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India's crypto landscape evolving, with institutional entry and maturing retail trading patterns: Mudrex' Prateek Gupta
India’s crypto market is drawing a new class of participants as institutions, family offices and wealthy investors move beyond retail speculation and begin trading digital assets. The shift is being driven in part by arbitrage opportunities between tokenised gold and gold futures, with trades offering as much as 40 to 50 basis points on favourable days, according to Mudrex Business Head Prateek Gupta.
Multi-asset allocation fund inflows plunge 59% to Rs 1,514 crore in October. Are they still good for diversification?
In October, multi-asset allocation funds saw a dramatic 59% decline in inflows, dropping to Rs 1,514 crore. This downturn may reflect profit-taking and shifting investor sentiment amid ongoing market volatility. While gold ETFs struggled, silver ETFs attracted considerable interest following recent price trends. Investors should explore alternative mutual funds for better diversification and revisit their asset allocation strategies, focusing on risk assessments before engaging with multi-asset funds.
DIIs book profits in longest selling streak in 4 years
Domestic institutional investors have recently unloaded more than ₹47,662 crore worth of equities amidst a market upswing. This shift showcases their tendency to lock in profits following substantial input into Indian stocks. Conversely, foreign portfolio investors have returned vigorously, investing about $8 billion since mid-October. This marks a notable change in market behavior, as local investors experience their longest selling streak in four years.
Piyush Goyal pitches India as safe investment haven amid global turmoil, highlights $85 trillion market access
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's commitment to global investors through stable policies and fair laws. He emphasized that India has signed trade agreements benefitting nearly $70 trillion of global GDP, expanding market access for its goods and services. Goyal assured investors about intellectual property protection, underlining that technology is not appropriated. He noted India's reliability demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic by supplying essential goods to over 100 countries.
80% of demand for tokenised assets come from emerging markets, says Binance’s SB Seker
Tokenised assets are finding their strongest foothold in emerging markets, where high entry costs and limited access have long kept global investment products out of reach for ordinary investors. About 80% of demand for tokenised US equities and other instruments comes from emerging markets, according to SB Seker, head of Asia Pacific at Binance.
From SpaceX to Anthropic, markets have a new playbook for mega-share debuts
Anthropic is gearing up for its highly anticipated IPO, aiming to raise as much as $64.4 billion with share prices ranging from $70 to $78. The company is targeting inclusion in major indexes soon after its debut, which is expected to boost passive investments. Similar to SpaceX's market entry, analysts forecast significant initial share price surges, with employees permitted to sell some of their shares on the opening day.
Gold price prediction: Gold rate falls amidst big movement in oil price, inflation, check experts' opinions
Gold rate on Friday took a hit after pivotal factors like oil prices and inflation have impact on the bullion.
ETMarkets Commodity Talk| A 10% allocation to gold and silver? Motilal Oswal's Manav Modi explains the commodity playbook
In this edition of ETMarkets Commodity Talk, Manav Modi, Commodities Analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, decodes the contrasting moves in gold, crude and copper. He also shares his views on the role of commodities in a long-term portfolio, the common mistakes investors should avoid, and why an allocation of at least 10% to gold and silver could be considered based on an investor's risk profile and investment horizon.
Beyond tech: Kotak MF’s Shibani Kurian on India’s next innovation-led winners
Innovation-led investment opportunities in India are extending well beyond technology, with healthcare, auto components and industrials emerging as key areas of interest, according to Shibani Kurian, Head of Equity Research and Senior Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC. “Innovation can be seen across sectors and not necessarily limited to technology,” she said.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
Oil prices matter to the Indian economy, and the market responded with a smart rally as Brent crude cooled significantly on Monday. The rally was broad-based and involved all segments. But too much should not be read into one day’s showing. The thing to watch remains the results of the US mid-term elections which will be known in India through Wednesday. It will decide which way the market will move in the coming days and weeks.
ITC flags illicit trade pressure on cigarettes; digital-first businesses grow over 70%
ITC Ltd has reported a significant increase in its digital-first and organic FMCG portfolio, achieving over 70% year-on-year growth. However, the company is facing considerable pressures due to rising illicit cigarette trade and increased taxation impacting legal volumes. The fresh food segment has also expanded significantly, reflecting ITC's focus on organized markets. Additionally, challenges in West Asia have disrupted agricultural exports, although value-added products showed better performance.
Nifty’s comeback or a largecap trap? Anand James decodes breadth, IT and Swiggy
Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments, says the recovery still looks like a narrow largecap-led bounce, even as the 18% surge in Nifty IT points to the early stages of a possible leadership cycle. He also assesses Swiggy’s rebound prospects and names his top stock ideas for the week.
Tax-wise, $-foolish: Saving Dalal Street could come at a cost to Startup Street
India's financial landscape is experiencing pressure with foreign portfolio investors becoming net sellers in the market. There are discussions about implementing tax cuts to stabilize the situation, which could disadvantage domestic investors. A focus on only listed shares may divert investments from private markets and harm the startup ecosystem. Expert suggestions advocate for a universal tax reduction applicable to both listed and unlisted shares.
India’s Arrakis problem: The price of what low-skilled workers know
Indian workers contribute valuable data for training AI systems, which is transforming how tasks are automated. As technology advances, low-cost labour is becoming a significant resource for AI development globally. Companies are increasingly relying on Indian workers for video data that demonstrates various physical tasks. This trend poses challenges regarding data ownership and the economic benefits for India.
SIFs offer a middle ground between arbitrage and equity risk: AlphaGrep MF CEO Bhautik Ambani
With investors caught between low-risk arbitrage funds and high-risk equity, PMS and AIF products, AlphaGrep Mutual Fund is positioning its Eminence Hybrid Long-Short Fund as a middle-ground allocation. The strategy combines market neutral and relative value approaches, special situations, options, arbitrage and fixed income to pursue diversified returns without relying entirely on the direction of the equity market.
India seeks bigger share of diesel exports on refining capacity boom
India’s diesel exports are set to rise from 2027 as state-run refiners expand capacity, strengthening the country’s role as a global fuel supplier, industry officials said on Tuesday. State refiners plan to add 16.5 million tonnes of annual diesel production capacity in 2027, as India targets total refining capacity of 300 million tonnes per year by 2030.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
At this juncture, what companies say about their Q2 results, and their outlook for Q3 and Q4, matters a great deal – but only to a certain extent. A company can plan only for what is in its control. No management can predict what the US President will decide, or which way the trouble in the Gulf will turn next.
Is India a “shadow transshipment” hub? The data says otherwise
Between 2014 and 2024, India’s goods exports to the US grew 1.86 times, while US exports to India grew 1.94 times. A rising two-way relationship, with India’s global exports also up 1.36-fold, is hard to square with a “mere pass-through” story tailored to one market.
U-turn from regulator may be new lifeline to Indian derivatives
The return of a stable settlement system in India's equity-derivatives market could signal a promising recovery. Following the tumultuous closure auction process introduced in August, regulators are aiming to restore order. Market players are optimistic that this newfound clarity will not only enhance trader confidence but also boost derivatives trading volumes over time.
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