Wednesday, September 02
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have remained net sellers in the Indian equity markets so far in November, offloading shares worth Rs 15,659 crore and purchasing Rs 11,894 crore through the primary market, resulting in net outflows of Rs 3,765 crore till November 29.However, according to V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, changes in broader market dynamics could influence a shift in FPI strategy going forward.“There is no evidence of a trend reversal in FPI flows,” he noted. “FIIs were buyers in some days and sellers in some other days recently. This is an indication that FII flows may change when the circumstances change.”The statement comes against the backdrop of a renewed market rally and strengthening domestic macroeconomic indica
After spending several weeks trapped within a narrow trading band, silver appears to be preparing for another potential breakout. Following a sharp rally earlier this year from $37 to $54, prices had been consolidating in a wide range between $46 and $54.This prolonged consolidation phase is now drawing renewed attention from market participants, particularly as global risk sentiment shifts and technical structures begin to take shape.According to Apurva Sheth, Head of Market Perspectives and Research at SAMCO Securities, the recent price action has developed into a classic cup and handle structure, a technical pattern often watched closely by traders for breakout signals.Sheth notes that this structure emerged as “every dip found support at the 50% retracement near 46 and every rally st
India’s consumer sector delivered a steady yet uneven performance in the September quarter, marked by category-level divergence but anchored by improving demand visibility heading into the festive and winter seasons.Aggregate revenue for the sector rose 8% in 2QFY26, while EBITDA growth remained modest at 4%, reflecting temporary disruptions in staples and margin pressures from high-cost inventories across categories.Staples experienced muted growth as the GST transition and an extended monsoon weighed disproportionately on personal care segments. While demand remained steady in packaged foods, 2–3% of sales for most companies were affected by trade transitions.However, stability is expected from November as volatility subsides and price/grammage adjustments reach consumers. Rural mark
