Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management, has emphasized that volatility is an inherent feature of equity markets rather than a flaw. Speaking to new investors, she urged them to remain calm during market fluctuations and focus on long-term wealth creation instead of reacting to short-term swings. Volatility: The Nature of Equity Markets Equity markets…
GSP Crop Science, a leading agrochemical company, has successfully raised ₹120 crore from anchor investors ahead of its much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO). This pre-IPO fundraising highlights strong investor confidence in the company’s growth prospects, driven by rising demand for crop protection solutions and India’s expanding agricultural sector. Anchor Investor Participation Anchor investors play a…
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to introduce futures and options contracts based on its newly designed ‘Focused Midcap Index’. This development marks a significant step in expanding India’s derivatives market, offering investors more opportunities to hedge, speculate, and diversify portfolios with midcap-focused instruments….
Veteran investor Madhusudan Kela has delivered a pragmatic outlook for Indian equity markets, cautioning investors to temper their expectations while also pointing toward opportunities in lesser-known sectors. According to him, the Indian stock market is likely to generate annualized returns in the range of 10–12% over the coming years, a reality check for those anticipating…
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in Indian equities, withdrawing close to Rs 18,000 crore in just the first two weeks of December 2025. This sharp reversal in foreign flows has rattled investor sentiment, raising concerns about the near-term outlook for the domestic stock market. The short headline, “FPIs pull out nearly Rs…
India’s equity markets have witnessed extraordinary wealth creation in the past five years, but alongside this success story lies a sobering reality: several prominent companies have eroded massive shareholder value. According to Motilal Oswal’s 30th Annual Wealth Creation Study, firms such as Vodafone Idea, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL), Bandhan Bank, Rajesh Exports, and YES Bank…
The Indian primary market is set for a busy week as six new initial public offerings (IPOs) are scheduled to open on Dalal Street, collectively aiming to raise an estimated ₹1,938 crore. This comes amid rising investor interest in fresh equity issues, supported by strong domestic liquidity and robust retail participation. Analysts believe that this…
