A record date is the cut-off date on which an investor has to own shares to become eligible for receiving dividends.
Experts said concerns over the Union Budget, too, had weighed on the market performance.
Unfavourable secondary market conditions aren't a big concern for IPOs by good quality companies.
The markets had been on an upward trajectory since August 2013.
Most markets have seen significant erosion in investors' wealth this year
Experts said fall in China markets often triggers a risk-off trade among investors, as it is the world's second-biggest economy and global growth engine.
In 2015, foreign investors slowed net buying of Indian equities.
US Fed rate rise raises risk of further drying up of FII flows.
Post the correction over the past one year, we are seeing opportunities across sectors.
The revival in Mumbai's property market could help the group.
'We are overweight on India, as it is one of the best in emerging markets (EMs)'
India has been a core portfolio holding for emerging market funds.
IndiGo had debt of Rs 3,912 crore at end of the June quarter.
IT sector replaces auto sector after a 6-month gap.
Domestic investors have managed very well to minimise the impact caused by relentless selling by foreign portfolio investors.
Sebi's new FPI regulation has helped attract new capital pool, up registrations.
Gold funds have returned -5.2 per cent, while the Sensex is down 7 per cent in the past year.
'Most investors are still waiting for the winners to correct.'
Fund managers say the recent fall is not going to sustain.
The BSE Sensex lost about 1,600 points, while the National Stock Exchange Nifty was down about 400 points.