Demat News
Will the RBI rate cut push Indians to swap fixed deposits for stock market investments?
The RBI's 50 basis point repo rate cut to 5.5% aims to stimulate economic growth as inflation eases. This shift may lead to increased investment in stocks and mutual funds, altering traditional saving patterns and enhancing market liquidity.
1 min read6 Jun 2025How to open a demat account with HDFC Securities? A step-by-step guide
Opening a demat account with HDFC Securities is a quick, paperless process completed online in minutes. This guide outlines eligibility, document requirements, account features, and the seamless application steps for investing in equities, mutual funds, IPOs, and more.
3 min read27 May 2025FIIs vs DIIs: Why do domestic institutional investors now dominate the Indian stock market? EXPLAINED
The Indian stock market has seen a rise in retail participation over the past decade, with domestic institutional investors surpassing foreign institutional investors in ownership for the first time in March 2025, reflecting a significant shift in institutional holdings across various sectors.
2 min read9 May 2025The reality of Indian trading boom: Platforms win, retail investors lose
Most of the new retail investors are under 35, digitally savvy, and armed with user-friendly apps such as Zerodha, GROWW, and Upstox. Still, the financial outcomes have been dismal for the vast majority of these new entrants.
4 min read9 Apr 2025How you can cut costs of holding demat accounts
Basic services demat account doesn't charge any annual maintenance charges if the holding value is within certain threshold
2 min read31 Mar 2025How to keep your broking account ‘active’
Lack of activity for 24 months makes an account dormant, preventing fresh buy and sell orders till the re-KYC process is completed.
4 min read31 Mar 2025Is market volatility driving retail investors away from small & mid-cap stocks to large-caps?
Indian retail investors are shifting away from mid- and small-cap stocks due to increased market volatility and weak earnings. This shift is reflected in drop in mutual fund inflows, with large-cap stocks becoming more attractive for their stability during uncertain market conditions.
3 min read14 Mar 2025SIPs stop, demat accounts slump: Are retail investors running scared?
Mom-and-pop investors are showing signs of unease and experts warn the real storm is brewing
3 min read13 Mar 2025Market volatility hits IPOs, 37 newly listed stocks now below issue prices. Is the IPO boom fizzling out?
The Indian IPO market struggles in 2025 as weak investor sentiment leads to many listings trading below their issue prices. Retail interest has waned, causing companies to delay or downsize their IPO plans amid concerns over market volatility.
3 min read12 Mar 2025Retail investors' confidence drops as Indian stock market faces biggest crash in 5 years
Retail investors in India are experiencing a significant market correction, resulting in declining confidence and slowed new demat account openings. With the equity market's downturn persisting for five months, concerns about a deeper correction could affect spending and sentiment among investors.
3 min read11 Mar 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared