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retail investors
Retail investors' F&O losses fall to Rs 91,685 crore in FY26 after Sebi curbs
Aggregate losses of retail investors in the equity F&O segment fell to Rs 91,685 crore in FY26 from about Rs 1.1 lakh crore in FY25, following Sebi's regulatory measures from November 2024. However, the average per-investor loss rose marginally to Rs 1.2 lakh, while the number of unique retail traders dropped to 78.6 lakh, according to a Rajya Sabha reply by junior finance minister Pankaj Chaudhary.
SpaceX retail investors turn net sellers for first time since June IPO, sell $4.5 million
Retail investors turned net sellers of SpaceX shares on August 7, selling $4.5 million worth, the first such instance since the company's June IPO, according to Vanda Research. The shift followed a dip-buying spree after a 13.6% drop, and occurred as shares rebounded near the IPO price. Analysts suggest profit-taking and position fatigue drove the selling.
India Equity Mutual Fund Net Inflows Jump 26% in June, SIP Flows Hit Three-Month High
Net inflows into equity mutual funds in India surged 26% in June to nearly Rs 29,000 crore, with SIP gross flows hitting a three-month high of Rs 31,800 crore. Mid-cap and small-cap funds saw strong inflows, while debt categories recorded net outflows of Rs 1.1 lakh crore due to quarter-end corporate tax payments. Industry AUM rose marginally to Rs 82.2 lakh crore.
Wipro's Rs 15,000 Crore Buyback Opens: What Retail Investors Should Know
Wipro's Rs 15,000 crore buyback opened on June 10, offering shares at Rs 250 apiece—well above the market price of under Rs 180. Small shareholders have higher entitlement ratios, but analysts expect only about 21% acceptance, limiting potential gains. The offer closes on June 17.