Developers grappling with labour shortage and getting construction material to sites could be among a list of problems.
'Higher than expected inflation in the US or the European Union, faster than expected tightening by the major central banks, break out of a war in Europe, and withdrawal of portfolio equities from the emerging markets are factors which can result in equity market corrections.'
M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring around 7 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, Infosys and ICICI Bank. On the other hand, HUL, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance and ITC were among the laggards.
The SME segment has been grappling with lack of liquidity and lacklustre institutional participation.
The market breadth has turned sharply positive since May amid hopes that a decline in Covid-19 infections will lead to a revival in the economy. At 3.8, the advance-decline ratio (ADR) for May was the best since June 2020. So far this month, the ratio has remained above three - in simpler words, for every declining stock, there were nearly four advancing stocks in May and three this month. ADR is a popular market breadth indicator, with a ratio of more than two signalling an extremely bullish undercurrent.
'Investors should put their money in stocks where the margin of safety is high.'
'Investors need to understand that these schemes may not do well in the market that is in a bull run, but quality stocks would protect the downside.'
The annual San Fermin bull-running festival typically takes place every year between July 6 and 15. But for the first time in nearly a century, the event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus.
For large start-ups the US market is considered to be a preferred destination, as Indian investors were seen as hesitant to pay the kind of valuation private equity investors or the US markets pay. However, Zomato's listing has quashed these notions.
Equity markets braved all odds this fiscal and rewarded investors with high returns as the benchmark Sensex surged more than 66 per cent despite COVID-led disruptions and concerns over its impact on the economy. Market analysts termed FY 2020-21 as a roller coaster ride for not only Indian markets but also for equity indices globally due to the pandemic. In an unprecedented come back, the 30-share BSE Sensex has jumped 19,540.01 points or 66.30 per cent so far this fiscal. This extraordinary rally holds significance as markets faced volatile trends this fiscal.
Stock market minnows put up a stellar show in 2021 giving returns of up to 60 per cent amid Dalal Street dream run and are likely to continue sailing northwards in the New Year too. Trumping pandemic-induced uncertainties, the Indian equity market posted stunning gains this year achieving several feats and smaller stocks benefited the most from the strong momentum. From reaching the momentous 50,000-mark in January to scaling 61,000-level in October, the BSE Sensex had an epic journey this year.
Eben Esterhuizen, a financial news analyst and writer for The Panelist, asks the question of the month: is this the end of the commodity bull run? History suggests that commodity prices will move lower if the US enters a recession, and historical evidence also rejects the notion that emerging market growth will continue to support commodity prices during a US recession.
After the peak of the rally, the 'champion sectors' tend to underperform or perform in line with the market
Many investors, who have made money in the rising market of the recent past, are pulling out of equity funds, believing that they can earn more by investing directly.
The 30-share BSE index reclaimed the 30,000-mark to trade at a new record high of 30,071.61 by surging 128.37 points, or 0.42 per cent. This surpassed the previous record high of 30,024.74 (intra-day) that the Sensex touched on March 4, 2015.
The Zee saga will see a long-drawn-out court battle before shareholders get any chance to vote on any proposal by the management or Invesco, says Prosenjit Datta.
Experts like National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Managing Director and CEO P H Ravikumar feel that the commodities market will steal the thunder in the coming days. The next bull run is not in stocks but in commodities, he said.
Investing in the US market provides Indian investors a hedge against the rupee's long-term tendency to depreciate against the dollar.
While the market may remain volatile this year, analysts expect equities to deliver positive returns by outperforming inflation and government bonds, supported by the fiscal stimulus in the US.
Hectic fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected in October-November, with at least 30 companies are looking to collectively raise over Rs 45,000 crore through initial share-sales, merchant banking sources said. Of the total fundraising, a large chunk would be garnered by technology-driven companies. The successful IPO of food delivery company Zomato, which was overwhelmingly subscribed by over 38 times, encouraged new-age tech companies to come out with their primary share-sales.
Investors who cannot manage an asset-allocated portfolio or rebalance regularly, or do not have an advisor, may opt for these funds, but only after a detailed study of their strategy, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
'While the country has been hit hard from a strong second wave of Covid, we believe the markets are willing to look through that.'
Rise in m-cap to above Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million) could help companies avoid illiquid tag, though analysts advise caution on investing in such scrips on present mood alone.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala became a billionaire in the last bull-run which ended in 2008.
Gold price in Mumbai's physical market on Friday fell 31.1 per cent or Rs 1,351 to close at Rs 41,848 per 10 gramme. Friday's fall in per cent terms is worst after November 2015 and, in absolute terms, the worst after August 2013. Silver prices fell Rs 2,255 to close 5 per cent lower at Rs 43,085 per kg on Friday.
If a BJP-led government does, indeed, perform as well as the opinion polls predict, the 16th Lok Sabha will have fair chances of stability.
We are at the cusp of something big today and retail investors need to wake up and participate early to make the most of it.
Equities shed superior valuations vis--vis most emerging markets
Instead of getting swayed by market gyrations, investors must stay invested for the long term, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.
The combined profit before tax of 748 companies, which have declared their results for Q1FY21, is down 46 per cent YoY. Their net sales went down by a quarter as the Covid-19 lockdown led to a sharp fall in economic activity.
Bullfights and the notorious bull runs, eight in all, are the highlight of a nine-day street festival.
Just when stocks are seen as invincible, we should worry, warns Akash Prakash.
The RBI issued a fairly gloomy forecast in its monetary policy statement last Friday.
Inability of stocks to return to their highest levels is one of the reasons why retail investors have been reluctant to return to the market.
The demand from India and China may fall.
While Morgan Stanley believes individual stocks are in a bull phase, rate cuts, GDP growth revival are key.
