Jesse Livermore’s timeless investing principles offer clarity on one of the toughest market decisions, when to book profits and when to hold on. His approach emphasises patience in winners, quick loss-cutting, and disciplined risk management, highlighting that investor psychology, not just market trends, often determines long-term success.

Penny stocks often attract investors with their low entry prices and potential for rapid gains, they come with substantial risks.

A Trendlyne-backed analysis of Nifty Midcap 100 stocks highlights several companies with strong upside potential over the next 12 months. Based on analyst consensus estimates, these midcap names could deliver returns of up to 75%, offering investors a data-driven view of high-growth opportunities across sectors.

Foreign investors are reallocating capital away from India towards markets like Taiwan and South Korea that offer stronger exposure to AI and semiconductor growth. The trend highlights India’s structural gaps in innovation, limited deep-tech opportunities in listed markets, and rising concerns over valuations amid moderating earnings and slowing capital inflows.

Passive investing is gaining rapid traction in India, with DSP’s Anil Ghelani projecting ETFs and index funds to grow from 17% to 30% of mutual fund assets within five years. The shift reflects changing investor behaviour, with passive strategies forming core portfolios and active funds playing a selective, high-alpha role.

Christopher Wood has cut select Indian equities to increase exposure to South Korean chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, betting on the AI-driven capex cycle. He views memory stocks as core beneficiaries, citing strong demand, attractive valuations and structural shifts, while warning that malinvestment risks could eventually disrupt the AI trade.

NSE’s proposed IPO could reshape India’s exchange landscape by ending BSE’s scarcity premium and introducing direct competition in listed exchange stocks. Despite dominant market share, NSE may list at a valuation discount due to regulatory impacts on derivatives, while BSE’s recent turnaround and growth add complexity to investor positioning.

Indian markets head into a crucial week with investors tracking Q1 business updates, June F&O expiry, auto sales data, FII flows, crude oil prices, monsoon progress, US bond yields and key macroeconomic releases. While benchmark indices have remained resilient, profit booking in broader markets signals caution as traders assess domestic and global cues for the…

Indian markets navigated a subdued week, ending with modest gains as Nifty hovered near a crucial resistance zone between 24,160 and 24,500. Technical indicators suggest caution, with a decisive move above this hurdle needed to fuel further upside. Investors are advised to maintain a selective approach, focusing on stock-specific opportunities while managing risk diligently. Pharma…

India’s market regulator has rejected Anil Ambani’s settlement bids concerning allegations of misusing nearly $700 million in company funds. The Securities and Exchange Board of India cited parallel investigations by other agencies, stating the transactions could be for personal enrichment. This marks the second settlement rejection for Ambani, with the group categorically denying the claims.