The growth has moderated for the mutual funds in their equity funds in the last few months. Besides, there is also an increase in the weight of defensives and decline in the weight of cyclicals in the overall portfolio of equity mutual funds.

Going ahead, the level of 11,200 is likely to act as an immediate support for the Nifty, followed by the important support placed in the region of 11,170-11,160, whereas on the upside, the levels of 11,280, followed by 11,310, are likely to act as near term hurdles for the index.  Stocks in news: Yes Bank, Clariant chemicals, ICICI Bank, Strides Pharma Science, Graphite India, NBCC, Manali Petrochemicals, Gravita, ITC, Max India and Dilip Buildcon.

Indian markets are expected to start the final trading session of the week with an uptick as cues from the global markets are positive. The SGX Nifty is trading up by 42 points at 11,354, indicating positive start for the day. However, it would be interesting to see how the market shapes up as the day progresses, because lately we have seen that after a positive start, market pares it gains and selling pressure intensifies in the last leg of trading. Would it be a replica of the previous trading session or would the bulls return to the scene? The answer to this would depend a lot on the rupee movement. 

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Moody’s retains Yes Bank’s issuer, deposit and unsecured debt rating at ‘Baa3/P-3' with stable outlook, despite a change in leadership set to take place next year.

Many investors are impressed with the returns generated by equity in the past and are shifting their existing investments from gold and fixed deposits to direct equity or to equity oriented mutual funds. One must not rely a single asset class but follow a proper asset allocation. What is asset allocation and why is it important. Read on more to find out.

TVS Motor Company announced its association with leading distributor in the Mexican region, Torino Motors, a subsidiary of Groupo Autofin.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers’ IPO will open for subscription from September 24 to September 26, 2018. The issue is purely Offer for Sale (OFS) consisting of 2,92,10,760 shares worth Rs 344.69 crore. The face value is Rs 10 per equity share. The minimum lot size for subscription is 120 shares with issue price ranging from Rs 115-118 per equity share. For the retail investors and employees, a discount of Rs 5 per share would be offered. Post-allotment, the company would get listed on both BSE and NSE. 

BSE receives another feather in its hat by getting SEBI’s approval to launch Commodity Derivatives Segment from October 1, 2018.

Most of the mutual fund investors end up investing in too many mutual funds in their portfolio, which in long run may prove to be harmful for their portfolio performance. So let’s find out how many mutual funds one should invest in.

SEBI in a further step towards reducing the intermediary cost of mutual fund distribution has bought in various changes. Read on to find them and their impact. 

HFCL has received an advance purchase order worth nearly Rs 611 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

Investment in mutual funds have been increased tremendously in recent times. When it comes to investment people generally talk about returns. But very few know how they are calculated. Let’s find out how the mutual funds returns are calculated.

Dinesh Engineers Limited, a passive communication infrastructure company will be launching its initial public offering.  

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.56 p.m. on September 19, 2018.

The markets on September 19, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 37,362.12, up by 71.45 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,300.30, up by 21.40 points. 

IL&FS Transportation Networks witnessed a leap of 9.3 per cent in its share price on intraday  basis on Wednesday subsequent to the company signing a settlement agreement with NHAI.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.26 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 12,40,622.18 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.26 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 12,40,622.18 crore.

Going ahead, immediate support for the index is placed around the level of 11,250, which is the recent swing low. On other hand, in case cues from global markets remain positive, then Nifty may witness a pullback rally up to the levels of 11,330, followed by 11,370. Stocks in news: ICICI Bank, Lupin, Rites, Som Distilleries and Breweries, Sun Pharmaceutical, NIIT Technologies, Linde India, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, TCS and KIOCL.

Indian equity markets are likely to open in the green on Wednesday, following the rally on Wall Street overnight and positive sentiments prevailing in the Asian markets. The SGX Nifty is trading higher by 27 points at 11,342, signalling a positive start for the day.  

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on September 19 are Indian Hume Pipe Company, ICICI Prudential, Sun Pharma, Som Distilleries and Breweries and Strides Pharma.

The Indian Hume Pipe company has received Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the work of Rs 221.72 crore from Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam for engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, trial run and operation and maintenance of various components of Indwar-I multi-village rural water supply scheme in Umaria district and Katni

The stocks most likely to experience significant movement on the bourses on September 19, 2018, are Indian Hotels Company Limited, Reliance Capital and Maruti Suzuki.

The company's subsidiary Woodpecker Distilleries & Breweries Private Limited has launched Blackfort Beer in Lager variant to cater to the mild beer segment in the southern state.

Many people are worried post the decision to levy LTCG (Long Term Capital Gains Tax) on Equities and Equity Mutual Funds. They think that post this decision mutual fund is no longer better as ULIPs though based on equities are tax-free. So, let’s find out how mutual funds compare to the ULIP post LTCG Tax.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved procurement order worth Rs. 9,100 crore for inducting two regiments of Akash Missiles from the company.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 2.12 p.m. on September 18, 2018.

The markets on September 18, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 37,554.29, down by 31.22 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,364.35, down by 13.40 points. 

SEBI is mulling to implement performance-linked fees for mutual funds. This will be a win-win situation for investors and fund houses.

Spectrum Electrical Industries and Sky Gold Private have launched IPOs that are closing on September 21, 2018, while Garden Reach Ship is all set to launch an IPO on September 24, 2018.

Due to demonetization and aggressive promotion of mutual funds in the recent years, we have seen a spike-up of inflows in to mutual funds in India. Many of you may be investing in mutual funds. But have you ever wondered how mutual funds actually work? Let’s find out.

The board of Redington approved the buyback of 1,11,20,000 equity shares on Monday. The company will buy back at a price of Rs. 125 per share, which represents almost 20 per cent premium from its current market price of Rs. 104 per share.

Government calls for the merger of Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank into Bank of Baroda. The combined entity will form the third-largest bank in India with a total loan book of Rs. 14.82 lakh crore. Of the three, Dena Bank is the weakest, while Bank of Baroda and Vijaya Bank have cleaner books.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 82.31 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,94,587.42 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 82.31 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,94,587.42 crore.

Going ahead, the opening would be crucial and any drift on the lower side may open up the likelihood for the index testing its 50-day SMA, which is currently place around the level of the level of 11,316. Stocks in news: Adani Ports, Gujarat Gas, Infosys, Bank of Maharashtra, Mcleod Russel, Aurionpro Solutions and Avenue Supermarts.

The overhang of a trade war will remain on Indian markets which are likely to open lower. Going ahead, traders will keep a close eye on the rupee movement as rupee breached 72.50/$ mark. The SGX Nifty is trading lower by 23 points at 11,366.    

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on September 18 are Indraprastha Gas, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Avenue Supermarts, IL&FS Transportation Networks Limited and SMS Lifesciences. 

Tata Elxsi, announced partnership with Ayla Networks to deliver value-added IoT services to communications service providers (CSP). The stock of Tata Elxsi withstood overall market pessimism and closed 1 per cent up from its previous close.

SIPs are mostly used for investment in equity funds. They can also be used for investment in debt funds. Read on to find out if they are beneficial or not.

The company will develop City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in these areas as per the authorization given by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).

Are you one of those who has still not invested in the mutual funds due to lack of understanding about it or due to the myths that you have. So, let's bust some myths about mutual funds.

Alembic Pharmaceutical informed the bourses that it has got approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets, 25 mg from USFDA on Monday.

Large-cap pharma company Glenmark Pharma received USFDA approval for its Estradiol Vaginal Inserts USP, 10 mcg which is a generic version of VAGIFEM, 10 mcg of Novo Nordisk Inc. to help lessen vaginal symptoms of menopause.

Shri Bajrang Power and Ispat Limited plans to launch an IPO comprising of equity shares of face value Rs. 10 each, amounting to a total of Rs. 500 crore. The company filed a DRHP with SEBI on September 12, 2018.

Some agents convince people to go for corporate fixed deposits by saying that you will receive 2-3 per cent higher returns than that of bank fixed deposits without any risks. It is very important to understand any investment product before getting into it. So let's find out what actually corporate fixed deposits are and whether they really a safe option?

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.09 p.m. on September 17, 2018.

The markets on September 17, 2018 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 37,689.69, down by 400.95 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,408.85, down by 106.35 points. 

The stock of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was buzzing on Monday following the news. The stock has been gaining for the last 2 days and has risen 1.14 per cent in the period.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 65.03 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,12,453.58 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 65.03 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,12,453.58 crore.

The opening upside gap area (11,381-11,431) which was formed September 14 is likely to act as a key support zone from the near term perspective. Stocks in news: RCF, Sterlite Technologies, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Wipro, MEP Infrastructure Developers, Gammon India and Future Supply Chain Solutions.

Indian stock markets are likely to open lower on Monday as global sell-off has intensified with the US intending to pursue its $200 billion worth of trade tariffs on China. The SGX Nifty is trading lower by 51 points below the 11,500 mark.   
  

There are insurance policies that come with restoration benefit clause, whereby the insurance cover exhausted due to claims made by the insured is restored fully by the insurance company. Of course, there are certain terms and conditions that specify when the restoration benefit will trigger and when it will not. Let us look at these terms and conditions.

The collapse of Lehman Brothers on September 15, 2008, triggered a global financial crisis that saw virtual meltdown of the financial markets. Ten years down the line, the world shudders to think about the nightmare that the collapse unleashed across the globe for many months thereafter.

These days, app-based transactions have become common and we should not be surprised that today one can buy and sell mutual funds through mobile-based apps. The icing on the cake is that unlike transacting through brokers or distributors, these apps offer direct mutual fund schemes, which means there is no commission to be paid to the brokers or distributors, so you save on these costs and thereby increase your potential returns.

Mutual fund investors may find themselves confused looking at the thousands of mutual fund schemes available in the market. With so many schemes to choose from, it becomes difficult for the investor to zero in on schemes that meet the financial objectives and requirements specific to the investor. So, how do you go about choosing a scheme that is just right for you?

Mutual funds have specific cut-off timings which an investor has to take into account while submitting application and making payments. The fund house determines the NAV at which the investor gets the units of the scheme depending on the time of submission of the application and payment made. 

Post demonetisation, there has been a sea change in the saving behaviour of Indians. Financial savings gained prominence replacing traditional investments in real estate and gold. Read on to know more...

The following 4 stocks hit 52-week high despite a correction in the markets followed by volatility amid bull-bear fights. Bulls are striving for a comeback, while Bears aren't letting the markets fall with small lower tops and lower bottoms.

A multi-domain infrastructure project development company KNR Constructions has received sanction from the bank for its wholly-owned subsidiary, KNR Shankarampet Projects. The stock of KNR Constructions saw a positive day on Friday after eight consecutive days of downfall.

Have you ever wondered that your own behavior also governs the investments that you make. One such behavioral bias is Hindsight Bias. Let's check out what does it mean and what is its impact.

This inspection was a product-specific pre-approval inspection. Lupin's Nagpur facility is the company's latest site and manufactures oral solid dosage products.

With the falling interest rates of bank fixed deposits and other government schemes, many investors are looking for options. Can Conservative Hybrid Mutual Funds be that option? Let’s find out.

Caplin Point Laboratories and China-based Hainan Jointown Pharm signed a joint venture agreement to establish a company named Hainan Jointown Caplinpoint Pharmaceutical Company Limited.

Suven Life Sciences announced grant of product patents in New Zealand and Sri Lanka which are valid through 2034 and 2031, respectively. The stock of Suven surged more than 2 per cent after bouncing back from 50 per cent retracement in the previous session.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.13 p.m. on September 14, 2018.

The markets on September 14, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 37,947.84, down by 229.88 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,463.15, down by 93.25 points. 

Stocks that were forever punished for being sugar producers saw immense active following the hike of ethanol prices by the central government. During Friday morning session, stocks of several sugar players were up from more than 5 per cent to upto 20 per cent.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.20 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 22,61,844.45 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.20 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 22,61,844.45 crore.

The international mining major announced that the company has discovered hydrocarbon gas in a well A3-2 located in the Krishna-Godavari basin.

Going ahead, Wednesday’s session low of 11,250 is likely to act as a strong support for the index. Stocks in news: Sun Pharmaceutical, Vedanta, Engineers India, Maruti Suzuki, Cadila Healthcare, Wipro, Jain Irrigation, Lupin, SBI, Voltas, HCL Technologies and NBCC.

Indian markets are expected to open on a cheerful note as the cues from the global markets are supportive. The economic data, which were released after markets hours on Wednesday, are supportive with inflation coming in lower and growth staying constant. The SGX Nifty has shown a positive trend as it trading higher by 45 points at 11,490.

Apple for the first time introduced dual-SIM phones on Thursday. In India, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel will the company's eSIM network option for the new iPhone XS series.

Not just for Visa but there can be various reasons to have adequate travel insurance. Let’s find out what are the various reasons to have travel insurance.

HCL SSHS (State Street HCL Services) Facility, a joint venture between HCL Technologies and US-based State Street Corporation plan to open a state-of-the-art IT Centre at Medha Tech Park in Ganavaram, Vijayawada

Many investors wonder when is the right time to exit from any mutual fund. Mutual funds do give signals which you need to look at. So, let’s find out.

Voltas Limited, India’s leading air-conditioner brand and Ardutch B.V., a subsidiary of Arçelik, a leading player in the home appliances industry of Turkey, launched their brand - Voltas Beko. The brand will provide a wide range of home appliances which include Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwaves, and Dishwashers.

Sebi has changed the incentive structure of mutual fund distributors from the start of this financial year so that now the next set of cities could get the required attention.

The history of mutual funds in India is long, however, the growth in the size of assets is not commensurate to the period of existence of the mutual fund in India.

Government increased the price of ethanol by 25 per cent in order to incentivise sugar mills to utilise sugar cane juice for the production of ethanol. This will help reduce the formation of an expected sugar surplus this year.

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The stocks most likely to experience significant movement on the bourses on September 14, 2018, are A2Z Infra Engineering, ITC and Godrej Consumer Products. The market will remain closed on September 13, 2018 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. 

Share price of KIOCL marked an 11 per cent intraday gain on Wednesday in anticipation of a potential buyback of shares on September 18, 2018. The decision will be taken on the same day after a meeting of the Board of Directors.

GIC Re has emerged as the 10th largest amongst the top 40 Global Reinsurers, as reported by Standard and Poor’s. The ranking is based on the net premium booked by the reinsurer in 2018. GIC Re demonstrated 24.5 per cent growth in its top line during FY 2018, while amassing a staggering premium of Rs. 41,799 crore.

The state-owned company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) of approx Rs. 1,350 crore will be issued at a price band of Rs. 115.00-118.00 per share.

The advantages of diversification is a much talked topic in the investor community. Diversification is one of the key tools for mitigating risk. Diversification means investing in unrelated asset classes. Investors may also further diversify their portfolio by spreading risk across geographies.

Health Ministry has prohibited the manufacture and sale of 328 fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) for human use with immediate effect observing that they may involve risk to patients.