It has happened at least four times in the last six months. The Nifty corrected very sharply, but one sectoral index traded in the green that day – the FMCG Index. Money, came the explanation, moves to “defensive stocks” in times of uncertainty. So, one question is: Should you buy FMCG stocks because they are considered defensive – those that fall relatively less in a volatile market? Or should they be bought because, after a good monsoon, there are signs of recovery in rural India. That means a greater likelihood these companies will report an improved quarterly performance. There is also a more fundamental question: Given that the Indian economy has changed and new sectors with better and more stable growth have emerged, should FMCG stocks be even considered defensive stocks? Or should the label be reserved for a new set of stocks?

A three-in-one trading account combines a savings account, a demat account, and a trading account into a single integrated solution. In this case, the clients would have their funds in their bank account, earning interest on the cash balances.

European shares rise, led by energy and defence sectors, amid escalating Middle East tensions after Iran's missile strike on Israel. STOXX 600 climbs 0.3%, with energy sector up 2.4%, and defence firms like Rheinmetall, Saab, and BAE Systems gaining 2-3%. ECB interest rate cuts anticipated.

Nike shares fell by about 6% in premarket trading after the company withdrew its annual revenue target, creating uncertainty over its turnaround strategy under new CEO Elliott Hill. Investors remain concerned as the company delayed its investor day, with no definite timeline for recovery provided.

Stocks remained steady as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East lifted oil prices nearly 3%. Safe havens like government bonds and the dollar gained ground. U.S. job market data suggested a smaller Fed rate cut while Euro inflation trends indicated possible ECB easing this month.

India's weightage in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index has reached 19.9 per cent, very close to China's weightage which has dropped down to 24.42 per cent from nearly 40 per cent in 2020.

The measures the capital market regulator SEBI announced on Tuesday might hit the businesses of some companies in the short term. It will certainly impact the volume of some players. But sometimes changes in regulations need to be looked at in a different way. Why did SEBI bring about these changes? Does it mean different things for different players? Should you panic and sell because the prices may fall in the short term? Or just hold because the journey of growth is very long and these small speedbreakers don't matter? Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardized scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.

The Indian market closed in the red for the third consecutive day in a row on Tuesday. Benchmark indices closed flat with a negative bias.

Sebi introduces measures to curb speculative trading in derivatives, including increased contract sizes and upfront premium collection, aiming to protect investors while potentially limiting trading flexibility and broker revenues.

The Indian market closed in the red for the third consecutive day in a row on Tuesday. Benchmark indices closed flat with a negative bias.

Adani Group merged two subsidiaries, Adani Infrastructure Private Limited and Mundra Solar Technology Limited, with Adani New Industries Limited. The subsidiary focuses on low-carbon projects such as green hydrogen, wind turbines, and solar modules. Key parts production like solar glass and aluminium frames is underway. TotalEnergies holds a 25 percent stake in ANIL.

Sebi introduces measures to curb speculative trading in derivatives, including increased contract sizes and upfront premium collection, aiming to protect investors while potentially limiting trading flexibility and broker revenues.

Indian indices ended flat amid profit booking in energy stocks. Analysts anticipate volatility as geopolitical tensions rise and support levels for Nifty are observed around 25,650-700.

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd, part of the IT space, has more than doubled investors wealth in the last 1 year and recent acquisitions will help the company value-added offerings to corporate clients and to be EBITDA-accretive.Equirus Securities in a note retained its LONG rating on Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services with a target of Rs 595 which translates into an upside of 36% from Rs 436 recorded on 30th September 2024.The momentum helped the stock to rally more than 20% in a month and over 50% in the last 3 months, data showed.

Indian indices ended flat amid mixed performances, with Reliance and HDFC Bank dragging down. Analysts recommend stocks like Chambal Fertilizers and EID Parry for potential gains amid cautious sentiment.

A debt that has been past due and unpaid for a predetermined period is known as a non-performing asset (NPA). As Q1 FY25 results approach, investors with banking stocks should pay attention to Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of the banks in their portfolios. According to Trendlyne data, several banks, including Canara Bank, Bandhan Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, and Federal Bank, reported a decrease in NPAs during Q1FY25. Here’s a breakdown:

Nifty PSU Bank faces challenges but October seasonality suggests potential recovery. Analysts expect Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and SBI to lead a possible rally.

The demand for copper copper’s conductivity and durability make it indispensable for electrical systems, wind turbines, and solar power generation.

Since 2023, Chinese firms have invested over $100 billion in overseas clean energy projects to bypass U.S. and other tariffs, per Climate Energy Finance. Dominating in solar panels and electric vehicles, China faces concerns over market flooding. Key firms like BYD and CATL are expanding in Europe to avoid tariffs.

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) significantly increased to 4.96% on Monday, indicating tighter liquidity in money markets at the end of the quarter. This rise signals heightened funding pressure, with analysts noting that banks' balance sheet capacity is more constrained and expensive than expected.

In just eight days, China regained the influence it lost over 10 months in emerging markets.

Oil prices increased as fears grew that the Middle East conflict could escalate, causing supply disruptions. Iran's missile attack on Israel and potential retaliation heightened concerns. Both crude benchmarks saw significant jumps. U.S. backing for Israel and Iran's warnings added to the tension. OPEC+ will review the market, but no policy changes are expected.

U.S. stocks dropped, with the Nasdaq losing over 1%, as investors grew cautious after Iran fired missiles at Israel. Energy and defense stocks rose, while airlines fell. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declined. Market volatility increased and traders speculated on future Federal Reserve rate actions. Investors were also wary of upcoming job data and ongoing port strikes.

The Nikkei share average fell 1.6% amid escalating Middle East tensions, driven by Iran's missile launches and fears of broader conflict. Japanese technology and retail shares led losses, while defense and energy stocks gained as oil prices surged on supply disruption concerns.

Asia stocks fell as Iran's missile strike on Israel stoked fears of regional conflict. Investors turned to safer assets, with U.S. Treasury bond yields dipping and gold near an all-time high. Brent crude futures surged over 1 percent due to potential supply disruptions. The U.S. job market remains strong, influencing possible Federal Reserve decisions.

Suzlon Energy has been issued an advisory cum warning letter from both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Ltd, regarding non-compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Tuesday increased the minimum contract size in index derivatives to ₹15 lakh from the current ₹5 lakh, making options trading costlier. At the same time, it reduced weekly index product offerings to just one per exchange, seeking to curb frenzied speculation among retail traders.

The issues highlighted by RBI include improper valuation, breaches of loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, and inadequate governance in partnerships with fintech entities, said Shrikant Chouhan, head of equity research at Kotak Securities.

Meanwhile, the Adani Group along with Wilmar will also launch the sale of around a 13% stake in Adani Wilmar by the end of this month or early in November, to cut down the promoter stake in the company to comply with listing regulations, sources said.

For Crisil, overall, there were 506 upgrades and 184 downgrades. The credit ratio increased to 2.75 times in the first half of this fiscal from 1.79 times in the second half of last fiscal. This highlights the sustained strengthening of India Inc's credit quality.

Angel One, India's third-largest brokerage by client count, introduced a flat fee of ₹20 or 0.1% of turnover (whichever is lower) on cash market transactions starting November 1, anticipating a drop in revenues from the derivative segment. Previously, these transactions were free of charge.

A strong net inflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in September has turned their total secondary market investment in Indian equities positive for the calendar year so far to $4,140.3 million (Rs 34,554 crore) compared with a net outflow of $1,417 million (negative Rs 11,998 crore) at the end of August.

Select stocks gain momentum even in volatile markets.

It was a day of rapid developments. SEBI finally brought in the much-anticipated change in F&O rules. The US markets ended the day in the red. Middle East tensions deepened. And the Gift Nifty was trading with a cut of more than half a percent. There is thus a high probability that when the market opens for trade on Thursday, it will be another day of decline. If there is any institutional-based selling, then even bank stocks could come under pressure. If not, it is likely that it will be the banks that play a role in any recovery – as and when it takes place. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardized scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.

On Tuesday, India's benchmark Sensex index closed slightly down, dropping around 33 points to settle at 84,266. Despite the flat market performance, six stocks within the BSE healthcare index hit their highest levels in the past year. A 52-week high is a key indicator, marking the peak price a stock has achieved over the last 12 months, offering valuable insights for traders and investors to assess current value and predict future price movements.

Suzlon Energy has been issued an advisory cum warning letter from both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Ltd, regarding non-compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday released a report recommending changes in methodology of the Mumbai Interbank Outright Rate (MIBOR) while proposing a change to a new secured money market benchmark for widely used derivative products.

Markets regulator Sebi, on October 01, announced that it will start implementing a new framework to regulate the high-risk world of futures and options (F&O) by taking six measures, including increasing the contract size to Rs 15 lakh from Rs 5-10 lakh and limiting weekly expiries to one per exchange. The new rules come into effect in a graded manner beginning November 20. These rules are based on recommendations by an Expert Working Group (EWG) to strengthen the equity index derivatives framework. Watch the video to know more details.

GIFT Nifty achieved a new milestone with a monthly turnover of $100.7 billion in September 2024. This surpasses its previous record of $100.13 billion set in August 2024. This reflects the growing global interest and trust in GIFT Nifty as a benchmark for India's growth story. NSE IX, the exchange hosting GIFT Nifty, has seen a total cumulative volume of over 27.11 million contracts with total cumulative turnover of US $1.18 trillion till September 2024.

To account for market growth, Sebi is raising the minimum contract size for index futures and options to Rs 15 lakh from the current Rs 5-10 lakh range. This change reflects the threefold increase in market values since the limit was last set in 2015.

A strong net inflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in September has turned their total secondary market investment in Indian equities positive for the calendar year so far to $4,140.3 million (Rs 34,554 crore) compared with a net outflow of $1,417 million (negative Rs 11,998 crore) at the end of August.

Despite a small candle with an upper shadow appearing on Tuesday's market chart, Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities observed a lack of strong selling activity to confirm this bearish indication. Essentially, the market showed a potential signal for downward movement, but traders didn't act on it aggressively, suggesting some uncertainty in the market.

FMCG major Dabur India is expected to post a mid-single digit decline in consolidated revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 amid correction in its India operations though the international business is expected to register double digit constant currency growth in topline, the company said in its quarterly update on Tuesday.

Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Tuesday ahead of the first of multiple job reports this week, a day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushed back against market expectations for outsized interest rate cuts.

To prevent traders from taking excessive intraday leverage and making trades they can't afford, brokers will now be required to collect option premiums upfront from buyers. This ensures that traders have the necessary funds to cover their potential losses.

Gautam Adani’s Adani Enterprises Ltd. plans a $1.3 billion share sale via a qualified institutional placement starting as early as Oct. 7. The move follows a short-seller's 2023 allegations of fraud, which led to a significant stock drop. The share issue aims to signal investor confidence and revive expansion efforts.

Taiwan will close its stock market on Wednesday due to Super Typhoon Krathon. Schools and offices are also closed in many parts of Taiwan. Taiwan has been experiencing typhoons and has canceled flights, ship sailings, and some train services.

Capital markets regulator Sebi has sent demand notices to industrialist Venugopal Dhoot and two other entities, asking them to pay nearly Rs 1.03 crore for insider trading activities in the shares of Videocon Industries.

Capital markets regulator Sebi has sent demand notices to industrialist Venugopal Dhoot and two other entities, asking them to pay nearly Rs 1.03 crore for insider trading activities in the shares of Videocon Industries.

Indian benchmark indices ended Tuesday nearly flat with minor losses, as gains in IT stocks like Tech Mahindra were countered by declines in Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. The BSE Sensex fell 33 points to 84,266, while the NSE Nifty dropped 14 points to 25,797.