Demat Accounts 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 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 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 2025IPO Boom Continues: 24 stocks make market debut in January so far; 87% of IPOs garner over 100 times bids
The IPO trend remains robust in 2025, driven by strong retail investor interest and a shift from FPIs to the primary market. 24 companies debuted on Dalal Street this month, with notable subscription rates. An additional five companies are scheduled to list this month.
3 min read27 Jan 2025Rajesh Power Services IPO share allotment finalised: Step-by-step guide to check your allotment status
The IPO allotment for Rajesh Power Services has been finalised, following a 59 times oversubscription. Investors can check their status online. The company shares expected to list on December 02, 2024.
2 min read30 Nov 2024Demat accounts reach 179 million even as new additions decline to 3.5 million in October
As of October 2024, India has 179 million demat accounts, but new additions dropped to 3.5 million. CDSL leads in market share, while NSDL witnessed a drop. NSE active clients rose to 48.9 million, and despite a 3.5% drop in ADTO, commodity trading volumes showed mixed trends.
3 min read3 Dec 2024Sebi reforms: Demat for housing societies, cooperatives a boost for financial inclusion
This reform aims to enhance the ease of doing business for entities such as housing societies, joint ventures, and cooperative associations by streamlining asset management.
4 min read23 Oct 2024Popular 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