Stocks/Share Market - Angel One

In a recent survey, we asked our investors if they think the Indian stock market is expensive. Sixty-five percent of investors said the Indian market is more expensive than the other emerging markets. So, we have decided to break it down to understand the real reasons. Here is our thought on expensiveness of Indian markets …

Can you invest in unlisted companies? Yes, it is possible. There are thousands of companies which are unlisted but can offer significant returns. So, if you want to invest in companies like CSK, LAVA, BOAT, or OYO, you can. However, investing in unlisted companies would require some learning and experience.  Investing in the stock exchange …

What is a bonus share in the stock market? Bonus shares are shares given to the existing shareholders for free. For example, if a company declares bonus shares at a ratio of 1:3, that means shareholders will get one bonus share for every 3 shares held by them already. In other words, a person holding …

Two extreme situations can happen in the stock market. When the market is influenced by excessive optimism or pessimism, market regulators impose circuits as a measure to regulate the market. Many new traders watch in exasperation when the market hits the circuit and trading halts, not knowing the fate of their investment. If you are …

NSE sets upper and lower circuits for stocks in order to curb excess volatility and to protect investors against the same. For example, if the upper circuit for a stock is set at 20% and the stock’s price rises by 20% in a day, then the upper circuit will be activated and the stock will …

Reasons for the Fed rate hike The US Federal Reserve Bank increased the policy rate from 3-3.25% by 75 bps to 3.25-4%. The Federal Reserve Chairman, Mr. Jerome Powell announced that the primary aim of the Fed would be to bring inflation in the US down to 2% and the restrictive policy will be retained …

Bonus shares are an opportunity for investors to bolster their equity portfolio with additional stocks. Sometimes companies need more funds to issue dividends despite earning good profits. Instead, they announce bonus shares to investors. These shares are issued to existing shareholders without additional costs based on the number of shares held by the investor. In …

The Indian textile industry is a weaving giant. It boasts a rich heritage, significant global market share, and promising growth potential. This begs the question: Should you include textile stocks in your investment portfolio? Key Strengths of the Indian Textile Sector Domestic Demand Powerhouse: India’s massive and growing population fuels a strong domestic demand for …

India’s financial system has changed a lot in recent years, focusing more on making banking available to everyone. A major part of this change has been the rise of Small Finance Banks (SFBs). Introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2015, SFBs were envisioned as specialised banks to cater to the underserved and …

Introduction Education is one of the pillars of any economy and it needs adequate investment. Increasing awareness of the need for education in India is raising its demand. However, in the process of increasing the quantity of education, the quality often gets ignored. However, there are a few companies in India which are indeed bringing …