Flock blog
Reading regulatory filings, sourced and dated.
Plain-English guides to the public filings Flock tracks: 13F reports, NSE and BSE shareholding patterns, bulk and block deals, and FII/DII flows. Every claim links to its source. Research, not advice.
Stockcircle alternatives: how to compare
Looking for a Stockcircle alternative to track investor 13F portfolios? What these tools do, how to compare them factually, and the reporting lag they all share. Not advice.
Mutual fund portfolio tracker (India)
A mutual fund portfolio tracker reads the monthly holdings Indian funds disclose to see which stocks they hold. Here is what one does and how to compare. Not advice.
Value Research alternatives: how to compare
Looking for a Value Research alternative for mutual fund and holdings data? What these tools do, how to compare them factually, and what to check. Not advice.
What is a preferential allotment? A plain guide
A preferential allotment is when a listed company issues shares to a select group of identified investors, not the public. How SEBI regulates it. Not advice.
What is a related party transaction (RPT)?
A related party transaction is a deal between a listed company and a related party like a promoter or group entity. How SEBI regulates RPTs. Not advice.
What is a participatory note (P-Note)?
A participatory note lets an overseas investor get India exposure through a registered FPI without registering with SEBI directly. How P-Notes work. Not advice.
What is a DRHP? The IPO draft prospectus
A DRHP is the draft red herring prospectus a company files with SEBI before an IPO. What it contains, what SEBI does with it, and how it differs from an RHP. Not advice.
FII vs FPI: what's the difference?
FII vs FPI: the terms are used as if they mean the same thing. Here is the factual difference, why SEBI merged the old FII regime into FPI, and dates. Not advice.
Preferential allotment vs QIP: a comparison
Preferential allotment vs QIP: both raise capital from select investors, but they differ on who can buy, pricing, lock-in, and timeline. A factual comparison. Not advice.
How to read a DRHP before an IPO
How to read a DRHP: the sections that matter most, from risk factors and objects of the issue to promoter holding and related party transactions. Not advice.
GuruFocus alternatives: how to compare
Looking for a GuruFocus alternative for tracking guru 13F portfolios and value data? What these tools do, how to compare them factually, and the shared limit. Not advice.
Promoter holding tracker: what to look for
A promoter holding tracker follows the promoter group stake and encumbrances from the quarterly shareholding pattern, due for Q2 FY27 by 21 October 2026.
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