A total of 18 stocks will turn ex-date for corporate actions like dividends and bonus issues next week, with prominent names including State Bank of India and Godrej Consumer Products. Investors must hold shares by the record date to be eligible for these benefits.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal said India remains one of the world’s best markets for long-term wealth creation despite global uncertainties and AI-led shifts. Speaking at the Groww India Investor Festival 2026, he highlighted India’s strong compounding story, rising financialisation and potential for generating multibagger stocks.
Investing in Indian commercial real estate is changing. Direct property ownership requires significant capital and offers limited liquidity. Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, provide an alternative. Investors can now access commercial properties with smaller investments. REITs offer diversification and professional management. This makes commercial real estate investment easier and more flexible for a wider range of investors.
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities.
Markets have shown recovery since April, with small-cap stocks significantly outperforming benchmarks. Several smallcap gainers have recorded substantial rallies, driven by factors like strong demand, strategic appointments, and positive regulatory developments.
The article draws parallels between timeless lessons taught by mothers and key principles of successful investing. From diversification and discipline to risk management and learning from mistakes, it highlights how simple habits and emotional control can help traders preserve capital and build sustainable long-term wealth.
The Nifty ended sharply lower amid escalating US-Iran tensions, rupee weakness and heavy selling in financial stocks, slipping below the 50-day EMA and signalling renewed weakness. Analysts expect further downside if the index remains below 24,200, while Coforge and NBCC (India) are seen as attractive short-term trading opportunities.
Foreign investors continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 14,231 crore so far this month driven by persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties.
MF Performance
Major Indices
