Do you want to explore the financial markets in India as a retail or an individual investor? But, as a novice trader, you are unaware of the other participants in the stock markets and are curious to know about it, then, you have landed on the right page. This blog will cover the two main…
Have you ever heard of Averaging in the stock market? In this captivating world of the Indian stock market, averaging up stocks means buying a set number of shares at different prices over time to reduce the total cost. This strategy assumes that the market will eventually rise, allowing investors to lower the average cost…
August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 The Sensex saw 39 stocks close higher today on Tuesday, August 20, boosted by heavyweights like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. The Nifty IT index hit a new high with positive global cues, propelling IT stocks forward. Led by heavyweight stocks, the Sensex surged…
After forming a potential top and extending weekly losses, the markets finally took a breather and closed the week on a positive note. It was a truncated week with August 15th being a trading holiday on account of Independence Day. During the past four trading days, the markets remained choppy; however, they remained within a…
The money market is a regulated platform that enables short-term lending and borrowing of funds. The Money Market provides opportunities for individuals and institutions to engage in short-term borrowing and lending high-quality debt securities with a maturity of one year or less. This contributes to the smooth operation of the financial system. Governments, banks, and…
The markets consolidated throughout the past week; the week was a shortened one with Monday, June 17, being a holiday on account of Bakri Eid. The past five sessions saw the markets staying in a capped range throughout the day. Even when the Nifty kept marking incremental highs, the intraday trend remained practically absent. The…
Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) Banks in India are financial institutions where the majority stake (i.e., more than 50%) is held by the Ministry of Finance (India) of the Government of India or the State Ministry of Finance of various State Governments of India. These banks play a crucial role in the financial sector and in…
Despite Indian benchmark indices ending with strong gains this week, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have remained unenthusiastic in June so far, off-loading Indian equities worth Rs 14,794 crore. In 2024 year-to-date, FPIs have off-loaded stocks worth Rs 38,158 crore. FPIs continued the trends in June from May and April, in which they sold shares worth…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manifesto of 2024 focuses on Prime Minister Modi’s promise to make India a developed nation by 2047. The government aims to sustain economic growth by prioritising infrastructure and renewable energy sources. The manifesto also highlights a renewed emphasis on the manufacturing sector and agricultural reforms to reduce dependency on imports…