Interest from retail investors really depends on their investment goals, risk appetite and investment amounts, says Vishal Goenka of IndiaBonds. Those with smaller <1 lac investment amounts go for higher yields between 10-12% with a single A credit rating, he said.
6 min read14 Nov 2025Early-stage VC Kae Capital’s maiden $25 mn fund delivers over 5x returns following partial and full exits from Porter and HealthKart.
2 min read11 Nov 2025Goldman Sachs upgraded the Indian stock market to overweight, citing a turnaround driven by domestic equity purchases and improving earnings. The Nifty 50 index is projected to reach 29,000 by 2026, supported by favorable economic measures and strong retail participation.
2 min read10 Nov 2025LIC’s share by value in companies listed on NSE went down 3.63% as on September 30, 2025, from 3.68% as on June 30, 2025. In rupee terms, LIC holding recorded a 16.76% decline to ₹16.11 lakh crore on September 30, 2025.
3 min read6 Nov 2025For six quarters in a row, domestic investors have outpaced foreign funds in Indian equities, signalling a lasting shift in who really moves the market.
4 min read6 Nov 2025Stock market strategy: Morgan Stanley’s base case (50% probability) has a Sensex target of 89,000 by June 2026, implying a trailing P/E of 23.5x, above its 25-year average. In its bull case, the brokerage has a Sensex target of 100,000, while its bear case pegs the index at 70,000.
2 min read5 Nov 2025In October 2025, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested ₹14,610 crore in Indian stocks, ending a three-month selling streak. This shift is driven by strong corporate earnings and a robust IPO pipeline, indicating investor confidence in India's long-term growth despite global uncertainties.
2 min read4 Nov 2025FPI buying in October renewed bullish sentiment in the Indian equity market, with net purchases of $1.65 billion. Analysts caution that sustained interest depends on macro stability, earnings growth, and trade discussions, particularly between the US and China, amidst ongoing global risks.
4 min read1 Nov 2025In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
3 min read25 Oct 2025India's presence in EM indices has grown to 18%, but EM investment lags. With FII selling slowing, mid-caps may attract renewed interest. Positive GDP growth and stable inflation bolster the outlook, despite significant underweight in EM portfolios compared to historical norms.
3 min read20 Oct 2025The 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