Ample liquidity in the system and central banks across the world resorting to interest rate cuts as well as maintaining an accommodative stance to support growth is enabling in the stock markets to scale new highs. Besides, the reduction in the number of new COVID-19 cases in India (compared to the peak of September) and vaccine in…

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…

Markets have bounced back sharply since its March 2020 lows. The S&P BSE Sensex has crossed 46,000 and is trading at an all-time high. Notably, the markets began the year 2020 on a positive note, but it was soon reeling under pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We saw one of the worse market phases…

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…

Multiple events of rating downgrades and defaults in securities of debt mutual fund schemes in the recent past have made investors risk-averse. With most business operations affected due to the pandemic crisis, investors are pushed to seek safety for their investments. They have shunned credit-risk-oriented categories for categories that invest predominantly in high-rated and liquid…