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George Thomas of Quantum AMC suggests that despite market volatility and cautious FIIs, opportunities exist in private sector banks, insurance, and AI-driven IT. He notes IPO valuations are full and advises valuation-consciousness, especially in small and midcaps. Domestic flows and earnings recovery support market performance, with SIPs indicating a shift in retail investor behavior towards long-term orientation.

NRIs are increasingly investing in Indian mutual funds, driven by emotional connections, belief in India s growth story, and long-term financial goals. While taxation and regulations pose challenges, digitalization and government initiatives are making investments easier. Equities remain the preferred asset class, reflecting a conviction in India s economic potential, with fixed income playing a complementary role for diversification.

Midcap IT companies are facing a downturn, mirroring the struggles of their largecap counterparts. Q1 earnings revealed topline misses and cash flow issues, exacerbated by cautious client spending and project delays. While some analysts remain optimistic, concerns persist about valuations and the lack of a clear earnings upgrade cycle, leading to a mixed outlook for the sector.

Markets regulator Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Rupesh Satish Dalal HUF for insider trading in the scrips of HDFC and HDFC Bank ahead of the April 2022 merger announcement.

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday capped contributions by a single regulated entity (RE), including banks and NBFCs, at 10 per cent of the corpus of an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) scheme.

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday decided to abolish the mandatory requirement for NRIs to notify the names of clearing members or obtain a custodial participant (CP) code for trading in derivatives.

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday came out with a mechanism for monitoring compliance with minimum investment threshold under Specialized Investment Funds (SIF).

Allied Blenders and Distillers on Tuesday reported a four-fold jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 55.83 crore in the June quarter of FY2025-26.

The US Federal Reserve opened its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with the central bank widely expected to hold off on further interest rate cuts despite fierce political pressure from President Donald Trump to slash levels.

IGI India reported robust Q2 FY25 results, with revenue up 16% and PAT surging 63% YoY. EBITDA rose 37%, driven by strong momentum across all core segments. Margins improved notably, reflecting operational efficiency and increased demand for certification services.