The number of issues were the lowest since FY15, compared to 45 in FY18.
A surge in foreign inflows is seen as the major reason behind the latest market surge.
The offering comprises secondary sale of 13.68 million shares, constituting 27.3 per cent stake.
Experts say foreign investor sentiment was bolstered by the US Federal Reserve's decision to go slow with interest rate hikes and hopes of political stability.
India now has three companies in the global top 100 list in terms of market value: Reliance Industries (RIL) ranks 72, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is at 86 and HDFC Bank at 99.
While three of the top five FPIs - Capital, Government of Singapore, and Vanguard - have seen their investment value more than triple, India's benchmark indices have risen just 70%.
In 5 years, the AMC has clocked a growth rate of 40% with its AUM up nearly 4 times.
'Investors need to find out how the FMP's assets are distributed and ensure the investments are in high-quality names.'
Sebi has allowed mutual fund schemes the option of 'side-pocketing' which move will help both fund houses and investors.
Zee and its lenders had decided to enter into an agreement to not offload the pledged shares amid a sharp slide in the prices of the underlying securities during end-Janury. The terms give the lenders a greater say, upside benefit from the proposed strategic sale, more cover and personal guarantee.
'Rather than abolishing stamp duty as STT is already levied on all transactions, the government has de-facto imposed a state STT in the guise of stamp duty'
Debt funds have exposure of nearly Rs 8,000 crore to Zee group papers. Aditya Birla MF, HDFC MF, Franklin Templeton MF, and ICICI Prudential MF have the highest exposure, reports Samie Modak.
'Our preference remains for the less-expensive industrial stocks, which are showing good earnings momentum.'
MFs have benefited from a shift to financial assets from physical assets like real estate and gold.
About 24 fund houses saw a decline in their debt AUMs in the past one year.
All the countries in the top 10 have seen a decline in market value.
'The first half of 2019 could be volatile.' 'In the second half, volatility inducing events should be largely behind us.'
2018 has been a disappointing and highly volatile year for equity investors.
'Extensive thought has been put in, and we have pondered over each and every suggestions and demands received from our members.'
French investment bank BNP Paribas said India's earnings growth potential is around 14-15 per cent
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