After showing a sharp upmove on Tuesday, Nifty slipped in to weakness on the back drop of weak global cues on Thursday and closed the day lower by 216 points. After opening with a negative note, the market made an attempt of intraday upside recovery in the early-mid part of the session. The upside recovery attempt has failed to sustain in the mid to later part of the session and the market closed near the lows.

From its modest beginning as an open outcry floor trading exchange in the late 1800s to becoming only the second country after China to start the process of transitioning to a T+1 equity settlement mechanism in 2022, the Indian stock market has come a long way to emerge as one of the largest market ecosystems in the world. Undoubtedly, technology has been the key driver of the dramatic transformation in the brokerage industry. 

The recent consultation paper by SEBI to regulate Algo trading identifies its merits by stating that it automatically monitors live stock prices and initiates an order when the criteria are met. This frees the trader from having to monitor live prices and initiate manual order placement. So, there is no doubt that a rule-based approach to trade using API integration with brokers enables traders to manage risk more efficiently and avoid emotional decisions that occur in manual trading.

Micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) employ approximately 111 million people and accounts for about 30 per cent of India's GDP. These businesses are known as the backbone of the Indian economy. According to World Bank data, MSMEs are the largest employers in developing countries despite having the least financial & regulatory support. Their ability to survive and thrive is dependent on their ability to obtain sufficient funding. 

Real estate is currently regarded as one of the most profitable investment avenues. Those who choose to invest in real estate can also expect to see their money grow as the world becomes more cosmopolitan and businesses expand. 

We agree that trading is not as simple as it appears. What distinguishes successful traders from unsuccessful ones? What do successful traders do differently to benefit themselves? They possess - discipline, courage, and patience! 

The year 2022 has been so far, rough for investors globally, and the situation is no different for an average Indian investor. Standard and Poor's (S&P), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex & Nifty stock market returns have been in the negative this year, being very little for the investor to cheer about. The Indian equity markets are undergoing a cycle of correction. The global crude oil prices and supply chain constraints owing to the Russia-Ukraine war and the post-pandemic global inflation have had a negative impact on the Indian investor.  

Everyone wants to have a safe and happy future. We all have a zest for achieving our goals in life. It is not easy; it takes a lot of hard work and time for us to achieve it. Similarly, financial goals that we set for ourselves for a longer period of time are termed long-term financial goals. 

During the COVID years, the total fiscal stimulus by various nations had exceeded $10.0 trillion, which expanded the money supply and caused global inflation, particularly, in the USA and other such developed nations. Russia and Ukraine war has disrupted the supply chain of essential commodities like energy & food, aggravating global inflation. India is also affected to the extent of importing commodities like energy and fertiliser. However, considering good diplomatic relations with Russia, the impact is somewhat diluted.  

Buying a home is that one dream, which is harboured by every young man or woman. Many people take a lifetime to buy their own house while some achieve it early in their careers. While young, most working professionals do not think about owning a home. However, if they start taking the baby steps towards owning an abode early in their career, they might own property very soon.