It seems the markets were waiting for the ‘Budget’ moment. The euphoria on the Street was crazy after the finance minister unveiled massive fiscal sops, to say the least. Big bulls could not hold back their exuberance on television. Indian benchmark indices were in a sea of green as shorts got squeezed, and drove the … Read more
With the India Budget 2021 stocks and market sentiments have taken a U-Turn. Investors were not expecting a pro-growth, pro-development stance from the government particularly coming after a devastating covid-19 pandemic. But the Budget has shut out the naysayers, and how! With enough and more elbow room of covid-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman grabbed the … Read more
As the start of the third-quarter earnings season is immensely encouraging with the technology and oil and gas numbers coming much ahead of the Street’s estimates, stocks may just find the much-needed support at lower levels. However, as some major policy announcements are expected due to the upcoming budget, Indian stock markets may remain range-bound … Read more
With the economy not in so good a shape, and with ‘work from home’ the norm, a large number of investors have entered the market. Many people are starting out in hopes they could strike it rich and turn some of their savings into wealth. As a stock market newbie, you should learn how to … Read more
It’s been an exciting few months for Nifty 50 traders with the frontline index jumping over 35% since its bottom in March. Investors who were jumped into the ring have made pots of money recently. Many stocks jumped more than the bellwether index. But the recent run-up in the markets faces many a headwind. VALUATIONS … Read more
If you are wondering what a bond ETF is and how it works, then you have come to the right place. The idea is not rocket science. Once you know the finer nuances of how a bond ETF works, then you could make an informed decision on whether to invest in these funds. What is … Read more
Indian stock markets have been rather resilient in the midst of all the gloom surrounding the CoVid-19 pandemic. Even the rising number of cases in India and across the world is not denting investor appetite for stocks. In fact, the Indian market is one of those that have kept pace with foreign markets, particularly the … Read more
Defying numerous doomsday prognostications of the economy, stock markets are racing higher. The Nifty 50 has for a long time been hovering above 9000 levels, but gained momentum lately. In June, the markets have been up 9.5%, and have scurried as furiously as if on steroids. Has market sentiment turned positive, then, despite the fact … Read more
The recent fiasco surrounding Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund investments would have been nerve-wracking for investors. The fund house closed redemptions for investors in six of its debt funds, which means many investors are still stuck holding units. Now, investors will get refunded as and when the bonds these funds hold are repaid. However, the episode … Read more
The debt fund crisis taught lakhs of investors a harsh lesson about risks Rajesh Kumar couldn’t believe what he was reading that Thursday evening. His mutual fund had shut its doors without warning. Franklin Templeton was winding up six debt schemes, and his Rs 8 lakh investment was now frozen indefinitely. “I needed that money … Read more