The latest rejig of the MSCI Global Standard Index gets into effect from November 30 and the announcement is scheduled on Wednesday, November 15 around 3:30 am India time.

Indian equity indices fell on Monday, weighed down by the heavyweight financial and IT stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.50% lower at 64,933, while the NSE Nifty 50 index closed below the 19,450 level."The near-term trend of Nifty continues to be positive. Having placed at the crucial overhead resistance around 19550-19600 levels, there is a possibility of some more consolidation or minor weakness in the short term before showing any decisive upside breakout of the resistance. Further weakness from here could find support around 19300-19250 levels" said Nagaraj Shetti, Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities.Here are 5 stock recommendations for Wednesday:

European stocks edged higher on Tuesday, led by automobiles and basic resources shares, as investors geared up for a key U.S. inflation report that could offer more clarity on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook.

Even when the share of retail investors in companies listed on the NSE increased to an all-time high of 7.62% in the September quarter from 7.50% in the June quarter, the primeinfobase.com data suggests that they trimmed their stakes in many stocks. ETMarkets brings 10 stocks which witnessed the highest selling by retail investors in the quarter gone by on a sequential basis.

A total of 390 foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are invested in companies listed on the NSE. These FIIs hold greater than 1% stake in the listed companies, according to data published by primeinfobase.com. FIIs are the largest non-promoter shareholders in the Indian market and their investment decisions have a huge bearing on the stock prices and overall direction of the market. At Rs 8.38 lakh crore, these FIIs account for just 14.50% of the overall FII holding of Rs 57.78 lakh crore. ETMarkets lists the top 10 FIIs in terms of their exposure to companies listed:

While they come under the broad umbrella word of “Chemical sector” the fact is that each specialty chemical company is literally an industry itself with its own operating matrix of supply chain and demand. There are some companies where the trouble in China means big bonus, while for others it might mean supply chain issues which means that their production in India’ get impacted. At this point there are many parts of the chemical industry which are facing headwinds due to oversupply and dumping by China. But are well prepared given multiple changes which some segments of the chemical sector have seen in India in just the last three years. We look at the stocks where analysts have “hold” recommendation at a time when chinese headwinds are blowing.

India's largest life insurer the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) decreased its holding in 115 stocks during the quarter ended September 30, 2023. ETMarkets brings 10 stocks where LIC reduced its holdings the most as of the last quarter. The average stock price change during the quarter was 17.28% for these stocks.The state-run insurance company has more than 1% equity across 274 companies, according to Prime Infobase data. The data also states that LIC accounts for the largest share of investments in equities by insurance companies with 68% share out of a total Rs 11.72 lakh crore.

If you plan to have a baby at some point in the future, you would want to look at a policy offering maternity benefit, which will cover expenses relating to childbirth. Similarly, while opting for the sum insured, remember this policy should be able to serve you in the long run, which implies taking inflation into account.

In September and in October, there was one trading session each in which Midcaps witnessed very sharp correction. It appeared as we are close to repeating the last quarter of calendar year 2021, when in the same period, this segment of the market witnessed change in direction. While it cannot still be ruled out, the way things are panning out, the probability of that happening appears to be lower at least at this point of time. Stocks from sectors like small finance banks, oil refinery and housing finance companies are on the list. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.

Developing a financial plan for children is crucial, as it ensures their long-term welfare, particularly when educational expenses are on the rise. Children’s Day serves as a call to action, making parents realise to prioritise financial planning for their children.

The Hindu accounting year began with an upgrade from global brokerage Goldman Sachs which said India is expected to see “the best structural growth prospects in the region” with mid-teens earnings growth over the next two years.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Bank of India, Thermax, Uno Minda, and Vedant Fashions are the five midcap stocks which saw mutual funds reducing their exposure for three months in a row, according to the data shared by Nuvama Institutional Equities.

With just two months to mark the end of what has been a robust year for the primary market, the pipeline of upcoming offers looks equally promising. As many as 10 companies are looking to launch their public offers in the next two months, with five of them creating a strong buzz in the market.

Foreign Institutional Investors' share by volume (in percentage terms) in companies listed on NSE went up marginally to 5.84% as of September 30, 2023, from 5.77% as of June 30, 2023, as per primeinfobase.com, an initiative of PRIME Database. As of September 30, 2023, FIIs' top holdings were Cartrade Tech, Delhivery, Paytm and Zomato. Here's the list:

While the near term could see volatility coming from global geopolitical tensions, higher for longer interest rates and coming Lok Sabha elections, investors are expecting double-digit returns in the next 2-3 years.

The ₹490-crore IPO was subscribed almost 24 times. The retail investors' segment was subscribed 8.93 times, while the non-institutional investor or high net worth investor segment was subscribed 31.62 times. The qualified institutional buyers' portion was subscribed 46.94 times.

The average price target on Coal India of all analysts compiled by Bloomberg following the second quarter results is at ₹338.22, almost 3% lower than its closing price of ₹349.35 on Monday. Brokerage Jefferies said that the company's earnings outlook has improved due to better volume growth and lower-than-expected cost trajectory. It upgraded the EPS estimates to 18-42% for FY24-26.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that the government would take all possible steps necessary to respond to currency moves, repeating his usual mantra that excessive swings were undesirable.

The index has jumped 1,219 points, or 9%, since October 26 against the 2.8% gains in the Sensex and the 3.1% advance in the Nifty. Six stocks contributed 469 points, or 38%, of the 1,219-point upside in the index. These included Suzlon Energy, BSE, CDSL, Global Health, MCX and Piramal Pharma. Three stocks - Suzlon Energy, BSE and CDSL - contributed 323 points, or close to 27%, of the up-move in the Small-cap index.

The Nifty Pharma index is trading at a price-to-earnings multiple of 31, lower than its five-year average of 36. Fund managers bought into stocks like Aurobindo Pharma, Cipla, Pfizer, Lupin, JB Chemicals, Alkem, and Syngene International.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 54.77 points, or 0.16%, to 34,337.87, the S&P 500 lost 3.69 points, or 0.08%, to 4,411.55 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 30.37 points, or 0.22%, to 13,767.74.

It was the sixth month in a row for new SIP accounts to cross one million. According to AMFI, retail investors held 51.4 % of equity assets for a period greater than 24 months, which shows SIP investors tend to have a long-term investment horizon.

The government is keen to take advantage of the sharp rally in share prices of public sector banks (PSBs) that are riding on much-improved financial performance and fundamentals. The stake sale can be conducted through the offer-for-sale route for lenders that are not inclined toward a rights issue, said people aware of the deliberations.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 23.85 points, or 0.07%, at the open to 34,259.25

Indian stocks have risen about 7% this year, outpacing their peers in Asia and emerging markets, as growth in earnings and the economy lured local and global investors. India VIX, a gauge of expected stock-price swings, has slumped 25% so far this year to near its historical low.

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Indian stocks have risen about 7% this year, outpacing their peers in Asia and emerging markets, as growth in earnings and the economy lured local and global investors. India VIX, a gauge of expected stock-price swings, has slumped 25% so far this year to near its historical low.

The multi-commodity exchange will also be closed for the first half but will remain open for the evening session from 5:00 pm. Trade settlements will also be closed on Tuesday. The settlement holiday means that the commodity account balance of investors on November 14 will not include the credits from profits on trades or positions in commodity derivatives on November 13 and credits from exiting option positions on November 13.

The near-term trend of Nifty continues to be positive. Having placed at the crucial overhead resistance around 19,550-19,600 levels, there is a possibility of some more consolidation or minor weakness in the short term before showing any decisive upside breakout of the resistance. Further weakness from here could find support around 19,300-19,250 levels, said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.

The stock listed at Rs 792, which is the same as issue price. However, there was some buying interest in the counter post the listing as stock rose about 12% intraday.

Among Sensex stocks, Bajaj Finance and Infosys were the top laggards, falling over 1% each. Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Nestle, and TCS also ended with cuts, while M&M, JSW Steel, NTPC, Power Grid Corp, and IndusInd bank closed with gains.

During the Muhurat trade, as many as 80% of the stocks advanced, 16% declined and 3% remained unchanged. The advance-decline ratio stood at 4.90, staying above 3 for the sixth consecutive year.

Clossing Bell: Sensex falls over 350 points, Nifty below19,450; financial services stocks worst hit

A mix of large and mid-cap stocks showcased robust momentum by surpassing their 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) on November 12.

Several major stocks demonstrated exceptional strength by surpassing their 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) on November 12.

On November 12, Sunday, a whopping 46 stocks surged into overbought territory, signaling potential caution for investors. ETMarkets brings you a curated list of 5 stocks riding high in the overbought zone, unpacking the significance of RSI and why astute investors should take note.

India's largest life insurer the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has a lion’s share of investments in equities by insurance companies with 68% share out of total Rs 11.72 lakh crore. As the share of insurance companies declined to 5.48% as on September 30, from 5.66% as on June 30, LIC’s share also climbed down from 3.85% in the June ended quarter to 3.73% in the July-September period.The state-run insurance company has more than 1% equity across 274 companies according to Prime Infobase data.However, LIC's highest stake raise on a QoQ basis in the September ended quarter happened in these 10 companies:

A group of smallcap stocks exhibited noteworthy strength, surpassing their 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) on November 12.

The resilience of local/retail participants has once again defied the equity bears. Despite volatility and weak market performance in October, equity schemes continued to attract strong inflows. Smallcap and midcap schemes, in particular, continued their strong performance with inflows of Rs 4,500 crore and Rs 2,400 crore, respectively. Here's a quick look at the smallcap stocks that saw the highest action last month. (Data Source: Nuvama)

On November 13, Monday, Trendlyne revealed a golden opportunity with over 40 Nifty stocks experiencing the Golden Crossover. ETMarkets delves into this bullish pattern, selecting 5 stocks that have recently formed this golden alliance, shedding light on why investors should take note.

On November 12, Sunday, StockEdge unveiled a compelling trend with over 49 stocks witnessing an uptrend in Relative Strength Index (RSI). ETMarkets spotlights these stocks, delving into the importance of RSI and why investors should pay attention to this crucial indicator.

India's largest life insurer the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has a lion’s share of investments in equities by insurance companies with 68% share out of total Rs 11.72 lakh crore. As the share of insurance companies declined to 5.48% as on September 30, from 5.66% as on June 30, LIC’s share also climbed down from 3.85% in the June ended quarter to 3.73% in the July-September period.The state-run insurance company has more than 1% equity across 274 companies according to Prime Infobase data.However, LIC's highest stake raise on a QoQ basis in the September ended quarter happened in these 10 companies:

Traditional brick-and-mortar companies mostly had a stellar run on Dalal Street during Samvat Year 2079 with Tata Motors, L&T and NTPC making the most money for investors. In contrast, investors in banking & financial services companies, software exporters and consumer goods companies saw their bets underperform. Here are the top Sensex gainers of last Samvat year. (Source: ETIG | TOI)

The NBFC crisis of 2018 has just completed its 5 years. If one looks at the root cause of the NBFC crisis, beside the lending issues by Yes Bank, it was housing finance companies which were at the centre of the crisis. If one looks globally also, either directly or indirectly, they have been at the root of a financial crisis or a scam. One of the reasons why this sector carries such risk is that the underlying asset, which is real estate itself, is both cyclical and non-transparent. So, now when the real estate market is in uptrend, are the housing finance companies a way to play that up move?

The Nifty50 opened lower on Monday by about 70 points at 19,457. However, despite the weakness in the market, 5 large-cap stocks managed to hit new 52-week highs on November 13. Here's a list:

Suzlon tops the sell list of mutual funds like HDFC AMC and Bandhan MF during the month. At an aggregate level, mutual funds owned 62.89 crore shares of the stock in September which fell down to 49.53 crore shares last month.

A look at the top additions for three consecutive months shows that mutual funds have been consistent buyers in RIL, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, LIC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nykaa, HPCL, Eureka Forbes and Maharashtra Seamless.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty50 opened nearly 0.4% lower on Monday, dragged by banking, financial and IT stocks. However, during this decline, 5 large and midcap stocks managed to hit new all-time highs. Here's a list:

In otherwise weak markets, the BSE shares saw significant price action which was backed with strong volume as 18,70,050 shares changed hands on the NSE around 11:15 am.

For this approval, Jubilant is eligible for 180 days of exclusivity through the ‘Competitive Generic Therapy’ designation from the US FDA.