Sensex plunges 900 points to slip below 60K; 5 factors behind market crash
Investors lost nearly ₹4.27 lakh crore in wealth as Sensex and Nifty fell 1.53% each, registering their biggest one-day fall in a month.
Investors lost nearly ₹4.27 lakh crore in wealth as Sensex and Nifty fell 1.53% each, registering their biggest one-day fall in a month.
Opportune time for ESG-compliant companies to go public. In March 2022, 10% of assets invested in funds worldwide were in ESG funds
Foreign institutional investors' share of Indian equities has hit a multi-year low of 20%
In 2008, FIIs sold equities worth ₹53,000 crore and Nifty fell 35% while in first 74 days of current calendar year net selling by FIIs is ₹1.11 lakh crore and Index fell by just 9%.
Foreign investors find China, other Asean markets more favourable, say brokerages.
The Covid-19 pandemic failed to affect the bulls’ spirits, as benchmark indices saw absolute annual gains between 75.2% and 117.2% while FPIs pumped in a record ₹2.74 lakh crore into equities.
According to a BofA Securities report, the Covid-19 shock could delay India touching the GDP of Japan by three years. In their latest estimates, it will now happen by 2031 if the economy grows at 9%.
Despite the Survey’s positive tone, the Sensex and Nifty 50 closed in the red, falling nearly 8% in a matter of five trading sessions from their January 21 life–high.
Market experts welcome the 30–stock benchmark adding 6,000 points since December 1, but also caution against stretched valuations.
While the mutual fund industry assets under management crossed ₹31 lakh crore, MFs continued to reel under record–high redemption pressure in December. What would the new year bring?