Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, says financial products should address specific investor needs rather than follow market trends. At ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0, she discussed how SIFs can offer investment flexibility, while stressing the importance of understanding their risks, taxation and role in portfolios.
Peter Cundills value-investing philosophy centred on buying undervalued stocks with a margin of safety, conducting thorough research and exercising patience. His approach stressed examining business fundamentals, setting clear investment criteria, maintaining an investment journal and reassessing decisions when facts changed, offering lessons for investors seeking long-term wealth creation.
FIIs sold Indian equities for an eighth consecutive week, offloading Rs 30,294 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 30,313 crore to cushion the outflows. The Nifty 50 ended marginally higher, snapping its losing streak. Elevated crude oil prices, rupee weakness and global bond yields remain key factors shaping the outlook for a sustained recovery.
Around seven stocks may soon get demoted to the midcap segment from current largecap status by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) in its Semi-Annual rejig in H1 CY27, according to a prediction by Nuvama Institutional Equities.
Over the five trading sessions from October 5 to 9, the Sensex gained 0.78%, or 563 points, to close at 72,472. The benchmark index ended in the red in two of the five sessions. Despite the modest gains in the broader market, 15 smallcap stocks recorded gains in each of the five trading sessions. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company's September quarter has marked a significant growth, with a 5 percent rise in net profit, totaling Rs 43 crore from Rs 41 crore last year. This quarter also saw total income climb to Rs 2,511 crore, a rise in net premium collections reaching Rs 2,553 crore, and an increase in first-year premiums to Rs 642 crore, showcasing the companys robust financial health.
On October 13, the Reserve Bank of India plans to auction government securities valued at Rs 25,000 crore. This operation will present six distinct securities, each with maturities ranging between 2030 and 2034. The central bank will determine the accepted amounts and may opt for lower bids. At present, the banking sector holds a surplus liquidity estimated at approximately Rs 3.88 lakh crore.
The Reserve Bank of India is set to initiate bond sales to better regulate liquidity within the banking system. As of October 16, banks will face a stricter cash reserve ratio requirement, further enhancing liquidity oversight. This follows the RBI's first key policy rate hike in almost four years, hinting at possible future increases.
Over the past year, the benchmark Nifty has remained largely flat, while the Nifty Midcap 150 index has gained around 11%. Within the midcap universe, 32 stocks have delivered double-digit returns. We spotlight eight standout performers that have surged anywhere between 50%-135% over the past year, including two multibaggers that have more than doubled investors wealth. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
Quant Small Cap Fund exited ICICI Bank and five other stocks in September while trimming its holdings in six stocks, including Zydus Wellness. The fund also added six new stocks to its portfolio and increased its stake in 10 others, according to its monthly portfolio disclosure.
