Market regulator SEBI announced certain amendments to mutual funds regulations during its Board meeting held recently. SEBI undertook a detailed exercise on review of mutual fund regulations in consultation with various stakeholders to examine certain policy proposals, remove redundant provisions, to align with the existing applicable Acts and other SEBI Regulations, and to address certain…
The mid cap index has recovered significantly from the lows of March and it has even outperformed the large cap index during this period. Notably, mid cap stocks underperformed the large cap peers in the last three years amid the weak macro-economic conditions, SEBI’s norms on the reclassification of mutual fund classification, and COVID-19 pandemic.…
Environment Social Governance (ESG) investing is synonymous with socially responsible or sustainable investing. ESG investing is an established theme globally but in India this concept is at a very nascent stage. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed companies/policymakers in India and around the globe to evaluate the impact of their actions on society and the…
“Change is the only constant” – Greek Philosopher, Heraclitus Every now and then, a disruption changes the way a company or sector routinely manages it operations. While disruptions can push certain companies to the verge of extinction, there are those that use such situations as a learning curve to constantly re-invent and adapt their businesses to…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, small-sized businesses were among the worst affected sectors; the government has set forth various initiatives to nurture small businesses back to life. Therefore, in the long run, small companies are expected to expand. Consequently, investor sentiment has improved in recent months, striking the indices upward, and the small-cap index has now…
The equity markets have soared to all-time highs with most business activity reigniting and the gradual revival in demand. The optimism surrounding vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic has further lifted investors’ spirit. Notably, the rally has been largely on the back of growth in some index heavyweights. There are various stocks/sectors in the broader market…
Over the past few years, there has been a shift in the way consumers across the globe shop, travel, spend their leisure time, and keep in touch with family and friends. Digital revolution has been the key enabler for this shift in consumer preferences across sectors because of the convenience that it offers. Companies that…
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has informed its investors of the six wound-up debt schemes about the e-voting process that will take place from 9 am on December 26 till 6 pm on December 28 for their consent to wind up these schemes. The voting activity for each of the six schemes will be conducted separately. If you…
The mid and small cap index has had a good run in the last one year, outperforming the large cap index with a significant margin. This was despite the fact that the pandemic crisis affected smaller businesses the most. The small and mid cap segment may continue to do well backed by economic revival and…
Dividend yield is a reliable indicator of a company’s valuation. A high dividend yielding stock represents good cash flows from business operations, supports higher return on equity, and the management’s commitment towards its shareholders. As a result of higher cash flows, dividend yielding stocks tend to be less volatile and hence, less risky. The current…
