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The record date is the cutoff date for determining which shareholders are eligible to receive corporate benefits such as dividends, stock splits, and bonus shares.

The Indian equity market rebounded last week, with the Nifty rising nearly 2%, driven by positive macroeconomic indicators, a fall in the dollar index, and RBI liquidity support. Key factors to watch include FII activity, dollar index movements, bond yields, crude oil prices, macroeconomic data, and technical indicators, which will guide market sentiment in the coming week.

Global fund managers remain cautious about Indian stocks despite lower valuations from a prolonged losing streak. Economic slowdown, profit downgrades, and potential US tariffs continue to weigh on the market. Meanwhile, traders are flocking to undervalued Chinese stocks amid a bull run driven by AI developments. Foreign investors have pulled nearly $15 billion from India this year, pushing outflows to surpass last year s record.

FPIs have been selling off Indian equities in March, with outflows totalling Rs 24,753 crore as of March 7. The trend has slowed slightly, but cumulative outflows for 2025 have reached over Rs 1.30 lakh crore. Chinese equities strong performance and global uncertainties are key factors influencing the FPI movement.

Rohit Seksaria, an expert from Sundaram Mutual, highlights opportunities in small-cap stocks despite recent market corrections. He remains optimistic about NBFCs and consumer discretionary sectors, but advises caution with global cyclicals, particularly metals and energy, due to their volatile nature.

Additionally, a decline in the dollar index boosted investor sentiment toward emerging markets, while uncertainty surrounding Trump’s economic policies led to a downturn in US equity markets.

Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new SEBI Chairman, praised for his expertise and background in both regulation and public asset management. His appointment follows the 2025 Union Budget, which emphasizes deregulation and trust-based governance, aiming to enhance investment efficiency and foster business growth. This strategic move promises improved coordination between financial regulators.

Devina Mehra believes that this is the time to be invested in equity as part of a well-diversified portfolio.

Women are increasingly becoming significant players in the financial world, with more of them making autonomous investment decisions and engaging in a diverse range of investment options. Their growing financial confidence is supported by enhanced access to financial education, digital platforms, and community support, leading to substantial economic and social shifts.