Too much weight on too few stocks? Gurmeet Chadha suggests broader metrics for index composition

Too much weight on too few stocks? Gurmeet Chadha suggests broader metrics for index composition

As Indian equity markets continue to evolve, some believe it’s time to revisit the methodology behind index composition, particularly in how weights are assigned to constituent stocks. The conversation is gaining momentum amid concerns that current weightings overly favor a handful of large-cap names, potentially leading to manipulation by large players in major indices like…

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RBI Monetary Policy: Real estate and bank stocks slide, autos drag as rates hold steady

RBI Monetary Policy: Real estate and bank stocks slide, autos drag as rates hold steady

Indian stock markets swung between gains and losses on Wednesday as investors reacted to the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. The cautious tone from policymakers weighed on rate-sensitive pockets, with realty, auto, and consumer stocks pulling the indices lower through the session. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo…

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