Equity mutual funds have seen huge inflows in the last three years, which largely reinforces the faith Indian investors have in equity markets. While equities and equity funds are high on the risk scale, they offer the best wealth creation over the long term. Here are seven key reasons to invest in equities and equity …
Irrespective of the discordant comments from the bankers around the world and high stock prices, the Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continue their buying in the equity market. In the month of September, financial markets saw lifetime highs with NSE’s Nifty50 almost touching the 18000 mark whereas BSE’s Sensex traded beyond …
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently directed that senior management of asset management companies (AMCs) will be paid 20 per cent of their compensation by way of scheme units in which they have played a role or have overseen. If AMCs consider paying 20 per cent, according to SEBI’s circular, …
Public sector banks (PSBs) are likely to launch qualified institutional placement offerings (QIPs) to the tune of Rs 8,500 to Rs 9,000 crore in the coming quarter, news reports suggest. Indian Bank, Canara Bank and Bank of Maharashtra are some of the PSBs that are planning to launch QIPs in the July to September period. …
Overview In the wake of India’s unprecedented surge in pandemic events, credit markets are issuing cautionary statements for other asset groups. This year, companies have defaulted on at least Rs 5,700 crores ($763 million) in domestic bonds, the highest amount for a comparable time on record. Traders are anticipating more. They’ve driven the gap between …
So, you have begun your journey towards your long term goals with a well crafted financial plan. But financial plans are, by default, dynamic. That means you need to tweak your financial plan according to the situation and the budget is an important trigger. Does the Union Budget really trigger the need to tweak your …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled a series of proposed regulations aimed at bolstering market stability and safeguarding retail investors in the derivatives segment. These proposals, outlined in a consultation paper released on July 30, 2024, seek to address concerns about excessive leverage and speculative activity within the derivatives market. Curbing …
The Ministry of Defence and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have joined forces to create a robust ecosystem for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the defence sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on July 29, 2024, aims to facilitate seamless access to capital markets for these enterprises through the NSE Emerge platform. …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is stepping up to address the new risks brought about by the rise of digital banking. With more people using online and mobile banking, the RBI wants to ensure banks are prepared to handle sudden withdrawal demands. Here’s a closer look at what’s going on and why it matters …
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced proposed changes to the definition of “connected person” and “relative” under the scope of insider trading regulations. This move is aimed at tightening the regulations to prevent insider trading and misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI). SEBI’s consultation paper reveals a detailed plan to update …
