Inflows into LIC MF schemes through distributors have grown from 48 per cent in 2023 to 70 per cent, largely due to better performance of most schemes. LIC Mutual Fund has opened a Rs 1.80 lakh Pocket SIP (systematic investment plan) to democratize mutual fund investments and increase coverage in smaller cities. The fund house […]
As markets move towards the Union Budget, investor sentiment remains cautious yet selectively bullish, with broader participation now visible across segments. While expectations regarding the Budget are subdued, concerns over continued outflows of foreign institutional investors (FII) are keeping market participants on the sidelines for now.Speaking to market expert ET Now, Neeraj Dewan said investors […]
Indian stock markets continue to struggle for direction as foreign investor outflows dominate sentiment, even as underlying business performance does not appear as weak as market movements suggest. According to market expert Sandip Sabharwal, the current phase is driven more by momentum-based global asset reallocation than by deteriorating fundamentals.“Most of the active funds of foreign […]
After nearly four months of back-to-back public offerings that have helped Indian companies raise record capital in the primary market, the week ahead will be noticeably quieter. No new motherboard IPOs are planned, marking a brief pause in what has been one of the busiest listing cycles in recent years. Instead, three SME issues will […]