phase?

Demat accounts up 41% to 10.4 cr in Oct; incremental additions slowing down

The number of demat accounts rose to 10.4 crore in October, 41 per cent higher from a year earlier, on attractive returns from the equity markets, even as incremental additions of such accounts have been on a declining trend for the past few months. According to an analysis by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, incremental additions of demat accounts have been continuously declining since August. The additions stood at 26 lakh in August, fell to 20 lakh in September and further dropped to 18 lakh in October 2022. The incremental addition in dematerialised (demat) accounts was 36 lakh in October 2021. The primary reason for the declining trend in additions of new demat accounts is the market volatility seen in the current calendar year due to global factors and relative under-performance of broader markets compared to frontline indices, said Roop Bhootra, CEO Investment Services, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. Lesser number of new initial public offerings (IPOs) hitting market

Markets to focus on global trends, may face volatility, predict analysts

With no major domestic market-moving event scheduled this week, stock market investors would largely focus on global trends and foreign fund movement, and may face volatility amid monthly derivatives expiry, analysts said. This week Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes are due for release which would provide further cues to the market, Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, said. "With all major events behind us, participants will take cues from global markets, crude and currency market movement. Besides, the scheduled monthly expiry of November month derivatives contracts would keep traders on their toes," Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Last week, the Sensex dipped 131.56 points or 0.21 per cent, while the Nifty declined 42.05 points or 0.22 per cent. Of late global markets have also been facing a lacklustre trend. "The market remained range-bound amid lack of cues, and it will look for direction .

Is it time to raise high-beta bets in your portfolio?

Equity markets now appear to have moved past worries of rate hikes. This is reflected by the Sensex and Nifty indices hovering near their all-time highs. Is it time to restructure your portfolio?

What's worrying S Naren when it comes to equity markets?

Fear of recession is forcing tech giants to tighten their purse strings. But, markets back home look unperturbed by it. What does S Naren, Executive Director and CIO at ICICI Pru AMC, think of this?

Tata Consumer and Tata Coffee shareholders approve merger at Nov 12 vote

Tata Consumer Products will issue one equity share for every 22 share held in Tata Coffee to existing shareholders

LIC's shares jump nearly 6% after July-September quarter earnings

With a 10 per cent fall in equity markets, the embedded value of LIC declines by 7 per cent

Stocks to watch: SBI, DRL, Britannia, Coal India, Divi's Lab, Paytm, ABFRL

Stocks to watch today: Coal India, Divi's Lab will report the July-September quarter (Q2FY23) results on Monday, November 7; SBI's net profit climbed 73.9 per cent YoY to Rs 13,265 crore in Q2FY23

Markets snap 4-day rally; Bharti Airtel slumps 3.05% on profit-booking

Equity benchmarks surrendered early gains to close with losses on Wednesday, snapping their four-day winning streak as investors pared exposure to telecom, realty and tech stocks amid a mixed trend in global markets. Investors were also cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates, while a depreciating rupee further weighed on sentiment, traders said. After a positive beginning, the 30-share BSE Sensex failed to hold on to the gains and ended 215.26 points or 0.35 per cent lower at 60,906.09. During the day, it slipped 326.96 points or 0.53 per cent to 60,794.39. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty fell 62.55 points or 0.34 per cent to settle at 18,082.85. Bharti Airtel was the top gainer among the Sensex constituents, spurting 3.05 per cent, followed by Maruti, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, HCL Technologies, IndusInd Bank and Titan. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, ITC, Tech Mahindra, Dr Reddy's and Reliance Industries were among the gainers. "With the Federal

FPIs regain risk appetite, pump in nearly Rs 8,430 crore in October

US and European markets gained in October after a sharp sell-off in September

EPFO aims to invest more in equity for younger members, expand horizon

At present, EPFO is allowed to invest between 5-15 per cent of its investible deposits in equity instruments irrespective of the age or risk profile of its members

A roller-coaster ride: FPIs propel Nifty to reclaim 18K; Sensex tops 60K

The Sensex ended above 60,000 and the Nifty above 18,000 for the first time since September 14

Subdued equity market slows mutual fund penetration, shows data

Mutual funds fail to carry high growth momentum of FY22 due to changed market conditions

Will the primary market revival suck out secondary market liquidity?

As market sentiment turns positive for India, 10 firms are looking to raise Rs 9,000 cr via IPO over the next 45 days. Will the primary market activity suck out liquidity from the secondary markets?

What's in store for the markets in the first week of Samvat 2079?

Investors across the country are hoping that Samvat 2079 will bring good tidings with it. Let's help you prepare for the trading week ahead, and share how analysts see the markets shaping up this year

Equity markets not out of woods, but there's light at the end of tunnel

The benchmark Nifty ended Samvat 2078 at 17,576. The Sensex finished at 59,307, logging marginally negative returns

Bear market patterns: What investors should know about trend reversal

Stock markets will turn, even with all the economic news still being negative, except in two scenarios

ICICI Securities Q2 PAT down 14% to Rs 300 cr; total income up marginally

ICICI Securities on Thursday reported a 14 per cent decline in profit after tax to Rs 300 crore in the three months ended September 2022 In comparison, the company had posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 351.2 crore in the same quarter preceding fiscal, ICICI Securities, a subsidiary of ICICI Bank, said in a statement. The company's total income rose to Rs 865.63 crore in the second quarter ended on September 30, 2022 from Rs 856.56 crore in the year-ago period. "We had a satisfactory quarter and are progressing well on our articulated strategy of pursuing long-term sustainable growth by continuing to diversify in favour of non-broking business. For this, we are investing in right kind of products, services, partnerships. Today, broking revenue is about a third of our overall revenue, against two thirds a couple of years back," Vijay Chandok, Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Securities, said. The board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 9.75 per share in first half of FY23