Retail Investors
How Indian new-age companies turned around before IPOs but went back to losses right after
A Mint analysis reveals that several new age Indian companies showed profit or reduced losses prior to their IPOs by turning to temporary financial adjustments. Experts call for stricter regulatory scrutiny because this trend misleads investors on the health of these companies.
6 min read12 Feb 2026'The sucker's going up is not a good reason...' Peter Lynch shares tips on how to pick the right stock
Peter Lynch is well known for propagating investing in what you know, and adopting a fundamental approach to investing.
2 min read11 Feb 2026BHEL OFS opens for retail investors today: Should you apply or buy from open market?
BHEL OFS: The PSU stock cracked 6% today as the two-day OFS by the promoters, i.e. the government of India, kicked off with a floor price of ₹254 — which is at a 8% discount to the last close of ₹276.10.
3 min read12 Feb 2026Small investors cut direct stakes in 52% of India Inc in Q3, but mutual funds cushion the blow
With domestic capital still flowing in through mutual fund SIPs, the consensus among experts is that retail investors are changing strategies rather than shunning equities altogether.
3 min read11 Feb 2026Explained | How the IPO process works for share allotment - undersubscription or oversubscription
The process by which investors get their IPO shares once the subscription ends is called the allotment process. Read this explainer to know what happens in case of over or undersubscription. Rules are different for retail, HNI, and QIB investors. Read on...
4 min read12 Feb 2026India-US trade deal: Will retail investors' patience pay off in the Indian stock market? Explained
India-US trade deal has lifted market sentiment, prompting optimism for foreign investments. Analysts predict that retail investors' patience will pay off, but not immediately, as mid- and small-cap stocks could see significant gains over the next few years.
4 min read3 Feb 2026Herd mentality fading? Retail investors turned selective ahead of Budget 2026
In sharp contrast to previous years, retail investors were net sellers ahead of Budget 2026. About 55% of companies saw retail shareholding fall, the highest level since 2021.
4 min read1 Feb 2026Retail gold, silver bulls to face Sunday blues
Many traders who rushed into gold and silver fearing they would miss the rally saw their capital wiped out in a single day as unfavourable global cues triggered an unprecedented plunge in metal prices.
4 min read31 Jan 2026Here's how gold hits $8,000, according to J.P. Morgan
Retail investors are relying more on gold instead of fixed income as a hedge against U.S. stock market declines.
2 min read30 Jan 2026Managing investments in 2026 amid volatile markets and geopolitical uncertainty
From crypto SIPs and precious metals to IPO mania, 2025 saw investors chase returns like never before. As markets remind them of risk, 2026 calls for discipline over FOMO.
3 min read27 Jan 2026