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Recently, the National Stock Exchange (<keyword id="20004725" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="NSE" source="keywords">NSE</keyword>) announced that its total <keyword id="21953893" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="client-accounts" source="keywords">client accounts</keyword> exceeded 20 crore, a remarkable growth from the 16.9 crore figure it was at just eight months ago. The achievement underscores India's rapidly evolving investment landscape and growing <keyword id="20031464" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="retail-participation" source="keywords">retail participation</keyword> in <keyword id="20033427" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="capital-markets" source="keywords">capital markets</keyword>. "This expansion reflects strong investor confidence in India's growth story," said Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer at NSE. He attributed this growth to the widespread adoption of mobile trading applications and increasing <keyword id="22504349" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="investor-awareness" source="keywords">investor awareness</keyword>, aptly supported by government <keyword id="20327350" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="digital-initiatives" source="keywords">digital initiatives</keyword> that have democratized market access, particularly benefiting investors from Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities. While Maharashtra led the list with 3.6 crore accounts, UP was next with 2.2 crore accounts, followed by Gujarat with 1.8 crore accounts. Rajasthan and West Bengal also made it to the list with 1.2 crore accounts each. Notably, these five states collectively account for approximately 50% of total client accounts, while the top ten states represent about three-quarters of the total registrations. Additionally, the unique registered investor base on NSE stood at 10.5 crore, having crossed the 10-crore mark on August 8, 2024. <h2><keyword id="20849031" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="young-investors" source="keywords">Young investors</keyword> take the lead</h2>Another notable trend that emerged from NSE's latest report is the significant increase in young investor participation. The proportion of investors under 30 years has nearly doubled, rising from 22.9% in March 2018 to 40% by September 2024. Middle-aged investors, aged between 30 and 39, have maintained their participation in the markets, albeit with a slight hit. On the other hand, investors aged between 40 and 49 have witnessed a dip in market participation, dipping to 15.5% in September 2024, as opposed to 20.3% as of March 2018. Similar downtrends were noticed in other age brackets as well, namely 50-59 and 60+ age cohorts. Financial analysts suggest that younger investors bring a new dynamic to the market, often favoring high-growth, technology-driven investments. In contrast, older investors have traditionally leaned toward more stable and conservative options.

NSE client base surges past 20 crore mark; young investors lead market growth

With Indian stock markets touching new highs, people from states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal are participating in share markets actively, highlighted a latest report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The report highlighted that these three states are now leading in terms of the number of investors actively participating in the stock market, after Maharashtra and Gujarat which are traditional base of investors in the country. Maharashtra continues to lead the country in registered stock market investors, with 1.7 crore investors, making up 16.8 per cent of the total investor base, according to the National Stock Exchange. Uttar Pradesh holds the second spot, surpassing 1 crore investors in April and reaching 1.1 crore by August and holds 11.1 per cent of the total investors. Gujarat has figured at third place with 88.5 lakh investors (8.7 per cent), West Bengal with 59 lakh (5.8 per cent), and Rajasthan with 57.8 lakh (5.7 per cent). Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal combined now accounts for almost one out of every four investors in the stock markets. In its report, the NSE stated, "It is also interesting to note that the top five states of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal now comprise nearly half (48 pc) of all investors in the country." This data highlights the significant role these states are playing in shaping the overall stock market landscape in India. The report also revealed an emerging trend, the North and East India region is showing the highest growth in <keyword id="22721561" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-investor-registrations" source="keywords">new investor registrations</keyword>. Over the past year, these regions have added a substantial number of new investors, further broadening the investor base across the country. Interestingly, the report also noted that states outside the top 10 now make up 27 per cent, up from 23 per cent in FY20. Last month the Indian stock markets achieved a significant milestone as the total number of <keyword id="22721559" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="registered-investors" source="keywords">registered investors</keyword> in the country crossed the 10 crore mark in August. This achievement highlighted the growing interest and participation of the Indian population in the <keyword id="19949641" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="equity-markets" source="keywords">equity markets</keyword>, marking a momentous shift in the <keyword id="21127208" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="financial-landscape" source="keywords">financial landscape</keyword>. The data also highlighted that the journey from 9 crore to 10 crore registered investors took just five months, underscoring the rapid pace at which new investors are entering the market, meaning that an additional one crore investors joined the markets in a remarkably short period. The Indian stock market took over 25 years to reach its first crore of registered investors. However, the pace has accelerated dramatically in recent years, particularly with the influx of younger investors.

Nearly one-fourth of India's stock market investors hail from UP, Rajasthan, West Bengal: NSE

13 cheap stocks with strong earnings as mega-cap growth fades in a major market shift

India's investment ecosystem is undergoing a seismic shift, with index investing gaining unprecedented traction among investors, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. The younger generation, including Gen Z and Millennials, shows a stronger inclination towards index funds as compared to older investors. They also prefer index funds over ETFs for better returns and liquidity. A recent report by Axis AMC also highlighted the growing appetite for ETFs, which witnessed net sales of Rs 15,403 crore in October 2024. While 46% of younger investors favor index funds, only 35% of Gen X and Boomers do so. Millennials and Gen X investors also have a keen interest in factor or smart beta funds, reflecting their appetite for innovative, albeit aggressive investment strategies. Passive funds have become a core component of investor portfolios, with 80% of investors increasing their allocation to these funds in 2024, compared to 53% last year. The Axis report echoed similar sentiments, noting that net sales in the passive category inched up to Rs 8,025 crore in October 2024. The combined assets under management (AUM) of passive funds have surged from Rs 7 lakh crore in September 2023 to over Rs 11 lakh crore by September 2024—a 1.5x growth in just one year. The survey also noted a growing popularity of ETFs, with 57% of respondents investing in them, up from 41% in 2023. Of these, 26% invest solely in ETFs, while 31% have diversified between ETFs and index funds. This rising preference is matched by a commitment to long-term investment. A significant 81% of investors plan to hold their passive investments for over three years, highlighting sustained confidence in the growth potential of these funds. Sectoral indices like Nifty IT and Nifty Bank dominate as the top choice for passive fund investors, selected by 67% of respondents. Benchmark indices such as the Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 follow closely, preferred by 61% of investors. A recent, similar report by stock broker Angel One also throws a spotlight on how young India plans and prefers mutual funds when it comes to savings and investments. The report, titled "Young Indians' Saving Habits Outlook 2024," compiled by Fin One, stated that 45% of respondents aged 22-35 have made it a point to save up some of their savings in mutual funds. A year ago, this figure stood at just 32%. Most of these investors make their way into mutual funds via SIPs, or systematic investment plans. 52% of respondents in the age cohort of 22-35 are now using SIPs to invest in mutual funds, up from 44% in the previous year. As for what was the driving factor behind beginning their investment journey, 42% underlined the past performance of funds, while 38% noted that advice from financial advisors remained a key consideration. 38% of young Indians are now increasingly focusing on building an emergency corpus, compared to 28% the year before. This shift underscores the drastic change in financial sensibilities brought forth by the pandemic and the consequent desire for greater financial resilience. In fact, approximately 4 out of every 5 surveyed investors maintained a dedicated, separate savings account. Out of the 1,650 individuals studied under the FinOne survey, a staggering majority made their first foray into the stock market in their early twenties. Nearly 2 in every 5 investors pick stock as their preferred choice of investment, followed by mutual funds and then savings bank accounts. While 45% of those surveyed picked stocks as their chosen investment avenue, 20% preferred mutual funds, and 15% wanted to keep their money in a savings bank account.

Gen Z and Millennials prefer stocks and mutual funds; index funds trump over ETFs, say recent reports

<ul class="summary-list"><li>An acceleration of US economic growth is a major risk for investors, says economist Steven Blitz.</li><li>Blitz warns a "no landing" scenario could lead to inflation rebound and Fed rate hikes.</li></ul>An acceleration of economic growth in the US might be the stock market's worst-case scenario, according to GlobalData TS Lombard chief economist Steven Blitz. While that may sound counterintuitive, as a recession would also not be great for stocks, Blitz wrote in a note on Tuesday that the "no landing" scenario is a big risk as it could lead to a fresh spike in inflation and an about-face by the Federal Reserve. "What has now become the biggest risk in the Fed's cut and aggressive guidance, and the one markets are not pricing - that there is no landing at all," Blitz said.Blitz is concerned that the Fed will keep interest rates too low for too long, leading to a hot economy and making inflation once again Wall Street's biggest worry."The Fed will not get the funds rate down to 3%, but the terminal rate for this round will nevertheless end up too low and be kept there for too long. Inflation subsequently rebounds and the Fed is back raising rates sooner than anyone expects," Blitz said.That would be a wake-up call for investors, especially as the "Goldilocks" dream of a soft landing in the economy becomes the consensus on Wall Street.According to Blitz, the Fed funds rate should settle at around 4%, a full percentage point above the long-term projections of numerous Fed members, because the economy is still showing remarkable resilience."One cannot ignore that in the face of higher real rates versus pre-Covid, the economy has stayed strong and employment full," Blitz said.The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow estimate for third-quarter GDP growth is 2.9%, imports on a year-over-year basis are seeing an uptick, and more containers are "riding the rails" in a positive sign for economic health, Blitz observed.None of those signals suggests that the Fed needs to follow through with aggressive interest rate cuts <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-today-dow-record-high-rate-cut-hopes-rise-2024-9">like the futures market is currently projecting,</a> he said.The CME's FedWatch Tool is pricing 75 basis points of interest rate cuts before year-end, in addition to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fed-cuts-interest-rates-how-much-september-fomc-powell-inflation-2024-9">the Fed's 50 basis point rate cut last week.</a>"Running a too-low real funds rate, which this Fed is apt to do, consequently risks a much higher inflation outcome than they are assuming," Blitz warned.The potential Fed policy mistake that Blitz is so worried about would mirror the 1960s, according to the note, which helped fuel a painful decade ahead of high inflation and poor stock market returns.

Why a jump in economic growth could be the stock market's nightmare scenario

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Markets celebrated Donald Trump's election victory on Wednesday.</li><li>The Dow soared by more than 1,400 points. Bank stocks, tech shares and bitcoin rallied in the session.</li></ul>US stocks embarked on a major rally on Wednesday as traders took in <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-wins-presidential-election-race-2024-11">Donald Trump's election win</a>.Major indexes soared to fresh records, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing more than 1,500 points during the session.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/surging-treasury-yields-after-trump-win-show-borrowers-may-not-get-relief-2024-11">Bond yields surged</a> as investors eyed the potential for inflation and interest rates to rise again in another Trump term. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury spiked 14 basis points to 4.431%.Here's where US indexes stood at the 4:00 p.m. closing bell on Wednesday:<ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/s&amp;p_500?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">S&amp;P 500</a>: 5,929.05, up 2.53%</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/dow_jones?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a>: 43,729.93, up 3.57% (+ 1,508.05 points)</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/nasdaq_composite?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">Nasdaq composite</a>: 18,983.46, up 2.95%</li></ul>Traders piled into assets they see <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/trump-trade-us-presidential-election-dollar-treasuries-stocks-crypto-djt-2024-11">benefitting under a Trump presidency</a>, with markets eyeing an agenda of deregulation and lower taxes benefiting US corporations.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/bank-stocks-donald-trump-victory-reelection-wall-street-outlook-regulation-2024-11">Bank stocks</a> soared during the day, with Bank of America and Citigroup more than 8%, JPMorgan up 11%, and shares of Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs each up 13%.Tesla <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/tesla-stock-price-trump-win-elon-musk-election-tsla-2024-11">climbed almost 15%</a> to trade at its highest level in over two years. Investors see Elon Musk and his companies among the election winners after the CEO strongly backed Trump during his campaign.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/bitcoin-price-soars-crypto-president-donald-trumps-election-betting-odds-2024-10">Bitcoin jumped to a fresh record high</a>, climbing above $75,000 for the first time ever. Investors see Trump as the first "crypt president"," hoping that his term will boost digital assets after he courted the market during his campaign.Wall Street will focus on the Fed's policy meeting on Thursday. Central bankers are expected to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">cut rates another 25 basis points</a> on Thursday, followed by another quarter-point cut in December. However, rate cut expectations are starting to ease as investors consider potentially higher inflation under another Trump term."As a result, the Fed rate cut on Thursday may be the last cut, since the Fed does not like to fight market rates," Louis Navellier, the chief investment officer of Navellier &amp; Associates, said in a note on Wednesday, pointing to higher Treasury yields."As we move into 2025, we believe it's possible that we only see two or three cuts for the year depending on the mix of policy and growth that plays out," Yung-Yu Ma, the CIO of BMO Wealth Management, added.Here's what else is going on:<ul><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/nvidia-stock-price-soars-record-valuation-overtakes-apple-nvda-ai-2024-11">Nvidia stock hit a record high</a>, solidifying its position as the world's most valuable company.</li><li>The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/polymarket-whale-banked-48-million-profits-trump-president-election-win-2024-11">polymarket whale that bet big on Donald Trump's victory</a> banked $48 million on Wednesday.</li><li>There are <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/us-election-trump-stock-rally-rise-sp500-outlook-regulation-mergers-2024-11?_gl=1*1culf3a*_ga*OTI1ODIwOTQ2LjE3MTYzOTg2NjU.*_ga_E21CV80ZCZ*MTczMDkxNjYxMC41MjguMS4xNzMwOTE5MTMyLjM0LjAuMA..">three post-election reasons why stocks are bound to rise</a> through the end of the year, according to Goldman Sachs.</li><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/ukraine-bonds-trump-wins-us-election-russia-war-zelenskyy-2024-11">Ukraine bonds jumped after Trump's win</a> amid his vows to help end the war in Ukraine.</li></ul>In commodities, bonds, and crypto:<ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price">West Texas Intermediate</a> crude oil dipped slightly to $71.89 a barrel. <a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price">Brent crude</a>, the international benchmark, edged lower by 0.5% to $75.14 a barrel.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/gold-price">Gold</a> slumped 2.85% to $2,665.64 an ounce.</li><li>The 10-year Treasury yield climbed 13 basis points to 4.426%.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/currencies/btc-usd">Bitcoin</a> rose 9.31% to $75,742.</li></ul>

Stock market euphoric over Trump win

Benchmark indices <keyword id="6354813" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nifty" source="Orion">Nifty</keyword> and Sensex recovered from their losses last week to close in greens on Monday. While Sensex inched up over 690 points to close at 79,476.63 points, Nifty closed the day over the 24k mark, at 24,213.30, up by 217 points. During the day, Sensex had soared 740.89 points, or 0.94%, to touch 79,523.13 points. From the 30-share Sensex pack, JSW Steel surged nearly 5% while Tata Steel jumped nearly 4%. Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and UltraTech Cement were also among the big gainers. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra, Lupin, Britannia, and Infosys were among the major laggards on Sensex. On Nifty, where 39 stocks advanced during the day and the remaining 11 saw declines, Tata Steel, Hindalco, and JSW Steel were among the top gainers. Adani Ports, ITC, Bharti Airtel, and Asian Paints were among the leading laggards. In Asian markets, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong settled in the positive territory, while Seoul ended lower. Yesterday, the BSE benchmark tumbled 941.88 points, or 1.18%, to settle at 78,782.24, the lowest closing level since August 6. The Nifty had also tanked 309 points, or 1.27%, to close at 23,995.35. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued with their hefty exodus, offloading equities worth Rs 4,329.79 crore today, according to exchange data. So far in November, DIIs (domestic institutional investors) have put in Rs 2,558.75 crore in Indian markets. Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.60% to $75.53 a barrel today. <h2>Banks, metals lead the party</h2> Aditya Gaggar, Director of Progressive Shares, explains that while bears dominated the first half of trading session by dragging the index lower; it was the banking counters that led to a sharp up move and pushed the index higher from its previous session's low. The Metal stocks also joined the party and pushed the index further higher to end the session at 24,213.30 with gains of 217.95 points. Mid and smallcaps also advanced but underperformed the frontline index", he added. Today's rally was largely led by banking scrips. The BSE Bankex jumped a staggering 1,218.58 points during the day. On NSE, both banks and financial services indices inched up by 1.94% and 1.98% respectively during the day. While PSU bank counters were up by 1.84%, private banks surged ahead with a 1.94% growth during the day. Metals were amidst the highest gainers, rising 2.84% during the day. All broad market indices closed the day in green, except for India VIX, which tumbled 4.08%.

Sensex, and Nifty rebound to greens, metals and banks lead the rally on bourses today

The <keyword id="6422463" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="us-presidential-elections" source="Orion">US presidential elections</keyword> have always been a global spectacle, with both geopolitical and economic implications for almost the entire world. The primary uncertainty, as with any election, is who will win. But after the last election, when President <keyword id="19918985" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="donald-trump" source="keywords">Donald Trump</keyword> refused to concede in 2020, the suspense also involves whether the candidates will accept the verdict. Moreover, an added layer of uncertainty is the continued ambiguity over the specific policy measures that both Republican and Democratic candidates will take during the first few weeks. The result of all these uncertainties, along with the growing geopolitical conflicts and economic turbulences, is a <keyword id="6357440" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="stock-market" source="Orion">stock market</keyword> that’s wobbling beyond bounds. As investors flock to safer asset classes like gold and bonds, the Indian stock market has been on a downward spiral for over a month now, dropping almost 10% from its peak in late September. <h2>Sensex, Nifty tumbles on Monday</h2>On Monday, November 4, Indian stock markets continued to experience heightened volatility. The <keyword id="20783156" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sensex-and-nifty" source="keywords">Sensex and Nifty</keyword> indices have each dropped by nearly 2% by noon, reflecting investor caution and aligning with recent market declines. On Monday morning, investors' wealth eroded by Rs 7.37 lakh crore as the equity markets fell sharply over 1000 points. “As October concluded, it marked a challenging month for bulls, erasing gains accumulated over the past two months, with Nifty dropping more than 6% one of the steepest monthly declines in recent times, which has impacted the monthly chart's structure… a breach below this week's support range of 24100–24000 could trigger further weakness, possibly pulling prices toward the 200 SMA near 23500,” says Sameet Chavan, Head Research, Technical and Derivative - Angel One. The turbulence is mirrored across major sectors, with substantial drops in IT, pharma, and financial stocks. High-profile stocks such as Reliance Industries, Hero Motorcorp, Coal India, ONGC and Tata Motors are all facing significant declines, with all these stocks down over 3%. Additionally, the Indian rupee has weakened to record lows, and government bond yields have risen, indicating investors are positioning for an extended period of uncertainty. The heightened volatility, alongside the U.S. election dynamics, is creating both caution and opportunities for Indian traders. With high demand for safer assets, this period could offer gains for those correctly positioned, but for the broader market, these fluctuations highlight the risks tied to global dependencies and the complex U.S.-India economic linkages. <h2>What should retail investors do?</h2>While the Sensex has seen a 7% dip from recent highs, the rupee has touched a historic low, and government bond yields are up by 14 basis points. The experts recommendations are also varying on what the investors should do at this crucial juncture. Given the growing uncertainties, retail investors should wait before deploying more capital, focusing on high-quality stocks and avoiding frothy small and midcap stocks that may carry heightened risks in the current environment, says the market expert Vijay Chopra. "Retail investors can look into buying shares of good companies where valuations are reasonable. This market correction is a good opportunity to buy as India's growth path is intact," says Shriram Subramanian, Founder and MD, InGovern Research Services. Overall, Indian investors and market analysts recommend a cautious approach. While the U.S. election creates a unique atmosphere of uncertainty, sticking to core investment principles—like diversification and long-term planning—can provide a buffer against the volatility expected over the coming weeks. Indian investors are increasingly aware that while the U.S. election is a spectacle to follow, broader economic indicators and global trends will ultimately shape the markets more than any one election outcome. <h2>Expectations from the US presidential election 2024</h2> <div type="image" title="Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris" agency="ETMarkets.com" msid="114938964" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Representational image&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> As the U.S. prepares for its 2024 presidential election, the Indian markets are not immune to the volatility. With Vice President <keyword id="20307089" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kamala-harris" source="keywords">Kamala Harris</keyword> and former President Donald Trump in a tight race, stakes are high even for the Indian retail investors. The next U.S. administration’s policies could ripple through global markets, including India’s. As per the experts, three primary issues in the U.S. election — tariffs, immigration, and taxation — could directly affect the Indian economy and investor sentiment, according to an analysis from <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/economy-and-policy/trump-will-tower-over-the-markets-this-week/primearticleshow/114931074.cms">The Economic Times</a>. Trump’s administration has historically used tariffs to curtail China’s manufacturing dominance, and if he wins, a continuation or even expansion of these tariffs could push inflation up. The ripple effect could push costs of imports and exports higher across emerging markets like India, affecting key sectors that trade with the US like IT, industrials, and manufacturing sectors. In terms of immigration, a potential Trump victory could bring renewed scrutiny on H-1B visas, which are crucial for India’s tech sector as nearly 75% of these visas go to Indian workers. On the other hand, a Harris administration is likely to adopt a more lenient approach, but specifics would depend on Congress. Regarding taxation, Trump’s policies are often seen as pro-business, but Harris has proposed tax reforms aimed at higher corporate taxes, which could lower S&amp;P 500 earnings by as much as 5.5%. The central role of the US dollar and investments in the global economy means that any volatility in American markets often has a cascading effect on emerging markets. As it stands, uncertainty has already driven the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) higher, commonly referred to as Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” reflecting increased anxiety among global investors. For Indian markets, this could mean a series of short-term fluctuations, but a steady, diversified approach remains essential. History shows that while elections create immediate market ripples, longer-term impacts are typically moderate. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. We recommend readers consult certified, qualified and registered advisors for professional and personalised financial advice.

Indian stock markets wobble as uncertainty builds around the U.S. election this week. What should investors do?

28 stocks to buy for up to 162% earnings growth as markets surge another 10%: Goldman Sachs

Mumbai: The <keyword id="20459350" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-stock-markets" source="keywords">Indian stock markets</keyword> opened flat on Tuesday amid the anticipations of profit-booking as the <keyword id="20275413" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="benchmark-indices" source="keywords">benchmark indices</keyword> on Monday remained close to the lifetime highs. On Tuesday, the NSE <keyword id="20641216" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nifty-50" source="keywords">Nifty 50</keyword> began 0.09 per cent higher at 25,032.50, and the <keyword id="19950208" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BSE-Sensex" source="keywords">BSE Sensex</keyword> opened 0.08 per cent higher at 81,759.70. Among the sectoral stocks, buying was seen in the power, pharma, metal, IT, and media sectors. A selling trend is seen in telecom, auto and banking in the early hours of the trade on Tuesday. The top gainers on NSE are HCL Technologies, Apollo Hospitals, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Larsen &amp; Toubro, and Cipla. The stocks of BPCL, Shriram Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, JSW Steel, and HDFC Life Insurance remained the top laggards during the initial trading hour. "There are both headwinds and tailwinds for the market now. Headwinds are coming from the escalation of the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine. Brent crude has shot up above USD 81. The strongest tailwind comes from the expected rate cuts by the Fed which will spill over to other central banks including the RBI. The Indian economy now needs monetary stimulus through rate cuts and this is likely in the next policy meeting," said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. On Monday, domestic markets closed significantly higher, with the Sensex gaining 611.90 points, or 0.75 per cent, to finish at 81,698.11, and the Nifty 50 rising 187.45 points, or 0.76 per cent, to 25,010.60. The Nifty 50 formed a long bullish candlestick on the daily chart, indicating a potential breakout above previous resistance levels. Market later this week will be reading the first quarter GDP data which is scheduled on Friday. The Reserve Bank of India, in its latest monetary policy meeting, projected <keyword id="19972825" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="GDP-growth" source="keywords">GDP growth</keyword> for 2024-25 at 7.2 per cent, with growth for Q1 expected at 7.1 per cent, Q2 at 7.2 per cent, Q3 at 7.3 per cent, and Q4 at 7.2 per cent. India's GDP grew by an impressive 8.2 per cent during the financial year 2023-24, continuing to be the fastest-growing major economy.

Indian stock markets open flat amid the anticipations of profit booking

Amid the ongoing selling in the Indian stock markets, the growth in the demat accounts also declined in October, highlighted a report by ICICI Securities The report highlighted that after a strong four-month period where monthly additions to demat accounts exceeded 4 million, October 2024 saw a decline in new demat accounts. It also added that the total number of accounts added in October fell to 3.45 million, down from 4.36 million in September 2024. This dip breaks the streak of steady growth in demat accounts, suggesting a possible shift in <keyword id="20030258" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="investor-sentiment" source="keywords">investor sentiment</keyword> or market conditions. "Demat accounts additions fall below 4 million after four months After four consecutive months of more than 4 million <keyword id="23912333" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Demat-account-additions" source="keywords">demat account additions</keyword> in a month," the report said. Among depositories, the Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) maintained a strong lead in market share. In October 2024, CDSL's share of total and incremental demat accounts stood at 79% and 90%, respectively. Meanwhile, individual investor activity showed mixed trends in September 2024 across different market segments. The report stated that the number of individual investors actively trading in the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) cash market increased slightly. In September, 15.8 million individual investors traded at least once, marking a 1.9% increase from 15.5 million in August. Over the first half of the financial year (6MFY24), a total of 29.4 million individuals participated at least once in the cash market, compared to 30.7 million for the full FY24. However, participation in the equity derivatives segment saw a downturn. The number of individual investors trading at least once in a month on the NSE's equity derivatives segment dropped by 3.6 % in September, falling to 4.46 million from 4.66 million in August. For the first half of FY24, a total of 8.7 million individuals participated in the derivatives market, a decline from 9.6 million for the entire FY24. This decline indicates a reduced interest in derivative trading among individual investors, possibly due to increased volatility or changing market preferences. The report said, "A total of 29.4 million individuals have participated at least once in 6MFY24 vs. 30.7 million in FY24. Individual investors, who traded at least once in a month on NSE's equity derivatives segment, declined 3.6% MoM in Sep'24 to 4.46 million vs. 4.66 million in Aug'24". The dip in both new demat accounts and derivatives participation among individual investors suggests a cautious outlook among retail participants. As global economic conditions remain uncertain, domestic markets face volatility amid the continued selling by foreign investors.

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