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Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Who controls India Inc.? The answer is starting to change: NSE report
The report also signals a shifting tide, with domestic mutual funds (DMFs) and retail investors gaining significant ground in India's corporate ownership landscape. Synopsis 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. In the latest edition of its 'India Inc. Ownership Tracker' for March 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) reveals that private Indian promoters continue to hold the largest stake in India Inc., commanding a 32.5% share in NSE-listed companies. ADVERTISEMENT However, the report also signals a shifting tide, with domestic mutual funds (DMFs) and retail investors gaining significant ground in India's corporate ownership landscape. Promoter ownership dropped for the third consecutive quarter, settling at 50.1%—a combination of private Indian promoters (32.5%) and government holdings (9.9%). This marks a continued dilution trend in promoter stakes across listed mutual funds saw their share rise to an all-time high of 10.4%, driven by sustained Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows. This includes 8.4% from active funds and 2.0% from passive strategies. Notably, insurance companies, banks, and financial institutions now hold 5.6%, collectively pushing domestic institutional holdings ahead of foreign players for the first time since 2003. ADVERTISEMENT Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) increased their stake slightly to 17.5%, recovering from a 13-year low recorded in December 2024. Foreign promoters continue to maintain 8.1% ownership. ADVERTISEMENT Direct ownership by individual investors climbed to 9.5%, while their combined share—including mutual fund holdings—now stands at a record 18.2%. This trend reflects rising household interest in equity markets, further evidenced by an estimated Rs 46 lakh crore accretion in household wealth from equities over the past five years. Also read: Vodafone Idea approves Rs 20,000 cr fundraise plans in a fight for survival ADVERTISEMENT FPIs maintained a bullish stance on financials while exercising caution on consumption and commodities. DMFs, on the other hand, pared exposure to financials and consumer staples, while turning incrementally positive on consumer discretionary sectors. The report also notes a renewed institutional tilt toward large-cap stocks, particularly in the Nifty50 and top-decile private Indian promoters remain the dominant shareholders, the steady rise in domestic mutual fund and retail participation signals a more democratized and diversified ownership base in India Inc. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times) ADVERTISEMENT (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel) Nikita Papers IPO opens on May 27, price band set at Rs 95-104 per share Nikita Papers IPO opens on May 27, price band set at Rs 95-104 per share Why gold prices could surpass $4,000: JP Morgan's bullish outlook explained Why gold prices could surpass $4,000: JP Morgan's bullish outlook explained Cyient shares fall over 9% after Q4 profit declines, core business underperforms Cyient shares fall over 9% after Q4 profit declines, core business underperforms L&T Technology Services shares slide 7% after Q4 profit dips L&T Technology Services shares slide 7% after Q4 profit dips Trump-Powell standoff puts U.S. Rate policy in crosshairs: Who will blink first? Trump-Powell standoff puts U.S. Rate policy in crosshairs: Who will blink first? SEBI warns of securities market frauds via YouTube, Facebook, X and more SEBI warns of securities market frauds via YouTube, Facebook, X and more API Trading for All: Pi42 CTO Satish Mishra on How Pi42 is Empowering Retail Traders API Trading for All: Pi42 CTO Satish Mishra on How Pi42 is Empowering Retail Traders Security, transparency, and innovation: What sets Pi42 apart in crypto trading Security, transparency, and innovation: What sets Pi42 apart in crypto trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Altcoins? How investors are structuring their crypto portfolios, Avinash Shekhar explains Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Altcoins? How investors are structuring their crypto portfolios, Avinash Shekhar explains The rise of Crypto Futures in India: Leverage, tax efficiency, and market maturity, Avinash Shekhar of Pi42 explains NEXT STORY
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who controls India Inc.? The answer is starting to change: NSE report
In the latest edition of its 'India Inc. Ownership Tracker' for March 2025, the National Stock Exchange ( NSE ) reveals that private Indian promoters continue to hold the largest stake in India Inc., commanding a 32.5% share in NSE-listed companies. However, the report also signals a shifting tide, with domestic mutual funds ( DMFs ) and retail investors gaining significant ground in India's corporate ownership landscape. Here's a snapshot of the holdings as of March 2025: Promoter holdings fall to 50.1% Promoter ownership dropped for the third consecutive quarter, settling at 50.1%—a combination of private Indian promoters (32.5%) and government holdings (9.9%). This marks a continued dilution trend in promoter stakes across listed entities. Domestic institutions strengthen their position Domestic mutual funds saw their share rise to an all-time high of 10.4%, driven by sustained Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows. This includes 8.4% from active funds and 2.0% from passive strategies. Notably, insurance companies, banks, and financial institutions now hold 5.6%, collectively pushing domestic institutional holdings ahead of foreign players for the first time since 2003. Foreign investors hold steady Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) increased their stake slightly to 17.5%, recovering from a 13-year low recorded in December 2024. Foreign promoters continue to maintain 8.1% ownership. Retail investors expand their footprint Direct ownership by individual investors climbed to 9.5%, while their combined share—including mutual fund holdings—now stands at a record 18.2%. This trend reflects rising household interest in equity markets, further evidenced by an estimated Rs 46 lakh crore accretion in household wealth from equities over the past five years. Also read: Vodafone Idea approves Rs 20,000 cr fundraise plans in a fight for survival Sectoral and market cap preferences FPIs maintained a bullish stance on financials while exercising caution on consumption and commodities. DMFs, on the other hand, pared exposure to financials and consumer staples, while turning incrementally positive on consumer discretionary sectors. The report also notes a renewed institutional tilt toward large-cap stocks, particularly in the Nifty50 and top-decile companies. While private Indian promoters remain the dominant shareholders, the steady rise in domestic mutual fund and retail participation signals a more democratized and diversified ownership base in India Inc. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Stock market holidays in June 2025: How many days will NSE & BSE be closed? Check full details
Stock market holidays in June 2025: If you're an investor or trader keeping an eye on the stock market holidays, it's important to know when the NSE and BSE will remain shut. In June 2025, there are no weekday trading holidays listed, but markets will still be closed on weekends. Let's look at the complete holiday schedule for June 2025 and other key stock market holidays lined up for the rest of the year. Stock Market Holidays in June 2025 According to the official NSE holiday calendar, there are no trading holidays during weekdays in June 2025. However, the stock markets—both NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)—will remain closed for a total of nine days in June due to weekend holidays. Here's the breakdown: Saturdays: 4 days (7, 14, 21, and 28 June) Sundays: 5 days (1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 June) There are no special market closures on weekdays in June. However, Bakri Id (Eid al-Adha) falls on Saturday, 7 June 2025, which already coincides with a weekend, so the markets will remain closed as usual. Upcoming Stock Market Holidays After June 2025 While June doesn't bring any weekday stock market holidays, several important holidays are coming up later in 2025 that will impact trading on NSE and BSE. Here are the key upcoming stock market holidays after June 2025: 15 August (Friday): Independence Day / Parsi New Year 27 August (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi 2 October (Thursday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra 21 October (Tuesday): Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading will be held; time to be announced) 22 October (Wednesday): Diwali Balipratipada 5 November (Wednesday): Prakash Gurpurb (Guru Nanak Jayanti) 25 December (Thursday): Christmas These are all official holidays when stock market trading will be suspended across both NSE and BSE. Stock Market Trading Hours in India The Indian stock market runs from Monday to Friday, with the regular trading hours being: Pre-open session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM Normal trading session: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM Both NSE and BSE are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, along with public and festival holidays listed in their respective annual calendars. Complete List of NSE Holidays in 2025 Here's a look at the full list of NSE trading holidays in the calendar year 2025: Please note: On Diwali (21 October 2025), there will be a special Muhurat Trading session. The exact trading hours will be shared by NSE and BSE closer to the date. Stock Market Holidays in June 2025 To sum up: There are no weekday holidays in June 2025 for NSE or BSE. The markets will be closed on all weekends—5 Sundays and 4 Saturdays. Bakri Id falls on Saturday, 7 June, which is already a non-trading day. Traders should plan their activities considering the weekend closures. The next trading holiday is on 15 August 2025 for Independence Day. Why It's Important to Track NSE and BSE Holidays Understanding the stock market holiday schedule helps investors and traders plan their strategies better. Whether it's a long weekend or a major festival, knowing the NSE and BSE holidays in advance ensures that you don't miss key trading opportunities or face unexpected delays in transactions. For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
A loophole lets retail investors bid for some small-business IPOs
Regulations barring retail investors from the high-risk initial public offerings of tiny businesses have failed to prevent the category from participating in at least a few such issues. The reason: a loophole in the rules. National Stock Exchange and BSE Ltd, in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), amended rules to raise the minimum bid for the IPOs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to more than ₹2 lakh for offers filed with the exchange after 8 March. The change in Regulation 267 of the Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR) effectively prevents retail or small individual investors from such issues, since they cannot invest more than ₹2 lakh. However, IPOs approved before the 8 March cut-off can still offer small investors a chance to bid below ₹2 lakh. That's because exchanges give companies a window of one year from the date of approval to launch their maiden offer. Also read: Sebi's co-investment plan wins fund favour; lawyers warn of tax, legal cracks Unless the bourses issue circulars offering clarity, retail investors may be unable to participate in fresh SME IPOs but may be able to bid in older offers, according to analysts. 'A handful of SME IPOs that filed their prospectus before March 2025 are yet to open for subscription. These IPOs still allow applications for around ₹1 lakh to ₹1.2 lakh amounts that are significantly more accessible for individual investors," said Rohit Jain, managing partner at law firm Singhania & Co. 'However, it's a narrow window, as most of these IPOs are expected to hit the market in the next few weeks." Small firms whose IPO prospectuses were filed before the cut-off include 3B Films Ltd, LGT Business Connextions Ltd, Mahendra Relators and Infrastructure Ltd, and Everstims Technologies Ltd. 3B Films' offer, which is open for subscription from 30 May to 3 June, has received 177 applications from the retail category and is planning to raise ₹33.75 crore from the offer. Its minimum bid quantity is 3,000 shares, which means a minimum investment of ₹1,50,000 as the offer price is ₹50. Nikita Papers and Blue Water Logistics' offers, which closed on 29 May, also received bids from retail investors. Also read: IndiGo's promoter Rakesh Gangwal to sell $803 mn stake Around 348 companies have announced their intention to raise money on the SME platform, according to Prime Database. However, exchanges reveal the names of the companies launching offers a couple of days before an issue opens. Sebi rules Sebi tweaked the rules as retail participation surged in SME IPOs even as the regulator found cases involving misuse of proceeds and misconduct. Small businesses raised ₹9,120 crore through IPOs in FY25 against ₹5,971 crore in FY24, ₹2,235 crore in FY23, and ₹965 crore in FY22, according to data shared by Prime Database. That mirrors the record ₹1.62 trillion mop-up from the main board IPOs in FY25. Sebi regulates the mainboard IPOs, while exchanges oversee the SME segment in consultation with the regulator. 'We are still seeing DRHPs getting filed, which have a quota for retail applications. However, it will depend on the exchange to either accept or reject the retail quota," said a senior executive at an investment management firm, speaking on the condition of anonymity. The exchanges are said to be working to address this gap, according to a person aware of the development, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Queries emailed to the NSE and BSE on this loophole remained unanswered. Retail investors were excluded from the IPO of NR Vandana Tex Industries Ltd., with a minimum bid amount of ₹2.44 lakh. The cotton textile company filed its red-herring prospectus on 21 May. Unlike the other SME IPO bids, the company's offer, which closed for subscription on Friday, received bids from 33,597 individual investors who are not retail investors. '…the rules (barring retail investors applying in SME IPOs) only apply to companies filing their prospectus after March 2025," Mohit Mehra, vice president of primary markets and payments at Zerodha, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). 'Since prospectuses remain valid for a year, companies going public now may still allow retail participation if they filed before March 2025." Also read: Asset manager Abakkus plans mutual fund foray to ride retail demand Sebi, ahead of amending the rules, had cited increased retail participation in SME IPOs for its decision. 'Considering that SME IPOs tend to have a higher element of risks and investors getting stuck if sentiments change post listing, in order to protect the interest of smaller retail investors, the limit was increased," the regulator had said in a consultation released on 19 November. 'In recent times, instances have been observed of diversion of issue proceeds to related parties and shell companies and inflation of revenue was shown by circular transactions," Sebi had said.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Amid 5% surge in Nifty 50 in April, 10.1 lakh new investors joined stock markets: NSE
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): India's stock markets showed strong growth in April 2025, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index gaining 5 per cent during the month. According to a recent report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), investor participation also rose significantly, with 10.1 lakh new investors registering in April alone. The Nifty 50 index, which began the month at 23,165 points, climbed to 24,334 points by April 30. This steady rise reflects positive market sentiment among investors, supported by economic stability and growing confidence in the stock market. NSE said 'The registered investor base stood at 11.4 crore at the end of Apr'25, adding 10.1 lakh investors during the month, translating into a strong YoY growth of 22.1 per cent'. As of the end of April 2025, the total number of registered investors in the Indian stock market reached 11.4 crore. This marks a 22.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth. However, the report also noted that the pace of new registrations has slightly slowed down in recent months, with April being the third consecutive month of decline in fresh investor additions. The total number of client codes registered with the NSE stood at 22.4 crore. These client codes represent all investor accounts ever created, as many investors register with multiple trading members. The growth in investor participation has been consistent over the past year. The NSE report highlights that the investor base crossed 9 crore in February 2024, rose to 10 crore by August 2024, and touched 11 crore on January 20, 2025. This expansion aligns with various investor protection measures introduced in recent years, which have helped boost confidence in the financial markets. The region-wise data in the report revealed that North India leads with 4.1 crore registered investors as of April 2025. It is followed by West India with 3.4 crore investors, South India with 2.3 crore, and East India with 1.4 crore. In terms of annual growth, North India saw the highest increase at 25 per cent, followed closely by East India at 24.6 per cent, South India at 22.3 per cent, and West India at 18.3 per cent. The April rally and continued growth in investor registrations reflect the resilience and growing appeal of Indian equity markets among retail participants. (ANI)
