Market Volatility

Equity fundraising in FY23 put through Fed wringer; IPO mop-up down 52%

IPO mop-up down 52%; QIPs plunge 92%

Markets to track factors in holiday week; may face volatility: Analysts

Stock markets may face volatility in a holiday-shortened week ahead amid monthly derivatives expiry, besides global factors and foreign fund trading activity would continue to dictate terms, analysts said. Factors such as movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and the rupee would also guide the trend in equities. Markets would remain closed on Thursday for Ram Navami. "While volatility may increase locally before the March Futures and Options (F&O) expiry, the position of major international banks will continue to play a significant role in the direction of the market globally. "The market will also keep an eye on the geopolitical situation because there is still tension between Russia and Ukraine and there is also some tension developing between the US and Syria. But, the market is not paying much attention to this. Due to FIIs' aggressive selling in recent months, the institutional flow will also be crucial," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart ...

Coal India to ITC: 10 stocks to hedge against share price volatility

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Regulatory independence

Courts should not worry about financial market volatility

Market volatility forces many companies to let go of their IPO plans

Industry players say some companies plan to re-file their DRHPs so that they can have another stab at listing

Dealmaking slips by almost a third in 2022 marked by volatility, inflation

Companies announced $3.5 trillion of deals in 2022, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

After market shivers, volatility thaws out in second half of 2022

Revival in FPI flows, sharp recovery from year's lows in June helped calm investor nerves

Morgan Stanley upgrades Chinese equities as country eases Covid curbs

Economic recovery likely to be bumpy as earnings pressure continues, says brokerage

Silver has got its lustre back but beware the volatility, say experts

After underperforming for 2 yrs, silver has risen in line with benchmark indices but one should limit exposure to it to 5-10 per cent of portfolio

BlackRock's Q3 profit falls 16% as market volatility spooks investors

BlackRock's assets under management dropped 16% to $7.96 trn as a stronger dollar also piled on pressure by dampening the value of investments in key European and Asian markets

Macro policy for uncertain times

External storms are morphing into hurricanes. India is in a relatively better position than many other countries, but this period of heightened volatility will require agility and clarity on policy

Weak volumes remain an overhang on Whirlpool stock; Q2 sales hit

Volatility in commodity prices and rise in competitive intensity are expected to weigh on margins

Seven of top-10 firms lose Rs 1.34 trn in mcap; RIL biggest laggard

The combined market valuation of seven of the 10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1,34,139.14 crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. Last week, the Sensex lost 741.87 points or 1.26 per cent amid an overall weak trend in equities. Barring Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), Bajaj Finance and ITC, others in the top-10 club suffered erosion in their market valuation. The valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled by Rs 40,558.31 crore to reach Rs 16,50,307.10 crore. HDFC Bank's market capitalisation (mcap) declined by Rs 25,544.89 crore to Rs 8,05,694.57 crore. The valuation of Adani Transmission eroded by Rs 24,630.08 crore to Rs 4,31,662.20 crore and that of ICICI Bank fell by Rs 18,147.49 crore to Rs 6,14,962.99 crore. State Bank of India's mcap diminished by Rs 9,950.94 crore to Rs 4,91,255.25 crore and that of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dipped Rs 9,458.65 crore to Rs 10,91,421.84 crore. The mcap of Infosys fell by Rs 5,848.78 crore to stand at Rs ...

Indian equity market poised for muted gains this year; volatility to rise

India's equity market will post only minimal gains for the rest of the year amid rising volatility, according to strategists polled by Reuters

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15-yr record in IPO filing with Sebi belies market volatility, shows data

This high number of DRHP filing - or intent shown by companies to go public - paints a bullish picture.

Spotify to reduce new hiring by 25% amid global market volatility: Report

Swedish music streaming giant Spotify is reportedly reducing new hiring by at least 25 per cent as tech companies navigate through volatile market conditions globally

Volatility drags Sensex and Nifty down for third month in 2022

Rising inflation has forced central banks, including the US Fed, to hike rates to tame inflation.

Blockbuster M&As keep India's deal street buzzing despite market volatility

With deals crossing $105 bn in the first 4 months, experts believe 2022 could be a record year for M&As

TMS Ep141: Income tax changes, PLI challenges, markets, Bear Trap

What is going to change for income tax payers from today? What are the challenges facing PLI scheme? Will rising interest rates and muted earnings dampen FY23? What is a Bear Trap? All answers here