Summary Points: ODIs let foreign investors bet on Indian stocks.See the flow chart #1 FPIs used derivatives to create and hedge ODIs. See the flow chart #2 SEBI’s new rule bans derivative-based ODIs for FPIs. FPIs must now use actual stocks, not derivatives. Big ODI users need to disclose more details. This might reduce FPI…
Summary Points: Global Boost: The US Fed hinted at 2025 rate cuts, making emerging markets like India irresistible. India’s Edge: Inflation cooled to 3.21%, the RBI cut CRR to 4%, and GDP grew at 6.2%, fueling optimism. Buyers Galore: DIIs pumped in Rs.33,483 crore, FPIs flipped to net buyers with Rs.3,000 crore on March 20,…
Alright, let’s discuss this topic, where’s all that FPI money going after leaving the Indian equity market? Watching the Indian market and its related news, you’ve probably caught wind of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulling out a hefty Rs 30,000 crore from Indian equities in just the first half of March 2025. That’s a big…
Imagine waking up one morning, checking your bank account, and realizing a chunk of your savings has just vanished. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, that’s pretty much what’s been happening to millions of Indians lately, except it’s not their bank accounts, it’s their stock market investments. Over the past few months, India’s stock market…
Today, we’re diving into a juicy topic that’s been floating around lately: Will the stock market crash in the next one year? I stumbled across a comment online that got my wheels turning, and I thought, “This is perfect for us to declutter the topic together.” Whether you’re new to investing or you’ve been watching…
If you’re like me, you’ve probably been riding the rollercoaster of 2024’s stock market highs with a mix of thrill and mild panic. The S&P 500’s been flexing its muscles, AI stocks are still the darlings of Wall Street, and everyone’s got an opinion on what 2025 might bring. But here’s the thing, I can’t…
Ever felt like a stock price was acting a little…off? Like it was climbing way too fast or plummeting for seemingly no reason? That could be market manipulation at play. Basically, market manipulation is when someone intentionally tries to mess with the natural forces of supply and demand in the market. They’re trying to artificially…
Hello folks, today we’re diving deep into the wild world of stock markets. Forget the jargon-filled textbooks; we’re going to break down which markets are the big dogs, how to size them up, and where the future might be headed. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about understanding what makes these financial hubs tick and figuring out…
Market crashes are scary for investors. They strike fear and uncertainty in the hearts of even the most seasoned investors. These severe declines in market value, which can seem like never-ending, are not easy to comprehend. Such crashes are often triggered by various factors, like market overvaluation, economic cycles, a major geopolitical events (like the…
Ever noticed how some company names keep popping up again and again when you think about certain products or services? Whether it’s your daily fuel, the phone you use, or even the medicines you take, you often see the same few brands dominating the market. Have you ever wondered why? What makes these companies so…
If you checked the markets today, you might have noticed that both Sensex and Nifty 50 opened about 1% down. You might be wondering, Why is the market falling? What happened today? As an investor, it’s important to understand the reasons behind these market movements. It becomes more relevant when the global economy impacts local…
The stock market has today experienced a significant drop. The BSE Sensex falling by over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 closing lower by 1.35%. If you’re wondering what’s going on and why the market is behaving this way, allow me to explain. Many investors are concerned and unsure about what’s causing these sharp declines….
