Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have shown renewed confidence in Indian equities, becoming net buyers for the second consecutive month. May saw a net inflow of Rs 18,082 crore, following April's Rs 4,243 crore. This reversal follows heavy selling earlier in 2025, driven by global factors like a strong dollar. Improved macroeconomic indicators, slowing growth in the U.S.
Markets ended cautiously amid trade tensions. Nifty is consolidating, with key levels at 24,164-25,150. Bank Nifty eyes a breakout above 56,100. FII activity suggests caution. IT and Pharma stocks show strength. Reliance and HDFC Bank may breakout. Banking and Midcap IT are favored. Traders should navigate the June series with range-bound strategies and tight stop losses.
The NSE's March 2025 report reveals private Indian promoters still lead with a 32.5% stake in NSE-listed firms. However, domestic mutual funds have reached a record 10.4% share, fueled by SIP inflows. Retail investors are also expanding their footprint, reflecting a shift towards a more diversified ownership base in India Inc.
Markets ended the week on a cautious note, marking the second consecutive week of consolidation. This subdued performance came amid ongoing global trade tensions and anticipation surrounding domestic policy developments. The benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, witnessed notable volatility through the week, eventually closing lower as investors reacted to uncertainties over U.S. tariff developments. By the end of the week, the Nifty settled at 24,750.70, while the Sensex closed at 81,451.01.Despite the broader market consolidation, several smallcap stocks continued to rally sharply over the past month. Gains were seen across sectors such as capital goods, agri, chemicals, IT, and telecom. The top performers delivered monthly returns ranging between 35% and 57%, offering pockets of strength even in a rangebound market.
Over the five trading sessions ending May 30, the Sensex declined by 0.33%, shedding 270 points to close at 81,451. The index posted losses on three of those five days. Despite the broader market's weakness, five stocks from the BSE 200 managed to gain consistently across all five sessions. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
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Vodafone Idea's board has approved raising up to Rs 20,000 crore through equity and debt to strengthen its financial position. The capital infusion aims to support operations, reduce liabilities, and facilitate network expansion, including the 5G rollout. Despite a reduced net loss year-over-year, subscriber churn continues to be a challenge for the telecom operator.
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In Q4 FY25, a number of Nifty 500 companies saw a simultaneous increase in holdings by mutual funds (MFs) and foreign/institutional investors (FIIs/DIIs), indicating rising confidence from both domestic and global institutions. Based on data from Trendlyne, here are 10 such stocks that recorded notable quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth in institutional ownership:
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