BEIJING — Mainland Chinese investors are pouring into the Hong Kong stock market at unprecedented levels, driving record purchases as the Hang Seng Index hovers near three-year highs. On Monday, net mainland Chinese purchases of Hong Kong stocks hit a record HK$29.62 billion ($3.81 billion), according to Wind Information data. This marks the highest level…
External Review Expected to Conclude by Q4 FY25 IndusInd Bank, one of India’s leading private sector lenders, has warned of a potential loss of Rs 1,500 crore due to adjustments in its derivatives portfolio. This impact, estimated at 2.35% of the bank’s net worth as of December FY25, stems from hedging instruments used to manage…
Key Highlights: ✅ FPIs Outflow: ₹24,753 crore pulled out from Indian equities in the first week of March 2025.✅ Total Withdrawals: ₹1.37 lakh crore outflow by FPIs in 2025 so far.✅ 13 Consecutive Weeks of Selling: Since Dec 13, 2024, FPIs have offloaded $17.1 billion from equities.✅ Key Reasons: Summary: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued…
India must disengage from ongoing trade negotiations with the United States and adopt a more calculated approach akin to that of nations such as China and Canada, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The organization asserts that Washington is mounting significant pressure on New Delhi to acquiesce to trade stipulations that overwhelmingly serve…
The Indian equity market has witnessed a sharp correction, with the Nifty and Sensex plunging nearly 15% over the past five months. As investor sentiment weakens, economists are raising concerns about its potential impact on household consumption in FY26. The erosion of retail investors’ wealth, coupled with global uncertainties and slowing credit growth, may shift…
Speaking at the Ernst & Young ‘Entrepreneur Of The Year’ awards, JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal asserted that Tesla’s entry into India’s electric vehicle (EV) market will be challenging. Jindal believes that Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, will face stiff competition from domestic players like Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. Market Dynamics and…
Stocks Rebound Amid Tariff Exemption for Automakers Wall Street staged a strong recovery on Wednesday after consecutive losses, buoyed by news that the White House would delay tariffs on automakers. This move provided optimism for potential further exemptions, lifting investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 438 points, or 1%, after plunging more than…
After ten consecutive sessions of decline, the domestic equity markets made a strong comeback on Wednesday, with benchmark indices surging over 1%. The BSE Sensex climbed by more than 760 points to reach 73,756.15, while the NSE Nifty gained 268 points, crossing the 22,300 mark to trade at 22,349 as of 11:49 AM. Leading the…
Market Normalization: A Buying Opportunity for Long-Term Investors Veteran investor and Kotak Mahindra Asset Management MD Nilesh Shah sees the recent market correction as an opportunity for long-term investors to selectively accumulate quality stocks. He advises against basing investment decisions solely on the past six months’ returns, emphasizing that the market is now trading at…
Market Recap: A Tough Day for Indian EquitiesIndian stock markets ended lower on March 4, as escalating U.S. tariffs on key trading partners—China, Canada, and Mexico—rattled global markets and dampened investor sentiment. The Sensex fell for the third consecutive session, while the Nifty 50 extended its losing streak to ten sessions, marking its longest decline…
