HNIs’ holdings in NSE-listed stocks surged 22.55% QoQ to a record Rs 9.92 lakh crore by June-end, adding Rs 1.83 lakh crore in three months. Their share of market value rose to 2.12%, the highest since March 2022. However, average ownership by volume fell to 7.19% from 7.31%, suggesting the rise was driven largely by stock price gains and greater exposure to high-value companies rather than fresh buying.
Raghvendra Nath, MD, Ladder Up Wealth Management, believes equities should form the core of an NRI’s India portfolio, while fixed income and alternative investments can provide diversification.
The Annu Projects IPO entered its second day of bidding on August 26, with the issue subscribed by 34% on Day 1. With the grey market premium (GMP) currently at zero, the IPO could see a flat listing based on prevailing grey-market trends. The IPO is priced at ₹94-99 per share and closes on August 28. Here’s a look at its subscription status, financial performance, IPO objectives and whether investors should subscribe.
R Sivakumar, CIO, Axis Mutual Fund, believes the starting point should be a diversified asset-allocation framework rather than market views alone.
Hindustan Copper’s government OFS drew strong institutional demand, with the non-retail portion subscribed 3.41 times on Tuesday. The Centre exercised the full greenshoe option, taking the potential stake sale to 6%, while retail investors can bid on Wednesday at a floor price of Rs 514 per share. The company’s strong Q1 performance and plans to expand mining capacity also remain in focus.
Sharma sees a stronger case for large caps over the next 24 months, particularly given the steep valuation premium commanded by small caps.
Gold has staged a sharp 15% rally in August after a volatile start to the year, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central-bank buying, expectations around US interest rates, Treasury buybacks and a weaker dollar. With investment demand expected to remain a key driver through 2026, investors and analysts including John Paulson and Christopher Wood remain bullish on gold and gold miners.
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42. Both benchmarks had declined more than 3% on Tuesday.
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